Nestled in the beautiful suburb of Kalamunda, our school's name reflects its roots in the First Nations Noongar language: 'Cala' meaning 'home' and 'Munda' meaning 'in the forest.' This 'home in the forest' fosters a warm, small-town atmosphere within the Perth Hills, where the values of connection and care are at the heart.
Since opening in 1985, Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre (KPESC) has delivered high-quality, individualised education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a diverse range of disabilities.
Guided by our core values, Care, Community, Respect, and Learning, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students are supported to achieve their personal best.
Located on a shared campus with the historic Kalamunda Primary School, we collaborate closely to build a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect. Together, we share events such as sports days, assemblies, and graduation ceremonies, promoting unity and inclusion across our school communities.
All children, fondly are known as 'Kalamunda Kids', are encouraged to grow, participate, and thrive together.
Our highly experienced and passionate educators deliver evidence-based, specialised programs tailored to individual learning styles. We support learners with complex communication needs with a whole-school literacy approach, and our staff includes Auslan interpreters alongside a fully Keyword Sign-trained team.
We follow the TEACCH philosophy, providing strength-based learning environments that celebrate neurodiversity. Our positive behaviour support practices are aligned with the Positive Behaviour Support framework and the Essentials for Living curriculum, focusing on the development of the 'Essential 8' functional skills. Embedded principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) further help us understand and nurture each child's Happy, Relaxed, and Engaged (HRE) state.
In strong partnership with families and therapists, we design learning pathways that maximise student outcomes, independence, and well-being. At KPESC, every student is respected, every voice is heard, and every achievement is celebrated.
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