Our school is a place where the whole school community works together to build positive attitudes to learning, enhance student achievement and nurture each student so they can be their best.
At North Mandurah, we believe Every Student Matters Every Day and All Students can be High Achievers.
We are committed to building a culture of Improvement, Achievement and Care.
This is achieved through our school priorities of:
Our school caters for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and we value the development of the whole child including academic, social, emotional and physical well-being.
This holistic approach is represented in our four Positive School Support behaviour expectations of Be a Learner, Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Good Citizen.
Our dedicated team of educators place high importance on building strong relationships with students and knowing each child individually.
North Mandurah Primary School has built a strong reputation for providing a safe and supportive learning environment for families in the Mandurah area and continues to be a school of choice in the area.
Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Program makes our behaviour expectations clear and definite to the school community. Students are explicitly taught what our expected behaviours are and what they look like.
Students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 participate in a specialised art program. Art lessons are 60 minutes in duration once per week and are conducted by a specialist teacher.
Students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 participate in an interactive and engaging Science program with our specialist Science teacher.
Students delve into the world of scientific investigation and inquiry in our well-equipped Science Room.
Students from Year 2 to 6 immerse themselves in the Japanese culture when they participate in our specialist Japanese program.
Students attend one sixty-minute Japanese lesson with our experienced Japanese teacher. This program involves the reading, writing and speaking of the language as well as studying Japanese culture and customs.
All classes have a specialist physical education session of 60 minutes each week, where phys-ed skills are taught.
The sports program gives students the opportunity to represent the school in AFL, netball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, cross country, swimming, rugby and athletics. Students are also encouraged to participate in extra activities such as Runners Club, boy’s and girl’s footy focus and cricket programs.
Specialised Learning Program (SLP) for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provide individualised, *neurodiversity-affirming support to foster learning, engagement, academic achievement, and the development of adaptive skills. The program targets **autistic students at risk of significant negative outcomes, such as school disengagement, underachievement, or difficulty accessing the skills needed for daily life. SLP’s aim to address ***barriers to learning and engagement, offering high-level support based on individualised plans. Plans focus on building organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation, helping students achieve positive outcomes. In dedicated SLP homerooms, trained teachers and education assistants use evidence-based approaches with students while also supporting staff in general learning environments. This ensures students receive consistent strategies and support across their school setting. Enrolment in a SLP requires an autism diagnosis. The program supports each autistic student as a unique individual, aligning with current best practice guidelines. They strive to deliver neurodiverse-affirming, individualised support in accordance with the National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia (Autism CRC, 2022). SLP environments nurture and support autistic students’ learning and school experience by recognising their individual strengths, challenges, interests, and identity. They aim to address learning and engagement barriers, supporting autistic learners to meet their potential and achieve positive school outcomes without seeking to reduce or cure autistic identity.
Diagnostic criteria for ASD
To be eligible for an SLP program, students must have a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without an intellectual disability.
At North Mandurah Primary School, we have three multi-aged homerooms:
Early Childhood (EC1) – Kindergarten and Pre-Primary
Junior (B5) – Year 1, 2 and 3
Senior (D2) – Year 4, 5 and 6
*Neurodiversity affirming means: ‘Practices that seek to affirm the child’s neurodivergent identity. In the context of autism, this term refers to providing supports that embrace each child’s unique understanding of other people and the world around them, without seeking to cure autism. (CRC, 2022)’
**The Department acknowledges that language varies amongst the autistic community. In our published materials and other work, we use the term ‘autistic person’, ‘person with autism’ or ‘person on the autism spectrum’ recognising that there is no one way that suits all people.
*** Barriers aligns to the social model of disability and reflects the impact of external social and environmental factors on autistic students.
The Specialised Learning Program for Autism (SLP-A) is managed in collaboration with the Principal, Kendall Lange, and the Program Coordinator, Wendy Tregenza.
EC1 – The Kindergarten/Pre-Primary homeroom is supported by a specialised teacher and three to four special needs education assistants. This environment provides intensive, targeted teaching strategies to enhance students’ skills for greater participation, independence, and success in mainstream settings. Kindergarten students attend 15 hours per week in morning sessions from Monday to Friday 8.50am – 12.00pm, while Pre-Primary students participate in the program with a gradual transition into their mainstream Pre-Primary class each day from 8:50 am to 3:00 pm.
B5 – The Year 1 to 3 homeroom is led by a specialised teacher with support from three special needs education assistants. This space offers explicit teaching strategies and engaging, hands-on activities that help students build academic skills while supporting development in areas such as communication, self-regulation, peer interaction, and organisation. As part of their weekly timetable, students also spend time in their mainstream classes to broaden their school experience and connections.
D2 – The Year 4 to 6 homeroom offers a supportive environment with a specialised teacher and two special needs education assistants. This room provides structured, explicit teaching strategies designed to engage students in learning, strengthen academic skills, and foster growth in areas such as communication, self-regulation, peer interactions, and executive functioning. Students in this class also transition to mainstream classes to support their readiness for high school.
For more information regarding eligibility, please click on the following links:
If you would like more information or would like an Expression of Interest Form sent to you, please contact the Program Coordinator, Wendy Tregenza, on 08 9586 0800 or wendy.tregenza@education.wa.edu.au.
The North Mandurah School Board is made up Staff Members, Admin, Parents and Community Representatives. Our Board meets once per term. If you have an interest in being involved with our school board, please contact the principal.
Our Student Leaders are selected to help fulfil vital roles across our school.
We believe our Student Leaders are the link between students and teachers and work tirelessly to complete all duties asked of them.
In 2023 we have four Faction Captain’s and four Student Leaders. Congratulations to the following students for taking on their roles.
