Eudunda Area School Introduction

School facilities and resources

• A 5 hectare school farm
• Community gymnasium
• Community library
• Dedicated computer rooms, computers in all classrooms, internet access
• Year 11 & 12 common rooms and study centre
• School bus service
• Technology centre
• Home economics centre
• Award winning grounds

Strong focus areas

• Health
• Sustainable Development
• Sport

Special interest programs

• Energy Futures Program – cross curricular program studying sustainable development
• Agriculture program (Years 8 – 10) – leading onto school-based apprenticeships
• Kurbside Krew Recycle Program – student management of Eudunda recycling
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including catering and mechanics

Languages

• Japanese

Student support services

• ESL support
• Family oriented, case management approach to student care
• Student counsellor
• School chaplain
• International student focus person
• Student buddy system

Recent school awards and achievements

• Sustainable Living Competition - recycling project, winner 2003
• Science & Engineering Challenge, winner 2004
• OzSpell regional spelling competition, winner 2003
• Combined Schools State Athletics Championship, winner 2004

Sporting activities

• Australian rules football, soccer
• Athletics
• Basketball, volleyball

Co-curricular opportunities

• International Pedal Prix - engineering design and construction, 24 hour pedal powered race
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - youth development program including adventure skills and community service
• School choir
• Sporting activities
• Student Government - leadership

Industry and training partnerships

• Futures Connect and Employment Directions – academic and vocational pathways programs
• Statewide Group Training – school based apprenticeships

Community alliances

• Access to community swimming pool, sports centre and football club
• Strong focus on community through links with local industry, enterprise and community groups

International programs

• Study Tours

Eudunda Area School is situated in the picturesque town of Eudunda. Eudunda lies between the famous winery districts of the Clare Valley and Barossa Valley, which are only 40 minutes by road.

The school is in a rural setting and is close to recreational facilities for swimming, golf, tennis and other sports. The town is developing its’ own tourist profile and has the historical mining towns of Burra and Kapunda nearby.