Burra Community School

Adelaide, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1848

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

School History & Details

Burra Community School's well-appointed buildings and expansive grounds accommodate a diverse range of students, faculty, and support personnel. Within the welcoming, safe, and supportive environment that is the school as a whole, everyone is challenged and inspired to give their all and accomplish their individual goals. The school opened for business in 1848. 

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Empowerment
  • Community-Centric
  • Quality
  • Relevance
School Achievements

Achievements

Strong engagement: Students show high levels of school involvement and pride, contributing meaningfully to peer groups and the community. Sporting finishers: The school boasts a tradition of sporting success at both intra- and inter-school levels, supported by robust parent and community backing. STEM recognition: A team of students—Abby, Angus, Connor, and Lachie—won the rover robot Cooper AACL 2.0 competition at The University (source: Instagram).
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Agriculture Extension Program: This standout rural-focused program permits R–12 students to undertake Certificate II in Agriculture, working hands-on with livestock and demonstrating impressive learning gains. Cultural and Diversity Initiatives: Celebrations like Reconciliation Week (“Walking Together”) promote unity, cultural awareness, and student involvement in important social issues. Community Involvement: The school supports a strong governance structure and volunteers from parents and local partners, ensuring rich connection and resource sharing.

School Information

Burra Community School is in the historic town of Burra, which is surrounded by naked rolling hills and lies 45km east of Clare and 155km north of Adelaide, provides services to the local pastoral, gr...View moreView Less

Mrs Briony Ackland

Link

(08) 8892 2007

Smelts Rd, Burra SA 5417, Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English

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