Only 15 minutes South of Perth, Lynwood is a comprehensive and inclusive school catering for a rich diversity of students in Years 8 - 12. Its mission is to provide the skills and understanding that will enable each student to reach their potential and equip them with the means to be successful and contributing members of the broader community. The school's diversity and respect for difference is reflected in every facet of school life. A dedicated pastoral care, incentive based and mentoring structure supports each student to achieve there fullest potential. The school has well developed Western Australian Department of Education recognized Specialist Programs in Soccer, with State and Australian accredited coaches and teachers; and Environment and Life Sciences. This Sustainability and Environmental theme is developing a strong sense of social conscience and has not only resulted in a Specialist Program but has created a whole school focus. This focus is now implemented for all students in an innovative and exciting curriculum that is building clear links to the community in which they live. The school has also fostered solid partnerships with tertiary institutions and business which are setting the foundation for this unique curriculum and pastoral care initiative. In addition to this innovation, Lynwood also delivers a comprehensive learning program in courses that encompass all traditional areas including Chinese, French, Vocational Education and Training courses in trades, engineering and child care resulting in certificate qualifications that link strongly with academic directions in Senior School. Lynwood's students consistently achieve in the top 5% of all students seeking university entrance. Lynwood's core values of: commitment to excellence; compassion and care; courtesy and respect for self, others and the environment; and the building of relationships based on fairness and inclusive of difference, are keys to the effectiveness of our learning environment. Achieving this comprehensive and diverse..