Student Services
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Student Services
Our Student Services team works closely with students, families and staff to help children feel safe, connected and ready to learn.
We recognise that every child’s needs are different. Through positive relationships, early support and strong partnerships with families, we work together to help students thrive at school and beyond.
These are the various roles we have at our school to support our students and families.
School Chaplain
Our School Chaplain provides a friendly and caring presence for students and families. The Chaplain supports children with social and emotional wellbeing, friendship concerns, confidence and connection at school.
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO)
Our AIEO supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families, helping to strengthen connections between home, school and community. The AIEO also helps celebrate culture and promote a strong sense of belonging for all students.
School Psychologist
Our School Psychologist supports students, families and staff with learning, behaviour, social and emotional wellbeing. They work collaboratively with families and teachers to understand student needs and develop practical support plans.
School Health Nurse
Our School Health Nurse supports the health and wellbeing of students through health checks, advice and referrals. They work alongside families, school staff and health services to help identify and respond to students’ health needs, supporting children to be healthy, confident and ready to learn.
Student Support Officer
Our Student Support Officer works with students who may need extra support with wellbeing, engagement, friendships, attendance or navigating challenges at school. They help students build confidence, develop positive strategies and stay connected to learning.
EAL/D Teacher
At Gosnells Primary School (GPS) we celebrate the multicultural mix of our students. We have pupils from 51 different countries, who speak over 50 different languages at home. Our school has about 420 students with approximately 245 students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including about 40 Aboriginal students. Students’ families come from all over the world, with large groups of children from India, the Philippines, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan and New Zealand (Maori).
Teachers can access support from the EAL/D Specialist Teacher. When students arrive at GPS with gaps in their ability to communicate in English or if they have reduced Literacy skills because of EAL/D delays, the class teacher will refer them to the EAL/D Specialist Teacher for further assessment and support.
Support is carried out by assisting the class teacher in the classroom or by small group instruction focusing on particular aspects of Language and Literacy. The EAL/D teacher is also available to advise parents on how they can help their children at home. From time to time the school holds EAL/D parent sessions, with translators (if necessary) to present information to help parents understand aspects of schooling in Australia. Translators are also available for meetings between parents and teachers.
Newly arrived students (to Australia) who have limited English are referred to our local Intensive English Centre (IEC) at Thornlie Primary School, where they will access more comprehensive support. Some students are referred to the IEC for support in Year 1, after completing Pre-Primary at Gosnells Primary School.
EAL/D students are assessed and reported on, using the Education Department Progress Maps, in conjunction with the usual letter grading. This is so that they can show progress as they acquire English language skills over a number of months or even years. When the students reach a level 4 or 5 on their Progress Maps in most of the modes (Listening, Speaking, Reading & Viewing and Writing) at the end of Year 2, they would usually be at the equivalent of a level C for English. This means their English language skills are comparable with expectations for their year group and they need less EAL/D support.
If you would like more information about our EAL/D program, or to request an interpreter, please contact our EAL/D Specialist Teacher through the school office.
At Gosnells Primary School, our Student Services programs help students feel safe, connected and ready to learn. Through targeted wellbeing, friendship, cultural, health and engagement programs, we support students to build confidence, develop positive relationships and strengthen the skills they need to thrive at school.
Our programs are responsive to the needs of our students and are delivered in partnership with families, staff and community services. They provide practical support, early intervention and meaningful opportunities for every child to feel included, valued and supported.
The Smith Family
The Smith Family is a children’s charity helping Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.
The Smith Family Learning Clubs provide a safe and supportive out-of-school learning environment where primary students can participate in activities that develop their social skills. Through regular attendance at our Learning Clubs, students are able to enhance their learning and development skills.
Students’ involvement with Learning Clubs enables them to access local volunteer tutors who have appropriate skills and knowledge to support Club activities. Learning Clubs aim to increase student engagement with learning by increasing students’ self-confidence and confidence in their school work.
Students are nominated by their classroom teacher depending on what the focus for the club is each term. Parental consent is required but the club is free of charge.
URSTRONG
Our URSTRONG program helps students build healthy, respectful friendships. Students learn practical ways to manage conflict, communicate kindly, include others and stand up for themselves and their friends.
Respectful relationships
Respectful relationships are at the heart of our school community. We support students to develop empathy, resilience, positive communication skills and an understanding of how to treat others with care and respect.
Before School Sports
Our Before School Sports program gives students a fun, active and positive start to the day. Activities such as tennis and taekwondo have previously been offered, providing students with opportunities to build confidence, coordination, resilience and teamwork.
These programs are popular and places often fill quickly, so families are encouraged to watch for school communications and register early when opportunities become available.
The Fathering Project
The Fathering Project positively impacts fathering behaviour and fathers’ engagement with children through evidence-rich programs and resources that engage, equip and support fathers, families, schools, employers and community organisations.”
At Gosnells Primary School, we provide termly opportunities for Fathers and Father figures to engage in their child’s schooling and with the school community. Through a variety of fun hands-on activities such as STEM/Lego nights, footy kick to kick afternoons plus our now annual Fathering Camp, we have started to form a network of fathers that is present and involved around the school.
New fathers are always welcome so look out for future activities and communications.
Anxiety Group
Run by our school psychologist, this group works to provide students and parents with practical strategies to assist reduce anxiety within students.
Young Hearts
Young Hearts is a confidential counselling service that supports children and young people who have been affected by family and domestic violence. Delivered in partnership with Anglicare WA, the program provides a safe, caring space for students to talk, build coping strategies, strengthen confidence and feel supported.
Support is provided in collaboration with families and the school’s Student Services team, with a focus on helping students feel safe, connected and ready to learn.
Seasons for growth
Run by our school chaplain, Seasons for Growth is a supportive small-group program for students who have experienced significant change or loss in their lives, such as family separation, the death of a loved one or other major life changes.
Through guided activities and discussion, students learn that change and grief are a normal part of life. The program helps children build confidence, develop helpful coping strategies and feel connected to others who may be having similar experiences.
Triple P
Run by our school psychologist, the Triple P is a positive parenting program that supports families with practical strategies to build strong relationships, encourage positive behaviour and manage everyday parenting challenges.
Through Triple P, parents and carers can access helpful ideas and tools to support their child’s confidence, resilience and wellbeing at home and at school.
Toast
A bit of food to start the day helps students feel settled, focused and ready to learn. When available, toast is provided in the morning for students who may be hungry or have missed breakfast at home.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential counselling service for children and young people aged 5 to 25. Students can speak with a qualified counsellor about anything that is worrying them, including friendships, family concerns, bullying, school, wellbeing or feeling unsafe.
Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone on 1800 55 1800 or through online WebChat.
Family Assistance Hampers
Family Assistance Hampers are provided to families in need by our student services team, in partnership with external providers.