Forrestfield Primary School

Welcome to Forrestfield Primary School.

Our school caters for approximately 190 students, Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, pastoral care and sustainability.

Our teachers are highly professional and bring with them a wealth of knowledge. Importantly, Forrestfield Primary School boasts a good mixture of experienced teachers, who have years of teaching behind them, and more recent graduates who bring with them fresh ways of doing things.

Preparing your child for their future learning is our priority so we have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Our whole community supports this approach and we have seen improvements in our student performance in recent years. With our vision of ‘a harmonious, innovative learning environment nurturing excellence’, we are committed to continuing our good work in this area.

While literacy and numeracy are of the utmost importance, Forrestfield Primary School provides a curriculum that recognises the importance of your child’s emotional and social development.

Research shows that happy children learn best, so we focus on providing a safe environment where children are not afraid to try, feel empowered to take risks and learn from their mistakes, and because learning should be enjoyable, we encourage children by acknowledging and celebrating their achievements every step of the way.

With our motto – ‘All different, All valued’, every child has their place here. We have excellent programs for children requiring additional teaching assistance – children with special learning needs are taught in smaller groups. Success in the early years is essential for a solid foundation to future learning. Therefore we have a strong focus on early intervention strategies.

We also provide academic extension in writing and art and Forrestfield Primary Schools has a proud tradition of winning many student awards in these areas, at both state and national levels.

Our specialist teaching programs include Music, Art, Science and Physical Education.

Forrestfield Primary School’s pastoral care and behaviour programs are based on encouragement and reward for good behaviour, and our students are taught early to respect themselves and others. Our school community embraces a strong ethos of valuing, supporting and celebrating difference.

Our positive behaviour focus and school rule – ‘Treat Everyone Decently by being Respectful, Responsible and Safe’ drives our whole school behaviour program. TED, our large bear mascot is a regular visitor at parent assemblies and presents our virtues awards. He is a much-loved member of our school community and a wonderful way to reinforce our school values.

We are very proud of our school grounds. This is a magnificent environment in which to learn. Special funding from the State Government has provided our school community with a specialised classroom kitchen. Every class is air conditioned, and we boast a well-resourced library and art and music facilities. We have interactive whiteboards throughout the school and a 1: 2 iPad to student ratio.

As a member of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, our community garden is simply amazing. This thriving outdoor learning area now encompasses vegetable beds, chicken and worm farms, an orchard and wetland.

This is an area of the school where children are immersed in nature and the wonder of growing food. All classes visit the garden each week and work together to look after our plants and animals. Produce harvested is used in cooking and nutrition classes at all year levels and children graduate our school with a thorough appreciation of healthy food options, and the need to care for the world in which we live.

We work in partnership with our parents and encourage their involvement in our school community.

This is a school where your child will shine.

Forrestfield Primary School

45 Sussex Road, Forrestfield WA 6058

T: (08) 9453 6277

F: (08) 9453 3566

E: Forrestfield.PS@education.wa.edu.au

W: www.ffps.wa.edu.au

167 Students

Indigenous Students

Language background other than English

ICSEA Value

Avg. Resource Per Student

Teaching Staff Ratio

1:16

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Forrestfield Primary School

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167 Students

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ICSEA Value

Avg. Resource Per Student