William Light R-12 School
William Light R-12 School is situated in the south western suburbs of Adelaide, located between the city centre
and the popular tourist beach at Glenelg. Both are only a 10 minute drive from the school. Large shopping and
cinema complexes and Adelaide Airport are only 3 km away. The school comprises a harmonious multicultural
community where diversity is valued within a family friendly atmosphere. We provide for students ranging in age
from 5 to 19 years through junior, middle and senior school pathways.
Student support services
School
Ongoing
hall
Design and technology centre
Multimedia theatre
Mac and IBM computer networked suites
Library with internet access and large collection of ESL resources
Sporting facilities including gymnasium, multi sports courts, 2 sports ovals and cricket nets
Drama suite
Student canteen and cafeteria area
Strong focus areas
Literacy
English
as a Second Language (ESL)
learning programs
Student wellbeing
ESL support and small group programs
ESL homework support program
International Student Program manager
International Student Program support officer
International student mentor support
Careers counselling
Student wellbeing coordinator
Student counsellors
Sub-school student support teams
Pastoral care program
Student review team
Bilingual support officers
Student ‘buddy’ system
Flexible
Sporting activities
Soccer,
Vocational
Education and Training (VET) - health and information technology
Australian Rules football
basketball
Volleyball
Water safety, swimming (Reception - Year 5)
Specialised subjects
Co-curricular clubs and competitions
Health
Debating
Special interest programs
Name of School
William Light R-12 School
Address
21a Errington Street
Plympton SA 5038
Distance from City
7 km
Phone
61 8 8297 0488
Fax
61 8 8297 8430
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wlightr12.sa.edu.au
Year of Establishment
1998
School Population
550
Department of Education and Children’s Services
T/A South Australian Government Schools
CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A
Support Services VET - Certificate II
Information Technology VET - Certificate II
Languages
English
as a Second Language (ESL)
(Mandarin)
Greek - language maintenance
Other languages available by negotiation with the School
of Languages
Chinese
Netball,
Student
voice and leadership
action teams
Academic competitions in mathematics, science, computing and English
Tournament of the Minds - national team problem solving competition
Performances including choir, instrumental and ukulele band
Instrumental music
Student
International programs
Adelaide Metropolitan secondary Schools
School facilities and resources
High
School Graduate Program
School Study Abroad Program
Primary School Program
Primary School Study Abroad Program
Study Tours
High
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