Wirreanda High School

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Contents 1 Wirreanda High School 2 School Vision Statement 3 Our Values and Principles 4 Special Programs 5 Special Sport Course 6 Students of High Intellectual Potential (S.H.I.P.) 7 Aims of the Curriculum: 8 Methodology 9 Other Information 10 External links

[edit] Wirreanda High School

Phone Number: (08) 8382 9555
Fax: (08) 8326 3546
Address: 105 Richards Drive, Morphett Vale 5162
e-mail: info@wirreandahs.sa.edu.au

Wirreanda High School is a co-educational high school located in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.
The school caters for students from Years 8 to 12.

[edit] School Vision Statement

Our school's central purpose is to assist students in achieving the very best of which they are capable, to build viable and enduring futures and actively contribute to a community where the need for life long learning is appreciated and embraced.

1. Our curriculum design and delivery will value:

• high expectations and the pursuit of personal best
• the development of a healthy self concept
• the development of respect for others and the environment
• local, national and global perspective
• the diversity of its student body
• the connection between healthy lifestyle and future happiness and fulfillment

2. Our school will provide for and support:

• The exploration of future career pathways
• The many and varied aspirations of its students
• A range of methodologies and technologies that support learning
• A safe and secure environment
• Involvement in physical activity and sport

Our role as a vital partner in community development will be obvious through the visible and active promotion of youth development.

[edit] Our Values and Principles

Our values are based upon the rights and responsibilities of the individual and the developing awareness of their role in and contribution to the communities they are part of.

Our school values the diversity of its community and strives to develop tolerance, empathy and cultural understanding as a means of improving the school and wider community.

Our school values self discipline, commitment and persistence as important ingredients for students to meet their potential. The pursuit of excellence in all aspects of student life is strongly and consistently encouraged through setting fair but high expectations within a challenging environment.

Influencing all our work are ten enduring values we expect of ourselves and seek to develop in our students:-

Trust Honesty Integrity Responsibility Equity Respect Caring Fairness Diligence Excellence

Underpinning these values and the way in which we work are four principles:-

A constant focus on quality and improvement Equity and access Accountability Partnerships

[edit] Special Programs

Wirreanda Adaptive Vocational education (WAVE)

WAVE participants are young people that have a desire to obtain employment and require assistance in making the transition from school to the workforce. To be eligible for the WAVE program the young person must be

• 16 years or older
• Actively seeking work
• Willing to enrol at Wirreanda High School
• Aware that they will not be able to return to mainstream at Wirreanda High School

To enrol in the WAVE course the clients and their parents/caregivers must attend anal interview with Estelle Broadbent. An agreement, which specifies the expectations of the course, must be signed prior to entry in the program.

A fee of $100 per term applies to the course.

For more information contact Estelle Broadbent at Wirreanda High School on 8329 7253 or at estelle.broadbent@wirreandahs.sa.edu.au

[edit] Special Sport Course

Wirreanda High School has had a long history of successful involvement in sport, establishing the Specialist Sport Course in 1980. The school recognises the value of health, sport and physical education as an integral part of student’s development and growth. Wirreanda was chosen as the first South Australian Specialist Physical Education and Sport School in 1996.

The Specialist Sports Course is designed to enable those students who can demonstrate a special interest, commitment and ability in sport to experience an educational program to support their sporting development.

This includes the development of skills, knowledge and fitness for their sport and development in sport related areas such as exercise physiology, coaching, officiating, biomechanics, sports medicine, sports psychology etc. Students study two sports a semester. Each: a winter sport in Terms 1 & 2 and a summer sport in Terms 3 & 4. The year 8 SSC course has a time allocation of approximately 250 minutes/week.

For further information on this course please call the school’s Sports Office on 8329 7230.

[edit] Students of High Intellectual Potential (S.H.I.P.)

At Wirreanda High School there is a programme for Year 8 and Year 9 students who have shown potential to succeed at a high level academically. Students are identified through a verbal test and a non-verbal test of thinking, or by parent or teacher nomination. They are then withdrawn from class twice each week to participate in activities designed to develop problem solving and creative thinking skills, to develop peer group support, and to gain understanding of their individual abilities.

[edit] Aims of the Curriculum:

Understanding themselves. Developing peer support and friendships. Developing problem solving and creative thinking skills. Encouraging participation in Maths, Science, and English Competitions. Goal setting, time management, career pathways.

[edit] Methodology

Group work and whole group discussion. Individual 'warm-up' activities. Longer term problem solving and challenges.

Course Outline - Senior School There is no formal programme for senior school students. Informal contact is maintained with students, and encouragement given for them to continue to use the SHIP room computers and facilities.

[edit] Other Information

A camp in the Flinders Ranges is held for the Middle School students, with preference given to the Year 8 group. This is educational, and follows a program which extends knowledge across the curriculum, and also develops group cohesion and bonding.

A room is allocated for the use of SHIP students and is equipped with four computers and a printer, work tables and teacher reference materials. SHIP students are able to use this room during their time at Wirreanda High School.

For further information email: info@wirreandahs.sa.edu.au

[edit] External links

• Wirreanda High School website