What academic term is relevant at Wilderness School?

Wilderness School Academic Year 2026 runs from January 28, 2026 through December 4, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Wilderness School student guide?

The guide includes 7 approved campus terms and 8 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Wilderness School guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 7 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Wilderness School student guide information come from?

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Student guide · Wilderness School Academic Year 2026

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Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Wilderness School Academic Year 2026
Campus terms: 7
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

Wilderness School Academic Year 2026 runs Jan 28, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Jan 28Dec 4, 2026
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Jan 28Dec 3, 2027
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Campus language

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7 terms

B

Boarding: The collective name for the on-campus residential community and the boarding house building.

O

OBA: The Old Scholars' Association, the official organization for school alumni.

S

SRC: The Student Representative Council, the primary student leadership and advocacy body.

T

The Cafe: The central on-campus dining facility where students purchase lunch and snacks.

W

Wildy: The near-universal shorthand name for the school used by students and staff alike.
Wildy Fair: The major annual community event and fundraiser held on school grounds.
Wildy Girls: The common term of identity for the student body.

Places and practicalities

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8 details

boarding_house_dining_room: Boarding House Dining Room
SEQTA: The primary learning management system used for accessing timetables, grades, and school reports.
The Hummock: A prominent grassy outdoor social and gathering space on the campus grounds.
The Newman: The Newman Theatre, the school's primary performing arts and assembly venue.
The Shop: The on-campus uniform and stationery store where students purchase required supplies.
Wildy Portal: The centralized digital gateway for students and parents to access internal school services.
Wildy Weekly: The regular school newsletter containing essential dates and operational updates.
wildy_caf: Wildy Café

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What academic term is relevant now?: Wilderness School Academic Year 2026 runs Jan 28, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 7 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
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Life in Adelaide for Wilderness School Students

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Timezone

Australia/Adelaide

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

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Bus System, Rail System

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Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Hawkers Road

street • Limited during school drop-off/pick-up

Main road access to school

Campus News

Latest updates from Wilderness School

Wilderness Students Excel at SAPSASA District Athletics Carnival

Fifteen students represented Wilderness at the North Adelaide SAPSASA District Athletics Carnival, achieving ten first-place finishes and eight second-place finishes. Relay teams in the 10 and 11 Years categories also took first place.

Oct 22, 2026

Year 11 Retreat: Building Leadership and Legacy

Ninety students from the Class of 2026 attended a leadership retreat at Woodhouse Adventure Park to reflect on their roles as future school leaders and focus on teamwork and integrity.

Aug 20, 2026

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Wilderness School

Term 4 Boarding House Exeat

October 30, 2026

Wilderness School Boarding House

Scheduled exeat weekend for boarding students, beginning at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 30 and concluding at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 1.

World Teachers' Day (Australia)

October 30, 2026

Wilderness School

Recognition and celebration of teachers across Australia and within the Wilderness School community.

Class of 1996 30-Year Reunion

October 31, 2026

Wilderness School Front Office (Tour) / The Kent Town Hotel (Dinner)

A 30-year reunion for the Class of 1996, featuring a school tour at 3:30 PM followed by dinner at The Kent Town Hotel from 6:00 PM.

Old Scholars Golf Day

November 9, 2026

TBA

Annual golf day for Wilderness School Old Scholars starting at 7:15 AM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Wilderness School

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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Boarding House

Room types: single, shared room

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

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Email Domain

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