Dental Therapy Centre
A Dental Therapy Centre operates from Karratha Primary School, and is located to the left of the school office. The clinic provides a free, continuous preventative dental service for each child at Karratha Primary School. The centre can be contacted on 9143 1666.
School Chaplain
Our School Chaplain works for an organisation called YouthCARE which has chaplains in approximately two thirds of the state’s public schools. YouthCARE has had a strong relationship with the Department of Education for over thirty years.
YouthCARE chaplains provide a non-judgmental, independent service which respects all people no matter who they are, where they are from or what their belief system.
A chaplain cares for the social, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of students, families and staff. Part of this pastoral care involves building relationships, being a mentor/role model, being available for one-on-one conversations, running activities and programs for students at school, providing practical help to the whole school community and providing a referral link to external mental health and social/emotional wellbeing services.
School Psychologist
During the course of the year, there may be some children who develop difficulties with aspects of their education. Should teachers become concerned about the academic, social or behavioural adjustment of a child in the school, they discuss the problem with the Principal or Deputy Principal.
If at this stage the teacher decides additional professional help is required for education, parents will be contacted about the services of the School Psychologist. It is necessary for a case conference with parents and parental permission, before consultation can occur. The services of the School Psychologist are free, and are available upon referral.