Warradale is a medium-sized primary school committed to providing children with a safe, secure and supportive learning environment to enable each child to develop high levels of self-esteem and success in their schooling. We are known as 'The Caring School' for our approaches to student well-being, student leadership, community involvement and environmental actions. Our core values of courage, courtesy, caring, respect and responsibility guide our plans, actions and relationships. Literacy programs throughout the school have commonly-agreed approaches and expectations. Students' progress is monitored and intervention programs are provided where necessary. Daily 120 minute literacy blocks are supported in the early years with additional staff. Numeracy is a priority, as part of the Big Ideas in Number project programs are based on a developmental sequence that builds deep understanding. Daily 60 minute numeracy blocks are supported by a teacher/mentor. We performed very well in the 2009 Primary Maths challenge. Students are environmentally aware and show responsibility through their sustainability practices. Their investigations resulted in the development of our school wetlands.