Heathfield High is a comprehensive secondary school nestled in an idyllic setting in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD. Our motto, 'Proud past, confident future', defines a strong and cherished sense of tradition, and a genuine pride in the achievements of past and present students. Staff work closely with students to understand their interests, abilities and ambitions, and to explore flexible and multiple pathways from our extensive curriculum. Our curriculum specialises in advanced technologies, linking maths, science and 21st Century technologies in new and exciting ways. Our school is a selected partner in the Microsoft Innovative Schools Program. Student learning is supported by seven large dedicated computing laboratories. At the start of 2011, all Year 9 to 12 students will use individual notebooks to facilitate their learning 'anywhere, anytime'. Special interest volleyball and highly regarded music and visual/performing arts programs achieve outstanding results.The school strives for excellence and prides itself on student achievements in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. Built in 1963, our school quickly grew to earn a reputation for its commitment to standards of excellence and innovation in education. This reputation continues to grow, as the school demands only the best from both its teachers and students. In addition to a highly respected academic program, we have established a dynamic, richly resourced program for the delivery of vocational education and training (VET), and as the region's lead school in trades training, we offer wide-ranging futures-focused career options. We are ideally placed to directly link our students into university pathways, trades and traineeships, or direct employment opportunities. Our school's international program recognises the educational value of exposure to other cultures. We give students the opportunity to travel overseas on our biennial European cultural tour and through hosting overseas students. Our school is a vibrant..