All-girl boarding school in Adelaide, South Australia

Walford Anglican School For Girls, Adelaide:
Throughout its history, Walford Anglican School for Girls has been recognised as a leader in the education of girls. Located five kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, we provide a rigorous academic program including a broad range of SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) subjects at Years 11 and 12. Walford is the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three IB programs across the years including the IB Diploma. Walford offers a wide range of boarding options. Although most boarding students enjoy full-time boarding, flexible boarding arrangements are available. Weekday boarding is available to students who wish to stay in the boarding house from Monday to Friday but go home for the weekends. This is the choice of many girls who live in closer proximity to the school or to assist parents who have demanding work schedules.

The School has a record of outstanding achievement in academic work and enjoys a fine reputation for its excellence is sporting, musical and dramatic performances. The Middle School and its Middle Year’s Program were established early and made sure that all girls were understood and felt valued as they made the great leap into secondary education.

Junior School:
At Walford, we regularly review all aspects of the curriculum to ensure it offers balance, rigour and challenge. Walford's curriculum prepares students to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world with confidence. Our programs in academic, cultural and personal development will continue to be both comprehensive and flexible to ensure the potential of each girl is developed in accordance with her particular abilities and aspirations, and to provide opportunities for extension in a variety of activities.

Walford is one of a select group of schools throughout the world, and the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three programs of the International Baccalaureate – the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program. All students undertake the PYP and MYP as their basic curriculum and in Years 11 and 12 can choose between the IB Diploma and the SA Certificate of Education.

The Walford Junior School provides for girls from Preparatory to Year 5. It is staffed by the Head of Junior School and classroom teachers, together with specialist teachers in Physical Education, Art, Music and French and a Teacher Librarian.

A Preparatory Class caters for 4 year old girls who are ready for a full day program of Pre Reception activities. By offering a curriculum which fosters each girl's enthusiasm, curiosity and enjoyment in learning a positive start to school life is developed.

The Walford Junior School follows the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate, which focuses on the development of the whole child, in the classroom but also in the world outside. It offers a framework that meets the academic, social, emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual needs of young children. Every effort is made to ensure that able students are extended in as many areas as possible and that those needing support are provided with all of the assistance they require.

There is a strong focus on leadership, which includes an active Student Representative Council, a House Captain System and a valuable Peer Support Program. Students at Walford are encouraged to be Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators and Risk Takers as well as being Principled, Caring, Open Minded, Well Balanced and Reflective.

Junior School staff cover the following subject areas - Languages: English and French (from Year 3), Mathematics, Social Studies. Science and Technology, The Arts: Music and Visual Arts and Personal, Social and Physical Education. The curriculum provides opportunities for every child to develop a deep understanding of important concepts, conduct research into knowledge, which has local and global significance, acquire and practice a range of essential skills, develop positive attitudes towards learning, the environment and other people and become involved in responsible action and social service.

Middle School:
At Walford, we regularly review all aspects of the curriculum to ensure it offers balance, rigour and challenge. Walford's curriculum prepares students to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world with confidence. Our programs in academic, cultural and personal development will continue to be both comprehensive and flexible to ensure the potential of each girl is developed in accordance with her particular abilities and aspirations, and to provide opportunities for extension in a variety of activities.Walford is one of a select group of schools throughout the world, and the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three programs of the International Baccalaureate – the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program. All students undertake the PYP and MYP as their basic curriculum and in Years 11 and 12 can choose between the IB Diploma and the SA Certificate of Education.

Walford Middle School incorporates Years 6 – 9.

Walford offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) which is specifically designed to facilitate intellectual development of early adolescent students (11-16 year olds). Intercultural awareness is central to the program, as is the building of interrelationships between academic disciplines. These are Language A (English), Humanities (History and Geography), Arts (Drama, Music and Art), Technology (Computer and Design Technology), Language B (Chinese, French, German or other modern language), Science, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Religious Education.

