Hallett Cove School Introduction

Hallett Cove School is a modern, well-equipped school set on an attractive campus
with views of the southern Adelaide coast. Close by is the world recognized Conservation Park. The School has a family atmosphere where students can learn and achieve in a safe and secure, yet stimulating and challenging educational
environment that caters for their developmental needs from Reception to Year 12.

The Hallett Cove shopping centre is within walking distance and the popular  hopping and entertainment complexes of Marion and Colonnades are only 15 minutes away by public transport.


School facilities and resources

• Marine studies facility
• Integrated physics and technology laboratories
• Digital imaging laboratory
• 2 Information technology centres
• Hospitality and catering centre
• Performing and visual arts centre
• Japanese language teaching suite
• Full size gymnasium, located centrally to large oval, soccer and hockey fields and tennis courts
• School computers, networked, internet access
• Large library complex
• Bush campsite near Deep Creek Conservation Park

Strong focus areas

• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Marine studies
• Japanese

Special interest programs

• Sport - volleyball
• Marine studies programs R-12
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including electrotechnology, retail and landcare

Languages

• Japanese

Student support services

• ESL support
• Family focus
• Pastoral care program
• Student counsellors
• Leadership position in student wellbeing
• International student focus personnel
• Student buddy system
• Career and vocational training counsellor

Recent school awards and achievements

• Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, category winner 2003
• Website in a Day Competition, winner 2002-2003
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gold students 2003
• Recognition as one of Australia’s 10 best schools by The Australian newspaper – area of excellence: Marine Studies 2002
• School of Best Practice - community studies 2001
• National Excellence in Teaching Award – science 2001

Sporting activities

• Athletics
• Volleyball
• Interschool sports competitions

Co-curricular opportunities

• Rock Eisteddfod Challenge – national dance, drama & design competition
• Rock music bands
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – international youth development program including adventure skills and community service
• Tournament of Minds – team problem solving competition
• Australian Business Week – enterprise education program

Industry and training partnerships

• Member school of the Southern Vocational College and Southern Futures - delivery VET programs
• Participating school in Mitsubishi Motors Australia - Manufacturing Learning Centre Program
• Partner school for PEER Training (Plumbing Engineering Electrical Refrigeration)

Community alliances

• Seniors Online – ICT development program for community senior citizens
• Flinders University - mentoring program
• Strong local community sporting links

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships 

• Kokubunji High School, Tokyo, Japan