Whitefriars School, in partnership with parents, the Catholic parish and local community, educates and nurtures each child in the Josephite tradition, sharing the mission of Christ within the world today. (Mission Statement) Whitefriars is a Catholic parish school in the western suburbs of Adelaide. Begun in 1912 by the Sisters of St Joseph we are proud of our Josephite tradition. The Josephite charism underpins the life of our school and we value the inspiration of Mary MacKillop as someone whose life clearly reflected Gospel values. We provide experiences that enable children to learn about God and to make connections between their faith and life experiences. The Religious dimension of our school includes Religious Education lessons, prayer and liturgy, social justice awareness and outreach activities. We are a part of the Croydon Park Parish and staff from our three Parish schools work together to provide a comprehensive program for the students who choose to celebrate Sacraments within the Catholic Church. A School Chaplain and School Counsellor provide support for our children. Our 460 students come from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, all of which adds to the richness of our community. We are committed to developing a community in which children can grow and learn to become motivated and independent learners. Our 18 classes are comprised of composite year levels and this enables our teachers to work in unit teams to plan and support one another in providing a quality education for our children. Ongoing professional learning for staff includes reflective approaches and sharing of best practices. Literacy is a key focus at Whitefriars with children’s learning supported through programs such as the National Partnerships, English as a Second Language and specialized Literacy support . We have been involved in a numeracy project, Leading Aligned Numeracy Development (LAND), with the Australian Catholic University and from this project we continue to develop and integrate good..