Castletown PS is a Public School situated in the pristine seaside town of Esperance, 720 km south east of Perth. The agricultural and mining hinterland, with its historical links to the goldfields, brings diversity to the student population. Opened in 1966 with 139 students, the school has expanded to 585 students from Kindergarten to year 7. Most students are typically urban with the remainder travelling by bus from the hinterland. Attendance is within the state average. A mix of experienced and young staff share their multiple talents to ensure high level educational opportunities for students. They are firmly committed to educational excellence and developing quality relationships with students and parents. Castletown provides creative, stimulating programs suited to the diversity of students, ranging from students with disabilities through to gifted and talented in an inclusive environment. The whole school literacy and numeracy focus and the priority in science strongly support the needs of our students. Community and school partnerships have been developed with shared beliefs and values being at the core of their success.