About Us
In 2008 Craigie Heights Primary School was established, as a result of the harmonious amalgamation of both Craigie Primary School and Camberwarra Primary School. The amalgamation created a unique opportunity for the school to construct a strong sense of community with the school's motto reflecting the success of the union of the two schools: Learning in Harmony. Parents are valued partners in their child's education and are an active part of the school community. Craigie Heights became an Independent Primary School in 2013 and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our students benefit from state of the art facilities with specialist areas and rooms for Music, Art, Physical Education and Science. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard which enables engaging presentations to enhance learning and develop capable digital citizens. A wide variety of digital technology is used across the curriculum. Our buildings are air conditioned and have been designed to meet sustainability principles.
Early Childhood education is a focus area with the school. Programs have been set up using best practice strategies to assist with intervention. Our Kindy and PrePrimary children are screened by a Speech Pathologist from North Metro Language Development Centre, as well as having their hearing checked through UWA Audiology. There is an emphasis on explicit teaching related to phonics and phonemic awareness, which is balanced with lots of opportunities for language development through creative play.
The schools targeted focus and aspirational standards for literacy and numeracy are supported by an explicit teaching pedagogical model, incorporating daily reviews and a gradual release of responsibility framework. Processes at Craigie Heights Primary School ensure a student's academic needs are case managed effectively and student progress is monitored closely using effective data measures.
Craigie Heights Primary School offers specialist programs in Physical Education, Science, Music and Languages (Auslan). Enrichment programs across the school are wide and varied including In-term swimming, School for Instrumental Music, Junior and Senior Choir, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Library Monitor Program, student leadership teams, Running Club and our Inter-School and Competition Sporting Teams.
Positive Behaviour Support and Wellbeing - as a school we build strong relationships and social-emotional wellbeing. Our four expected behaviours are Be Safe, Be an Achiever, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. These behaviours are taught and encouraged through the Positive Behaviour Support Program and our Craigie Heights Code. The embedded Philanthropy and Pastoral Care programs form part of a rich culture of caring and ethical behaviour at Craigie Heights Primary School.