Opened in 1994, Koorana Primary School grew to a peak enrolment of over 1000 students. The opening of neighbouring schools has led to the population stabilising over time with a current school enrolment of 514 in 2011. The school enjoys outstanding support from its community through both Parents and Citizens Association and its School Council. The staff is committed to sustaining quality educational programs that are aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum Framework and Principles of Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Koorana's New Directions include the 2009- 2011 School Plan and framework for continuous improvement. The Academic Management Team (AMT) is central to the empowerment of staff, strong collaborative practice and shared decision making within the school. Its purpose has been collaboratively generated and provides a forum for school leaders to effectively communicate recommendations for consideration at staff meetings and at School Council. Teaching staff are encouraged to respond to system and school directions directly to the AMT and through Continuous Improvement Teams. LEARNING We have a positive approach to learning and encourage it in others; we advance student learning based on our belief that all students have the capacity to learn and subscribe to the assertion that disadvantage does not define ones destiny, and cannot be used as an excuse for poor results. EXCELLENCE We have high expectations of our students and ourselves. We set standards of excellence and believe in our capacity to achieve them. The standards and expectations challenge all of us to give our best. EQUITY We recognise the differing circumstances and needs of our students and we are dedicated to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. Strategies are inclusive of student self evaluation and reflection and accommodate students with special needs (talented; gifted; Aboriginal students; and students with disabilities or other identified learning needs) CARE AND RESPECT We treat all individuals with care and respect...