Facilities
Mount Barker High School offers a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, where tradition meets innovation. Nestled in picturesque grounds featuring two spacious ovals and inviting lawn areas, our campus provides students with a welcoming space to learn, play, and grow.
Our Facilities
Classrooms
Our classrooms are designed to foster curiosity and collaboration. Each room is equipped with digital screens and full wireless internet access, creating a connected and engaging learning environment.
Science Laboratories
We offer four purpose-built science labs, each dedicated to a specific discipline; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Science. These specialised spaces are equipped with subject-specific resources, helping students immerse themselves in scientific discovery.
The Howlett Resource Centre
At the heart of our academic life, the Howlett Resource Centre houses a rich collection of fiction and nonfiction materials in both print and digital formats. Students also have access to SLR and flip cameras, audiovisual tools, and a wide range of ICT equipment.
Visual Arts Studio
Our vibrant Visual Arts Studio includes four distinct teaching areas, supporting a wide range of creative expression. Facilities include:
- A ceramics area
- A multimedia suite with Apple Macs, graphics tablets, and A1+ printers
- General art rooms for traditional and contemporary media
Specialist ICT Facilities
We provide several dual-platform computer rooms (Apple and Windows), all with high-speed wireless access. Our Technology Centre features cutting-edge tools for CO₂ laser cutting and 3D printing, preparing students for the digital future.
Electrotechnology
This industry-standard facility includes:
- A high-tech computer room with Unitrain learning modules
- Sustainable energy systems
- A fully equipped workshop for hands-on circuit and device construction
Furniture Construction Area
Our cabinet-making facility mirrors a professional workshop, featuring:
- Industrial-grade saws, sanders, routers, and more
- Equipment that supports real-world skills in furniture design and construction
Design and Technology
This light-filled, open-plan workshop supports learning in:
- Woodwork, metal machining, and welding
- A specialist automotive workshop with a vehicle hoist, tyre-changing equipment, and engine models
Home Economics
Our Home Economics area includes:
- Two modern kitchens
- A textiles room with sewing machines, overlockers, and an embroidery machine
- A general-purpose classroom for theory and design
Agriculture Farm
Spanning six hectares, our agriculture facility includes:
- Livestock paddocks and chicken hutches
- Plant nurseries and vegetable plots
- A shearing shed, irrigation systems, and storage facilities This space supports hands-on learning in agricultural and horticultural studies, continuing a proud tradition of excellence.
Accessibility
Mount Barker High School is committed to inclusive education. Despite the age and multi-level nature of some buildings, we ensure full access for all students, staff, and visitors with restricted mobility. Ramps and a lift provide access to all teaching areas.
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this is good, but is there a way to write it so that it is not a list of the areas within our campus
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Copilot
Absolutely! Here's a revised version of the Campus Overview page that flows more like a narrative, rather than listing each facility. It still includes all the key information, but in a more cohesive and engaging format:
Campus Overview
At Mount Barker High School, learning happens in a setting that blends the charm of history with the energy of innovation. Our campus is nestled among spacious ovals and green lawns, offering students a welcoming environment to study, socialise, and explore their interests.
The school’s architecture reflects its rich heritage, with historic buildings thoughtfully integrated alongside modern learning spaces. Inside, classrooms are equipped with digital screens and full wireless access, creating a connected and collaborative atmosphere where students feel inspired to learn.
Science is brought to life in our four purpose-built laboratories, each tailored to a specific discipline—physics, chemistry, biology, and general science. These specialised spaces are designed to immerse students in hands-on learning, with subject-specific resources that deepen understanding and curiosity.
At the heart of the school lies the Howlett Resource Centre, a vibrant hub of knowledge and creativity. Here, students can access a wide range of fiction and nonfiction materials, both in print and digital formats, as well as multimedia and ICT equipment to support their learning and projects.
Creativity flourishes in our Visual Arts Studio, where students explore traditional and contemporary media in purpose-designed spaces. From ceramics and painting to digital design using Apple Macs and high-quality printers, the studio supports a rich and varied arts program.
Technology plays a central role in our curriculum. Dedicated computer rooms run on both Apple and Windows platforms, and our Technology Centre features cutting-edge tools like CO₂ laser cutters and 3D printers. In Electrotechnology, students work in an industry-standard environment with advanced learning modules and a fully equipped workshop for building circuits and devices.
Hands-on learning continues in our Furniture Construction and Design & Technology areas. These spaces replicate real-world workshops, allowing students to develop skills in cabinet making, metalwork, plastics, and automotive studies. Whether working with timber or engines, students benefit from access to professional-grade tools and equipment.
In Home Economics, students explore textiles and food technologies in modern, well-equipped spaces. The textiles room includes programmable embroidery machines and overlockers, while the kitchens provide a contemporary setting for culinary learning.
Our six-hectare agriculture farm is a standout feature of the school, supporting a long-standing tradition of excellence in agricultural and horticultural education. With livestock paddocks, nurseries, vegetable plots, and a shearing shed, the farm offers students authentic, hands-on experiences in land-based industries.
Accessibility is a priority across our campus. Despite the age and multi-level nature of some buildings, we are committed to ensuring that all students, staff, and visitors can move freely and comfortably. Ramps and a lift provide access to all teaching areas, supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.