School facilities
Read about the facilities we have for students to use in our school.
Gymnasium
Our school gym is equipped with air conditioning and heating, ensuring a comfortable environment year-round. It features a spacious area perfect for a variety of sports, including basketball, volleyball, netball, and soccer. The gym is also used for school assemblies and events, with an audiovisual system to support student presentations and performances.
We offer the gym for hire. Please contact us for inquiries about booking this versatile facility.
Oval
Our oval is fully fenced and features a spacious playing field, ideal for a wide range of sports and outdoor activities.
Peace Pole
100 Peace Poles – Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary in South Australia
The Peace Pole programme began in 1955 and has since become a global symbol of peace. Today, Peace Poles can be found in nearly 200 countries, with over 250,000 installed worldwide. They are among the most recognised monuments dedicated to promoting peace on Earth.
The movement was started in Japan by the visionary Masahisa Goi, who was deeply moved by the devastation caused by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In 1995, he began sharing his simple yet powerful message: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”
Peace Poles are set into the ground, bearing the Universal Peace Message written on each side in four languages. They symbolise our shared hope for a peaceful world and stand as silent vigils, reminding us to think and act with kindness and understanding.
In recognition of 100 years of Rotary in South Australia (2023–2024), the Rotary Club is sponsoring 100 Peace Poles across the state. The Rotary Club of Modbury/Golden Grove sponsored our school’s Peace Pole, which now stands in our natural play area—beautifully nestled among native hibiscus plants, the official symbol for Sorry Day. This flower was chosen by members of the Stolen Generation because it is a resilient survivor, found across Australia, with its colour representing compassion and spiritual healing.
Our Peace Pole #114
Located within our nature play area, Peace Pole #114 at Modbury School P-6 provides a meaningful space for students, staff, and the community to gather, reflect, and promote peace. The pole features the quote “May Peace Prevail on Earth” by Masahisa Goi, written in English, Kaurna (‘Pilyurnirna Yartangka’), Hindi, and Braille.
Peace Pole ceremony
On 13 November 2023, our school community gathered with special guests to officially introduce the Peace Pole. Our Student Leaders host an annual Peace Pole Assembly to mark the International Day of Peace, fostering awareness and unity among students, staff, and families.
Playground and gardens
We have two nature-based playgrounds that offer a fun and engaging outdoor learning environment. Surrounding each playground are nature gardens where students can plant, nurture, and learn about the environment firsthand.
Garden
Our thriving garden provides students with hands-on lessons in sustainability, soil health, and science. Each class has its own planter bed where students care for produce and seedlings. We also utilise our STEM Kitchen to cook with our harvested produce, promoting healthy living and nutritious eating.
