St Barbara's Parish School is a Catholic primary school situated in the mining town of Roxby Downs, 560 kilometres north of Adelaide. The school population is currently 200 students. St Barbara's enjoys excellent facilities, especially in the ICT area with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms. The school also offers a strong pastoral care program, with special emphasis placed on the faith formation of students in the Catholic tradition, as well as close involvement of families and a safe, supportive learning environment. Energised by the challenges of remoteness, the school seeks to provide stimulating experiences within a happy, secure environment giving each student every 'Opportunity to Shine'. Our contemporary curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, is supported by complementary programs such as QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy, support for students who have a language background other than English as well as the promotion of the 7 Habits- developing character traits and the skills needed to help everyone find the leader within. Teachers set high standards for every student and respond to individual needs, challenging students to strive for improvement and to discover the joy of lifelong engagement with learning. Our well appointed facilities are utilised by many community groups, including St Barbara's Playgroup for 0 to 5 year olds.