Gooseberry Hill Primary School
An Independent Public School
Parent Portal
PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
This booklet aims to provide parents with information about our school and how it operates. Regular newsletters on Wednesdays, weekly Friday reminders and the school diary will also keep parents informed of school activities. A copy of this booklet and other information you may need throughout the year (newsletters, permission slips, etc.) can be found on our website or on CONNECT.
Kindy Schedule
Our Kindy students are split into two groups:
- Group 1 attends Monday, Thursday and alternate Wednesdays
- Group 2 attends Tuesday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays
For a more comprehensive schedule click on the link below.
Student Requirements
Student Requirement Lists
The list of student requirements has been approved by the School Board. Staff have carefully selected items which they know to be of benefit to your children’s education and as such it would be appreciated if you could purchase the specific items and not alternative substitutes. For example, exercise books with dotted thirds assist children with their printing as opposed to books with just lines, or pencils for junior years should be formative to assist with the development of their printing and not thin pencils which suit older children.
The school has negotiated competitive prices for materials on the list but you are not obliged to use this supplier. However, if parents want to order through the school’s provider please follow the directions on the Student Requirements List.
Uniform Information
Gooseberry Hill has a school dress code and the wearing of uniform is part of our ethos and culture.
School Canteen
Canteen GHPS 2025 – Volunteer Roster
The Canteen is operated by volunteers and is managed by a sub-committee of the P&C Association. It is able to provide nutritious food at a reasonable price. Parents are encouraged to help either by joining the Canteen Committee and/or offering to be rostered for duty in the Canteen.
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Online lunch orders only (no recess orders, no over the counter sales)
- Wednesday: Recess & lunch orders (online & over the counter sales available)
- Thursday: Online lunch orders only (no recess orders, no over the counter sales)
- Friday: Recess & lunch orders (online & over the counter sales available)
Online ordering for lunches only is available through QuickCliq
Email: canteenpc.ghps@gmail.com
Phone: 9257 4620
Emergency Response Plan
In the event of a situation occurring at the school the following procedures are taken. At all times the school will follow the directions of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Connect Information
Connect: Step by Step Guide for Parents
This guide is designed to be read step-by-step. Use the hyperlinks of this Contents page for quick reference to find information for specific help.
Compass Portal
Onsite External Therapy Requests
External Therapy Providers
Our school is committed to providing quality education to all students in a safe, inclusive, and caring learning environment. We value working in partnership with parents and families to achieve positive educational outcomes for all students. Parents and families may engage external therapy providers to deliver services to your children when they require additional health, disability and wellbeing support. In some circumstances, it may be appropriate for these services to be delivered at school to ensure your child receives the best support and can participate fully in school. It is important to discuss this with the school to ensure that the services fit in with your child’s educational needs and complement the reasonable adjustments being provided by the school. If the service does not link with the student’s learning needs or enhance access to education, the service may be better delivered outside of school hours.
Information for Parents: (attachments)
- Request for External Providers to Deliver Services During School Hours
- Parent initiated Service Provider for Students with Disability
Form to be Completed, and returned to: GooseberryHill.ps@education.wa.edu.au
- Parent initiated Service Provider Request Form (docx)
- Parent initiated Service Provider Request Form (pdf)
Steps to Complete
Step 1 – Complete Parent Initiated Request Form
Step 2 – Submit the Request and await approval. You will receive email confirmation on the outcome of your application once the request has been reviewed by the principal.
Step 3 – If approved, additional therapist paperwork is required.
Important Notes
- Therapists cannot attend the school until all paperwork has been received and signed off.
- Once all documentation is finalised, you will receive an email confirming that therapy sessions may begin.
- Indoor therapy spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed; some sessions may occur in a quiet outdoor area.
- No therapy can commence until all forms (parent and provider) are completed and approved by our principal.
- Session days/times must be confirmed through the office so we can coordinate with class teachers and manage room bookings.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth process.
Yours sincerely,
Gooseberry Hill PS
Useful Links
Healthy WA
HealthyWA – Health information for Western Australians from the WA Department of Health.

Department of Education
We aim to deliver a high quality education to all students in all learning environments. We are committed to all students achieving their best and being lifelong learners who contribute actively to their communities and to society.
Department of Education – Starting School
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) treats children from around Western Australia, and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents.

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Gooseberry Hill WA 6076
(08) 9257 4600
gooseberryhill.ps@education.wa.edu.au
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