Banksia Park International High School is a
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secondary school in
Banksia Park, a suburb of
Adelaide, South Australia
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. It has about 1000 students. The school has a large and well-established international programme, started in 2000,
[ and is accredited as an International High School by the Council of International Schools.
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Overview
It has sister-school arrangements with schools in China, Japan, Korea
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and Vietnam
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, but also hosts students from many other countries, such as Germany and United States.
The school's Global Citizen Medal
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program, introduced in 2003, is intended to encourage students to value themselves and their contributions to the community and to prepare for a future as well-rounded and important citizens. Applicants for the Global Citizen Medal make presentations to a panel about an issue that they feel passionate about. External recognition of this program has included a $10,000 grant in the 2004 National Awards for Quality Schooling with a commendation from the Australian Government
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for the school's achievements in civics and citizenship.["Excellence in School Improvement"]
, Australian Government
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, 2004, ''accessed 11 January 2009''. As of 2005 the program was being introduced to six other area schools and their students. Banksia Park won a 2005 Community Merit Award from the Australian Scholarships Group.
It is one of the five schools in South Australia to be accredited as a specialist entrepreneurial school. It delivers learning programs that promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students.
See also
* List of schools in South Australia
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References
External links
Official site
Secondary schools in Adelaide
Public schools in South Australia
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