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As an Independent Public School, O’Connor ESC is required to have a School Board of school parents, staff and community representatives. Our Board O'Connor ESC School Council The O'Connor ESC School Council meets once each term and consists of: Principal (Chair Person) Manager Corporate Services A Teacher An Education Assistant A Parent Representative Community Representatives Members are nominated to the Council each year. This meeting has been historically chaired by the Principal, but the parent representative signs off on the Finance Report. Members of the Council Mandy Stacey Principal Darius Krispler Staff Representative George Knowles Staff Representative Lauren Vandenbosch Community Representative Sarah Fletcher Community Representative Tina Hayes Parent Representative The O'Connor ESC School Council has the following duties: To accept/ratify the OESC Business Plan To accept/ratify the OESC Annual Report in Term 1 or 2 To accept /ratify the Student Contributions and Charges in early Term 4 so they can be distributed to students two months before the student returns to school in February for Term 1 To accept /ratify the school priorities for the new year in Term 4 To ratify the OESC Finance Meeting One-Line Budget decisions each term and sign off on the decisions. To be kept up to date regarding new programs, events, student enrolments in the ESC Downloads Annual Report Business Plan Code of Conduct Nomination Form O'Connor ESC Finance Committee This meeting is held at least once each term (depending on the completion of the tasks needed). This meeting is composed of: Principal Manager Corporate Services (Chairperson) A Teacher An Education Assistant The O'Connor ESC School Finance Committee has the following duties: To manage the financial decisions of the Manager Corporate Services and Principal, including the Principal signing off each month on the One-Line Budget. Viewing/discussing documents like “Operational One Line Budget Statement”, “Cash Report” and “Comparative Budget” as needed. Acceptance of School Comparative Budget each year in Term 1 Ratifying the Contributions and Charges in Term 4 before the OESC School Council meets. Authorising budget top ups at meeting Back

The friendly support staff are available to assist students and families where possible. Our Team Administration Mandy Stacey Principal Darius Krispler Deputy Principal Julie Bergersen Manager Corporate Services Kim Neil School Officer Teachers Gleneice Brock Katie Painter Wendy Dingwall Taylor Denholm Emma Buyink Education Assistants Amyee-Lee Packer Deborah Stanley Jayde Ford Karen Flanagan Melanie Rose Sudipa Ghosh Zana Bano Cath Becker Dylan O'Grady Jess Summers Kiarra Boddington Nicolene Pretorius Teresa LeLievre Christine Aristides Ellen Kaa Jody Thomson Lina O'Dwyer Shahezana Bano Tracey Masuku Christine Procak Jacinta Yuryevich Juliet Ybarsabal Mel Skinn Shelby Roberston Virginia Crawford Specialists Hannah McKenzie Roberta Bowman Teacher Martin Skeffington Teacher George Knowles Teacher Support Alisha Davis School Psychologist Home

Thank you for inquiring about enrolling your child at O'Connor Education Support Centre. We accept applications year-round. We’re very flexible with enrolments to ensure your child gets the support they need sooner rather than later. As such, there is no application period to enrol them into the Centre. Enrolment Enquiry Starting school can be an exciting time for you and your child. At O'Connor Education Support Centre we offer small classroom sizes with a high staff ratio from Kindergarten to Year 6. You can enrol your child with O'Connor Education Support Centre providing the criteria for enrolment is met with the Enrolment for Students with Disability Policy, refer to link below. We would strongly recommend that you make an appointment to speak to us in person about your child’s enrolment. We understand that due to varying circumstances, including family relocations, may prompt you to make enrolment enquiries throughout the year. We welcome these enquiries as there can often be a small number of vacancies. A school tour can be arranged for you and your child to explore our school, meet staff and students and experience our school community. Enrolment Policy for Education Support Centres Students Health Information Booklet Year Level Submit Enquiry We'll be in touch with you shortly! Home

How Can We Help? After School Care Therapy Services General Services Dental Therapy Clinics Additional Links Intellectual Disability Download PDF Form Autism Spectrum Disorder Download PDF Form Global Development Delay Download PDF Form Severe Medical Condition Download PDF Form Home

