Coober Pedy Area School is a complex and unique school in the outback of South Australia, incorporating a child parent centre. Students within our school can speak approximately 20 European and Aboriginal languages. Approximately 100 of our students are Aboriginal, 22% are Anglo-Australian, 15% are from the former Yugoslavia, and 16% identify with Greek culture, the remaining 12% comprising 35 different nationalities and 49 different cultures. We are a true multicultural school! Of late the demographics have changed to include students of Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Indian descent. We value staff, parents and students working together as a schooling community to create an environment which is safe and with strong moral standards. We aim to provide the opportunity for all students to reach their full potential and become life-long learners. Our challenge is to provide quality teaching and learning opportunities for all children in our care. Our school values are respect, inclusivity, integrity, commitment and responsibility and excellence. We also follow ‘The You Can Do It’ program values of resilience, organisation, confidence, getting along and persistence. Our mantra is ‘Every student can learn at high levels. Every teacher can help all students achieve at higher levels.’ Forging a positive, healthy and meaningful relationship with families and communities will bring about expectations and learning that benefits each and every student.