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Revision as of 21:55, 2 July 2010

Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Address
Map
505 Fullarton Road
Netherby
Information
TypeCo-educational secondary school (years 8-12)
Established1913
PrincipalWal Czernezkyj
School rollapprox. 1,000
Websitehttp://www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au/

Urrbrae Agricultural High School is a public high school in the state of South Australia, with approximately 1,000 students. The school is located in the Adelaide suburb of Netherby, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of the Adelaide city centre. It is adjacent to the Waite Agricultural Research Institute of the University of Adelaide, the CSIRO Agricultural Research facilities in the suburb of Urrbrae, and various other agricultural and horticultural facilities established by Peter Waite, the University of Adelaide and the South Australian state government.

The school has been designated as a Special Interest School in Agriculture, and as the only comprehensive special interest agricultural secondary school in South Australia,[1] its courses are strongly focussed on Agriculture and Horticulture, in which it awards certificates. It also offers Adult Education programmes.

The campus includes a farm, and has science facilities and a large technology centre.

History

The school was founded in 1913 through a bequest from Peter Waite, a South Australian pastoralist and public benefactor, as a school to teach agriculture to boys. In 1972 it enrolled its first two female students, and in 2002 it achieved it's first year-level that was equally represented by both genders.

The Urrbrae Old Scholars Association was established in 1934.

Buildings

A Administration facilities, library and the TAFE
B Student Services, Computer room B-North and B-South, and the detention hall
C Society and Environment classes
D
E English classes
F
G Mathematics classes
H The School Hall - used for performances, special occasions, etc.
I
J Business studies and Special education
K Physical Education facilities and the gymnasium(used for assemblies)
L
M Science and Agriculture block

Farm

The UAHS farm is a ???? acre farm which has many enterprises including:

  • Sheep
  • Cows/Cattle
  • Poultry
  • Aquaculture
  • Horses
  • Orchard

The year 10, 11 and 12 students are involved in wine making, and with parental permission, students are allowed to sample their own wine.

There are many lunch time clubs that students are involved in, including: Poultry, Horses, plants and bees, and many others. Being in a club is not a requirement.

Uniform

The UAHS shirt - unisex
The UAHS jumper - unisex
Skin color(AKA "Nude")
Skin color
(AKA "Nude")
Black
Black
The colours of allowed pantyhose / stockings
Females
  • Dress - Green Urrbrae dress[2]
  • Skirt - Green Urrbrae skirt[2]
  • Shorts - Grey shorts
  • Trousers - Grey trousers or bone moleskins
  • Blouse - White with Urrbrae logo
  • Blazer/Jacket - Green Urrbrae jumper of various styles
  • Tights/Stockings/Pantyhose - Plain black or skin colour - no leggings[3]
  • Socks - Black or white[3]
  • Footwear - Black with no stripes or logos
  • Scarf - Bottle green
Males
  • Trousers - Grey trousers or bone moleskins
  • Shorts - Grey shorts
  • Socks - White or black
  • Shirt - Green Urrbrae shirt with yellow logo
  • Blazer/Jacket - Green Urrbrae jumper of various styles
  • Footwear - Black shoes, no logos or stripes
  • Hat - Green Bucket Hat[4]
Show Uniform
  • Shirt - Grey, available on loan
  • Trousers - Bone moleskin
  • School tie - available on loan
Physical Education
  • Shirt - Green with yellow stripes
  • Shorts - Green gym shorts
  • Shoes - White soled
Agriculture Uniform

Notable alumni

Federal politicians

State politicians

Notes

  1. ^ UAHS web site Retrieved 1 July 2010
  2. ^ a b Dresses and skirts must be no more than 10cm above the knee.
  3. ^ a b No white socks on top of black stockings/pantyhose
  4. ^ a b Head-ware is only required in terms 1 & 4.
  5. ^ Boots are recommended, but not required.

External links

34°57′56″S 138°37′32″E / 34.965473°S 138.625595°E / -34.965473; 138.625595 (Urrbrae Agricultural Hight School)

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