Banksia Park International High School is situated in a beautiful park-like setting in the north east of Adelaide. We are dedicated to educating students for the global world, so there is a constant focus on world-class learning and achievement. The learning environment is challenging, supportive and harmonious. The size of the school is an attraction and the student cohort comprises approximately 95% local students and 5% who are long-term international students and students from rural regions of Australia. Local and international students share the benefits of our internationally recognised and accredited curriculum. The philosophy of the school ensures that students are at the heart of our practice. We acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of our population, value and respect individuals and we actively support students to learn, achieve and realise their aspirations. We foster a passion for learning and improvement, underpinned by a foundation of skills in literacy, numeracy and information technology, leading to research, inquiry, debate, analysis and review. The priorities of challenge, celebration and citizenship reflect our school values of commitment to learning and personal improvement, respect and responsibility for each other, our environment and ourselves, and global citizenship and world-class standards. We acknowledge students learn best when they feel valued, safe and comfortable in their surroundings, so our programs are delivered in small, supportive learning communities known as sub-schools. There are middle (years 8-9) and senior (years 10-12) sub-schools and each year level forms a sub-school within a sub-school, with dedicated teachers and sub-school leaders who know the students and understand their needs and aspirations. We are well respected for successful student outcomes, organisational practices, policies and curriculum that support and generate a sense of belonging, high expectations and personal achievement for all students. Through the sub-schools, students quickly realise they..