Gawler High School Introduction

Gawler High School is situated between the urban areas of Elizabeth and Munno Para and the wine and tourism district of the Barossa Valley.

Gawler is a heritage township offering the best of both worlds – a relaxed country atmosphere and modern amenities with the benefit of easy access to the city
of Adelaide.


School facilities and resources

• Modern integrated technology centre
• Student curriculum computers, internet access
• Media suite with IMAC design computers
• Drama centre
• Student services centre
• Gawler House Enterprise Centre – simulated workplace
• Gymnasium

Strong focus areas

• Hospitality
• Technology
• Health and Personal Development
• Student Voice
• Regional Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Special interest programs

• Sport - Rugby League
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including computer-aideddesign, hospitality, retail

Languages

• Japanese
• Indonesian

Student support services

• ESL support
• International student focus person
• School counsellors
• Personal and career counselling
• Peer support
• Student voice
• Personal development programs

Recent school awards and achievements

• Environmental Sustainable Development Grant – irrigation project, 2004
• Rugby School of the Year, 2001
• Junior Rugby School of the Year, 2003
• The Australian Award for Innovation in Enterprise, winner 2002

Sporting activities

• Rugby, Australian rules football, soccer
• Rock climbing
• Basketball, netball

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student forum and governing council – student voice and leadership
• Active8 state youth development program – community arts and drama
• Lions Youth of the Year - public speaking
• Australian Business Week – business simulation
• Solar Schools Program – sustainable development project
• Youth Parliament - participation
• AUS music program

Industry and training partnerships

• Gawler Region Employment Education & Training – employment and training opportunities
• Murray and Regency Institutes of TAFE – VET programs

Community alliances

• Gawler Municipal Council – youth workers network
• Gawler Hospital – school health services and programs
• Rotary and Zonta clubs – student sponsorships, youth leadership, vocational pathways program

International programs

• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Hyuga City Senior High School, Hyuga City, Japan
• Hyuga City Junior High School, Hyuga City, Japan
• Ihara High School, Japan