Norwood Primary School, which was established in 1877, is a zoned near-city school. It is expected that the school's enrolment capacity of 320 students will be reached by 2011. We have a proud tradition and history, and are highly regarded within the community. Our operations and programs are defined by a site learning improvement plan. Our core values - creativity, opportunity, diversity and community - guide our work and activities. We have a strong performing and visual arts focus, which will be further supported by construction of a gallery and performing arts centre in 2010. Our school has outstanding facilities across the site. A recent $4m redevelopment has resulted in our heritage-listed buildings being modified and modernised for 21st Centuary learners and their learning needs. Our school celebrates cultural and social diversities, which are seen as strengths of the school, and are characterised by the teaching of three languages - Greek, Italian and Mandarin Chinese. We accept a small number of international students each year. Academic achievement and the promotion of school voice in its many forms are highly valued. Legitimate leadership opportunities for students are provided and are valued. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of winter and summer sporting teams. We operate as three sub-schools - early, primary and middle years of schooling - with each sub-school varying its learning programs to meet the needs of its particular cohort of students. Inquiry-bsed learning is the focus of team learning programs and teachers work closely with the teacher librarian in resource-based learning programs to enhance student inquiry. All classes use interactive white board technologies to enable digital learning opportunities for students. Teachers work within professional learning communities both within their year level teams and in curriculum committees to examine and reflect on their practice, contribute to curriculum improvement, direction and change. Staff engage in ongoing,..