Medina Primary School, located in the town Of Kwinana, and bordered by natural bushland, industry and established housing, caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Medina PS values its rich cultural diversity with approx 40% of the student population being Aboriginal and other nationalities being represented, making the school a wonderful representation of modern Australian society. At Medina, we value family and community, endeavouring to develop a sense of belonging in our students. At Medina, you can find students of all ages learning and playing happily together in the classroom and playground. Class sizes are small and well resourced. Children are happy to come to school. Medina PS has developed good relationships and strong partnerships with families and the community. We want our parents and community to be involved in the school and we strongly encourage their participation.This year the school introduced a parent volunteer 'Passport' program that rewards parents for volunteering in the school. Be 'Strong and Smart' is the message we continually enforce with our students. Be academically, physically, mentally, socially and emotionally strong for yourself and for your family. Make smart decisions and choices in the classroom and the playground, and in life. Be the person we can all be proud of. At Medina we aim to prepare students for life in the 21st century, to assist them to develop the tools to effectively deal with the opportunities and challenges they may encounter in a rapidly changing world. We know students need to be literate and numerate so that they can play an effective part in society and our whole school planning focuses on improved outcomes in these two key areas. In 2010, Medina has provided specialist programs in Noongar Language, Physical Education and Science. We also have a wonderful school garden where the students learn to value a sustainable society; planting, growing, harvesting, selling and cooking fruit and vegetables. In 2011, we plan to introduce Information..