Thebarton Senior College Introduction

Thebarton Senior College is an adult re-entry school located at Torrensville, only 4 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide and has regular direct bus services to and from the city at it’s door. Thebarton Senior College is a centre for learning where adult students from diverse backgrounds undertake senior secondary studies in an environment that is supportive and reflects the needs of adult learners.

The focus is to help students develop English language skills, educational
qualifications in SACE and VET, literacy and numeracy skills, employment pathways, scientific and technological skills and key competencies.


School facilities and resources

• Information technology - Apple Mac and IBM, internet access
• Resource centre with computer and internet access
• Gymnasium and swimming centre
• Study centre – staff are rostered to provide support
• Flexible timetable with day and night classes
• Cafeteria
• Student common room
• New science facilities

Strong focus areas

• Intensive English Language Programs – New Arrivals Program, English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Living and Working in Australia
• Information Technology (IT)

Special interest programs

• New Arrivals program (NAP) – one year intensive course including ESL and English in maths, science and computing in preparation for completing SACE. The NAP is SACE accredited (four units).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) – programs and certificate course in information technology (IT), community services, multimedia, engineering, business administration and food & hospitality
• CISCO Networking Academy Program – comprehensive e-learning
• Sport and recreation
• Visual arts including photography and design

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Middle Eastern - Persian, Arabic
• European – Italian, Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other languages available by negotiation through the School of Languages

Student support services

• ESL support
• International student focus person
• Student counsellors
• Bilingual support officers
• Study centre -one to one, small group tutoring in all subjects
• Adult learning methodologies
• Career service
• Peer support program

Recent school awards and achievements

• Australian National Best Schools Award – in top 30 schools 2003
• Registered Training Organisation for delivery of VET programs
• SA Adult Learners Week Awards - outstanding provider organisation 2004

Sporting activities

• Recreation (Year 11)
• Physical Education (Year 12)
• Basketball

Co-curricular opportunities

• Leadership & participation – peer support, governing council
• Multicultural school celebrations -Harmony Day, Multicultural Focus Week
• Work experience programs

Industry and training partnerships

• TAFE – vocational pathways
• University of Adelaide, University of South Australia – education pathways
• Western Futures Enterprise Vocational Education Service

Community alliances

• Migrant Resource Centre - resource support
• West Torrens City Council - mentoring program

International programs

• Intensive Secondary English Course
• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours