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

Languages

Student support services

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

Recent school awards and achievements

• State wide Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, dance and drama award
• Yorke Peninsula Art Competition

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

• School musical production
• Aquatics programs including surfing at Port Vincent and Berry Bay

Industry and training partnerships

• 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

International programs

• Study Tours