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O'Connor ESC features a well appointed library, undercover area and canteen. Specialist teaching programs are also provided. Looking to Enrol 2026 Kindergarten Enrolments O'Connor Education Support Centre is now taking enrolments for next year! If your child turns 4 before 30 June 2026, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2026. If your child turns 5 before 30 June 2026, they are required to attend Pre-primary in 2026. Please note, all 2025 Kindergarten students must re-enrol for 2026 Pre-primary. Enrolment Process Thank you for inquiring about enrolling your child at O'Connor Education Support Centre. We accept applications year-round. We’re very flexible with enrolments to ensure your child gets the support they need sooner rather than later. As such, there is no application period to enrol them into the Centre. Simply review the information below to get started. Before enrolment - Applying to our special needs education school in Kalgoorlie is easy. All the key information is available online – including our contributions and charges, booklists, uniforms, canteen and transportation. Your child’s eligibility - Our Education Support Centre offers enrolment to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the following categories: students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability students with a diagnosis of Global Development Delay (applicable to kindergarten only) students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and a demonstrated high educational need students with a diagnosis of a Severe Mental Disorder and demonstrated high educational need that cannot be met at their local school students with a diagnosis of a Physical Disability and demonstrated high educational need that cannot be met at their local school. Introductory meeting and tour - All parents and carers are encouraged to make contact with the centre and speak with the Principal to arrange a time to meet and have a tour of the centre. This will give us an opportunity to: answer all your questions with regard to enrolment discuss your child’s specific needs and goals review all assessment reports from specialists determine possible programs available make recommendations for the way forward give you a tour of the Centre while school is in session Please bring copies of medical, psychological and educational reports to your appointment. These documents will help us determine whether your child meets eligibility for an education support placement. Application The enrolment process starts with a Request for Approval for Enrolment in an Education Support Facility form which our principal will help you complete. This form must be signed by the child’s primary parent/guardian, local school principal (if applicable) and our principal. The School Psychology Service must also endorse it. Don’t worry, we will get all of this done on your behalf. We’ll also help you complete the forms as some can be a bit complex. Documents to provide The following materials may also be required: For Global Development Delay: a report from the diagnosing paediatrician which has been completed in the six months prior to the start of kindy For Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis: the reports from the speech therapist, psychologist and paediatrician Once your application is complete, you will receive an offer of enrolment from our principal. In their letter, they will inform you that your child is eligible for enrolment, and invite you to complete additional forms required to enrol your child into O'Connor Education Support Centre. After enrolment Once your child is enrolled, the principal and teacher works with you to implement a transition plan if needed to ensure a smooth adjustment or a suitable time to begin. Your child’s teacher will communicate with you directly to organise a meeting date and time for any Parent-Teacher meeting to discuss your child’s Individualised Education Program (IEP). Please call the O'Connor Education Support Centre on 9068 5250 for further information or you require assistance. Alternatively send us an enrolment enquiry on our website. Home

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The O'Connor Education Support Centre is located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and features a well appointed library, undercover area and canteen. Specialist teaching programs are also provided. 1/4 O'Connor Education Support Centre Empower today, for tomorrow Parent Notes Canteen Uniform Shop Bus Services Our Classes What We Do . . . Welcome to our website. O'Connor Education Support Centre is the only primary disability education support school in the Goldfields. The school is now in our 25th year of empowering our students for tomorrow. We hope this website provides our families and visitors with a snapshot of our school. Read more Latest News First Day of Term 1 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 VIEW MORE Upcoming Events

O'Connor ESC features a well appointed library, undercover area and canteen. Specialist teaching programs are also provided. Term Dates Term Dates 2026 Term 1 Monday 2nd February to Thursday 2nd April Term 2 Tuesday 21st April to Friday 3rd July Term 3 Monday 1st July to Friday 25th September Term 4 Tuesday 13th October to Thursday 17 December Public Holidays 2026 Term 1 Labour Day - Monday 5th March Good Friday - Friday 3th April Term 2 ANZAC Day - Monday 27th April WA Day - Monday 1st June Staff Development Days - Pupil Free Term 1 January 29th and 30th Term 2 April 20th Term 3 August 28th Term 4 October 12th and December 18th Home

O'Connor ESC features a well appointed library, undercover area and canteen. Specialist teaching programs are also provided. School Psychologist Our School Psychologist for 2026 is Alisha Davis And Kellie-Anne Currie O'Connor Edcuation Support Centre would like to welcome Alisha Davis as our School Psychologist for 2025. Alisha will be working onsite at our school 1 1/2 days a week in term 1. Home