Underdale High School

Underdale High School is a medium-sized government secondary school, located in Underdale in the western suburbs of Adelaide.[1]

Underdale High School
Location
Adelaide
,
South Australia

Australia
Information
TypePublic secondary school
MottoResilience Optimism Courage Knowledge
Established1965
PrincipalMary-Lou Michael
Grades7–12
Number of students700
Colour(s)     
Websitewww.underdale.sa.edu.au

School facilities and resources

School facilities include music and drama suites, a library and an automotive centre. Sporting facilities include a gymnasium and weights room, two soccer pitches, eight tennis courts, and 2 basketball courts within the Gymnasium (1 full and 2 half courts). The school has a specialist Football (Soccer) Academy,[2] a Gifted Program,[3] and an Automotive Program.[4]

Since late 2018, Underdale has also constructed a STEM Area, allowing for students to engage in Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical Studies.

In 2020, the Department for Education engaged contractor BESIX Watpac to complete a renovation to the existing Tech Studies, Home Economics, Woodwork, Metalwork, Outdoor Courts and Landscaping, Gymnasium, East Wing, West Wing and Administration areas. This work also included the construction of a new Creative Arts facility and relocation of a Canteen and installation of various sheds. The works were completed in 2021.[5]

Curriculum

Source:[6]

Languages

Underdale offers courses in English as a foreign or second language, Japanese (日本語 Nihongo), and Greek (Ελληνικά, Ellīniká). Underdale hosts many international students, for short and long stays.

Notable alumni

References
  1. Home page, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
  2. Football (Soccer) Academy, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
  3. Gifted Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
  4. Automotive Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
  5. Redevelopment
  6. "Home". underdale.sa.edu.au.

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