Our Purpose We discover, nurture and develop the unique qualities of each boy to help him grow into an enterprising, confident and resilient man.

Our BeliefsAt Prince Alfred College we believe men have unique skills, talents and abilities.We believe it is their differences, not their similarities that need to be nurtured.We recognise that their traditional roles and responsibilities are changing.As a consequence, they need clarity, flexibility and a clear sense of purpose.Our goal is to nurture and develop Princes Men.Men who know who they are, work hard and value their roles and contributions.And at the same time, to develop men with kindness, who care and support others.Men with empathy, humility and a respect for diversity, spirituality and the beliefs of others.Men who form strong networks and enduring relationships.Men with a sense of duty, honour and integrity. Men with courage and emotional strength.Men with a good sense of humour, confidence and self-reliance. Men with purpose anda capacity to contribute to a better world.

educatingboys since

1869

Over the years we have proudly maintained our

traditions whilst developing an outward vision for

the future of the College and its students.

Prince Alfred College strives to maintain its highly regarded reputation both within South Australia and internationally.

Encapsulating a strong academic, sporting and co-curricular life, Prince Alfred College offers an education that extends our students.

We provide an environment of high expectations, with a focus on developing the all-round qualities of the Princes Man.

We invite you to visit us and discover where Prince Alfred College can take your son.

beyond expectation

beyond expectation

work hard, be kind

work hard, be kindI am proud to be Headmaster of Prince Alfred College, a school with fine traditions and heritage, high quality programs and an exciting future.

We recognise that we are educating our students for a changing, and increasingly globalised, world, in which the skills and values that they learn during their school years will be as important as the knowledge they have acquired.

Above all else, Prince Alfred College is a school for boys, dedicated to enabling them to achieve their best in all fields. Given the increasing evidence that boys have unique educational needs, we believe that we are well-placed to assist them on their journey.

We have a strong sense of who we are and also of our objectives in the education of the young men in our care. We aim to develop the Princes Man, a well-educated individual who will pursue his pathway in life with confidence and compassion.

Our message for our students is ‘Work hard; be kind’. We expect our students to commit themselves fully to what they do in all areas and to exercise compassion and care in their relations with others.

Our school motto is ‘Fac fortia et patere’, which translates as ‘Do brave deeds and endure’. We want our students to show courage in the decisions they make, and in their approach to life generally. But we also want them to understand that they will only achieve their potential through persistence and perseverance.

Bradley Fenner, Headmaster

In a world filled with challenges and rapid change, we focus on

what we do well. We nurture, develop and educate boys in the

ways that boys learn best.

As an active member of the International Boys’ School Coalition, we are a recognised and active voice in the promotion and leadership of boys’ education. We know what makes boys tick, how to mentor them effectively and how to motivate them academically. We understand their specific needs both in and out of the classroom.

As an all-boys school, we focus entirely on the needs of boys and celebrate their every success.

championing boys’education

Early Learning Centre The journey can start in the early years, giving your child a solid grounding for what lies ahead and the sense of belonging to a larger school community.

We embrace everything special and unique about young children – their sense of inquiry, creativity, curiosity and imagination.

Our educational philosophy is influenced by the progressive Reggio Emilia approach to learning and the Primary Years Program (PYP) developed by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)

We believe these integrated approaches give our students the best possible start - not just for schooling - but for life.

journey to excellence

Preparatory School Starting school can be a huge step for any child. Wearing a new uniform, understanding boundaries and responding to challenge are all part of the educational process.

The appetite for learning is voracious at this age, as is the need for understanding young boys and steering them in the right direction. The concept of nurturing is all-important and in the Preparatory School we pride ourselves in building solid foundations for lifelong learning: being literate, numerate and confident communicators.

The IB Primary Years Program (PYP) guides the teaching and learning from Reception to Year 6.

Our classes in the early years are structured so that individual needs are met. Specialists in Art, Music, Physical Education, French, Chinese, a modern Library and Technology Studies broaden and enrich boys’ skills.

In addition, comprehensive Before and After School Hours Care and Vacation Programs are offered for students.

Secondary Schooling At the heart of the College’s educational philosophy is a commitment to high academic standards and the promotion of student learning. The intellectual, cultural, social and emotional needs of students drive the educational agenda.

The College’s curriculum from Years 7 to 12 builds on the foundations laid down in the Preparatory School. We place great emphasis on core subject knowledge and expertise, from which necessary skills may be developed. We aim for students to become independent learners, capable of thinking for themselves and who are prepared for higher education and adult life; programmes such as the Wambana Extended Stay and eduKart help to develop learning in non-traditional contexts.

