Heathfield High School Introduction

Nestled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, Heathfield High School is an idyllic setting for
international students, just 15 minutes from the centre of Adelaide and close to all
modern facilities.

The bushland that surrounds the school abounds with native flora and fauna. Heathfield High School provides a stimulating and challenging curriculum and prides itself on the excellence achieved by its students.


School facilities and resources

• Performing arts theatre with dance studio
• Information technology centre, networked computers
• Sporting facilities including 3 large ovals, soccer field, tennis courts
• Senior school study centre, senior school café area
• Canteen and student café area
• School bus service
• Gymnasium
• Well resourced library

Strong focus areas

• Innovation in the Sciences and Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Outdoor Education
• Sport - Volleyball

Special interest programs

• Extensive music program at all year levels with bands, instrumental music tuition, live performances, major annual production
• Special Interest Volleyball Program
• Outdoor Education Program
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) – extensive programs including pathways programs including hospitality, engineering and nursing

Languages

• Indonesian
• French
• Other languages available by negotiation through the School of Languages or the Open Access College

Student support services

• ESL support
• Student personnel and career counsellors
• School chaplain
• Extensive induction program
• Student buddy system
• Peer support program
• School director of international programs
• International programs committee

Recent school awards and achievements

• Australian Student Academic Prize, 2003
• Young Achievement Australia Business Student of the Year, 2002
• SA Great -regional award for sport 2003
• National school title holder for Volleyball (10 of last 11 years)
• National academic competition awards for maths, chemistry and science 2003

Sporting activities

• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Golf
• Tennis
• Athletics

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student representative council – student voice and leadership
• Come Out Festival – youth arts
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – international youth development program including adventure skills and community service
• National academic competitions in maths and science
• Interschool debating

Industry and training partnerships

• TAFE – delivery of VET programs
• Adelaide Hills Regional Development Board – community vocational alliance

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Ming Dao High School, Taiwan
• Funabashi High School, Japan
• Ogaki Kita High School, Japan
• Saint Paul – Bourdon Blanc, Orleans, France