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 * __Xavier Catholic School__**

Xavier Catholic Primary School is situated on Forrest Road in Hilbert (formerly Brookdale), and seeks to provide a Catholic Education for the children of Armadale, Byford, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and surrounding areas. The school, that was opened in 1938 and originally located on its old site in Third Road Armadale, opened with brand new facilities on its present site in 2005. Xavier Primary is the parish school of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Armadale and enjoys very close links with the local Parish, complementing, co-operating and collaborating to form one faith community. We are blessed with a dedicated parent community who are involved in many areas of school life.




 * Undercover Area and Junior Oval**

The school currently has an enrolment of approximately 200 children, from Kindergarten to Year 7 and a staff of 25. The staff and children represent many and varied cultural backgrounds as well as being inclusive of children from other religious denominations. We also provide inclusive education for students with mild disabilities. In addition to providing a sound academic curriculum, all students are taught by specialist teachers in the areas of Music, Italian, Library/Research Skills and Physical Education. Extra-curricula options are also available in Dance, Band, and Instrumental Music tuition (including guitar, keyboard, piano, violin and drums). We also offer a free Active After School Sports program twice per week during school terms.




 * Library and Music Room.**

The introduction of new interactive whiteboards throughout the school and improved computer facilities have been an added dimension to the teaching and learning program along with increased attention and participation. Xavier school is in its forth year of implementation of a specialist program that is Raising Achievement In Schools for all children. This whole school program includes specialist literacy support for students needing extra help to succeed and Reading Recovery - an individualised program assisting young children at risk in reading to catch-up with their peers. The school philosophy is based upon the beliefs of the Catholic Church and reflects the values, vision, policies and administrative structure of Xavier Catholic School.

**Whole School Playground.** **Mercy Block = Senior Block (Year 4 - Year 7)**  **Loreto Block = Junior Block (Kindy - Year 3)**