Mitcham Girls High School Introduction

School facilities and resources

• 3 fully equipped computer rooms, small pods throughout the school
• Performing Arts centre, theatre and dance studio (new 2000)
• Music software program developed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
• Library information centre (new 2001)
• Year 11 and Year 12 seminar rooms and study centre
• Science laboratories (new 2001)
• Swimming pool (half Olympic size)
• Gymnasium
• Tennis courts and large hockey oval
• Professional private gym on site for physical education classes and lunch time use

Strong focus areas

• Education of Girls
• Visual & Performing Arts

Special interest programs

• Cultural Diversity Program – promoting cultural diversity within the school and the wider community
• Gifted and talented education program
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - certificate course in catering and hospitality
• Music program with concert band, choirs, instrumental music tuition

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• French
• Italian
• Indonesian
• Other languages available by negotiation through the School of Languages

Student support services

• ESL support
• Student counsellors
• International and cultural diversity coordinator
• Cultural Diversity Committee
• Care group program
• Mentor program
• Student ‘buddy’ system
• Supervised study centre for senior students
• Bilingual support officer

Recent school awards and achievements

• Sir Mark Oliphant Science Awards (several recipients in past years)
• Prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Scholarships – food and hospitality 2003
• Writing 4 Fun - school poetry competition, certificate of excellence 2004
• SA Schools Wine Competition – award for White Wine Class A 2003
• Australian National chemistry Quiz, distinctions and merits 2004

Sporting activities

• Tennis
• Soccer
• Badminton
• Aerobics
• Aquatics program including kayaking, sailing and windsurfing

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student representative council – student voice and leadership
• Cultural Diversity Committee – student participation
• Debating
• Concert band
• Solar Car Challenge
• Amnesty International group

Industry and training partnerships

• Australian Dance Company – support in the performing arts
• Adelaide Symphony Orchestra “In the Chair” - educational music softwareprogram with on-line tutorial
• Training linkages with TAFE accredited programs

Community alliances

• Mitcham Council - Harmony Day - celebrating multiculturalism
• Mitcham Council - Australian Citizenship Ceremonies – participation through the Cultural Diversity Committee
• Strong connections with community aged care facilities and kindergartens

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Seibi Girls High School, Japan

Mitcham Girls High School is located in the beautiful suburb of Kingswood just 10minutes from the city centre. There is easy access by public transport and many buses stop outside the school.

The school is part of the Mitcham Council District, a lovely historic part of Adelaide, and is located within walking distance of a large shopping precinct. Girls choose to attend this school because they prefer to complete their education in a single sex
environment where they can achieve academic success and be afforded extensive leadership opportunities.