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A Multicultural Environment

With over 40 non english-speaking backgrounds, our school is proud of it's multicultural background and diversity.

An Internationally Accredited School

Parafield Gardens High School offers curriculum, resources and facilities of an internationally benchmarked standard.

Trade Schools for the Future program

Combining SACE with VET in the form of a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.

A Proud Sporting History

Parafield Gardens High School has held the championship trophies for girls and boys cricket, football and basketball for a number of years.

Quality Learning, Quality Futures

As an internationally accredited school Parafield Gardens High School in Adelaide offers curriculum, resources and facilities of an internationally benchmarked standard.

Setting the standards for International Education

Learning

We have high expectations that we are successful in our learning. Students are encouraged to value learning and develop the skills that enable them to be successful.

Wellbeing

Positive relationships are nurtured. All members of the school learning community feel valued, safe, supported and respected. Learning connects with students' backgrounds and experiences. Students will develop their sense of place in the local, regional and global community.

Pathways

Students will develop pathways appropriate to their interests, skills and aspirations. All students will have a pathway plan when they leave our school.

Welcome to Parafield Gardens High School

A brief welcome from our principal, Nanette van Ruiten.

As Principal of Parafield Gardens High School it is always a privilege to welcome students, parents, families, national and international colleagues and community members to our school.

Our whole school community and visitors continually comment on the warm, vibrant, optimistic, respectful and authentic culture of our school. We are proud of our school and our achievements and continually strive to improve.

As an Internationally Accredited School Parafield Gardens High School offers curriculum, resources and facilities of an internationally benchmarked standard.

Our Values

Respect.

Be compassionate; treat others with understanding and acceptance. Care for the school environment.

Achievement.

Be positive, participate and strive to be the best you can possibly be now, and for the future.

Determination.

Persevere when things are difficult, it will lead to greater success. Be inspired to motivate yourself and others.

Latest News

Our schools' NASSSA representatives

St Peters College

Our schools' NASSSA representatives, Eden Harrison and Brett Trevorrow attended the National Student Leadership Summit at St Peters College on Friday the 21st of February, 2014.
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2014 SACE Achievement

Higher than state average!

Our school achieved a 99% SACE completion in 2014. This result is a testament to the dedication, hard work and effort displayed throughout the year by students alongside their teachers and families.
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Term Dates : 2015

Term 1

28th January - 10th April

Please note: Tuesday 27th January is a Student Free Day, therefore the school year will commence on Wednesday 28th January.

Term 2

27th April - 3rd July

Term 3

20th July - 25th September

Term 4

12th October - 11th December

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Quotes & Testimonials

A relentless focus on improving outcomes for every student remains our school's moral purpose. The teachers, leadership staff and I are absolutely committed to continuing to 'grow', explore and develop strategies to improve our teaching. During 2014 we are maintaining our focus on improving and refining our formative (ongoing, regular) feedback to and for every student.
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Following success of the introduction of cycling races to our Sports Day last year, it is my pleasure to announce that we managed to secure sponsorship for the event in 2014. Star Cycles will support our bicycle races this year by providing trophies and prizes for the winners in all categories.
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Our school achieved a 96% SACE completion in 2013. This result is a testament to the dedication, hard work and effort displayed throughout the year by students alongside their teachers and families. Our students' achievements include 5 Merit students (Merits are in the top 2% in the state), excellent ATAR results as well as entry into University and TAFE courses.
Newsletter Quote - 2014
If you know that the more work you put in, the more you?ll get out ? you?ve got a Growth Mindset. If you know it?s okay to make mistakes; in fact making mistakes is proof that you?re learning ? you?ve got a Growth Mindset. If you know that learning is sometimes difficult, it isn?t always fun and exciting, but it?s worth it in the end ? you?ve got a Growth Mindset. To experience growth in learning and achievement as a student, you?ve got to work closely with your teacher.
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