About our school
O’Sullivan Beach Primary School is located approximately 28 km south west of Adelaide. It caters for around 90 students from Reception to year 6. The Southern Expressway now makes Adelaide and the City of Onkaparinga more accessible to O’Sullivan Beach residents.
O’Sullivan Beach Primary School has a broad range of teaching and learning programs and our school values of CARE: cooperation, achievement, respect and empathy are embedded in the school culture. Restorative Behaviour practices are used across the school and are aimed at building relationships.
The school grounds are award winning, with recognition and awards being presented to the school from the Mayor of Onkaparinga as well as from the Royal Adelaide Show. The school community takes great pride in their school grounds, and as part of the curriculum the students help to maintain it. They also grow fruit and vegetables that are used in their Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden classes each week.
O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre is co-located within the grounds of the school and there is a strong relationship between the two facilities. Students from the Children’s Centre visit for gardening experiences and there is an extended transition program in place, aimed at building relationships with families as well as students. The school grounds and Gymnasium are also shared with local sporting groups after hours.
Our vision
At O’Sullivan Beach Primary School, our vision is to cultivate a community where cooperation, achievement, respect, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, achieve their personal best, and develop into compassionate, respectful, and collaborative individuals. By fostering these core values, we prepare our students to navigate the complexities of the modern world with confidence and integrity, ensuring they grow into responsible and empathetic global citizens.
Our values
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, caring, and stimulating learning environment that encourages all children to achieve their true potential. Our core values are cooperation, achievement, respect, and empathy.
Cooperation
- We work together to get things done.
- Teamwork and taking turns.
- Valuing and considering others.
- Following rules and taking responsibility.
- Sharing, listening, and communicating effectively.
- Helping and being mindful of others’ needs.
- Providing time and space for others to think, process, and decide.
- Practicing active listening, kindness, and ensuring safety for all.
Achievement
- Embracing a growth mindset and persisting through challenges.
- Always trying your best and having a go.
- Effort, grit, and not giving up.
- Exceeding expectations and doing your personal best.
- Recognising that achievement looks different for everyone and celebrating growth and mistakes.
- Encouragement, setting goals, and acknowledging progress.
- Celebrating small and big wins with pride.
Respect
- Respecting ourselves, others, and the environment.
- Practising tolerance, patience, and acknowledgment.
- Understanding the needs of others and listening actively.
- Allowing equal access to resources and understanding rules and regulations.
- Demonstrating kindness, student voice, and tolerance.
- Treating others as we wish to be treated and caring for all community members.
- Respecting property and promoting inclusivity.
Empathy
- Trying to understand and share the feelings of others.
- Listening, caring, and sharing problems without judgment.
- Walking in someone else’s shoes and recognising their feelings.
- Demonstrating compassion, acceptance, and non-judgment.
- Providing support and reacting appropriately to others’ needs.
At O’Sullivan Beach Primary School, we believe that by instilling these values, we create a safe, fair, and friendly community where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Our facilities
Our school is a large heritage building with state-of-the-art facilities. These include rooms equipped with both interactive and portable devices for students to use, including Laptops and iPads.
Oval
Our oval is fully fenced and equipped with toilets, a playground, BBQ facilities, soccer goals, football goals, a netball court and 2 shelters.
Gymnasium
Inside our gym is a full basketball court, kitchen, toilets, audio system and a stage. The gym has heating and cooling so it can be safely used across all seasons.
Playground and gardens
We have 2 nature-based playgrounds that provide a fun outdoor learning environment. Surrounding each playground is a nature garden where students can plant, nurture and learn.
“The learning experience at O'Sullivan Beach Primary School is just fantastic. There’s full support from all the staff, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent