Australian Science and Mathematics School Introduction

The Australian Science and Mathematics School (ASMS) is a senior secondary school promoting excellence in teaching and learning in science and mathematics education.

The school is located on the grounds of Flinders University in the inner southern suburbs of Adelaide. The purpose-built school is designed for highly collaborative, interactive and student-directed teaching and learning. The ASMS is developing innovative curriculum that brings leading edge developments in the ‘new sciences’ into the school experience.

Students graduating from the ASMS will be creative, critical, informed and motivated citizens responding to personal, professional and social issues.


School facilities and resources

• Nine learning commons – flexible learning spaces accommodating groups of students – equipped with workstations, data projectors and speaker systems.
• Nine learning studios - specialist equipment and services in physical sciences, applied technology, life sciences, robotics, human performance, multi media production, mathematics and music.
• Small group study rooms
• Student cafes and relaxation lounges.
• Shared facilities with Flinders University such as libraries, cafeteria, gymnasium, lecture theatres, additional laboratories, tennis courts, squash courts and extensive playing fields.
• Modern computer facilities throughout all of the learning commons and studios.
• Wireless network environment that supports the use of laptop computers anywhere in the building.
• Multiscreen video conference facility

Strong focus areas

• Science and Mathematics Focussed Curriculum - taught in an interdisciplinary way.
• New Sciences - emerging areas of biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, neuroscience, aquaculture and laser science
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Individual Learning Plans

Special interest programs

• CISCO Networking Academy program – comprehensive e-learning
• University Studies including aquaculture, cryptography, electronics, forensic science, human performance, neuroscience and robotics.

Languages

• Japanese
• Other languages offered in partnership with alliance schools - Chinese, Spanish, German and French

Student support services

• ESL support
• International student focus person
• School counsellor
• Teacher mentor program

Sporting activities

• Team sports
• Interschool competitions in a range of sports

Co-curricular activities

• Social sporting competitions
• Duxe of Edinburgh’s Award - international youth development program including adventure skills and community service

Industry and training partnerships

• Flinders University – access to shared facilities and resources

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

Partner school arrangements through the International Network of Super Science
Schools in Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States.