Welcome to Pickering Brook Primary School – the Perth Hills’ hidden gem!
We foster integrity, respect and wellbeing through quality teaching and learning, building a community of learners where everyone is valued and empowered to achieve their personal best.
At Pickering Brook Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a small, connected community where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best. Our multigrade classes create a unique and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Research shows that multigrade settings foster a strong sense of community, responsibility, and leadership skills — and can be just as effective as single-grade classes, often exceeding them in social development. At Pickering Brook, our students’ strong sense of connection and belonging helps maximise both their wellbeing and their learning outcomes.
Our Teaching and Learning
Our focus is on building and maintaining an expert teaching team who differentiate teaching and learning through deep knowledge of the curriculum and each individual student. Staff regularly review data, policies, and processes to ensure targeted support for all learners.
With a positive, strengths-based approach, we offer comprehensive pastoral care through our Student Services team — comprising the Principal, Wellbeing Officer (Chaplain), and School Psychologist — and an active Student Leadership Team. Every student is treated as an individual, and families are supported when needed; we don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Our Values
The values of Respect, Integrity, and Wellbeing weave through everything we do and are reflected in the Noongar language on our school totem: Kaaditj, Ngwidam, Wau-gin.
Our Environment
Our environment is like no other Perth school — we don’t have to create nature play, because we live amongst nature! Students enjoy two high-quality natural areas that encourage exploration and imagination, alongside built playgrounds and excellent sporting facilities.
We also offer specialist programs in Music, Visual Arts, Italian Language, and Instrumental Music, led by experienced and passionate teachers.
Our Community
Our parents are proud and active partners in our school. They contribute to governance and work closely with staff to ensure high-quality experiences and resources for every student.
We collaborate with the City of Kalamunda, local network schools, and community groups to provide wrap-around services tailored to our context. Our on-site Little Apples Playgroup meets weekly, and our school bus service (through School Bus Services) connects students from across the wider hills area.
Our community generously volunteers time to run after-school clubs and other enrichment activities, and our P&C Association and School Board are both highly engaged in shaping the future of our school.
Come and See for Yourself
If you’d like to see what makes Pickering Brook Primary School so special, we invite you to book a tour and experience our welcoming, nature-filled school community firsthand.
