Aberfoyle Park High School has a long and proud tradition of academic success and we provide a breadth of subject and extra curricula offerings to engage all students within a culture which embraces and encourages excellence. We support all students to achieve to a high standard in a safe, positive and caring environment. Innovation and creativity is valued in all of our programs. Our challenging, dynamic and relevant curriculum promotes lifelong learning and supports our students in becoming responsible, resilient, independent critical thinkers who act ethically and confidently in their personal, career and community life.
Our school’s agreed values of Respect, Care & Compassion and Honesty are central to all aspects of our work. As a school community we directly teach and model respectful relationships, promote care and compassion and foster honest behaviour.
Aberfoyle Park High School is one of the largest secondary schools in South Australia and is located in the foothills of southern Adelaide within 30 minutes from Adelaide's city centre. In this spacious location, the buildings are surrounded by multiple sports fields in a beautiful, tree filled setting. The school is situated next to the Aberfoyle Hub Centre which provides easy public transport access as well as a range of retail, commercial, local government, religious and professional services. Aberfoyle Park High School is uniquely integrated with the Happy Valley Sports’ Complex, the Hub Recreation Centre and local Council library that provide our students with extensive additional sporting, gymnasium and information and research facilities.
What we offer:
Parent Information Evening – Thursday 30 June 2022, 6.30pm
In 2021 Aberfoyle Park High School was officially authorised to provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). The IBDP is a secondary education course offered to students in year 11. It is undertaken over two years and is another way for students to move into post school options including further education and training.
On Thursday 30 June 2022 the school will be holding a Parent Information Evening on the IBDP. If you would like to attend this evening, please click HERE to take you to the booking system.
For further information please click here to view our Year 11 Curriculum Overview which includes the IBDP and for more information regarding the IBDP and its programs visit https://www.ibo.org
Please find a link below to a PDF version of the PowerPoint discussed during Wednesday 16 February Year 12 Acquaintance Night.
Year 12 Acquantance Night Presentation
Please find a link below to the Year 10 Work Experience and PLP presentation which was held on Wednesday 23 February.
Year 10 Work Experience and PLP Presentation
Please find a link below to the Year 7 and 8 Acquaintance Night presentation
Year 7 and 8 Acquaintance Night presentation
schooltv
SchoolTV is an online resource that is designed to assist parents and caregivers to support their children and can be accessed through our school website. Each month, there will be an additional edition of materials on topical issues. Click the picture below to access SchoolTV.
TERM 2 |
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Monday |
20/06/2022 |
9.00am-10.30am - Principal Tour |
Tuesday |
21/06/2022 |
7.00pm-8.30pm - Governing Council, MS1 |
Tuesday |
28/06/2022 |
Casual Clothes Day – Student Voice RSPCA Fundraiser - Gold Coin Donation |
Thursday |
30/06/2022 |
6.30pm-7.30pm – International Baccalaureate Diploma Program – Parent Information Evening |
Friday |
01/07/2022 |
6.30pm-9.30pm - Year 12 Formal, Intercontinental Hotel |
Tuesday |
05/07/2022 |
Year 10 Immunisations (location to be advised) |
Wednesday |
06/07/2022 |
6.30pm-8.30pm - SACE Ensemble Night, APHS Theatre |
Friday |
08/07/2022 |
TERM 2 CONCLUDES (student dismissal at 2.15pm with parental consent) |
TERM 3 |
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Monday |
25/07/2022 |
STUDENT FREE DAY |
Friday |
05/08/2022 |
9.00am-10.30am - Principal Tour |
Tuesday |
09/08/2022 |
5.30pm-6.30pm – Finance Meeting, Boardroom |
Thursday |
11/08/2022 |
APHS Career Expo (Large gym) |
Tuesday |
16/08/2022 |
7.00pm-8.30pm - Governing Council, MS1 |
Wednesday |
24/08/2022 |
11.00am-7.30pm - 2023 Course Confirmation (Year 10) |
Thursday |
25/08/2022 |
11.00am-7.30pm - 2023 Course Confirmation (Year 11) |
Friday |
02/09/2022 |
STUDENT FREE DAY |
Monday |
05/09/2022 |
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY |
Tuesday |
06/09/2022 |
5.30pm-6.30pm – Finance Meeting, Boardroom |
Thursday |
08/09/2022 |
9.00am-10.30am - Principal Tour |
Thursday |
08/09/2022 |
7.00pm – SACE Drama Performance |
Tuesday |
13/09/2022 |
Year 10 Immunisations (location to be advised) |
Tuesday |
13/09/2022 |
7.00pm-8.30pm - Governing Council, MS1 |
Wednesday |
14/09/2022 |
6.30pm-8.30pm – Year 7 & Year 8 Concert Night, APHS Theatre |
Thursday |
22/09/2022 |
Elder Hall Music Showcase, University of Adelaide |
Tuesday |
27/09/2022 |
3.00pm-7.00pm - Parent Teacher Interviews (location to be advised) |
Friday |
30/09/2022 |
Whole School Sports Day, Happy Valley Oval |
Friday |
30/09/2022 |
TERM 3 CONCLUDES (student dismissal at 2.15pm with parental consent) |