Banksia Park International High School
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox School
| name = Banksia Park International High School
| logo = Banksia Park International High School Logo.webp
| motto = Be the best version of ourselves{{cite web |title=Vision, Values, Motto & Mission |url=https://bpihs.sa.edu.au/vision-priorities-values/ |publisher=Banksia Park International High School |access-date=9 May 2024}}
| established = {{start date and age|1973}}
| type = Government international secondary school
| principal = Natasa Penna
| faculty =
| enrolment =
| location = 610 Milne Road,{{SAcity|Banksia Park}},
Adelaide, South Australia
| country = Australia
| coordinates = {{Coords|-34.8150|138.7265|region:AU-SA_type:edu|display=inline,title|format=dms}}
| information =
| website = {{URL|http://www.bpihs.sa.edu.au}}
}}
Banksia Park International High School is a government international secondary school in Banksia Park, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It has about 1000 students. The school has a large and well-established international programme,[http://www.aiec.idp.com/pdf/WallaceJThu0750_p.pdf "MANAGING GROWTH AND DIVERSITY IN SCHOOL BASED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720201746/http://www.aiec.idp.com/pdf/WallaceJThu0750_p.pdf |date=20 July 2008 }}, The Norwood Morialta High School, September 2003. started in 2000, and is accredited as an International High School by the Council of International Schools.[http://www.bphs.sa.edu.au/wbpgs/orgadmn/4/docs/areport05.pdf "Annual Report 2005"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719104957/http://www.bphs.sa.edu.au/wbpgs/orgadmn/4/docs/areport05.pdf |date=19 July 2008 }}, Banksia Park International High School.
Overview
It has sister-school arrangements with schools in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, but also hosts students from many other countries, such as Germany and the United States.
The school's Global Citizen Medal program, introduced in 2003,[http://www.bphs.sa.edu.au/wbpgs/1-10@24/10/docs/prospectus-07.pdf Banksia Park International High School prospectus] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720051738/http://www.bphs.sa.edu.au/wbpgs/1-10%4024/10/docs/prospectus-07.pdf |date=20 July 2008 }}, 2007, page 4 is intended to encourage students to value themselves and their contributions to the community and to prepare for a future as well-rounded and important citizens. Applicants for the Global Citizen Medal make presentations to a panel about an issue that they feel passionate about. External recognition of this program has included a $10,000 grant in the 2004 National Awards for Quality Schooling with a commendation from the Australian Government for the school's achievements in civics and citizenship.[http://www.qualityteaching.deewr.gov.au/naqs/2004_winners/improvement.htm "Excellence in School Improvement"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105231646/http://www.qualityteaching.deewr.gov.au/naqs/2004_winners/improvement.htm |date=5 January 2009 }}, Australian Government, 2004, accessed 11 January 2009. As of 2005 the program was being introduced to six other area schools and their students. Banksia Park won a 2005 Community Merit Award from the Australian Scholarships Group.[http://www.neita.com.au/index.asp?menu1=aus2&menu2=3&content1=merits-sa05.htm NEiTA Awards: ASG Community Merit Awards 2005] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080722041031/http://www.neita.com.au/index.asp?menu1=aus2&menu2=3&content1=merits-sa05.htm |date=22 July 2008 }}, Australian Scholarships Group Friendly Society Limited website, accessed 10 January 2009
It is one of the five schools in South Australia to be accredited as a specialist entrepreneurial school. It delivers learning programs that promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students.{{cite web |title=Entrepreneurial schools announced |url=https://www.education.sa.gov.au/department/media-centre/our-news/entrepreneurial-schools-announced |website=Department of Education South Australia |date=19 November 2018}}
See also
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References
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External links
- [http://www.bpihs.sa.edu.au Official site]
Category:Secondary schools in Adelaide
Category:Public schools in South Australia
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