Calista is a south metropolitan primary school which opened in 1964. It consists of classes for Years 1 to 6 and an off-site Kindergarten. Students come from the surrounding Kwinana area with a wide range of family and cultural backgrounds. The school buildings and grounds are well maintained with pleasant, shady native trees. There are ample play areas with attractive and safe play equipment for children to use during break times. Work has now commenced on purpose built Music and Visual Arts facilities and on-site Kindy. Priority areas are Literacy, Numeracy, Science, and Design and Technology. We have a strong values program with the focus on building relationships, coupled with several environmental projects which promote and develop community involvement. The school has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with strong support from parents through the P&C and very dedicated teachers. The principal welcomes parents and is actively involved in working closely with students and staff. Many parents are proud to say they attended Calista as children and our steady enrolments over time indicate that there is a high degree of satisfaction with the school.