St Robert's Catholic School provides a comprehensive education for 359 girls and boys Prep to Year 6 in Newtown, Geelong. As a Catholic school, we strive to demonstrate our commitment to our faith and provide living examples of God's loving care for all people. Parents, staff and family members share a strong partnership in our school and visitors are always welcome. Program initiatives such as the Keys to Life and Kids - 'Go For Your Life' programs positively benefit our children and promote the importance of maintaining a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy relationships. A healthy participation in sport is encouraged and success in sporting competitions is a great source of pride in our school. Various strategies are used to personalise and engage students in inquiry learning and students are given the opportunity to reach their potential through a learning-centered approach. Interactive whiteboards are used in all classrooms and provide a new dimension to learning and teaching. The level of engagement when using this technology is high. The classrooms and general buildings provide up to date state of the art facilities that are constantly audited for their effectiveness and operating conditions. In the past year the school has continued to systematically upgrade classroom computers and hardware to ensure that teaching and learning through the use of technology is at its optimum. As part of the Federal Government's Stimulus Program our school recently began major capital works through the Building an Education Revolution (BER) Program. Works include the development of a School Community Center/ Library/ICT/ Science/Food Technology and Visual Arts. Our new facility will include toilets and a purpose built uniform shop. Works are expected to conclude in early October 2010.