Education QLDÂ introduces Cooinda Primary School in Bunbury, for all your education and learning needs.
Cooinda is the indigenous word for 'happy meeting place' where children are seen as individuals but coming together they reflect a wonderful multicultural community. The school opened in 1968 (original name Trott Street Junior School) and during its first year names were submitted to reflect the ethos of the school. The name accepted by the Department of Education and Training, made Cooinda the first school in Western Australia to hold a name other than the town/district in which it was situated.
The school's motto of 'Pride, Courtesy and Sincerity" continues to drive all we do in our pursuit of excellence. Everyone is welcome at Cooinda. In 2010 Cooinda was selected to become an Independent Public School. This achievement acknowledges the capacity of our school to operate with greater flexibility and autonomy and is a reflection of the work of the staff and community in building student achievement. We are enthusiastic about the opportunities this status gives us and the greater capacity the wider community has for participation in whole school directions.
Effective teaching and strong community partnerships support and strengthen student achievement and performance across learning area. Research clearly articulates the importance of sound teaching in making a positive difference to student performance. Cooinda staff are committed to ongoing self reflection with a purpose of continual renewal in teaching and learning pedagogy.
