Wirreanda Secondary School

Today we celebrate World Environment Day 🌏🌱

At Wirreanda Secondary School, we recognise the importance of protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future for generations to come. From reducing waste and caring for our school grounds to learning about sustainability in our classrooms, every small action makes a difference.

Together, we can inspire positive change and help build a cleaner, greener world.

🌸 Host a Japanese Student in Adelaide 🏡

From 4 - 15 August 2026 or 25 November - 3 December 2026, we're inviting Adelaide families to host high school students from Japan for a short-term homestay!

✨ What’s involved?
✅ Welcome a student into your home
✅ Share Aussie life and culture
✅ Learn about Japan firsthand
✅ Receive a financial allowance for your support. Currently $50 per day
✅ Drive them to and from school

This is a wonderful way to build global friendships, enrich your family life, and create unforgettable memories!

If you are interested in hosting a student please phone Deb on 8329 7200 Ext 3

Let’s bring the world a little closer - one homestay at a time 💖

We will require a Working with Children Check, RAN Training and a home inspection, which Deb can organise.

The year 11 SSC students undertook an Industry Exposure excursion to Flinders University, undertaking a range of activities and engaging with professionals.

On Wednesday 27 May we welcomed the Honourable Nat Cook MP, Member for Hurtle Vale, to our Cadet Unit 433 ACU Wirreanda.

She shared fun stories from her time as a Cadet and her journey to becoming Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly. We were pleased to have her join us as she watched our Administration Parade and Drill Lesson.

Thank you for visiting and engaging with our Cadets to let them see where their Leadership skills in Cadets could take them.

A delicious cultural experience at Breakfast Club this week🌟

Students enjoyed trying string hoppers - a beloved Sri Lankan and South Indian dish made by pressing rice flour dough into delicate net-like strands and steaming them to perfection. These versatile favourites can be enjoyed sweet with coconut and sugar, or savoury with curries and stir-fried dishes.

It was wonderful to see students exploring new flavours and learning about food from different cultures. 🍽️

A massive shoutout to our talented Year 10 student, James 'Jimmy', for creating this absolutely beautiful guernsey design for the Santos Aboriginal Power Cup through SAASTA!

Seeing the team run out onto the field wearing Jimmy's design with so much pride was an incredible moment for our whole school community.

Amazing work, Jimmy! Your talent and culture shone bright out there. 🖤💛❤️

A huge congratulations to our SAASTA student, Cora C, for winning the Think Road Safety Campaign focused on speeding.

Cora created the winning design and slogan, showcasing a powerful message around road safety and the importance of making safe choices on our roads. Her outstanding work was recognised at the Power Cup Awards, where the award was proudly presented by Police Commissioner Grant Stevens.

We are incredibly proud of Cora’s creativity, leadership and commitment to promoting safer communities. Well done, Cora! 👏🖤💛❤️

2026 Chief Executive’s Reconciliation Week Award recipient

Congratulations to Arden on achieving the highest Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) among the state’s Aboriginal students and received the Chief Executive’s Reconciliation Award.

This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to Arden’s dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Your success is an inspiration to our entire school community and we look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the future. Well done, Arden🌟

National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, while reflecting on the ongoing journey towards justice and reconciliation for First Nations peoples. This year’s theme, All In, encourages us all to commit to reconciliation not just during one week, but every day through our actions, relationships and communities.

Together, we continue to learn, listen and walk forward as one.