Reynella Primary School fosters creativity and broad learning experiences, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing programs complemented by performing arts, French and physical education. French is taught using the Accelerative Integrated Method, with students being visited by international educators to view their learning. Persistence, confidence, getting along, organisation and resilience form the core focus of the school and our mission is to create a learner-centred ethos that focuses on high expectations for all. Our school is a leader in the use of information technology including interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and wireless connected computers. Classes are structured as professional learning communities and are responsible for meeting site improvement plan targets and reporting on them to Governing Council. The Governing Council supports staff by providing all students with the levels of resourcing needed to enhance student learning. Students are involved in the school through student action teams that link with students from each learning community. Parents and caregivers are actively involved in classroom programs and throughout the school. A dedicated Learning Assistance Program will undergo international accreditation in 2011. We have a school-wide emphasis on the development of community. Examples include the 'Play is the Way' whole-school agreement, language and philosophy, the direct involvement of students in the local community reserve development project, a garden program and sponsoring of a young African boy. This ethos supports learning and promotes the development of identity in students. We have a performing arts focus taught by a highly qualified specialist teacher. An annual community music/performing arts evening attracts more than 2000 people, with a strong festival choir presence. Our choirs perform at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, in the Southern Metropolitan Music Festival and within the wider community. Instrumental tuition is offered to students from..