Ranford Primary is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of Canning Vale. In 2016 the school opened with 622 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. In Semester 2 of 2014, the school received a Certificate of Excellence, acknowledging that the teaching and learning programs, leadership and learning environment was of an exemplary standard as determined by an independent expert review panel and in 2015 the school was named WA Primary School of the Year. The school has a campus of five teaching blocks and spacious well maintained grounds with shared community facilities. Teaching and learning environments reflect a positive and innovative attitude towards maximising learning opportunities. Cutting edge ICT ensures wireless access, laptop and iPad technology, digital cameras and electronic whiteboards in all classrooms. ICT is an embedded tool for teaching and learning in an integrated curriculum. Student progress and achievement is monitored using authentic assessments and external validation. Behaviour is managed by the 'Motivating Student Learning Policy', a positive approach promoting responsibility and respect, built on a strong values based foundation with a focus on well-being, independence and resiliency. A daily communication system with parents ensures a partnership in meeting each child's academic, social and emotional needs. Values and pastoral care programs add to the development of the whole student. Specialists in Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Languages develop curriculum programs in these learning areas and a specialist EAL teacher supports students with English language learning. Ranford Primary has a proud reputation for its focus on the individual child , specifically by targeting differentiated literacy and numeracy learning and by providing a range of programs which provide the opportunity for inclusion, support and challenge. The professional development of staff is highly valued in building the capacity of the school to allow each child to achieve their potential.
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