Oakbank School

Oakbank School This page is managed by Oakbank School, a South Australian Government Department for Education school

Situated in an attractive location between the small towns of Balhannah and Oakbank, we are the only Reception to Year 12 state school in the Adelaide Hills. Our school provides a comprehensive and progressive curriculum that allows individuals to discover and develop new skills, new ideas and competencies for tertiary studies or employment. Our motto, 'Learn, Achieve, Succeed' is reflected both in our curriculum and in our teaching. Learn - We cultivate within our students a genuine love of learning. We challenge students to think critically, empower them to develop their talents, and inspire them to engage fully with the world around them. We foster students' curiosity through inquiry-based learning techniques, building their confidence and creativity as they discover their skills and experience success within a caring school community. Achieve - Our holistic approach to education focuses on student wellbeing and empowerment. We aim to make explicit the connection between students taking responsibility for their learning and engagement, and their ultimate achievement. By fostering within our students an authentic desire to learn, we empower them to recognise the control they have over their ability to achieve success. Succeed - Our students find success through recognition of their own skills and abilities. We provide for them a broad range of richly engaging opportunities designed to develop their intellectual, social, emotional and physical capabilities. We instil within our students a strong sense of community and empower them to become well-rounded citizens, able to actively participate in and lead the local, national and global communities in which they live.

SKI TRIP 2026 – DAY 3! Day 3 shenanigans are underway at Perisher! Our students have been carving it up on the mountain,...
10/09/2026

SKI TRIP 2026 – DAY 3!

Day 3 shenanigans are underway at Perisher! Our students have been carving it up on the mountain, building their confidence and honing their skills during ski and snowboard lessons.

With incredible weather showing off, it’s been another fantastic day of learning, laughter and mountain adventures!

R U OK?R U OK? is a national charity reminding us that a simple conversation can make a real difference.At Oakbank Schoo...
10/09/2026

R U OK?

R U OK? is a national charity reminding us that a simple conversation can make a real difference.

At Oakbank School, we’re encouraged to look out for one another, stay connected and take the time to check in with the people around us. Sometimes, simply asking “R U OK?” can open the door to a conversation and let someone know they’re not alone.

Ask. Listen. Connect.
You never know how much a genuine check-in might mean.

🐑 A woolly good day at the Royal Adelaide Show! 🐑Today was Day 1 of our sheep competition, and our students did Oakbank ...
09/09/2026

🐑 A woolly good day at the Royal Adelaide Show! 🐑

Today was Day 1 of our sheep competition, and our students did Oakbank proud!

🏆 3rd out of 45 schools in the ATASA Most Professional Show Team competition – a fantastic result for our team!

🥈 Milla placed 2nd in Dairy Judging after being selected in the top ten and delivering a great oral presentation.

🌾 Our students also gave Grain Judging a red-hot crack, with Taylor placing in the top ten!

A BAA-rilliant first day from our Show Team. We’re so proud of how they represented Oakbank School. Bring on Day 2! 🐑

Exploring Future Pathways with Flinders University Our students recently took part in Flinders University’s River Journe...
07/09/2026

Exploring Future Pathways with Flinders University

Our students recently took part in Flinders University’s River Journey program, exploring their interests, strengths and future education and career pathways.

Through engaging activities and conversations, students were encouraged to think about where their journey might take them and the different pathways available to reach their goals. The program is designed to help students see higher education as an achievable option and build confidence in planning for their future.

A fantastic opportunity for our students to dream big, explore possibilities and start mapping out their own journey beyond school!

🐂 Royal Adelaide Show Steer Results 🐂A fantastic finish for our steer team!🏅 Bottlesford Murray Greys Willis and Spence...
06/09/2026

🐂 Royal Adelaide Show Steer Results 🐂

A fantastic finish for our steer team!

🏅 Bottlesford Murray Greys Willis and Spence’s Show Steers Walter competed in the Purebred Heavy Domestic 490.1–522kg class. Willis placed 4th, while Walter took out 1st place and went on to finish in the top four of the Championship class!

🐂 Ewyn Speckle Park Winnie competed in a very tough Purebred Export 580.1–596kg class and represented us proudly.

A huge well done to our handlers Taylor with Willis, Katie with Walter and Isla with Winnie. You represented Oakbank brilliantly! 👏

Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for steering us in the right direction this year, and to our students and staff for the huge effort behind the scenes. 💚

More results still to come, and next up… 🐑 our sheep head to the Show on Tuesday!

And with next year being the letter X… what names will we come up with next?! 🤔🐂

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers and Father figures in our Oakbank School community. Hope you all have a great day....
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers and Father figures in our Oakbank School community.

Hope you all have a great day.

