St Francis School is a Catholic school catering for Reception to Year 7 students in the western suburbs of Adelaide. We promote a particular view of the human person, the community, the world, the environment, centred on the person of Jesus Christ. We work together in faith, peace and wisdom as we develop and celebrate an inclusive environment where right relationships and students’ intellectual, spiritual, social and physical wellbeing is paramount in our thinking and actions. The teachings of Jesus and St Francis guide us in our commitment to developing attitudes of respect, integrity and care for all creation. The Catholic Ethos of the school is expressed in a variety of ways, including Religion Lessons, the Sacramental Program, Prayer, Outreach and Charitable Works, Made in the Image of God Program, Wellbeing Programs and the basic value of respect for the dignity and worth of each person. The charism of St Francis, the environmental saint, has been fostered with extensive Environmental Education in all classes. In recent years, an Eco- Splash room has been added to the facilities where students study and engage in Environmental and General Science. Supporting this initiative, a Frog Pond and Wet Land have also been established which enriches the Environmental focus of the school. Beautiful Music and Drama facilities have been established including a Performing Arts Room and small Music Rooms for individual tuition. To support Physical Education, St Francis School has extensive grounds, including a large oval area, three tennis courts and large undercover spaces, where activities can occur in all weathers. Inquiry Learning is valued and supported at St Francis School with Multi-Disciplinary Units being developed to enhance student learning in order that students are able to construct their own knowledge. The Early Years has a particular focus at St Francis School with extensive support programs, in addition an extensive transition program supporting students from Preschool to School. Students are..