Carnegie Primary School is a growing school with an anticipated enrolment for 2012 of around 430 students in 18 classes. Our steadily-growing enrolments allow for greater flexibility, both in staffing and curriculum, while still maintaining a community feel and a sense of belonging for all. We are committed to the development of whole-school effective teaching and learning practices to best support the children in our care. Our vision is to provide an engaging, supportive and inclusive learning environment where children can interact positively in a safe, respectful and cooperative atmosphere. We want to challenge students to be reflective and independent learners so that they realise their full potential. While we celebrate our high student learning achievements, all our staff are committed to conducting programs and activities that meet the very highest expectations of student wellbeing and connectedness to school. Specialist programs are offered for all students in physical education, the arts, ICT and Italian LOTE. We have an instrumental music program and our musicians play regularly at school functions and community events. We conduct an art show and an artist-in-residence program, providing all children with opportunities to shine. We run a camping program and interschool sport for years 3 to 6 students and a whole-school swimming program. Our existing facilities, including computer room, art room and multi-purpose hall, have recently been greatly enhanced by the opening of a new six - classroom learning centre and the refurbishment of our office area and upstairs classrooms.