Derrimut Primary School (DPS) commenced operations in 2010 and is one of 11 schools in the Public, Private Partnerships (PPP) program. DPS is a government school, opened to serve the educational needs of the growing suburb of Derrimut. This school has 28 equivalent full time staff, comprising of a Principal, Assitant Principal, 23 teaching staff and 3 office staff. The backgrounds of students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity, including a number of children from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school currently has an enrolment of 370 students and is expected to grow steadily to 700 in the next couple of years, settling at approximately 470. The Derrimut Primary School community is committed to providing innovative programs that stimulate and challenge each student to develop lifelong learning skills and strategies in the 21st century. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where teachers, students and parents work in an effective partnership. Evidence based inquiry units explore deep knowledge (Humanities, Science, Technology and Health) and are in line with conceptual through-lines developed by all stakeholders. This situates learning within a political, social and cultural context, globally and locally, developing pathways to personalised learning. The development of a core set of values and a whole school approach to behaviour management has led to a consistent and supportive environment in which students flourish. Underpinning programs at Derrimut Primary School is the belief and commitment to the school’s motto: “A place to grow and thrive.”<