EDWARD JOHN EYRE HIGH SCHOOL   General School Information

     There are three public secondary schools in Whyalla; Edward John Eyre High School, Stuart High and Whyalla High.
     Together they form the Whyalla Secondary College.  Edward John Eyre High School is the Senior Secondary Campus,
     offering only subjects at Year 11 or 12 level.  These are the subjects necessary to achieve the South Australian
     Certificate of Education (the SACE).

     We are situated on spacious grounds in the middle of the city and cater for adult and re-entry students as well as
     continuing students from the two 8-10 campuses.

     Edward John Eyre High School provides a supportive study environment for all students and a wide range of courses to
     suit individual needs.  However, the availability of the subjects offered  is subject to adequate enrolment numbers.

     We offer an extensive range of student services, including career counselling, personal counselling, help with study skills
     and tutoring in individual subjects when staff are available.  We have a cafeteria which comfortably seats eighty students
     and offers a range of hot and cold foods.

     Enrolment Procedures  &  Course Selection

     For students transferring from Whyalla High School or Stuart High School at the completion of Year 10, the main
     enrolment/course selection process takes place during Terms 3 and 4 prior to their transfer to this school.  This forms
     part of the 10/11 Transition programme provided by the three schools.

     For Adult or Re-entry students enrolments are made directly with this school.  Students considering enrolment should
     ring the school and make an appointment with the Student Counsellor.  There are two main enrolment periods.  Late
     January-early February for full-year or Semester 1 courses and May-June for Semester 2.  Enrolments will also be taken
     in December for the following year.

     For students already undertaking subjects at this school the process for Course Counselling into the following year or
     semester will be advertised within the school.

     Due to the complexities of SACE and the entry requirements for post-school options, all students must go through the
     appropriate Course Selection process before being enrolled in a subject or changing from one subject to another.

     Adult Students

     This school is a designated Adult Re-entry School.  There is a common room available for use by adult students -
     ‘Sturt’s Rest’ - and depending upon numbers adult students are grouped into the same Roll Class.  To be considered as
     an ‘Adult Student’ a number of DECS and SSABSA criteria need to be met.  Continuing students who turn 18 while still
     at school do not meet this criteria.  In general a student needs to be re-entering school after an absence of 6 months (12
     months for certain SSABSA requirements).

     Computer Facilities

     The school has an extensive range of computer facilities that are networked across the school.  Students are given a
     log-on ID and password which enables them to save their work to the network.  There are three rooms with computers
     and a small number in the library.  Internet access is available in some areas.

     Instrumental Music

     Instrumental Music tuition is available for students who are enrolled in a classroom music subject.  The tuition is provided
     by teachers from the Instrumental Music section.  Generally this is provided face-to-face but in some instances may need
     to be provided by Distance means.  The school has facilities to support this.  Instrumental lessons will be negotiated
     between teachers and student but will not always coincide with scheduled classroom music lessons.

     Senior  Campus Term Dates - 1999