Forest Crescent Primary School is situated in the suburb of Thornlie, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Perth, Western Australia. The school’s enrolment for 2024 comprised 669 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Forest Crescent Primary School’s teaching and learning programs continue to provide high-quality learning outcomes for students. The school staff is committed to providing an educational program that meets the needs of all children and embraces the principles of learning and teaching.
An indicator of the success of our programs at Forest Crescent is the number of students gaining scholarships to secondary schools. The scholarships cover a range of areas, including Gifted and Talented Academic and Arts programs, such as Dance, Theatre, Drama, Music and Information Technology, as well as a variety of Specialist Sports programs.
Students wear school uniforms with pride and are highly competitive in representing Forest Crescent Primary School in all sporting and cultural pursuits.
Specialist Programs Include:
– Music – Years 1 – 6
– Italian – Years 3 – 6
– Physical Education – Years K – 6
– Visual Arts – Years 1 – 6
– English as a Second Language program to support children in their first two years in an Australian school
– Students at Educational Risk (SAER) program to support children with specific learning needs in literacy and numeracy
– All children from years 1 to 6 have access to a scripture program or alternate values program.
– Promoting Alternate Thinking Strategies (PATHS), a program to teach students how to react appropriately in difficult situations and problem solve. This program operates in all K – Year 5 classes.
– The Rainbows program offers counselling for children who have suffered a loss in their family.
School decision-making is facilitated through the School Council, P & C and Staff Committee groups responsible for curriculum and non-curriculum areas.
Forest Crescent Primary underwent some building changes throughout 2010 and 2011, including the addition of new classrooms and two new blocks. We have endeavoured to supply you with the latest school map showing the location of classrooms and facilities to assist you in finding your way around the school.