School Mission

We want our school to provide a world of opportunities in a safe and supportive learning environment where every child’s academic, social and physical needs can be met.

Key outcomes sought
  • Students who are self motivated and achieve to the highest standards they can.
  • A motivated, effective and professional staff who feel valued and supported in their work.
  • Supportive parents who are active partners in their children’s education.
  • A working environment that is stimulating, safe and appropriately resourced to maximize the achievement of student outcomes.
Together Everyone Achieves More

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Mrs Bobby Meiklejohn is one of the school’s three level 3 advanced skills teachers. She is a dedicated, passionate teacher who believes all children can learn and achieve given the right support. As one of the school’s learning support coordinators, Mrs Meiklejohn works in conjunction with teachers and the school psychologist to develop Individual Education Plans for children who are experiencing difficulties. She also coordinates a group of community volunteers who help out in classrooms.

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Principal Gary Jones and students at the front of Dunsborough Primary SchoolWelcome to the Dunsborough Primary School Web Site. Here you will find information about the school, reports and pictures of the great things happening as well as outstanding examples of the work our students create with the help of their dedicated and talented teachers.

Dunsborough Primary School enjoys one of the most picturesque locations of any primary school in the State. Situated in the old part of Dunsborough, some 275 km from Perth, the school is built on a 4ha elevated site adjacent to a golf course, overlooking Geographe Bay.

Kids playing on the new adventure playgroundThe school grounds are aesthetically pleasing with natural bush borders on the southern and eastern boundaries and extensive lawn and play areas. A significant feature of the grounds is the number of large trees that are interspersed around the buildings and the school oval.

Creating a safe and supportive environment for students is a key focus for the school. Programs such as Peer Mediation and the Virtues Project are used to encourage children to practice socially acceptable behaviours at every opportunity. A part time school chaplain provides pastoral care and support to children, parents and staff.

Dunsborough students sharing group work ideasDunsborough is committed to inclusivity and meeting the needs of all students especially those at educational risk. Under the school's SAER (Students at Educational Risk) Policy, teachers work in partnership with parents to develop and implement IEP's (Individual Education Plans) which address the needs of children identified of not reaching their potential.

Teaching staff are very experienced with the average length of service being over 16 years. A number of teachers have taught at the school for 10 or more years. The school's specialist programs are Japanese, Music (including instrumental music for year 6/7) and Art.

The school is fully networked with optic fibre cabling and wireless capability. Most classrooms have access to at least 3 stand alone computers in addition to 24 high end laptops on 4 trolleys of 6. Teachers are strongly encouraged to utilize technology in classrooms as a tool for learning. Staff are encouraged at all times to work collaboratively and contribute positively to bringing about improvements in school performance.

Parent involvement is actively encouraged in all school activities. Through the P&C and School Council parents are given opportunities for meaningful involvement in school decision making. Dunsborough Primary enjoys a very positive image in the eyes of students, staff and the community.
 
 

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