Minlaton District School Introduction

Minlaton District School is located in the township of Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula which is a premier wheat and barley growing district. Farms in the area also graze sheep and offer farmstay holidays to visitors. Beautiful coastal
scenery, excellent fishing and surfing and the protected bays of Spencer Gulf and the Gulf of St Vincent are only a short drive away.

Our school, established in 1990, provides education for primary students who live in close proximity to Minlaton and secondary students from farms and townships further away.

School facilities and resources

• Community library, internet access
• Gymnasium
• Specialist facilities for art, technology studies, music, drama and home economics
• Two computer suites and computers throughout the school, all networked
• Air conditioned classrooms

Strong focus areas

• Enterprise Education
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Performing Arts
• Sport

Special interest programs

• Music – concert and jazz band
• Doorways to Construction – students involved in the building industry
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including hairdressing, horticulture, racing industry, hospitality, children’s services, information technology, business, engineering and furnishing

Languages

• Spanish (years R – 3)

Student support services

• ESL support
• Student wellbeing counsellor
• School chaplain
• Pastoral care program

Recent school awards and achievements

• Area Schools Principals’ Best Practice Awards for early intervention and students at risk programs
• State wide Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, dance and drama award 2003-2004
• Yorke Peninsula Art Competition, 2004

Sporting activities

• Interschool competitions and carnivals - Australian rules football, basketball, hockey, netball, cricket, athletics and softball
• State Knockout sports competitions - basketball and netball
• Yorke Peninsula primary cross country running competition

Co-curricular opportunities

• Student representative council – student voice and leadership
• State Rock Eisteddfod Challenge – dance and drama competition
• Concert and jazz bands – local performances and tours of regional areas
• National academic competitions – maths, science and English
• School musical production
• Aquatics programs including surfing at Port Vincent and Berry Bay

Industry and training partnerships

• Yorke Peninsula Employment – counselling on employment skills and opportunities
• School based apprenticeships - retail, agriculture and automotive

Community alliances

• Access to shared sporting facilities including table tennis and martial arts
• Yorke Peninsula District Council - student involvement in community projects
• Community aged care – student service to community

International programs

• Study Tours