Our school song was written and recorded specially for us in February 2021 by David Morgan, a Perth based singer / songwriter and former resident of Karratha. The song was written to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Karratha Primary School, and highlights various messages in the words including:
- The school values of; diversity, care, personal best, responsibility and respect
- Responsibility and respect, to nurture independent lifelong learners and active citizens
- To always be positive and inclusive
- Sharing strong themes of diversity and culture
- Includes the school motto of Courtesy
- Includes the local Aboriginal greeting of Wayiba, Wanthiwa which means "Hello Hello"
- Encourages student engagement and pride when they are singing the song
- Incorporates harmonies
Wayiba, Wanthiwa
We are proud to sing our song
Like those from years gone by
Our voices they still sing out loud
In multicultural - harmony
We are children in this red dirt land
Where friendships grow and grow
Always caring for our community
And sharing - as we go
Chorus
Wayiba, Wanthiwa – from the blue and gold
Respect and Courtesy - are words we all uphold
Wayiba, Wanthiwa – from the blue and gold
Our hearts rejoice forever – we never will grow old
We embrace diversity teamwork helps us learn
Perseverance - sees us through
Our culture lives forever
Under skies - forever blue
Good citizens we strive to be
That’s always been our rule
Where every days a special day
At Karratha Primary School
Chorus x 2
Wayiba, Wanthiwa – from the blue and gold
Respect and Courtesy - are words we all uphold
Wayiba, Wanthiwa – from the blue and gold
Our hearts rejoice forever – we never will grow old