Public secondary school in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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, 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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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
References
34°55′S 138°33′E / 34.917°S 138.550°E / -34.917; 138.550