Thorndon Park Primary is a small, metropolitan school located in the north eastern suburbs of Adelaide, at the base of Black Hill Conservation Park. The size and nature of our school environment, both physical and cultural, allows us to support and foster a high level of personal interaction between staff, students and families re-inforcing traditional values and attitudes that exist in the community and caring relationships between older and younger students. We encourage leadership and responsibility and provide a welcoming learning environment where all students can experience success. Students in all years study the culture and language of Italy. Respect for the environment is developed through positive actions. All staff work as a team to improve learning and there is a focus on physical activity and the arts of Music, Dance and Drama. The school's staff and CPS worker (chaplain) maintain close links with local groups and organisations, reflecting the school's importance to the local community. Proximity to Thorndon Park Kindergarten provides opportunities to jointly plan and implement continuity in educational programs for our children.