Middle School Program

Wirreanda Secondary School is committed to providing high quality, innovative, challenging and responsive educational programs to cater for the learning needs of all our students. We have a commitment to supporting students to achieve their potential.
Our innovative and rigorous academic program allows our students to prepare for the future by becoming active contributing members of our global society. By immersing our 7 to 10 students in the Australian Curriculum, students are challenged to achieve their potential in their desired pathways.
We further develop our students’ potential through specialised learning programs and methodologies based on trauma informed practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning. All learning programs are engaging, purposeful and challenging, allowing students to develop the skills required to be an effective learner.

Our school specialises in the curriculum areas of Science, Mathematics, English, Humanities, The Arts and sport. All students undertake a common curriculum with increasing subject choice occurring in years 9, 10 and senior school. Students in year 7 and 8 cover the following learning areas:

  • English
  • Humanities and social sciences (HASS)
  • Arts (Music, Drama, Art)
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Design and Technology
  • Health and Physical Education.

Houses and Home Groups

The house culture at Wirreanda Secondary School shapes the foundation upon which we operate day to day and through this we support students to understand Positive Behaviours for Learning. A positive house culture fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is encouraged, and a sense of belonging is cultivated. It becomes a microcosm of the wider world, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their future endeavours.

At Wirreanda we have three Houses:

  • Jonker
  • Wheeler
  • Osborne.

Within years 7 and 8, our Home Groups are divided by house to enable students to link in strongly with other students in their house and also to enable the building of strong connections to staff members and House Leaders. Our House Leaders expertly guide students and parents through Middle School and Senior School. Within years 9 to 12 Home Groups are mixed house which allows for greater skill development and life skills to be developed.