If you are popping to the Royal Adelaide Show make sure you say g’day to a couple of our favourite fathers, supporting our show team.

🐮 SHOW DAY SATURDAY! 🐮An early start with Walter, Winnie and Willis washed, blow-dried and ready for the public!Winnie k...
05/09/2026

🐮 SHOW DAY SATURDAY! 🐮

An early start with Walter, Winnie and Willis washed, blow-dried and ready for the public!

Winnie kicked off TFI judging at 10am before our team proudly represented Oakbank School in the Grand Parade. Willis then rounded out the afternoon with his TFI judging.

Our students did an amazing job caring for the steers, keeping pens tidy and chatting with the public about their hard work. So proud of this team! 💚

🐮 A BIG DAY FOR THE OAKBANK STEER TEAM! 🐮Before 7am our team was already washing, blow-drying and getting the steers sho...
04/09/2026

🐮 A BIG DAY FOR THE OAKBANK STEER TEAM! 🐮

Before 7am our team was already washing, blow-drying and getting the steers show-ready at the Royal Adelaide Show!

First up was weigh-in:
🐂 Walter – 506kg
🐂 Winnie – 590kg
🐂 Willis – 520kg

Our steers averaged an impressive 1.5kg weight gain per day while at school – a great result from months of care and hard work!

Then it was time for the South Australian Young Beef Breeders Handler Competition. German exchange student Lukas had a crack in the Novice section, Isla placed 4th in her Intermediate heat with Winnie, and Taylor gave it a red-hot crack with Willis in the Experienced Handlers. 👏

Tonight Walter stepped into a huge line-up of Limousins for the Thomas Foods International judging and looked fantastic amongst some very strong competition. 🐂

We’re incredibly proud of how our students represented Oakbank today!

Tomorrow: more judging, the Grand Parade and the Show officially opens to the public! 🎡

Heading in? Come say hi! 👋

Oakbank School Pizza for a Purpose at Kelsey Cottagehttps://trybooking.com/DPMNF Friday 18 September 2026 | Kelsey Cotta...
04/09/2026

Oakbank School Pizza for a Purpose at Kelsey Cottage
https://trybooking.com/DPMNF

Friday 18 September 2026 | Kelsey Cottage

Oakbank School is opening the doors to Kelsey Cottage for a special community Pizza Night!

Join us in the beautiful setting of Kelsey Cottage for a relaxed evening of roaming wood oven pizza, shared food and community spirit, all while supporting Oakbank School students participating in the Youth to Action program.



Supporting Youth to Action
Our Oakbank School students are taking part in the UN-backed Youth to Action program, travelling to Nouméa, New Caledonia for an experience focused on culture, connection, leadership and community. Students are actively fundraising for the journey while developing valuable skills in teamwork, responsibility and leadership.

Throughout your 90-minute sitting, you’ll enjoy roaming pizzas served to your table, along with shared table platters and a soft drink.

Your ticket includes:

🍕 90 minutes of roaming pizza
🥖 Shared table platters
🥤 One soft drink

🎟️ Tickets
Adult – $35
Child (12 years & under) – $25
Under 5 – $15

Two Exclusive Sittings
To keep the evening relaxed and make the most of the Kelsey Cottage setting, numbers are strictly limited to 40 guests per sitting.

🍕 Sitting 1: 5:30–7:00 pm
🍕 Sitting 2: 7:15–8:45 pm

That means there are only 80 places available for the entire night.

Book now at Trybooking.com
https://trybooking.com/DPMNF

Bookings are essential and we recommend getting in early to secure your preferred sitting.

🧁 More to Enjoy
Make a night of it!
Alongside the roaming pizzas, there will also be:

🥤 Additional soft drinks available to purchase
🧁 Cake and bake stall – enjoy something sweet for dessert or grab a treat to take home
Come for the pizza, enjoy Kelsey Cottage and help support our Youth to Action students!

Gluten-free pizza bases will be available, however, due to our shared preparation and cooking environment, we cannot cater for people with coeliac disease.

A selection of vegetarian and meat pizzas will be served throughout the evening.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.

Do you have a little one turning 5 before 1 May 2027? If so, enrolments for 2027 are due by 23 September this year. Fin...
03/09/2026

Do you have a little one turning 5 before 1 May 2027?

If so, enrolments for 2027 are due by 23 September this year. Find out why Oakbank School is a great choice for your child's education at one of our Principal's Tours ("Book a Tour" at https://oakbank.sa.edu.au/) or fill out an Enrolment Enquiry form (https://oakbank.sa.edu.au/enrolments) to begin your Oakbank School Journey

Address

154 Onkaparinga Valley Road
Oakbank, SA
5243

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61883987200

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