Birdwood High School Introduction

Birdwood High School is nestled in the beautiful, rural environment of the Adelaide
Hills only 32kms from the heart of Adelaide. Birdwood is the home of the National Motor Museum and hosts a number of popular motoring events throughout the year.


School facilities and resources

• Extensive school grounds including a conservation park
• Large, fully enclosed gymnasium
• Cabled computer network throughout the school
• Modern, well-equipped resource centre
• Facility to purchase both hot/cold lunch on campus
• School bus service
• Excellent sporting facilities
• Agricultural farm

Strong focus areas

• Learning to Learn
• Performing Arts - Music
• Broad Curriculum
• Pathways

Special interest programs

• Agriculture – viticulture
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including automotive, hospitality and tourism
• Environment and sustainability

Languages

• German

Student support services

• Peer support program
• Students with Special Needs Program
• Careers counsellor
• Student welfare co-ordinator
• School chaplain
• International student focus person
• Student buddy system

Recent school awards and achievements

• SAMTQ maths competition, finalist 2003
• Youth Parliament to Canberra, finalist 2004
• School Wine Makers’ Competition, Silver Medal 2004
• Battle of the Bands – local schools music competition 2004
• Conservation Park approved for reintroduction of native species 2003
• Royal Adelaide Agricultural and Horticultural Show, livestock trophy 2003

Sporting activities

• Tennis
• Australian rules football, soccer
• Netball
• Cricket
• Athletics

Co-curricular opportunities

• Annual school production – music and drama
• Tournament of Minds - team problem solving competition
• Academic competitions in maths, science and small business

Industry and training partnerships

• General Motors Holden Training Centre – workplace training
• Partnership with local winemakers and wineries – viticulture program

Community alliances

• Adelaide Hills Landcare Program – environmental program
• Lions and Rotary Service Clubs – community service

International programs

• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Ota High School, Japan