South Lake Primary was opened 1986 and is located in the Fremantle Peel District. The school is surrounded by the Beeliar wetlands that are integral to the culture of the local Noongar population. The school has a rich cultural diversity with more than 15% of our students being Aboriginal and 10% coming from non English speaking backgrounds. In 2009 South Lake operated with operated with 2 pre primary classes, 1 kindy and 12 classes from years 1 - 7. South Lake Primary School's cluster design makes possible many opportunities for collaborative teaching. Teachers have common DOTT time, phase meetings and planning sessions to facilitate professional development and team ownership of student achievement. As well as being a Sunsmart and Waterwise School, in 2010 South Lake will have a performing and visual arts program, a Chaplaincy Program, Drum Beat, LOTE and programs to improve outcomes for Aboriginal students and advance reconciliation. Funding through the National Partnership Program, CLNP, BMIS, After School Sports Program, Learning Support and ITAS have assisted in the provision of programs to improve outcomes. Parents are considered as partners in the education endeavour.