Five areas of interaction are integrated into and across the disciplines. These are: approaches to learning, community and service, health and social education, environment, and ‘homo faber' (innovation). An independent project completed in Year 10 draws together the students' involvement in each of these areas.

Senior School:
At Walford, we regularly review all aspects of the curriculum to ensure it offers balance, rigour and challenge. Walford's curriculum prepares students to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world with confidence. Our programs in academic, cultural and personal development will continue to be both comprehensive and flexible to ensure the potential of each girl is developed in accordance with her particular abilities and aspirations, and to provide opportunities for extension in a variety of activities.Walford is one of a select group of schools throughout the world, and the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three programs of the International Baccalaureate – the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program. All students undertake the PYP and MYP as their basic curriculum and in Years 11 and 12 can choose between the IB Diploma and the SA Certificate of Education.

In Years 11 and 12, Walford is able to offer alternative pathways to tertiary education and life beyond school with the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways are offered in areas where there are individual needs.

Subjects offered in SACE: Accounting, Australian Studies, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Design, Drama, Economics, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), French, Geography, German, Information Processing, Mathematics, Modern History, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Visual Arts.Subjects offered in the IB Diploma: Biology *Creativity/Action/Service (CAS), Chemistry, Chinese, English, *Extended Essay (EE), French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Theatre Arts, *Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Visual Arts.

SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education):
In order to successfully complete their SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) students need to take a balanced range of studies, generally taken over two years. Stage 1 of the SACE is usually studied in Year 11 and Stage 2 of the SACE is usually studied in Year 12.
Compulsory Subjects

At Stage 1
* Mathematics - 1 unit
* Australian Studies

At Stage 1 or 2
* English or equivalent (eg. ESL) - 2 units

SACE Pattern
Students must complete the following pattern:
* Study 22 semester (half-year) units, some of which may be combined to form full-year programs;

At Stage 1
* At Walford, students usually complete 12 units in Stage 1
They must choose:
* 2 units from Group 1 (arts/humanities/social and cultural subjects)
* 2 units from Group 2 (mathematics/science/technology subjects

At Stage 2
* Complete 3, 2-unit sequences (6 units)
* 2 units must be from Group 1(arts/humanities/social and cultural subjects)
* 2 units must be from Group 2 (mathematics/science/technology subjects)

Free Choice
* You can select up to 8 free choice units from the Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 subjects

Overall
* Reach a level of satisfactory achievement (SA) in at least 16 of the 22 units;
* Meet the subject pattern requirements.

International Baccalaureate (IB):
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

International Baccalaureate Organisation’s Diploma Program (DP) is a rigorous pre-university course of study that culminates in examinations. It is designed for motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world’s leading universities. The IBO has shown, over the course of 30 years, that students are well prepared for university work. The Diploma Program’s grading system is criterion referenced: each student’s performance is measured against well defined levels of achievement consistent from one examination session to the next. Grades reflect attainment of knowledge and skills relative to set standards that are applied equally to all schools. Top grades are not, for example, awarded to a certain percentage of students. Walford students have consistently achieved high grades in the IB Diploma, since it was introduced at Walford.

Sport:
Sport is very important in the lives of our girls. We offer a wide range of sports in order to help teamwork, teach good spirit and to train discipline:
# Athletics
# Badminton
# Basketball
# Cross Country
# Hockey / Minkey (JS)
# Netball / Netta (JS)
# Rowing
# Tennis at WalfordSailing
# Soccer
# Softball / TBall (JS)
# Swimming
# Tennis
# Volleyball
# Water polo

Arts and Cultural Program:
We do everthing possible to keep our girls creative and interactive. We offer a variety of musical and artistic performances for the girls to get involved in:
# Choir
# Bell Ringers Ensemble
# Playing in the orchestra at Walford Flute Ensemble
# Intermediate String Orchestra
# Junior School Band
# Junior School Orchestra
# Concert Band
# Stage Band
# Secondary School Musical
# Year 8/9 Musical
# Walford and Saints Musical Production
# Shakespeare Youth Festival
# Art and Literature Journal
# Creative Writing