Lathlain Primary School is located in the inner suburb of Lathlain, within the Town of Victoria Park. The school is within walking distance to the parklands of the Swan River and Burswood Park. Lathlain Primary School opened in 1956 and has varied in size, most recently with an increase in students due to the considerable interest in local real estate and proximity to the city. The school caters for approximately 380 students, from kindergarten to year 7. A new Early Childhood Centre caters for Kindy students. The school has an exceptional Arts program, which includes Art and Music sessions for each class. Two school choirs,Edu Dance, Music Rocks Australia and Primary Keyboards are programs which run in conjunction with the Arts. Selected students are given the opportunity via the School of Instrumental Music, to learn a musical instrument. These programs will be housed in the new Arts Centre which will be opened in early 2011. Japanese language instruction is provided by a specialist teacher to all students in Years 3 to 7. There is specialist teacher support for students at educational risk and the school is invloved in the Blue Earth physical activity program. The school's kitchen garden was created by dedicated staff and students, and has become an esential part of the school curriculum. A vibrant P and C and an enthusiastic School Council are integral to the overall success of the school. In keeping with the school motto 'Seek Strive Learn' there is an emphasis at Lathlain Primary School on lifelong learning and learning how to learn.