LANGUAGES PROGRAM
LANGUAGES AT ADELAIDE HIGH SCHOOL Language learning underpins effective intercultural communication and enables deep and authentic global citizenship. At Adelaide High School, learning a language offers students the opportunity to: • Study languages in an environment which is vibrant and exciting • Develop world class communication skills • Develop literacy and numeracy skills which underpin all learning • Participate in local cultural events and the language speaking communities • Engage authentically with the wider global community where multilingualism is the norm.
Motto
Priorities
Non Scholae Sed Vitae Not only for school but for life
We are committed to:
Vision Adelaide High School is a dynamic community which is passionate about learning for life.
1. Wellbeing: A safe and welcoming environment based upon mutual respect. 2. Learning: E ngaging and challenging learning experiences through:
Wellbeing: We encourage the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of all members of our community. Respect, resilience and optimism help us flourish. Learning: We nurture independent, creative and collaborative learners. Curiosity and innovation motivate us to excel individually and collectively. Culture: We celebrate diversity, promote intercultural understandings and connect with communities here and across the world. We reflect on our past and learn in the present to shape our future.
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earning within and beyond L the classroom D eveloping compassionate, positive and contributing citizens.
Adelaide High School has a vibrant language learning culture •A ll students study a language until the end of Year 10 and many students study two languages. •S pecial Language students make a commitment to study two languages other than English for three years and at least one language until the end of Stage 2 (Year 12).
Exchanges and Study Tours Adelaide High School has well-established sister school relationships to support the Languages program. Currently, Adelaide High School has sister school links with: • Asahi High School in Osaka, Japan •H eriburg Gymnasium in Coesfeld, Nord Rhein Westfalen, Germany
The languages offered include:
• IES La Sisla in Sonsecas, Spain
• Auslan Continuers
• IIS Quintino Sella in Biella, Italy
• Chinese Continuers
• Jinan Foreign Language School in Jinan, China
• Chinese Background (SACE Stage 1 and 2) • Italian Continuers
• Qingdao No.9, Shandong Province, China (Friendly Cooperation Agreement)
• French Continuers
• Lycée Saint Sauveur in Redon, Brittany, France
• German Continuers
• 7th High School of Corfu, Greece
• Japanese Continuers
When travel is permissable, there are annual exchanges and study tours – both incoming and outgoing – which develop students’ language and communication skills, intercultural experiences and international understandings. Students have many opportunities to host international students.
• Modern Greek Continuers • Spanish Continuers Please note: SACE determined eligibility criteria apply for Chinese Continuers, Chinese Background and Japanese Continuers.
Language curriculum includes digital connections with the sister schools.
Program Entry Adelaide High School is South Australia’s only Special Interest Language School. Details regarding applications for Special Entry Programs are available from the Adelaide High School website.
For further information contact Ms Helen Manning-Bennett Assistant Principal: Global Education / Special Language Programs / International Programs Ms Janine McSporran Leader: Languages Parents are invited to contact Adelaide High School for additional information or to arrange an appointment with the Principal or an Assistant Principal to discuss any concerns or to ask any questions.
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