Memorial Oval Primary School provides Reception to Year 7 education and care, situated in the regional centre of Whyalla. Our original stone building, which opened in 1946, has been renovated to house six classrooms, a resource centre, administration area and staff room. We also have a new, brick four-classroom and toilet block facility completed at the beginning of 2011. In addition we have a multi-purpose/activity room with a stage, an information and communications technology suite, plus an art room and another stand-alone classroom. Our grounds have lawn areas and shady trees and are adjacent to a large, recently upgraded community oval. We also have new netball/basketball/handball courts. We are working on a grounds plan to continue to enhance our working and play environment. Our culture celebrates difference but contributes to the whole. We endeavour to nurture respect, responsibility, resilience and cooperation to support quality teaching and learning and ultimately quality futures for our children. Our curriculum is being aligned with the new Australian Curriculum and we have a focus on reading/literacy, numeracy, science and the arts. We have whole-school literacy agreements and actively utilise resources such as the Literacy Secretariat. Our staff are committed to quality teaching and learning, and are engaged in ongoing professional learning to enhance classroom practice. We use site data proactively to tailor and extend our programming to enhance student learning. Our students are actively involved in student representative council groups, attend young leaders’ days and are given opportunities to develop strong, positive leadership qualities and self esteem. We participate in a student mentoring program and access community youth grants to support students. We are part of the Eat Well, Be Active program and our school canteen operates five days a week with healthy food choices. We are also part of the Way2Go Travel to School Safely and our Year 4-7 students have accessed Bike Ed and will have a..