Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is located in the heritage suburb southeast of Adelaide. The school is named after the original architect of the city of Adelaide, Colonel Light. The school adjoins a large park and students have daily access to expansive grassed play areas with a football oval, soccer and baseball pitch. These grassed and shady areas are utilised by classes each day and support the modern and attractive facilities to create a safe, secure and friendly learning environment. The school is committed to providing a vibrant, caring and stimulating learning environment that encourages all children to achieve and develop their true potential.

School facilities and resources

• Air-conditioned classrooms and facilities
• Computer network with internet access throughout the school
• Library with internet access
• Sporting facilities including gymnasium
• Extensive interactive play areas
• Specialist learning areas: Music, Sport and Japanese

Student support services

• On going EALD support and small group programs
• International Student Program manager
• International student support program
• Information technology coordinator
• Student 'buddy' system
• Student Support Worker
• Peer mentoring program
• Student leadership programs
• Out of school hours care service

Strong focus areas

• Information and communication technology
• Literacy and numeracy
• Music
• Student leadership, engagement and wellbeing

Sporting activities

• Swimming
• Athletics
• Sporting clubs/teams: Australian Rules Football, soccer, cricket, netball, basketball, softball

Special interest programs

• Information and communication technology program
• Music program Reception-Year 7
• Aquatics: surfing, sailing, snorkelling, canoeing Years 6 and 7
• Swimming Years R - 5

Co-curricular clubs and competitions

• Student Representative Council - student voice and leadership
• Debating and chess
• School band and choir
• Environmental club
• Dance and drama performances
• Instrumental music tuition
• After hours sports including netball, basketball, cricket, Australian Rules football, soccer and t-ball

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Japanese

International programs

• Primary School Program