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A broad range of student-led academic and intellectual activities is offered. Vex Robotics, Debating, Mock Trials, Coding, Interschool Chess and Philosophy clubs provide opportunities to explore STEM and humanities beyond the classroom. Club activities often involve competitions, exhibitions, and interschool events that develop problem-solving and collaboration skills. The Glenunga Dispatch and other academic-interest groups support student voices and project-based learning.
The Arts program includes Visual Art, Music, Film and Drama, with a wide range of elective courses. Students participate in events such as the annual Music Gala and various drama performances. Highlights include the Year 10–12 Drama & Media Showcase, the Middle School Summer Film Festival, and the Semester 2 Middle School Music Showcase. The school fosters creative production and performance as part of 21st-century learning.
Language clubs include Chinese, French and Vietnamese. These clubs provide opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange. The school promotes international mindedness through student activities and community involvement.
A broad array of social and hobby clubs covers arts, games, and special-interest groups. Clubs include Amnesty, Chess, Coding, Debating, Film, Gaming Plus, Kpop, Lego, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Students meet weekly with teacher support to plan events, tournaments, and social activities, extending friendships beyond academics.
The school runs community service and social responsibility activities. Examples include World Vision-40 Hour Famine, Harmony Day, Environment Week, and International Mindedness initiatives, as well as events like Infinite Echo Student Music Festival, Sonic Rainbow, Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea, and Youth Parliament. The Glenunga Dispatch and other student-led initiatives also contribute to community engagement.
Leadership opportunities are available through the Student LIFE team, which organizes events, fundraisers, excursions, and competitions. Students also take on house and spirit captain roles and participate in public-speaking activities such as UN Youth and Mock Trials. The school provides a platform for developing leadership, teamwork, and professional skills beyond the classroom.
Interhouse sport and the After School Sports Program promote fitness and inclusion. Four house teams compete in events such as Sports Day and swimming carnivals, with lunchtime and after-school activities. Glenunga participates in Southern Zone Secondary Schools Sports Association and other state knockout competitions, encouraging participation for all skill levels.
Glenunga International High School is a public secondary school in Adelaide offering a diverse, modern curriculum for students aged 12 to 18. In Years 7–10, the school follows the Australian Curriculum, while Years 11–12 can pursue the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Students may combine Vocational Education and Training with SACE studies. The school also offers a bespoke curriculum that supports 21st‑century skills and international mindedness, with IB courses a distinguished feature since the early 1990s. The campus includes the Learning Hub, a flexible resource center with staff support, and The Pod, a multidisciplinary space for academic, social and emotional wellbeing. The Wellbeing space, and on‑site dining through Rory's School Lunches, underline a strong pastoral program. Extracurriculars are extensive, including STEM clubs, language groups, arts showcases and community service initiatives, reflecting a culture of student leadership and global engagement for curious, global learners.
