Dara School

Dara School Dara School is a co-educational, independent community school for gifted students. Dara School provides tailored support to all gifted students.

Dara School aims to provide an accommodating environment to meet the learning, social, emotional and academic needs of children and teens that are gifted. The school ensures that gifted children have a safe, fun and challenging environment to grow and learn. Dara School is an eco-friendly, co-educational, independent school with strong links to the local community. The school is supported by teachers who hold specialist degrees in gifted education.

LEVEL 8 Digital tech - Every Thursday students from the Level 8 DigiTech class have been building a Lego world. This wee...
04/09/2026

LEVEL 8 Digital tech - Every Thursday students from the Level 8 DigiTech class have been building a Lego world. This week they begun working on a series of robotics challenges using EVEs, applying innovative thinking to complete tasks and overcome challenges.

Book Week 2026 has been a wonderful celebration of storytelling and community. Students embraced the spirit of Connectio...
28/08/2026

Book Week 2026 has been a wonderful celebration of storytelling and community. Students embraced the spirit of Connection by sharing their love of books and participating together, while showing Compassion through kindness, encouragement, and respect for one another's creativity and efforts.

Dara School had an incredible Science Week, with students engaging in hands-on learning experiences led by parents and i...
21/08/2026

Dara School had an incredible Science Week, with students engaging in hands-on learning experiences led by parents and industry professionals.

Students explored systems thinking and problem-solving with transport specialist Russell King, learning how complex issues such as traffic congestion require multiple long-term solutions working together. One student reflected, “Learning about how to solve systems problems needs multiple approaches to solve long term.”

Students also investigated applied genetics with Amy Slender, learned about biology with Ivania Silva, and discovered how Python programming can be used to create interactive games with game designer Chantal Ryan. Reflecting on the coding session, one student shared, “The coding was really interesting and helped us learn about Python.”

A huge thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a love of science, technology, and innovation in our students.

Behind every successful school community are dedicated support staff making a difference every day. This week, we thank ...
19/08/2026

Behind every successful school community are dedicated support staff making a difference every day. This week, we thank and celebrate you for all that you do.

"For Science Week, we're lighting up learning with curiosity, exploration, and discovery. 💡
14/08/2026

"For Science Week, we're lighting up learning with curiosity, exploration, and discovery. 💡

To brighten your day, enjoy a moment of reflection from a student's perspective...
13/08/2026

To brighten your day, enjoy a moment of reflection from a student's perspective...

Walk a Mile in My BootsThank you to all our students, families, staff, and members of the wider Dara School community wh...
07/08/2026

Walk a Mile in My Boots

Thank you to all our students, families, staff, and members of the wider Dara School community who joined us for our two-mile walk this afternoon as we wrapped up Challenge Week for Walk a Mile in My Boots, a fundraising initiative supporting the Hutt St Centre.

The Hutt St Centre provides vital services, support, and hope to people experiencing homelessness across South Australia, and it was wonderful to see our community come together in support of such an important cause.

By taking part, we demonstrated two of our core Dara School Values:

Connection – Walking together strengthens the bonds within our school community while reminding us of our shared responsibility to care for others. It also helps us build empathy and understanding for people whose life experiences may be very different from our own.

Compassion – Every step we take and every dollar we raise helps support people experiencing homelessness. Our participation encourages students to put compassion into action by recognising the dignity of every individual and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

While today's walk has concluded, it is not too late to get involved. If you were unable to join us, you can still support this important cause by making a donation through our fundraising campaign. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring us closer to our fundraising goal and supports the Hutt St Centre's ongoing work with people experiencing homelessness.

Our QR code remains active, and we would love your support in helping us boost our total and make an even greater impact.

Donations can be made via the QR code below. Hutt St Centre is a registered charity in Australia (ABN 75 055 179 354). All donations of $2 and over are tax deductible.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to inspire our students to live the Dara School Values through meaningful action, demonstrating that small acts of kindness and generosity can make a big difference in the lives of others.

💙 Together, through Connection and Compassion, we can help create positive change. 💙

Celebrating Our Co-Principals on Principal's DayToday, we recognise and celebrate our incredible Co-Principals, Emma and...
07/08/2026

Celebrating Our Co-Principals on Principal's Day

Today, we recognise and celebrate our incredible Co-Principals, Emma and Tania, whose leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment help make Dara School the thriving community it is.

Every day, Emma and Tania embody the Dara School Values of Courage, Connection, Curiosity, Creativity, and Compassion. From welcoming families at morning drop-off and connecting with students throughout the halls, to mentoring staff, supporting wellbeing, solving challenges, and guiding the future direction of our school, their impact is felt across every corner of Dara School.

Leading a school requires immense commitment, resilience, and care. While much of their work happens behind the scenes, their focus always remains the same: creating the best possible environment for our students to learn, grow, and flourish.

Whether they are navigating complex decisions, celebrating student achievements, supporting staff, reading through endless paperwork, or helping with the unexpected moments that arise throughout the day, Emma and Tania approach every challenge with professionalism, heart, and pride.

You could almost say they wear silent capes around the grounds of Dara School, quietly leading, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring others in ways that often go unseen.

Today, we thank Emma and Tania for their leadership, their dedication to gifted education, and the countless ways they contribute to the Dara School community each and every day.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our Co-Principals for all they do.

🎵 Musical Muscles is Underway at Dara School! 🎵Our R/1 and 2/3 students have kicked off the semester with their first Mu...
24/07/2026

🎵 Musical Muscles is Underway at Dara School! 🎵

Our R/1 and 2/3 students have kicked off the semester with their first Musical Muscles session with Caleb, and what a fantastic start it has been!

Held fortnightly, these sessions provide a fun and engaging way to end each fortnight, with opportunities for movement, rhythm, instrument exploration, music meditation, and the development of oral and musical skills.

Musical Muscles is a wonderful example of our Dara School values in action. Students show Courage as they try new experiences, build Connection through shared musical activities, spark Curiosity through exploration, express their Creativity through movement and music, and demonstrate Compassion by encouraging and supporting one another.

We are particularly excited that our final session this semester will be a special workshop where parents and carers will be invited to join the fun alongside their children.

📅 Parents and carers, keep an eye out for dates and times. We can't wait to share this experience with you!

DARA SCHOOL

COURAGE | CONNECTION | CURIOSITY | CREATIVITY | COMPASSION

Dara School presents:Volunteer Induction & Morning TeaJoin DARA School for a relaxed morning tea and discover how you ca...
22/07/2026

Dara School presents:
Volunteer Induction & Morning Tea

Join DARA School for a relaxed morning tea and discover how you can make a difference as a volunteer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and skill levels, whether you have specific talents to share or simply some time and a willingness to help.

During this session, we will:
- Explain the volunteer opportunities available at DARA
- Guide you through the process of becoming a volunteer
- Answer any questions you may have
- Help you find a role that suits your interests and availability

Come along, meet our team, and learn how you can be part of our supportive school community.

If you know family members, friends, or community members who may be interested in volunteering, please feel free to share this invitation. Every skill and contribution is valuable, and we're confident we can find a meaningful role for anyone who would like to get involved.

📅 Date: Wednesday 5th of August
🕕 Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
📍 Location: Venue to be confirmed once registration numbers are finalised

Register your interest or confirm your attendance via the QR code.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Dara School
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Address

4 Gordon Terrace
Adelaide, SA
5043

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+61883176020

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