Underdale High School

School facilities and resources

• Excellent mathematics resources
• Music and drama suites
• Extensive resource centre
• Large oval, eight tennis courts and two basketball courts
• Modern automotive centre
• Fibre optic computer network
• Information technology suites, internet access for all
• Year 12 suite
• Modern gymnasium and weights room

Strong focus areas

• Thinking Skills
• Soccer
• Performing Arts

Special interest programs

• Soccer Academy preparing students for the world scene
• Gifted and talented education program
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP)
• Vocational Education & Training (VET) - programs including automotive technology, retail operations, child care and tourism & hospitality

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Greek
• Japanese
• German

Student support services

• ESL support
• International student focus person
• School counsellor
• Social workers
• Bilingual support officers
• Sub school directors
• Home group teachers
• School chaplain
• Soccer manager
• Asthma Focus School
• Dedicated Pastoral Care Program - personal & social skills, independent study habits and work ethic

Recent school awards and achievements

• State Work Cover Community Award 2003
• University of NSW, awards in English, science, mathematics and technology
• National History Challenge, state finalists 2003

Sporting activities

• Wide range of sports for students of all abilities
• After School sporting competitions
• State Knockout competitions in a range of sports
• Support of individual elite athletes

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student council
• Debating
• Tournament of Minds – team problem solving competition
• Music and drama – ensembles, annual musical production
• Web site club
• Young Achievers – community opportunities
• Ambassadors Export Web Site Program – enterprise opportunities

Industry and training partnerships

• Local industry and enterprise – VET workplace training
• Holden and CMI - extensive automotive partnerships
• Australia Business Week – enterprise education program

Community alliances

• West Torrens Council – education forum
• Bright Futures Cluster – for gifted students
• Western Consortium – district schools supporting international students
• Glendi Greek Festival – schools program
• Service to Youth Council – providing mentor support to young people

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Soronis High School, Rhodes, Greece
• Hachiman Commercial Senior High School, Japan

Located only five minutes from the city centre and ten minutes from the beach, Underdale High School is nestled in spacious grounds adjoining the prestigious river
parklands providing a safe and attractive environment in which to live and study.

Underdale is a modern comprehensive high school for year 8 – 12 students, providing a world class education for local and overseas students.