Aboriginal students from years 7 to 12. Our team comprises three Aboriginal Secondary Education Transition Officers (ASETO), an Aboriginal Education Senior Leader, Aboriginal Education Coordinator and 1 Teacher.
Celebrating Culture
Every year we celebrate important events such as Reconciliation and NAIDOC weeks. This is a great opportunity to share Aboriginal history and culture with the whole school.
Community Partnerships
We actively involve outside organisations to come into the school to support staff, students and families to overcome any barriers towards education and have successful outcomes based on this approach. The Aboriginal Education room is open every morning from 8:30am-9:30am for all parents to come in and chat with the Aboriginal Education team and discuss their students’ learning and any wellbeing issues. Parafield Gardens High School also utilises outside organisations such as the Workabout Centre to come in and assist students gaining qualifications and employment and The Wyatt Trust to assist financially. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact a member of the team.
SAASTA
The South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) offers young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a range of highly engaging learning and personal development opportunities.
The SAASTA Academy program is a key component of the Department for Education’s 10-year Aboriginal Education Strategy aiming to improve outcomes and success for Aboriginal families and students. It builds on the education offered in schools, giving students opportunities for ongoing personal growth and cultural experience.
Our SAASTA students are encouraged to aim high and raise the bar of expectation they place on themselves and their peers, particularly in the areas of attendance, participation, educational performance and behaviour. Both male and female students in years 10, 11 and 12 who are studying the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) can apply to join SAASTA.
Year 10 students can gain a maximum of 20 SACE credits studying Stage 1 Integrated Learning and Stage 1 Aboriginal Studies.
Year 11 and 12 students can gain a maximum of 20 SACE credits studying Stage 2 Integrated Learning or Stage 2 Health and Wellbeing.
Academy students can expect:
- To be led by quality and engaging teaching staff and mentors
- Their own academy room, providing a space for academy classes and activities. A complete academy uniform, senior’s jumper and playing gear for sports competitions and carnivals
- Individual support and mentoring
- Cultural inclusiveness and connectedness
- To learn leadership skills
- To increase self-confidence and resilience
- To be ready for employment or further education
- To be heard
- A fee-free place in the program.
