School Course Guide
A brief description of every subject offered to students in years 8 - 12 at Parafield Gardens High School.
Extra Curricula Options
We offer a variety of extra-curricular options at Parafield Gardens High School
Extracurricular activities are those that are performed outside of the regular school day and allow children to make new friends, become physically active and learn new skills. They go beyond the confines of the regular academic curriculum, though they can also be academically oriented. Extracurricular activities at Parafield Gardens High School include sports, music and art classes, clubs and other hobby-related activities. These activities can occur every day, week or even once a month. Parents, tutors, part-time and classroom teachers can lead extracurricular activities for children.
Click a title from the list below to find out more.
Athletics Carnivals
Term 1 weeks 9 & 11 / Annually
Two Carnivals held annually at Santos Stadium. Vista/Northern and SASSSA (State).
5 - Aside Soccer Carnivals
Term 2 / Annually
A series of Vista Zone Carnivals. These are very popular carnivals with approx. 24 teams entered in each yr level across the Vista Zone.
Boys Netball
Term 3 / Annually
Run in conjunction with the Girls Football Carnivals as an opportunity for cross gender sports.
Girls Football
Term 3 / Annually
Run in conjunction with the Boys Netball Carnivals as an opportunity for cross gender sports.
Girls Vista Open Football
Term 2 / Annually
PGHS has a strong history of this team performing at a consistently high level, reaching the finals most years.
Ice Hockey (Team Reapers)
Terms 1-4
Indoor Cricket
Term 4 / Annually
Run as a Vista Zone Competition
Inter-class Sports
Terms 2,3,4 / Annually
A coordinated program of inter-class competitions between home groups with Yr 8 Softball, yr 9 Indoor Soccer yr 11/12 Volleyball
Korfball Carnival
Term 3 / Annually Lawn Bowls
Term 4 / Annually
Run as a Vista Zone Competition.
Middle/Senior School Sports Day
Term 1 / Week 6 or 7 / Annually
Our Sports Day is a mix of traditional Track and Field Events together with participation based novelty events such as Tug-of-war, Geeta Boards, Team Rock climbing. The day is based around four Houses with a colour theme for each house.
Open Boys State Knock out Cricket.
Term 1 / Annually
The PGHS team have been regular finalists in the comp. winning the State C Grade in 2006
Open Girls Indoor Cricket
Term 1,4 / Annually
This Senior team have won the Vista Zone Championship for the past 10 years.
SASI rowing - Vista Zone
Term 3 / Annually
A new initiative in 2006 this activity has proven extremely popular with PGHS having 3 teams win the Teams event within the Vista Zone.
Staff vs Student Games
Term 3 / Annually
Staff vs Student games in Volleyball, Indoor Soccer and Basketball
Touch
Term 1/2 / 2007
A team entered in the State knock out Competition. They continue competing until they loose.
Vista / Nthn Zone Cross Country
Term 2 / Annually
Vista Zone Alternative Sports Program
Term 4 / Annually
This activity was directly looking to target students who have not normally been involved in any form of sport or activity within school. Activities offered include: Indoor Bowls. Croquet. Ultimate Frisbee, Bocce
Weekly Sport - Vista Zone
Terms 2,3,4 each Tuesday afternoon / Annually
Games played on a "Home and Away" basis against neighbouring schools within the "Vista Zone". Age groupings are Juniors yr 8/9 Seniors yrs 10-12. Played each Tuesday afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Term 1 weeks 9 & 11 / Annually
Two Carnivals held annually at Santos Stadium. Vista/Northern and SASSSA (State).
5 - Aside Soccer Carnivals
Term 2 / Annually
A series of Vista Zone Carnivals. These are very popular carnivals with approx. 24 teams entered in each yr level across the Vista Zone.
Boys Netball
Term 3 / Annually
Run in conjunction with the Girls Football Carnivals as an opportunity for cross gender sports.
Girls Football
Term 3 / Annually
Run in conjunction with the Boys Netball Carnivals as an opportunity for cross gender sports.
Girls Vista Open Football
Term 2 / Annually
PGHS has a strong history of this team performing at a consistently high level, reaching the finals most years.
Ice Hockey (Team Reapers)
Terms 1-4
Indoor Cricket
Term 4 / Annually
Run as a Vista Zone Competition
Inter-class Sports
Terms 2,3,4 / Annually
A coordinated program of inter-class competitions between home groups with Yr 8 Softball, yr 9 Indoor Soccer yr 11/12 Volleyball
Korfball Carnival
Term 3 / Annually Lawn Bowls
Term 4 / Annually
Run as a Vista Zone Competition.
Middle/Senior School Sports Day
Term 1 / Week 6 or 7 / Annually
Our Sports Day is a mix of traditional Track and Field Events together with participation based novelty events such as Tug-of-war, Geeta Boards, Team Rock climbing. The day is based around four Houses with a colour theme for each house.
