Ellen Stirling Primary School opened in January 2008 with 226 students from K to 6. The current enrolment is over 700. It brings together respect and acknowledgement of the pioneering spirit with a technology focus to equip our students for the future. The Ellenbrook community is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area. It has an expected population of over 50 000 in the next decade. Ellenbrook is a culturally and economically diverse community that actively fosters family involvement in recreational pursuits and is home to numerous sporting, civic and other associations. The establishment of Ellen Stirling PS has engaged parents and the wider community in consultation and collaboration to provide an educational environment that reflects community expectations. This has led to the development of an active and supportive P and C Association and School Council. The school motto 'Explore, Discover, Grow' encapsulates the school's beliefs in active and engaged student learning. The school encourages students to see themselves as learners and set individual learning goals. Staff are willing and open to explore new ideas which support student discovery and growth.