| Urrbrae Agricultural High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 505 Fullarton Road Netherby |
|
| Information | |
| Type | Co-educational secondary school (years 8-12) |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Wal Czernezkyj |
| School roll | approx. 1,000 |
| Website | www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au |
Urrbrae Agricultural High School is a public high school in the state of South Australia, with approximately 1,058 students. The school is located in the Adelaide suburb of Netherby, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of the Adelaide city centre. It is adjacent to the Waite Agricultural Research Institute of the University of Adelaide, the CSIRO Agricultural Research facilities in the suburb of Urrbrae, and various other agricultural and horticultural facilities established by Peter Waite, the University of Adelaide and the South Australian state government.
The school has been designated as a Special Interest School in Agriculture, the Environment and as the only comprehensive special interest agricultural secondary school in South Australia,[1] its courses are strongly focussed on Agriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture, Aquaculture, Environmental aspects of the Earth and more, in which it awards certificates. Urrbrae also has one of the strongest Technology background with extensive technology workshops and courses available to students such as Environmental Technology or Automotive Technology, as well as one of the strongest sciences background in the state. It also offers Adult Education programmes, and has a TAFE campus onsite.
Urrbrae Agricultural High School has an application process for Grade 7 (Seven) students wishing to attend Urrbrae in their secondary school years. Unlike other public schools, Urrbrae does not necessarily take in students based on where they live or by using a zonal system. Urrbrae does, however, have borders from country and distant areas attending the school, and many students travel long distances to school.
The campus includes a massive 100 acre farm which other school come to visit and year 10 Urrbrae students give tours, and has science facilities and a large technology centre. Urrbrae also has a Swimming Pool, Rock Climbing Wall, grass tennis courts, asphalt tennis courts and a massive wetland, which other school come and visit.
Contents |
The school was founded in 1913 through a bequest from Peter Waite, a South Australian pastoralist and public benefactor, as a school to teach agriculture to boys. In 1972 it enrolled its first two female students, and in 2002 it achieved its first year-level that was equally represented by both genders.
The Urrbrae Old Scholars Association was established in 1934.
| A | Administration facilities, library and the TAFE |
| B | Student Services, Computer room B-North and B-South, and the Study/Detention hall |
| C | Society and Environment classes |
| D | Arts Block |
| E | English classes |
| G | Mathematics classes |
| H | The School Hall/Drama Classroom - used for performances, special occasions, etc. |
| J | Business studies and Special education |
| K | Health, Home Economics, Physical Education facilities and the gymnasium (used for assemblies) |
| L | Agriculture Classrooms |
| M | Agriculture and Science Laborotories |
| N | Canteen, Cafeteria and Staff Room |
| P | Technology Workshops |
| Q | Metal Technology workshops and TAFE classrooms |
| W | Western Spine - Facilities such as toilets, IT support, and some offices. |
| Y | Senior School Centre |
| Z | Media Block |
The UAHS farm is a 100 acre farm which has many enterprises, including:
The Year 10, 11 and 12 students are involved in wine making, and with parental permission, students are allowed to sample their own wine. Students are also able to make other produce through Agriculture Studies, like butter and yoghurt. This includes practical lessons during the week, where studetns are able to participate in hands on activities with all the different enterprises. Some activities include grooming and helping care for the animals, and making butter, olive oil, and dried fruit from the school orchard and vineyard. In Year 8, students undertake what is called the "Home Project", where they are to care for an animal or plant and record their findings. In Year 8, students also make Vegetable Gardens where they are able to take home or sell the produce they grow, such as Silver-beet, carrots, and cabbages.
There are many lunch time clubs that students are involved in, with one for nearly every enterprise on the farm. Some of these include: poultry, horses, plants and bees. Being in a club is not a requirement after year 8, but many students choose to take part.