I am often asked,
“What is the point of difference between Cottesloe Primary and the surrounding schools?”
Our school is more than just a place of learning; it’s a thriving community.
We pride ourselves on actively engaging with students, parents, and families, fostering a warm and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Over the years, we’ve built a truly special culture, one that reflects the care, collaboration, and pride of everyone involved.
Cottesloe Primary is often described as having the tone of a small country school because of our beautiful grounds and the high level of community engagement. Staff work closely with parents and care givers to ensure our students receive a broad and inclusive quality education that will engage and challenge.
All staff work with parents and partner with community groups and clubs to develop the whole child. Cottesloe Primary is a smaller school by design, giving staff the opportunity to get to know your child and their family, which contributes to building strong relationships that optimize learning outcomes for students.
Cottesloe Primary School opens the 2025 School Year with an enrolment of 360 students – pretty close to the school’s capacity. We have a highly skilled team of teaching and support staff who are united in their goal to bring the best out in our students.
Cottesloe Primary has developed a culture of high expectations and a culture of improvement We strive to maintain and improve our high academic standards and continue to reflect on and refine our programs.
There are many opportunities for parents and or grandparents to be involved in our classrooms. From assisting with the Multi Lit program or helping on class excursions to covering or shelving books in the library. All support will be appreciated. Our School Board is very pro-active and supportive, offering valued guidance to the School Executive. The Parents and Citizens Association is very active and dynamic thanks to the ideas and energy of its membership. It is the parent and family involvement in our school that makes us unique in the area.
Cottesloe Primary offers a broad and inclusive curriculum to our students. I am very proud of our school and community, our development and the achievements of our students. Enjoy our website and please contact the school to find out more about our programs or how we can meet your son or daughter’s educational needs.
Graham Dart
Principal
Priorities
Quality Teaching and Learning
We seek to adopt consistent, whole school approaches in our curriculum delivery, centered on evidence based research, data driven and responsive to the needs of students.
Collaborative and Innovative Staff
We are committed to building opportunities for staff to learn from each other through collaborative relationships built on trust.
Connected Culture of Wellbeing
We embrace diversity, help develop friendships and build resilience. We promote positive behaviour choices and create a culture of loving learning.
Programs
Our Leadership program, for our Year 6 students, has our students involved in genuine projects and roles which help them develop civic, personal, organizational skills and attributes. The Year 6 Leadership Camp takes place in week 3 of Term 1.
Cottesloe Primary’s Mindful Breathing Program involves students practicing techniques that have proven to develop focus, emotional regulation and wellbeing. We want students to understand how their brain works and how they can make choices about what to focus on and to choose positive thinking.
This year we are able to offer specialist instruction to our students in the following areas: Japanese Language Year 2 to Year 6 Physical Education Pre-Primary to Year 6 Performing Arts/Music Pre-Primary to Year 6 Visual Arts Pre-Primary to Year 6
Design and Technology Year 3 to Year 6
Science Pre Primary to Year 2
There are numerous before and after school programs offered by outside agencies on-site, including Their Care, who offer quality before and after school care.
An example of before or after activities:
Conducted by private providers:
· Chess Club
· Music and Singing lessons
· Sewing and Carpentry
· Soccer and AFL Clinics
Activities provided by staff
· Sports Training- Parents welcome.
· Performing Arts Group
· Choir
· Meditation