Glossop High School Introduction

Glossop High School is situated in the Riverland region near the River Murray, approximately 220 km north-east of Adelaide. The school is separated into two
sections: a middle school in the town of Glossop and a senior school in Berri.

The Riverland is well known for its fruit growing industries including oranges,
grapes, stone fruits and almonds. The region is also a popular tourist destination with many parks and activities along the beautiful Murray River.


School facilities and resources

• Music centre
• Drama suite
• Extensive technology facilities
• Gymnasium and extensive playing fields for sports
• Agriculture and horticulture blocks on both campuses
• Large, modern community library
• Multi-purpose court for a variety of sports (senior campus)

Strong focus areas

• Environmental Studies
• Aboriginal Education

Special interest programs

• Music and drama
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Recreation and sport

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Japanese
• Greek
• Spanish
• Narandjeri

Student support services

• ESL support
• Student services centre
• Student counsellors
• School chaplain
• Pastoral care
• International student focus person
• In-class literacy support
• Special education program
• Access to district-wide support services
• Access to translator services
• Peer support

Recent school awards and achievements

• Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship, 2003
• Ancillary Staff Recognized for Excellence, 2003
• School Staff Member recognized as Berri Citizen of the Year, 2003
• State awards in various team sports including football, soccer and netball, 2004

Sporting activities

• Athletics
• Swimming
• Team sports

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student council
• National academic competitions in maths and science
• Riverland High Schools Band
• Drama performances
• Debating
• State Knockout competitions in a range of sports

Industry and training partnerships

• Flinders University and Renmark Hospital – nursing pathway
• S.A. Recreation & Sport – recreation and sport program

Community alliances

• Berri Barmera Council – shared library and gymnasium
• Central Irrigation Trust – water conservation
• S.A. Parks and Wildlife – wetlands rehabilitation
• Mt Gambier High school – sporting interchange

International programs

• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours