RICHMOND PRIMARY SCHOOL
THE NIERGARUP TRAIL – EAST FREMANTLE
A SCHOOL RICH IN HISTORY EDUCATING SINCE 1921 WELCOMING YOU
Our school is located in the cultural region of Beeliar. The Beeliar district is bounded by the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). To the local Whadjuk people, Fremantle is place of ceremony, significant cultural practices, and trading. East Fremantle was known as Niegarup, the place where the pelicans meet. This is reflected in our school emblem. The Niegarup Trail is also incorporated into our logo Established in 1921, Richmond is an Independent Public School and has a rich heritage and strong connections to the community. Our school has been at the heart of the local community for over one hundred years and reflects the values of the families who make East Fremantle their home. The school provides high quality educational opportunities for over 470 students.
The school caters for over 470 students from kindergarten to year six.
The most common words parents use to describe the school are: community, friendly, caring, inclusive, quality, welcoming, nurturing, supportive, safe, excellent, positive, professional and fun.
This reflects the school’s strong pastoral care program, excellent sporting record and strong academic performance.
Please enjoy this website, which is designed to inform you generally about Richmond Primary School. Should you have a further query, please make contact with the front office on 9438 8700. There are tours of the school each month.
OUR VISION
At Richmond we support our students to achieve their personal best in all areas whilst maintaining a strong social conscience. We value innovation, inclusion, and creativity in individuals. Our students will be enabled to be ethical, well-rounded, happy lifelong learners.
WHO WE ARE
Our Values: Ready, Respectful, Responsible
WHAT’S HAPPENING
It has been another busy term at Richmond with many highlights through a cold and wet Winter with plenty of associated illnesses of both students and staff. My thanks go out to staff and our wonderful volunteers for their collective efforts. Enjoy the break and we look forward to an action-packed race to December. Farewell Today is the is the
House Athletics Carnival 2023 Todays House Athletics Carnival was outstanding community event. Congratulations to all students who competed in the spirit of our school values, Mr Thorogood and all the staff, our P & C and Year 6 Parents. A full report will be written by our School Captains and published in next week’s newsletter
Music Assembly Today’s assembly was a showcase of the music program and was ably compared by our Music Captains Miriam, Evie, Lucas, and Noah. Our collective thanks go out to Mrs Bertolini for the time she puts into coordinating the assembly which reflects the exemplary program at Richmond. A Message from the Music Captains This morning the whole school community was here to watch