Secret Harbour is on the WA coast, less than an hour's drive from Perth's CBD, and is situated between the cities of Rockingham and Mandurah. It attracts families from all over the world and Australia. The open spaces, bushland, beaches, parks and lakes combined with a strong sense of community spirit make Secret Harbour an ideal place for families. Secret Harbour Primary School opened in 1997 and has since had significant growth in student enrolments. 2011's school year commences with about 660 students (K-7) including children from United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland, Thailand and Malaysia. Students and staff are very welcoming and supportive of new families during transition. We have a Defence Force Transitional Aide to support Defence Force families in the school. The school includes a well-equipped library, wide computer access, arts and music facilities and a modern Early Childhood Centre. Families have the convenience of a school canteen and an on-site Dental Therapy Unit. Some of the school's special features include being a Friendly Schools and Family School, new teaching block, Beach Carnival, On-line Teaching and Learning System and a unique partnership with Curtin University which enables us to host 4th year uni students in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Therapy. Positions at Secret Harbour PS are highly sought after by teachers and this allows us to build a staff of highly competent teachers. The purpose of Secret Harbour Primary School is to develop the whole child by providing quality learning experiences in order that every student may become a positive, contributing member to our society goals. Caring Secret Harbour Primary School aims to provide a caring environment where individuality is recognised and valued; students develop self discipline, respect and concern for others; self esteem, self reliance and responsibility are fostered; a sense of belonging and pride is engendered; and they develop an ability to work..