Underdale High School

Public secondary school in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
     Websitewww.underdale.sa.edu.au

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

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

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  • English
  • Art – Music or Drama
  • Mathematics
  • PD/Health/PE/Football
  • Humanities – Geography, History or SOSE
  • Science
  • Industrial Arts
  • 2nd Language
  • Special Education
  • Home Economics
  • Technology
  • Year 7–10 curriculum International Baccalaureate
  • Year 11–12 curriculum South Australian Certificate of Education ("SACE")

Languages

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

Notable alumni

  • Liam Bekric – Australian swimming team Rio Paralympics
  • Brett Burton – AFL footballer Adelaide
  • Alison Davies – Australian Women's rowing eight Atlanta and Sydney Olympics
  • Glenn Freeborn – AFL footballer North Melbourne, Collingwood
  • Scott Freeborn – AFL footballer Carlton
  • David Hookes – Australian Cricketer
  • Jennifer (Vesnaver) Hogan – Australian representative rower and Emmy award-winning journalist
  • Lucas Pantelis – A-League Soccer Player
  • Nick Pesch – AFL footballer Adelaide and Melbourne
  • Robert Pyman – AFL footballer North Melbourne, Collingwood and Melbourne
  • Louise Stacey – Australian Open Tennis participant and youngest ever winner of Australian Hardcourt Tennis title.[citation needed]
  • James Troisi – Professional Footballer (Socceroos)
  • Aurelio Vidmar – Australian National soccer team and Socceroos Assistant Coach
  • Tony Vidmar – Australian National soccer team
  • Al Hassan Toure – Professional Footballer (Macarthur FC & Olyroos)
  • Mohamed Toure – Professional Footballer (Adelaide United & Olyroos)

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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34°55′S 138°33′E / 34.917°S 138.550°E / -34.917; 138.550