Eastern Fleurieu School Introduction

Eastern Fleurieu School is located in Strathalbyn in the Mt. Lofty Ranges, a  55kms picturesque drive east of Adelaide. The rural atmosphere offers a relaxed country lifestyle in one of the oldest antique selling centres in Australia.

Close proximity to Adelaide means easy access to the cultural, entertainment and culinary delights of Adelaide.

School facilities and resources

• Computer suites, internet access
• Gymnasium and tennis courts
• Large playing fields for sport
• Specialist facilities for multimedia including computer software design
• Mini-farm and vineyard
• Home economics centre

Strong focus areas

• Middle Schooling Philosophy
• Academic and Vocational Pathways
• Information Technology (IT)

Special interest programs

• Viticulture and Wine Making

Languages

Student support services

• Strong pastoral care program
• Student counsellors
• Student mentors
• Community and student welfare priority plan
• Applied learning program
• International student focus person
• Student support services team
• School chaplain
• Established community goal

 

Recent school awards and achievements

• International Middle Schooling Conference, host school & organiser
• Oliphant Science Awards country, winners
• Fleurieu regional athletics competition, winners all categories
• Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year
• Young Lions Overseas Scholarship
• Broadcasting and Multimedia State Student Award, winner
• National Education in Teaching Awards, finalists

Sporting activities

• Australian rules football, rugby
• Cricket
• Cross country running

Co-curricular opportunities

• Debating and public speaking
• National academic competitions in maths, science

Industry and training partnerships

Community alliances

• Access to community library, internet centre

International programs

• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours