Noranda Primary School (5635)



School Overview



Noranda Primary School is a vibrant learning environment for students from Kindergarten - Year 6 (children aged 4-12) in the suburb of Noranda. With a student population of over 360 students, we cater for students with a diverse range of cultural and language backgrounds.

We are an Independent Public School and use this autonomy to provide the best learning experiences and opportunities for our students to succeed. Important features of Noranda PS include our comprehensive specialist subjects' program, consistent whole school approaches in core subject areas and pastoral care, as well as our focus on student leadership development. Effective curriculum planning and a distributed leadership model provides the basis for quality instruction guided by the Western Australian Curriculum. Strong instructional leadership with a focus on school wide pedagogy, whole-of-school literacy, science and numeracy and knowledge of best practice leads to the achievement of exciting and dynamic curriculum delivery. A high priority is placed on maximizing student engagement and celebrating their successes and achievements. At Noranda PS our students are equipped with, and are confident in the use of, new blends of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their individual potential throughout their lives. Through the diversity of our programs, the enthusiasm of our staff and the support of our wider school community, we strive to fulfil our vision: Our school community supports, challenges, and inspires each other to personal excellence.

Our facilities are well maintained and include a well-equipped music room, science room, computer laboratory and library. Digital technologies are utilised by teachers to engage students in their learning through all learning areas and classrooms. The school is set on a large site amongst the extensive natural bush reserve that adjoins the school. This wonderful natural asset forms the basis of many outdoor classroom and school programs.

Our school encourages participation in sporting activities with interschool competitions held for cross country running, winter sports team games and athletics carnivals. Music participation is also encouraged through the school choir for interested students. Selected senior students are able to learn musical instruments through the School of Instrumental Music.

The school has many environmental programs with a local bushland group, worm farm, nursery, and paper and battery recycling highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability to our students.

Outcomes for our students are enhanced by the strong partnership between the school and the community. As the key link between the school and wider community, the School Board contributes significantly to the school decision making and strategic planning processes. The Parents and Citizens' Association is very active and supports the school considerably with the provision of resources and support for events and functions.

We welcome your enrolment enquiry and encourage you to discover more about our school by visiting our website at www.norandaps.wa.edu.au.