Carrington Primary School is situated in Knoxfield and has an enrolment of 188 students. The average class size is 23.5 and there are 8 classes. The classrooms have been extensively renovated to increase the learning space, house a bank of computers and enable quality co-operative learning to occur. Interactive whiteboards feature in each classroom. The school has 12.8 equialent full time staff: 1 Principal class, 12 teachers and 2 Education Support staff. The community of Carrington Primary School is committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment that promotes the growth of socially well adjusted students, who perform to their personal best. Respect, Learning for Life, Teamwork, Integrity and Resilience are our focus values. Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are priorities. These are supported by an integrated curriculum. Programs are designed to meet the individual requirements of students, including extension, within and beyond the classroom. French, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education are specialist programs. Initiative, achievement and personal development are recognised and celebrated by the school community. Parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged in curriculum activities, parent associations and in School Council and committees.The partnership between parents and the school is promoted as integral to students reaching their potential in their primary years of schooling.