Knowledge is Power. The core values of the school are: Professionalism, Respect, Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Excellence, and Integrity We aim to achieve best possible outcomes for every student. Our goals are to develop each student to his/her intellectual potential while maintaining a wholesome attitude to life and learning, to develop attitudes of cooperation and tolerance, and to develop a healthy mind in a healthy body. Our inclusive curriculum caters for individual needs. We believe in strong partnerships with parents. Classes provide comprehensive programs across all Key Learning Areas. Individual needs are catered for with assistance from learning support, special education teachers, teacher aides, advisory teachers and volunteers. Intervention programs are provided to students identified through the Year 2 Diagnostic Net, NAPLAN and classroom assessment. Our Responsible Behaviour Plan is based on mutual respect and responsibility. Interests and strengths are developed through access to extra curricular programs including sport, instrumental music, Music Festivals, Optiminds, Maths tournaments and J-Rock. Petrie excels in these areas. Student leaders receive training in leadership skills. The 2009 Triennial School Review identified the following as strengths of the school: Strong results in literacy and numeracy, A very supportive, caring staff, Good behaviour of students, The school ethos - values of integrity, respect and inclusion, A very strong Performing Arts program, Excellent student support programs, within an inclusive framework and Strong community spirit. Major strategic directions for 2010 - 2012 are as follows: Literacy and Numeracy - Given the ongoing priority of literacy and numeracy and with continuous improvement as our goal, this will be a major focus in the years ahead. High expectations for all students, analysing systemic and school data and developing action plans will help to enable significant progress. Meet the needs of all students - Inclusivity is the..