Warriapendi Primary School began operation in 1970 and is located in the northern suburb of Balga 8 km from central business district of Perth. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 7. The school's students are representative of a multicultural community; 28 different languages have been identified within our student group. Our vision is 'To Develop within the Warriapendi community members, the Understanding, Skills and Attitudes relevant to individual needs and to promote members' Self-esteem and Self-concept within the unique and caring environment of our School'. At our school we are committed to continual improvement based on: Strong leadership that is shared High levels of expectations and teacher efficacy Ensuring an orderly learning environment as a pre-condition Focus on what matters most Building teaching and leadership expertise Structure teacher to ensure all students succeed Using data to drive improvement A culture of sharing and responsibility Tailoring initiatives to the overall direction of the school Engendering pride in the school