Welcome to Ocean Road Primary School – where every child matters, every moment counts, and everyone belongs.
At Ocean Road, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive environment where all students, staff, and families feel supported, accepted, and empowered to thrive.
We achieve this through:
- Building trusting relationships
- Holding high expectations for success by focusing on individual strengths
- Implementing best-practice, whole-school programs
- Cultivating collective teacher efficacy
- Encouraging student, staff, and community agency
- Creating responsive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments
Our core values—Kindness, Resilience, Responsibility, and Respect—alongside our guiding principle to “Put Children First,” underpin everything we do. The health and wellbeing of our students and staff is always a top priority.
Our educators use a whole-school approach grounded in research and evidence-based strategies, with a sharp focus on developing the whole child. This includes English, Mathematics, Growth Mindset, 21st Century Learning, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Mental Health and Wellbeing. Our consistent approach, outlined in our Moorditj Kaartdijin (Good/Strong Knowledge), ensures a smooth and supported transition from Kindergarten through to Year 6.
We offer specialist programs in Science, Physical Education, Japanese, and Visual and Performing Arts, enriching our students’ learning experiences.
Our staff engage in rigorous self-assessment and reflection to guide school improvement planning. You can explore our strategic priorities—our “Big Rocks”—in the 2025–2027 School Improvement Plan.
Classrooms at Ocean Road are vibrant, student-centred spaces where inquiry-based learning is complemented by explicit teaching. This blended pedagogy nurtures curiosity, fosters a love of learning, and supports each child’s social and emotional development. We encourage students to apply their learning in ways that positively impact the world around them.
Our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and agency to thrive in an ever-changing world. They embody our core values and contribute meaningfully to our school community.
There’s something truly special about Ocean Road – we call it the “The Vibe that makes us ORPSome.” It’s a shared culture that every member of our community helps to create and sustain.
We are proud of the strong partnerships we’ve built with our families and the wider community. Our School Board plays a vital role in ensuring we meet the needs of our students, while our P&C and volunteers provide outstanding support. Families and carers are warmly encouraged to be active partners in their children’s education.
Choosing a school is a significant decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Ocean Road Primary School is an ORPSome place to be—and we can’t wait to welcome your family into our community.
Warm regards,
Dean Finlay
Principal