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                                                                                          Our thanks to Wendy Lotter, NAIDOC Week, 2012

Exceptional learning opportunities for all

We pride ourselves in offering our students a learning environment that has a strong academic focus. Our senior students receive dedicated study days, a study skills program, access to computer labs in all faculty areas and a well equipped Library, to help them achieve strong HSC results.

They also enjoy the opportunity to apply for early entry into Wollongong University.

Our students are supported by dynamic and experienced teachers who constantly update their knowledge and understanding in their dedicated fields of expertise. A broad and extensive academic and vocational curriculum encourages all of our students to achieve to their full potential.

We offer opportunities for all of our students to become confident, talented leaders in their local community through our Prefecture, Student Representative Council, representative Sport, a strong work placement program and vocational training courses.

Excellent Facilities

We can boast excellent and state-of-the-art facilities in many
areas of the school.

•  Digitally connected classrooms with electronic whiteboards

• Video conferencing facilities

• Six fully refurbished and redesigned science Laboratories

• Two fully renovated basketball courts

• Four specialist Visual arts classrooms

• A fully operational hospitality student run Cafe

• Purpose built woodwork and metalwork workshops

• Up to date computer labs in all subject areas

• A performance space with dance floor

• A large multi-purpose hall with stage

• A football field and well established grounds

Quality teaching and learning

We offer our students learning experiences in a wide range of subject areas. As well as offering the core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, History and Geography, we have an extensive elective program that caters to the individual talents of our students in the Social Sciences, the Arts, Home Economics, Hospitality, Sport and Industrial Arts.

We challenge our academically gifted students by streaming in Mathematics, English and Science while teaching to all levels of achievement for the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate.

Our staff are fully accredited and experienced experts in their subject areas with many possessing Higher University qualifications and are supported by a well funded Professional Development program.

Community Involvement

We are a welcoming and friendly school with strong and valued links. Our students enjoy intensive work experience programs in year 10 and well into their senior years as well as the benefits of vocational courses at Moss Vale TAFE.

Student Care

Our pastoral care and mentoring programs ensure our students feel cared for and valued throughout their school lives. We have a vibrant Student Representative Council who organise fundraising and foster links to various groups in the local community.

The school has a focus on shared decision making and relies upon an enthusiastic and committed group of student leaders to work alongside staff and parents to develop and implement shared school goals.

Our support unit is operated by expertly and fully trained staff supported by a strong Regional and Statewide network.