Cambrai Area School is a positive learning community, encouraging care and respect for the environment. We offer high quality, varied and appropriate educational opportunities for learners to participate, co-operate with others and persist in seeking success in their school life. The school values are honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility. The site caters for students from R to 10, and incorporates a Child Parent Centre. Primary industries in the area include livestock, cereal, olive and turf farming. The school focuses on environmental sustainability, using opportunities offered by the 40 hectare Meldanda property. Its development has been based on four teaching areas: environmental, outdoor and Aboriginal education, and agriculture. A self-sufficient campsite powered by wind and solar energy has been established. Students are involved in environmental projects, including Waterwatch, Frog Watch, Bat Watch, Landcare and a recycling program. Students have been very successful in the Solar Boat Challenge, representing South Australia on a number of occasions at a national level. The school has also represented the state in primary school level dance.