St Michael's School is a single stream coeducational primary school with an enrolment of 239 students from Kindy-Year 6. The school was established in 1914 by the Sisters of Mercy. St Michael's has a special emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy development and is currently in the process of implementing the National Partnerships Program. The school also has a specific emphasis on Early Childhood Education with early intervention strategies solidly in place to cater for the development of early learners. The school offers Speech and Occupational Therapy screening programs and associated classroom programs to Kindy and Pre-Primary students. Literacy intervention is also offered to Year 1 and 2 students through the Reading Recovery Program. In addition to this Literacy and Numeracy support is also offered to students in all classes who experience learning difficulties. Other specialist areas include Physical Education, Music, Library, LOTE (Italian) and the Visual Arts. St Michael’s School is currently implementing the Cooperative Learning Philosophy, based on the Kagan model of cooperative teaching and learning. An integral part of the school is its Special Education Centre which oversees social, physical, academic and emotional outcomes for students with a variety of specific learning needs. The school community works together to provide pastoral care for each person and to nurture the whole development of the child. The School Board and Parents and Friends' Association have a strong commitment to develop and provide facilities and resources to meet the needs of all students.