Throughout the curriculum we wish to promote excellence and achievement through delivery of subject matter that is appropriate in its level of challenge for the ages and aptitudes of all students. We aim for efficiency in preparing students for public examinations and other forms of assessment. We understand that education is about far more than assessment, and strive to ensure that students have ample opportunities to explore areas of intellectual interest through our programme of general and subject-specific academic extension.

journey to excellence

We teach our students to

question what lies ahead of

them and to think creatively.

Our core curriculum is a unique

combination of traditional

values and progressive thinking.

As part of this teaching, our

curriculum offers a full range

of opportunities in as many

fields as possible and a choice

of educational pathways.

seize the day

Vocational Education and Training (VET)VET pathways are available for students in Years 10 to 12. Students can elect to incorporate VET into their SACE at any point in the senior years with all study being recognised and rewarded through the SACE.

Students have access to courses within every industry area, in both trade and non-trade areas. Most courses require boys to study offsite and may be offered as half day, full day or evening programs.

Students ready to embark on specific industry pathways can be supported in participating in School Based Apprenticeships, alongside successful SACE completion.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)We are an accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma School. The Diploma Program reflects our concern for increasing global awareness and intellectual rigour, and provides the opportunity for all students to achieve the highest levels of academic growth.

The IB Diploma is completed over Years 11 and 12, offering students a choice in study and direct access to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Students who undertake the IB Diploma study a broad range of subjects and are required to complete additional work in Community, Action and Service (CAS), undertake the Theory of Knowledge course and submit an Extended Essay.

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)Students who successfully complete their senior secondary education are awarded the South Australian Certificate of Education, which is a nationally recognised qualification. Study is predominantly completed over two years, usually Years 11 and 12, awarding students an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) for entry into universities throughout Australia and the world.

How much further can your son go?

We provide an environment of creativity, exploration and challenge to help your son to flourish.

We offer our students the opportunity to explore innovative programs across all curriculum areas. We open a new world of life and learning to our students and make it an exciting journey along the way.

Regular student exhibitions allow boys to demonstrate their artistic talents. Drama performance is developed through the annual Senior Drama Production and Musical where students showcase their acting skills both on and off the stage.

Our extensive music program offers individual and group performance opportunities through participation in ensembles, bands, choirs and orchestras at music festivals and school events. Your son’s creative talents can be developed through individual vocal or instrumental tuition. Our boys are regularly awarded and have performed on the local and national stage.

Activities such as public speaking, debating and chess are provided to further your son’s mind and outlook.

We have consistently ranked in the top echelon for school sport in South Australia. We cater for the boundless energy of boys through a range of sporting pursuits including athletics, badminton, cricket, soccer, tennis, rowing, Australian football, swimming, water polo, squash, rugby, table tennis and hockey.

Students are given the opportunity to take part in a number of international sporting tours. Our cricketers have toured England, basketball the United States, tennis to Europe and hockey to China.

Just being a part of the team has its rewards. Striving to achieve a personal best will take your son even further.

Have you seen the RED Centre? Outstanding sporting facilities and first class coaching programs enable our boys to achieve excellence locally, nationally and internationally.

extraordinaryopportunity

Student Life At Prince Alfred College we nurture and care for all of our students so that they become well rounded members of our community with a strong sense of their own self worth and high regard for others.

We encourage the principles of citizenship where conflict resolution, tolerance, forgiveness and the appreciation and understanding of others are paramount.

Facing challenges positively through task orientation, goal setting and accountability, along with a strong sense of self-awareness, are all part of our guiding principles for pastoral care.

Spiritual growth through a strong foundation in Christian beliefs and values forms the backbone of pastoral care.

Student Well-Being Pastoral care at Prince Alfred College is central to our ethos as a school and is fundamental to the development of the Princes Man. It refers to all activities that support a boy to reach their full potential, achieve success and flourish in life. As educators, it permeates through all that we do and is implicit in every situation in which we have contact with children. We acknowledge that each child is unique with individual needs, potential, limitations, circumstances, feelings, opportunities and expectations.

Our philosophy is to be concerned for the child as an individual and to fully develop the all-round potential that is inherent in every boy.

Therefore, we wish to provide a transformative experience that enables a boy to achieve long term fulfilment and wellbeing.

A key feature of a boy’s education at Princes is our focus on the development of character and wellbeing, which is reflected in our core beliefs that guide our actions as a school. We want them to be able to respond appropriately when faced with challenges, to live, co-operate and learn with others, and perform in whatever area they choose. We have a responsibility to develop young men who can approach their future beyond the school years with confidence, tenacity and strong morality – in every occasion.

