Wooranna Park is a government primary school servicing the community of one of Australia's most disadvantaged urban areas.The school has 341 students from 45 different ethnic backgrounds, with 33.40 full time staff, comprised of 4 principal class, 21.55 teachers and 7.85 education support staff. The school is endeavouring to address the need for systematic change in education. An emphasis is placed on students accepting responsibility for their learning, along with learning through collaboration with their peers. Opportunities are provided for students to pursue personal learning passions and negotiate the curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on media literacy and the use of computer software to create film, animation and music. The school is strongly influenced by the philosophical thinking underpinning the Reggio Emilia Schools of Northern Italy and the work of Professor George Betts, on autonomous learners. The school has adopted an interdisciplinary, research based approach, to the development of curriculum, with an emphasis on deep and authentic learning experiences. All teachers work collaboratively in team teaching units. Since 1997 the School Council has supported the introduction of sweeping changes to the school's physical environment and learning programs.