Grange primary School R-7 is situated in the western beach suburb of Grange in Adelaide. The school has approximately 650 students. Our vision statement is 'working together to learn for now and the future in a challenging, diverse and nurturing environment'. This is supported through a strategic direction to develop an optimistic, respectful and dynamic community of learners. The school values are respect, diversity, friendship, enjoyment and identity. An understanding and implementation of the learning areas in the Australian National Curriculum and E-learning are the current priorities that the school is focussing on. These are underpinned by the school's Professional Principles for Quality Teaching. A number of Grange students enter Students with High Intellectual Potential (SHIP) programs in high school. We have targeted intervention and English as a second language programs in reading from reception to year 6. Specialist subjects are offered to all students in music, physical education and Japanese. Grange is well known for its extra-curricular opportunities including Wakakirri performing and visual arts, sporting programs, chess and debating. Students have achieved high results in academic, artistic and sporting pursuits.