Learning For a Lifetime
Explore our programs
Literacy Program
Building strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
- Daily 2-hour literacy block in every class
- Small group & 1-1 interventions
- Focus on phonics, vocabulary, fluency & comprehension
All students supported to become confident, capable communicators.
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Numeracy Program
Building confident problem-solvers through hands-on, real-life maths.
- Daily formal Maths lessons integrated across the curriculum
- Focus on number facts, measurement & real-world applications
- Develops reasoning, logic & investigation skills
Helping every student think mathematically with confidence.
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Aboriginal Cultural Unit
Celebrating identity, culture, and shared learning.
- Part of our curriculum since 2010
- All students from Preschool – Year 6 participate
- Two-way learning: in-class discussions & hands-on activities
Empowering students to value culture, history, and belonging.
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Intensive Learning Unit
Personalised support to help every child succeed.
- Small group & 1:1 support in classrooms
- Programs for speech, communication & social skills
- Support for fine motor, balance & coordination
Nurturing confidence, resilience, and lifelong learning.
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Specialist Programs
Enriching student learning through diverse opportunities.
- Gateway to Literacy – language & early literacy foundations
- Physical Education – sports skills, teamwork & interschool games
- Pastoral Care – wellbeing, resilience & community support
Supporting the whole child beyond the classroom.
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Principal's Message
Welcome to MacFarlane Primary School.
It is my privilege to be Principal of MacFarlane Primary School. Our schools values are Respect, Responsibility ,Resilience and Pride. These are demonstrated by staff and students alike.
We work hard to develop and sustain productive partnerships with our parents/carers, local schools and the wider community. We acknowledge that parents are the first and foremost educators of their children. We see it as a privilege to work in partnership with you, sharing the responsibilities of educating your child.
We take pride in our student well-being programs which enable students to feel safe and secure in an orderly learning environment, and facilitate high learning outcomes for all. We offer a wide range of programs including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Physical Education and Health, HASS, Aboriginal Culture Program, and Garden Program.
Our classrooms are well equipped with interactive whiteboards and pods of computers installed in each class. A sound field system is also installed in each room and students have access to a computer lab. The sound field systems assist our students with hearing impairment as well as reducing strain on teachers’ voices. The library is well resourced with an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction resources, a comprehensive teachers’ resource collection along with a wide-ranging collection of readers that students use in class as well as taking home to share with older siblings and parents.
Our teachers are very caring and supportive. They build on what students know and challenge students to learn more. I welcome you to explore our website and visit our school. If you would like further information about our school and its educational opportunities for your children please contact me on (08) 8965 1700 or alternatively, please arrange a visit – our students and staff will make you feel very welcome.
Mr. Philip Russell
School Principal
Supporting Every Child’s Journey
Our school is dedicated to providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where every student can learn, grow, and succeed. We work in partnership with families to ensure children have the support they need throughout their primary years
