Willunga High School Information

The school is a recognised leader in the field of enabling NBN learning opportunities for our students and for the wider district through the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Trade School (SAFTS). Vocational courses provide career and educational students from the area as part of the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Trade School partnerships as well as providing increased options for senior students. The school is situated on 17 hectares which comprises 2 ovals, tennis courts, agricultural land (put to vineyards, olive groves, grazing and horticultural use) and a range of state of the art learning areas. Willunga High School's core business is teaching and learning in a collaborative learning environment. The Middle School Curriculum is framed by Australian Curriculum and SACE as well as competency based learning through our strong VET programs. There is a commitment to Middle Schooling methodologies in Years 8 & 9, with the focus on developing curriculum ownership and a constructivist approach to teaching, learning communities are created to foster relationships and hands on learning. The emphasis of pastoral care in the Middle School is based on establishing and developing relationships. Leadership is provided by the Year Level Coordinators. The structure of the sub-school allows teachers the time required to encourage inter-personal relationship development and the development of social skills. Learning Pathways in the Senior School offer a broad range of options which aim to provide flexibility and cater to the special interests and needs of students utilising the SACE agenda. Flexibility is provided through recognised prior learning and the opportunity for students to access VET courses on site and across the region. The school offers Agriculture, Cultural Studies and Japanese and a range of Arts - including Dance, Drama, Music, Multi Media, Design and Visual Art. Vocational courses in Viticulture, Tourism, Horticulture, Hospitality, Child Studies and Furnishing are offered. The school provides additional support to students with Learning Difficulties - over 110 identified NEP students are supported at compulsory and post compulsory levels. Personal counselling is provided by two counsellors.