Mount Stuart is a local primary school in a suburban setting overlooking Hobart. It is central to a vibrant close knit and involved community. The school is proud of its wonderful and positive relationship with the community. In 2006 Mount Stuart celebrated its 50th anniversary and a wonderful redevelopment has recently been completed. During the past five years the school has experienced rapid growth and seven additional classrooms have been added since 2001. Approximately 340 students attend the school and there are 14 classes. Specialist teachers for literacy, music and physical education are a feature of the way our school community uses its staffing allocation. We are an inclusive school with strong values in relation to social justice, the environment, learning, harmony, diversity, resilience and respect. Results consistently indicate that Mount Stuart is a high performing school where outcomes exceed those in similar schools and in the state.