Operations in all WA schools are under the direction of a set of guiding principles contained within annual “Focus” documents. These principles are:
Success for all students
This focus area includes the Western Australian Curriculum, STEM education, literacy and numeracy, student attendance and positive student behaviour.
High quality teaching
This focus area includes tools for improving teacher quality, consistency of teaching practices, professional learning and improving student support services.
Effective leadership
This focus area includes leadership strategy, leadership development, Independent Public Schools initiative, student and staff wellbeing and positive health.
Strong governance and support
This focus area includes the compliance, student enrolment projections, school board training and staff site induction.
The following policy documents are useful guides to our operations at Aspiri Primary School:
Attendance Policy
Every Day Counts
The School Education Act 1999 requires children of compulsory school age to attend school (This now applies to Pre-Primary Students). When a child is unable to attend, legislation requires that parents/caregivers forward written notification providing a reasonable cause for the absence of their child. Please note that a telephone message beforehand is encouraged if the absence is anticipated.
The school uses a SMS messaging service which, on every school day at approximately 10am, will automatically send a text message to a parent or care giver if a child is marked absent without explanation. Parents are expected to respond to these messages. When an explanation is not provided to the Principal within three days of the original day’s absence, the class teacher may send a letter requesting an explanation.
In addition, it is important to note that no child may leave the school grounds during the school day without the knowledge and permission of the school Administration. Parents or carers collecting children prior to the end of the school day are required to complete a Leave Pass obtained from the front office.