School Ethos and Purpose

The spirit and values at South Perth Primary are what makes us different from another primary school. All schools and communities have a "heart" and this is commonly referred to as the "School Culture". The following expectations are encouraged on a daily basis, and help make out school culture unique:

• Treat others as you would expect to be treated - "The Golden Rule"
• Listen to others
• Have a go and do your best
• Aim for improvement - "Practice makes progress"
• Do the right thing and make positive choices
• Contribute, help or assist others
• Learn, enjoy and have fun in everything you do
• "Thinksafe" and "Be safe"
• Celebrate success

Our school council has developed a statement that articulates the school spirit and supporting values of South Perth Primary. The brochure is available from the school office.

The school community has a set of 5 core values and 12 supporting values which are reflected in everything we do. The program involves a whole school approach. The school uses specific strategies that endeavour to reinforce and encourage these values.

Our Spirit

"Faith in Learning"

"Our desire and inspiration is to empower each other to:

• Create a safe, caring and respectful learning environment, which is stimulating and challenging.
• Develop each child's unique potential, as a resilient and resourceful learner of the 21^st century."

Our Five Core Values

Our 'student-friendly' five core values that reflect the core values from the curriculum framework are:

• I will do my best
• I accept and respect myself
• I respect others and their rights
• I am responsible and fair
• I respect and care about the environment.