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Nurturing Confident, Compassionate Learners

At Parklands School, your child is more than a number. With small class sizes, values-led learning, and a nature-rich environment, we help every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

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Montessori Inspired, Child-Led learning

We follow each child’s curiosity and developmental pace to build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Explore Our Approach
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Learning For Life

From Kindergarten to Year 6, we equip our students with the academics, mindset, values, and tools to thrive well beyond the classroom.

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Whole Child Development

Academic growth is just one part of the journey. We also nurture our students emotionally, socially, and ethically.

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Learning From Nature

From bush school to barefoot exploration, we use nature-based learning to nurture resilience, creativity, and calm.

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Community Focused

We have developed a close-knit, inclusive culture where every child is known, supported and celebrated.

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Vibrant, Passionate Educators

Our teachers and EAs mentor, inspire, guide and care deeply about every child’s path.

Meet Our Educators

Experience Parklands

A Montessori-inspired path to lifelong learning

Take a guided stroll through our nature-filled campus, meet our team, and explore the learning spaces where your child could thrive. From barefoot play to focused learning in the classroom, you'll be able to see first hand how our students are supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

In Good Hands

Inspiring curiosity for lifelong learning

Choosing a school means choosing the people who will guide your child's learning, nurture their wellbeing, and shape how they see the world.

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Our Teachers listen, lead with care, and model the very values we hope to grow in every student: Fairness, kindness, community, creativity and respect.

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Joanna Thiel

Principal

Susan Penter, Deputy Principal at Parklands School, smiling outdoors

Susan Penter

Deputy Principal

Jenny Bunn, Business Mangaer at Parklands School, smiling in office

Jenny Bunn

Business Manager

Chelsey Jackson, Office Administrator at Parklands School, smiling in office

Chelsey Jackson

Office Administrator

Kylie Shepherd, Year 1 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Kylie Shepherd

Year 1

Alice Morgan, Pre Primary Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Alice Morgan

Pre Primary

Emily Cox, Year 2 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Emily Cox

Year 2

Matthew Bascombe, Year 3 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Matthew Bascombe

Year 3

Candice Paffey, Year 4 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling indoors

Candice Paffey

Year 4

Jennifer Shann, Literacy Support & P.E Teacher at Parklands School, smiling inside

Jennifer Shann

Literacy Support & P.E

Phoebe Duff, Visual Art Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Phoebe Duff

Visual Art Educator

Freya Disley, Music Specialist at Parklands School, smiling outside

Freya Disley

Music Specialist

Aaron Murray, Year 5 / 6Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Aaron Murray

Year 5 / 6

Mand Markey, Noongar & Language Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Mand Markey

Noongar

Kristy Innes, Kindergarten Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Kristy Innes

Kindergarten

Parklands Guiding Statements

Our Vision

To develop confident, lifelong learners who are ready to make our world a better place.

Our Purpose

Provide holistic education in a vibrant, nurturing community that enables our students to develop a strong sense of self, and reach their full potential. 

Our Values

Community. Creativity. Fairness. Kindness. Respect

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Ally McGarva

Education Assistant

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Pepper

Wellbeing Dog

Gaye Cochrane, Education Assistant at Parklands School, smiling indoors
Gaye Cochrane

Education Assistant

Cheryl Baum, Education Assistant at Parklands School, smiling indoors
Cheryl Baum

Education Assistant

Essie Wood, Education Assistant at Parklands School, smiling outside
Essie Wood

Education Assistant

Myla, Education Assistant at Parklands School
Myla

Education Assistant

Morgan Burke, Education Assistant at Parklands School, smiling outside
Morgan Burke

Education Assistant

Kim, Education Assistant at Parklands School
Kim

Education Assistant

Paula Pollett, Education Assistant at Parklands School, smiling outside
Paula Pollett

Education Assistant

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Learning Support

Helping every student thrive

At Parklands School, every classroom is supported by dedicated Education Assistants and our Wellbeing team. They offer personalised in-the-moment support where it is needed most.

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From quiet encouragement during everyday learning, to meaningful support through bigger break throughs. Alongside Teachers, our EAs and Wellbeing team help create safe, inclusive spaces where every child feels confident to grow.

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Inspiring Curiosity

Real world and hands on learning

Inspired by Montessori philosophy, our programs extend beyond academics and into the natural environment, movement and community for a wholistic education. From nature filled adventures to music, language, and emotional wellbeing, our students experience education that prepares them for life.

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Peer Support Program

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Sporting Teams

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Music Lessons

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Peace Project

Parklands students walking at the beach for surfing lesson

Surfing & Ocean Awareness Program

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Bush School

Parklands is an independent primary school where West Australian Educational Standards meet a Montessori-inspired philosophy of learning.

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