Salisbury High School

School facilities and resources

• Over 500 computers, internet access across school
• Large ovals
• Drama room
• Gymnasium
• Multimedia centre (new 2004)
• Year 8 centre
• Senior school centre
• Resource centre
• Cafe

Strong focus areas

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across curriculum
• Multi-media
• Multiculturalism

Special interest programs

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including ICT, tourism, hospitality and construction.
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT) programs including robotics

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• German
• Italian
• Greek
• Japanese (Yr 10 only)

Student support services

• ESL support
• International students focus person
• Careers counsellors
• Learning Assistance Program
• Mentoring program
• Boys Education Program
• Year level managers
• Care groups
• Literacy and numeracy support program

Recent school awards and achievements

• Australian Business Excellence Award 2004
• Australia’s Best School Award – Sustainability 2001, Striking Innovation 2002, Excel in one particular area 2003
• National Award for Quality Schooling 2003
• State Student Web Site Award 2002
• Engineering Excellence Award for Innovation – Robotics 2003
• National Awards for Teacher Excellence (various)

Sporting activities

• Australian rules football
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Surfing
• Rockclimbing

Co-curricular opportunities

• Maths club
• Youth Ambassadors Ball
• International Student Association
• Rock Eisteddfod Challenge – national dance, drama and design competition
• Weight training club

International program

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister school relationships

• Ihara High School, Japan

Located 21 km north of Adelaide, Salisbury High School is situated in an area with many recreational opportunities including many beautiful parks, reserves and wetlands for residents and visitors to explore. There are many benefits of the Salisbury environment and lifestyle.

These benefits include quality urban development programs such as Mawson Lakes and the regeneration of Salisbury North; acclaimed environmental features such as extensive walking trails and wetland systems; and highly progressive and competitive industrial activities.