Our school offers a wide range of quality educational opportunities that foster the academic, creative, social, emotional and physical development of students. We work to build strong connections ensuring our students are involved and engaged in our school. Central to the curriculum is the philosophy of creating life-long learners who use their potential and talents to become positive contributors to the world around us.
The school recognises the incredible value of parents and carers as partners in the education of their children. Our highly active community works collaboratively with the school contributing valuably in a myriad of ways to making our school a special place. These include membership of the School Board, Parents and Citizen’s Association and through volunteering to assist in classrooms, at events or by supporting the success of whole school programs and fundraising efforts.
This is a vital component of our ongoing success. Engagement between the school, student, family and community is at the heart of a strong school and this is one of our greatest strengths at Banksia Park. I see it as integral to our continued improvement, to ensure we are all working together, in the best interests of our students.
Our school prides itself on the quality of our programs. We have a group of outstanding educators who are wonderful role models. Our caring staff show a genuine interest in each individual student’s development, encouraging them to strive for personal excellence. There is a strong sense of inclusivity and a school culture that is friendly, supportive and disciplined, with an emphasis on the whole child and each individual’s differentiated needs.
The school has established an outstanding reputation for excellence based on our achievements in academic, sporting, and creative programs – particularly in music and visual arts, making enrolment a highly sought-after option for families in the community and beyond. We have great facilities that foster excellence in primary education. We actively work with our parent community to improve physical areas of the school. This ensures learning areas facilitate students to work collaboratively, think critically, problem solve and reflect continuously. Ongoing efforts are focused on creating an attractive, well maintained physical environment to support teaching and learning, developing 21st century learners and ultimately, successful global citizens.
It is very exciting to be leading Banksia Park, and a genuine privilege to be entrusted with leadership of the education of our students. Banksia Park is a thriving, motivating and purposeful place, built on an ethos of belonging, which draws significantly on our motto of “Friendship and Knowledge”. This is the foundation of our positive, respectful and caring learning environment in which the contributions of all are valued.
At Banksia Park Primary School our purpose is clear – to inspire and support each individual to be their best. I extend an open invitation to come and see this for yourself and experience the positive atmosphere of our school, the skill and dedication of educators, and the strong sense of community that is Banksia Park.
Please call 9266 6400 for more information or to organise a school tour. Alternatively email banksiapark.ps@education.wa.edu.au.
Serena Gosnay
Principal