Open Boys State Knock out Cricket.
Term 1 / Annually
The PGHS team have been regular finalists in the comp. winning the State C Grade in 2006
Open Girls Indoor Cricket
Term 1,4 / Annually
This Senior team have won the Vista Zone Championship for the past 10 years.
SASI rowing - Vista Zone
Term 3 / Annually
A new initiative in 2006 this activity has proven extremely popular with PGHS having 3 teams win the Teams event within the Vista Zone.
Staff vs Student Games
Term 3 / Annually
Staff vs Student games in Volleyball, Indoor Soccer and Basketball
Touch
Term 1/2 / 2007
A team entered in the State knock out Competition. They continue competing until they loose.
Vista / Nthn Zone Cross Country
Term 2 / Annually
Vista Zone Alternative Sports Program
Term 4 / Annually
This activity was directly looking to target students who have not normally been involved in any form of sport or activity within school. Activities offered include: Indoor Bowls. Croquet. Ultimate Frisbee, Bocce
Weekly Sport - Vista Zone
Terms 2,3,4 each Tuesday afternoon / Annually
Games played on a "Home and Away" basis against neighbouring schools within the "Vista Zone". Age groupings are Juniors yr 8/9 Seniors yrs 10-12. Played each Tuesday afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Artist in Residence
Terms 1-2O / Occasionally
Balinese sculptor supporting students to create their own artworks as well as create a large sculptor for the school
Dance Group (middle school)
Terms 1-4 / Weekly
Dance Group (Senior school)
Terms 1-4 / Weekly
Hip/Hop funk focus - performance planned
Film Festivals
Terms 1-4 / Annually
Students produce films to enter State/National Film Festivals
Latino Dance Group
Terms 1-43 times per week
Latino dance style - performance planned for Harmony week/Family fun day
Performing Arts evening
Term 4 / Annually
A showcase of performing arts students for family and the community. In 2006 there was an audience of over 300 people.
Senior School Music Prize
Term 4 / Annually
Industry supported prize promoting excellence in original music composition. A year 10 student won this prize in 2006 and her song was professionally recorded.
Visual Arts Exhibition
Term 2 and Term 4 Annually End of Term 2
Middle school exhibition. Middle of Term 4 - senior school exhibition
Anzac Day
Term 1 / Annually
Croc Festival camp
Term 3 / Annually
Family Fun Day
Term 4 / Annually
Multicultural stalls, food, rises, music and dance performances, radio team (SPARK)
Harmony Week
Term 1 / Annually
A whole school celebration cultural diversity, which includes cooking, activities, fashion parade and an assembly.
Inter-generational Cooking Experience (ICE)
Term 2 and Term 4 / Annually
International trips
On-going
Remembrance Day
Term 4 / Annually
World Environment Day
Term 2 / Annually
Debating
Terms 2-3 / Fortnightly
Develop critical argument and public speaking skills
Environmental Committee
Ongoing
The committee proactively support options for recycling rubbish, beautifying and developing new garden areas and, promoting environmental programs.
Help us make this school a healthier and safer one by joining our Environmental Committee! See Ms. Loveday
National Youth Science Forum
Year 12 Program
(https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/)
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Terms 1-4 / Long Home Group
Students develop their leadership and advocate for school improvement.
Salisbury Youth Advisory Council
Ongoing
Student representatives from PGHS sit on the Youth Advisory Council - Salisbury Council
(http://www.sa.ymca.org.au/our-services/youth-parliament/)
Youth Parliament
Term 2 / Annually
Students invited to participate in a 4-day camp designed to enhance leadership skills. Sessions conducted in Parliament House.
(http://www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/Live/Community/Youth/Salisbury_Youth_Council)
Australian Business Week
Term 4 / Annually
Develop students understanding of entrepreneurial and enterprise skills
Book Week
Friends Program
Terms 1-2 / Weekly
Encourage the learning of cognitive skills designed to effect student interactions
Middle School camp
Term 1 / Annually
Develop positive relationships between staff and students
New Media Team
Terms 1-4 / 3 times per week
Enables students to experience media productions such as magazines, radio, advertising and film.
Pathways Party
Term 3 / Annually
Evening where students and parents network with post secondary institutions, and employers and faculty leaders, about subject choices for senior school and beyond.
Poetry Competition - 'Calling all Poets'
Term 1 / Annually
Open Poetry Competition accessible to all students (www.write4fun.com)
Science Week
Term 2 / Annually
Promotes Science in every day life, with Science staff organising specialised lessons based around a theme.
Senior Physical Education camp
Term 2 / Annually
Three day Aquatics camp at Port Norlunga Aquatics Centre
Tournament of the Minds
Terms 3-4 / Weekly
Support the development of critical problem-solving skills
