To that end, all students are given the opportunity to develop as whole human beings – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually – and participate in the world with a strong sense of self-belief, personal agency and self-awareness.
The college offers several transformative learning experiences that encourage students to challenge themselves, discover their gifts, generate positive relationships with others, utilise their inherent resourcefulness and achieve personal excellence.
The Advanced Athlete Development Program supports eligible students to grow as high-functioning sportspeople.
The program is designed for emerging athletes in Years 9-11 who have demonstrated the talent and commitment necessary to compete at the elite level.
The Arts Academy is a special interdisciplinary extension program for students in Years 8-11 who have demonstrable artistic talent and who aspire to work in the arts beyond school.
It is designed to support future changemakers in visual art, dance, drama, music, lighting and sound.
A major cultural highlight of life at Tatachilla is the acclaimed college musical. The musical represents a wonderful opportunity for students to experience firsthand what is involved in putting on a public performance of scope and scale.
The musical is also a fantastic chance for students at all year levels to work as a creative team to tell a story.
The college recognises that agricultural science is a rapidly expanding sector globally, and one that has seen an exponential increase in technological advancement, career diversity and international focus over the past 20 years.
The expanded its agricultural science program at Tatachilla has enabled students with aspirations in the agricultural science fields to undertake continuous studies in this burgeoning area from Year 9 to Year 12.
Global learning helps students develop a sense of shared responsibility towards the world community. It also equips them with the awareness and knowledge they need to become contributing citizens in their future lives.
Tatachilla Lutheran College facilitates opportunities for our students to have global experiences that help them develop cultural sensitivity and participate ethically and effectively in intercultural settings.
Service learning is a crucial way that our students are enabled to serve the community while simultaneously fulfilling key academic goals.
Unlike traditional community service, service learning combines volunteerism with research, reflection and assessment so that students are able to broaden their knowledge and critical thinking skills for social change.
Service learning is a core thread of teaching and learning at Tatachilla from Reception to Year 12. It occurs at both a local and international level.
The college is passionate about sport and upholds a ‘sport-for-all’ ethos. This enables students to develop personal competencies as well as contribute to team success.
Physical education classes are run with physical education specialists as part of the curriculum during school hours and competitive sport is undertaken during the school week through School Sport SA.
Tatachilla views all students as active citizens in their world: capable, influential and inherently qualified to make a difference.
As such, all students – regardless of whether or not they are college office-bearers – are encouraged to develop life skills in active listening, informed decision-making, empathy and conflict resolution.
We warmly invite you to join us for our next college tour, where you can meet our student leaders and view our facilities and expansive grounds.
Our students and staff are always doing amazing things. Read about our biggest moments on Facebook, Instagram or in our latest news section.
Our enrolment process involves six easy steps. Begin your education journey with us now and discover the Tatachilla difference.
Kaurna Country
211 Tatachilla Road, McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171
Phone +61 8 8323 9588
E-mail tlc@tatachilla.sa.edu.au
