Adelaide High School

Vision

Wellbeing: Adelaide High School values the achievement of individual and collective excellence and encourages the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of all members of our community. 
Learning: We build upon our linguistic and cultural diversity by offering a wide range of active learning opportunities connecting our school with local, national and international communities. 
Culture: We value teamwork, reflection and sharing good practice. 

School Priorities

We are committed to challenging our students to use their abilities and interests to maximise their individual potential by striving to further develop: 
1. Wellbeing: A safe and welcoming environment based on respect. 
2. Learning: Student learning outcomes through:

• explicit teaching and learning using a range of resources and methodologies, including ICT.
• varied curriculum and co-curricular programs.
• a range of learning opportunities, local, national and international connections and communities.

3. Culture: A school community that sets future directions, honours its traditions and acknowledges and celebrates its diversity.

Aims

The aims of Adelaide High School are:

• to address the varied academic, social, emotional, cultural and physical needs of the wide range of students in an increasingly complex and changing world.
• to provide a stimulating, interesting and valued environment which fosters a positive attitude towards study, work and leisure-time activities, and encourages students to want to learn.
• to promote and facilitate the study of languages and the cultivation in students of an awareness and appreciation of the cultural and linguistic diversity of today's society.
• to establish an environment that provides equity of opportunity and of access to learning for all students in the school.
• to develop in students qualities of self-control, courtesy, consideration, tolerance and regard for the rights, feelings and sensibilities of others.
• to develop students' skills and attributes that prepare them for life-long learning and achievement.
• to assist students develop a personal set of values.
• to provide encouragement for individuals to develop a sense of responsibility.
• to involve parents in working with the school towards achieving its aims.
• to keep parents aware of their child's development, progress and attitudes.
• to encourage students to make their contribution to school and community life through personal involvement in study, sport and school programs.
• to foster a sense of school identity.