Glenunga International High School

Story

The original school on the site of the Glenunga International High School (previously called the Glenunga High School) opened in 1963 as the Adelaide Technical High School. Adelaide Technical High School had formerly been located in the Brookman Building on the corner of North Terrace and Frome Street in the city. The school had been established as the Preparatory School of the South Australian School of Mines and Industries in 1903 with an initial enrolment of about 90 students.

The objective of the school was to prepare students for School of Mines courses as well as providing suitable secondary schooling for those wanting to enter directly into commerce and industry. While initially the school catered only for boys, girls were admitted in 1915 and a commercial course was provided. The school continued to operate under the direction of the School of Mines with one or two name changes until the Council decided in 1918 that it would be known henceforth as the Adelaide Technical High School.

With the expansion of the School of Mines due to the establishment of new Degree courses in the 1950’s, the Council decided that the school would have to transfer as a complete unit to a new site. However, no suitable new site in the city could be found and it looked as though the school would have to close. Last minute negotiations with the Government of the day then resulted in a decision to establish a new school at Glenunga. As part of the change, the school was to come under the direction of the Department of Education and all connections with the School of Mines (by then known as the Institute of Technology) would be severed.

The construction of the new school was completed in 1963 and the whole school transferred from North Terrace in September that year. Over the next few years the specialised curriculum of the old Adelaide Technical High School which had been developed to suit particular objectives gradually changed to a broad-based curriculum similar to that available at other high schools. This was reflected in the change of name to Glenunga High School in 1974. With the introduction of the International Baccalaureate course in 1990 the name of the school changed again and it is now known as the Glenunga International High School.

We now offer a range of specialist programs for all students, such as the IGNITE Program for gifted and talented students, the SACE, the IB Diploma and various Vocational Education and Training courses.

Mission

Glenunga International High School inspires every student to develop their potential as an internationally minded, creative thinking, responsible citizen.

Values that reflect this purpose:

Excellence PB

Exceptional teaching and learning:striving for personal best; demonstrating persistence and integrity; celebrating achievements.

OpportunityU

Personalised learning:choices in subjects, pathways and Student Life activities; valuing creativity and flexibility; the opportunity to be you.

International Mindedness

A global perspective:learning in an international context; appreciating and celebrating cultural diversity; becoming active world citizens.

Harmony

A cooperative and vibrant community:respectful relationships; caring for the environment; people working together.