Belair Schools is located in the Adelaide foothills and is a leading Eco-school and showcase Sustainable School, utilising the wonderful hills environment and close proximity to a National Park to integrate environmental education into all learning areas. Belair Schools is an International Baccalaureate School teaching both the Middle Years and Primary Years Programs providing a global perspective on education with a holistic problem solving approach. The school is well respected in the district for its outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements and is proudly supported by a committed and involved parent group.

School facilities and resources

• Comfortable, air-conditioned buildings
• Modern computing and information technology resources
• Interactive whiteboards in all teaching areas
• Well resourced library
• Hall used for indoor sport, assemblies and performances
• Large oval and well maintained grounds
• Three playground areas
• Photovoltaic energy system for electricity supply and school research
• Canteen

Student support services

• ESL support
• International Student Program manager
• Pastoral support worker
• Kids Hope mentoring program
• Staff trained in ‘Success for Boys’ to support education strategies
• Student ‘buddy’ system
• Buddy classes
• Out of school hours care service
• Vacation care programs

Strong focus areas

• Literacy and numeracy
• Environmental education
• Japanese
• Information communication technology
• Student wellbeing

Sporting activities

• Skipping
• Swimming
• Athletics, cross country

Special interest programs

• Music program – choirs, band and instrumental Reception-Year 7
• Physical education program Reception–Year 2
• Sport program Years 2-7
• Sustainable education program Years 3-7
• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP) Reception–Year 5
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) Years 6–7

Co-curricular clubs and competitions

• Interschool debating
• Student Representative Council
• Parent run clubs including Australian Rules football, soccer, netball, basketball, cricket, softball
• Kids Congress club - provides additional focus on Eco activity – WaterWatch, student forums, Weed Warriors, revegetation projects.
• Gardening
• Tournament of the Minds – national team problem solving competition
• Jump Rope 4 Heart – skipping competition
• Student art gallery
• Student Eco tours
• Interschool sporting teams
• Camps

Languages

• Japanese

International programs

• Primary School Program