Marion Catholic Primary Horsley Park is a one-stream Catholic systemic school within the Archdiocese of Sydney. The school is set in the semi-rural community of Horsley Park. We aim to create an environment and an atmosphere in which the Catholic faith is fostered and each student is helped to grow into a well-adjusted, integrated individual. The school has a comprehensive educational program committed to living out Christian values and dedicated to excellence in education. Our motto, 'Sowing Seeds for Success and Growing through Mary's love', sets the scene for a learning environment where students develop skills for the future. We are proudly committed to providing each individual with a stimulating environment where each child is encouraged to achieve his/her fullest potential. Building on past achievements, Marion School confidently prepares today's child to meet the demands of tomorrow's world. The modern classrooms, up-to-date technology and spacious grassed grounds provide the basis for an exciting educational environment where students are encouraged to develop a love of learning and to be productive members of the wider community. In 2008 Marion School took part in the IDEAS (Innovative Designs for Enhancing Achievements in Schools) Program. This process provided a strategy for the community to focus on successful teaching practices that have created a shared vision for learning that is currently being implemented into our school. We strive to do this by supporting the child as an individual learner, enabling the students to see learning on a global perspective, developing resilience, whilst at the same time building strong connections with the community. In order to do this, we value learning that is differentiated - where varied learning experiences cater for the needs of the whole learner; collaborative - where staff, parents, students and parish work together as a united body to support the education of every child; futuristic - where students are prepared for success in the world in which they..