Student Success Programs We support all learners and provide specialist curriculum and learning programs that offer students stimulating, interesting and like-minded environments that extend well beyond the classroom.

For those students finding academic demands more challenging, we offer specific learning support programs tailored to their individual needs.

Planning for the Future With so many changes, opportunities and challenges in today’s society, career guidance is an essential part of an individual’s life planning process.

Our dedicated Careers Counsellor works with tertiary institutions both nationally and internationally to provide comprehensive advice to boys and their families on future pathways.

Places are regularly gained at Group of Eight (G of 8) Australian universities and renowned International universities. In addition we assist boys in their applications for university scholarships, job applications and interviews.

Community and Service With a privileged education comes responsibility.

We believe that the Princes Man is a man of confidence and compassion who is prepared to make a difference in the world.

Our boys have the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity and the Sunrise Children’s Orphanage on the annual trip to Cambodia. Locally they support Wesley Uniting Care, Relay for Life, Cancer Council, McGrath Foundation and the Hutt St Centre.

All boys from early learners to those in their final year are encouraged to participate in community and service programs as part of their education at Princes.

A Broader Outlook We believe that our students need an international outlook for an increasingly globalised world.

Our College comprises a truly cosmopolitan and culturally diverse community with students from regional areas and international students from all over the globe offering a broadening perspective.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we believe that students benefit from opportunities to expand their horizons. Experience of other cultures enables them to think globally while acting locally.

International culture and sporting tours create wonderful opportunities for students to grow and learn outside the boundaries of their everyday experience.

Boarding Prince Alfred College offers home-like boarding facilities for students in Years 7 to 12. Regional Australian and international boys have the opportunity to mix with day students, making their home away from home an even warmer experience. There is a great spirit of camaraderie and school life.

We encourage a family atmosphere with older boys giving support to younger boys with Senior Residential Assistants on hand at all times. Our boarders also enjoy a wide range of sports and recreational activities that extend beyond their normal home life.

The award winning activities program provides endless opportunity for boarders to discover challenging and exciting programs outside the College.

We seek to provide every boarder with opportunities to develop leadership skills, resilience and persistence and to be exposed to a challenging, differentiated educational experience that will help them realise their full potential.

Beyond the Classroom We understand that boys learn best when they are engaged in their learning.

We take our students out of their everyday environment to face challenges beyond the ordinary.

Each year, students from Years 4 to 8 spend time at the Scotts Creek Outdoor Centre on the Murray River. With a focus on eco-education, students receive a first hand taste of living outside their daily routine through activities such as camping and canoeing.

Younger students visit Victor Harbor where they learn about coastal ecology, surf skills and beach safety.

Year 9 students enjoy a five week extended stay experience at our Wambana Campus on the Yorke Peninsula. This is a unique program and the only one of its kind offered in South Australia.

The College also offers opportunities to experience outdoor education within our State, regional Australia and overseas.

You’ll be surprised how far your son will extend his outlook and thinking and go well beyond his personal limits.

The Prince Alfred Old Collegians Association Being a part of Prince Alfred College doesn’t end at the school gates.

Our graduates are Princes Men for life. Old Reds are welcomed to the Prince Alfred Old Collegians’ Association where they maintain their connection with the College and its community through national and international networking, sporting events, dinners and reunions.

Is it any wonder that so many Old Reds are proud to see their own sons and grandsons wear the maroon blazer and become a part of the College that literally took them further?

Our Princes Men Gallery has been developed to acknowledge and applaud some of our more successful past students. Men who have achieved in different facets of business, sport, science and the community, are a true inspiration to both current and future students. www.paoca.com

The Prince Alfred College Foundation Since 1974 the Prince Alfred College Foundation has played an active role in developing the College and its facilities.

Our students benefit from the Foundation’s support of projects at the College. The Foundation’s first project was Scotts Creek Outdoor Centre and more recently has included the RED Centre, Early Learning Centre, and Preparatory and Senior School Libraries. The Foundation Scholarship Fund provides the opportunity of a Princes education through philanthropic donations and endowments from members of the College community.

Membership of the Foundation provides opportunities to participate in the life of the school and to meet fellow supporters of Prince Alfred College.

Your support and participation in the Prince Alfred College Foundation is welcome.

lifelongconnections

CRICOS No 00368 A

Prince Alfred College Dequetteville Tce, Kent Town SA 5067 PO Box 571, Kent Town SA 5071

t +61 8 8334 1200 f +61 8 8363 0702 w pac.edu.au e admissions@pac.edu.au

ABN 235 392 909 73