Challis Early Childhood Education Centre (Challis ECEC) is situated on a shared site with Challis Primary School. The ECEC educates students from Kindergarten to Year 2. The two schools share a main reception area where they operate independently with their own Principal. The following facilities are also shared between the two sites: library, staffroom, assembly area, canteen and playground. In 2009 Challis ECEC was chosen to become an Independent Public School in conjunction with Challis Primary School working as a cluster. 34 schools were chosen in the first round and the school plans to embrace this initiative and lead the way for future Independent Public Schools. By its nature, Challis ECEC focuses on Early Childhood strategies and innovations that produce a unique environment, staffed by experienced and motivated early childhood educators who are specialists in their area. We recently opened our 'Challis Parenting and Child Development Centre' to provide a full range of services for our community. As a school we seek innovative ways to meet the needs of our community and ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved by all of our students.