John Paul II Catholic School is a vibrant school community. Our school is nestled in a semi-rural environment on Clarence Plains. The school space is generous and characterised by numerous trees, gardens and very large playgrounds. High-quality teaching is delivered by a very dedicated and committed staff. Our culture is unique and diverse. It draws from a wide community who work magnificently as one under the banner of Catholic Education. John Paul II school has been enriched by the recent Building Education Revolution project, where seven rooms were renovated and two new learning spaces were added. In addition John Paul II now has a wind turbine which is unique to schools in Australia. This adds to our eco friendly solar panels and sustainable energy vision. Our technology program is impressive. The school uses a combination of portable lap top computers, wirelessly connected and a full computer lab which can cater for a class of thirty students. This program is all-inclusive and gives all children a chance to develop their individual skills and reach a level of competency difficult to achieve in a primary setting. Another feature of our school is our Youth Parliament. This gives every child the opportunity to work in teams, take responsibility for delivery of activities, develop oral language skills and fosters the confidence to speak in front of people. This program also enriches understanding of democratic process and decision making. Our school is small collaborative and encourages strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. We operate like a big family where rich catholic and strong pastoral values exist.