Ballina High School Beautiful Regional School North coast - Marine

Principal Mr Phillip Steer studies International Student Mr John Douglas and Coordinator Mr Errol Ussher - Scuba School address Burnett St Ballina NSW 2478 Website address www.ballina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au.au diving School motto Scientiae Luce - Light of Learninging School population 543

Ballina High School provides quality educational and vocational opportunities for young people. A broad range of academic courses are off ered to the highest level. Some programs off ered are unavailable in other Australian schools. Students can obtain their ultra-light pilot’s licence as part of the Aeronautics Engineering course and senior students can study aeronautics engineering. Students can also gain their car driver’s licence. The marine discovery and resource centre is nationally acclaimed. Credentials off ered include the PADI international scuba, boat licence, marine coxswain and aquaculture.

Special subjects Aeronautics Marine Studies Photography

Sports off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Power-walking Winter Skateboarding Table tennis Softball Basketball Squash Tennis Surfi ng Netball Tenpin bowling Power-walking Tennis Skateboarding Soccer Squash Surfi ng Tenpin bowling Touch football

Performance Concert and rock bands

Special facilities Dual-controlled driver car, Electrical car, Amphibious Vehicle LARC-V Engineering and Construction workshops Aeroplane, Jet Flight Simulator Six motor boats Marine discovery centre

Local area features Ballina is a coastal tourist town that boasts surfi ng beaches and is situated on the mouth of the Richmond River, with protected bays. The Gold Coast is one hour north and Byron Bay, ’s most eastern-point, is 30 minutes north. The hinterland has rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Located Regional School in beautiful Byron Bay Principal Mr Peter King International Student Ms Kristy Collins right on the Coordinator School address Broken Head Road Byron Bay beach NSW 2481 Website address www.byronbay-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Established 1987 School population 735

Byron Bay High School is a comprehensive, coeducational high school that focuses on achieving excellent student outcomes. We enjoy high quality facilities in a beautiful bush and beach setting and our students’ learning is enriched by an exceptional creative and performing arts program. The school prides itself on developing outstanding citizens who have a strong sense of empowerment and add value to society.

Special subjects Creative and performing arts programs Drama, music, art, photography, creative writing and fi lm Accelerated mathematics program Literacy and numeracy support programs Vocational education courses

Sports off ered

These sports are run all year long - Aerobics, AFL football, Athletics, Aquarobics, Basketball, circus skills, cricket, cross country, dance, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, lawn bowls, netball, pilates, power walking, rugby league football, skateboarding, soccer, softball, surfi ng, surf survival, swimming, tennis, touch football, weight training, Yoga, volleyball

Special facilities Performing Arts Centre with dedicated performance space Sports centre including gym equipment and weights Computer rooms Wireless internet access Photography darkroom Music studio Separate facilities for senior students Beautiful bush and beach setting Our buildings are designed in the shape of a nautilus shell

Local area features Byron Bay is Australia’s best tourist destination. It is acclaimed for its beaches, art, fashion, food, music, designers, fi lm makers, writers, actors and healers. In Byron Bay you can surf, swim, fl y, watch whales or chill out. Byron Bay is a place of healing which is situated on the traditional Aboriginal land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation. Byron Bay has an airport with fi ve daily services to . The Gold Coast and Brisbane are one hour and two hours by car respectively.

Languages French and Italian (Years 7 – 9), Japanese (Years 9-12).

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Coff s Harbour Senior College Senior Regional School campus Year 11-12 with TAFE and Principal Mr Peter Cameron International Student Mr David Bateman Coordinator University School address Hogbin Drive Coff s Harbour NSW 2456 students Website address www.chsc.nsw.edu.au Established 1995 School motto Harmony and Progress School population 450

Coff s Harbour Senior College provides a comprehensive educational opportunity for students to study in an adult learning environment. A main function of the College is to be a tertiary preparation centre for students. Students have access to computer laboratories, library facilities, commercial kitchens and a student learning centre with the latest technologies. The College is a partner with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute and Southern Cross University.

Extracurricular activities Additional study programs Links with Southern Cross University and TAFE NSW

Special subjects Marine studies Photography Vocational courses

Sports off ered Dance programs are off ered School participates in local sporting competitions arranged by students.

Performance Dance

Local area features Coff s Harbour is a major regional city 5 hours north of Sydney halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. It has three major shopping precincts, regular fl ights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. According to the CSIRO, Coff s Harbour has the most liveable climate in Australia, and it is nestled between a high mountain backdrop and dozens of unspoiled beaches

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Hunters Hill High School On Sydney Harbour, coeducational school 20 Principal Ms Judith Felton minutes to the International Student Ms Sue Nunn Coordinator city by bus or School address Reiby Road Hunters Hill NSW 21100 Website address www.huntershd-h.schools.nsw.edu.auu.au ferry ride Established 1958 School motto Opera Ad Maiora – By Hard Workk to Greater Things School population 600

Hunters Hill High School is located beside the banks of the on Sydney Harbour. The school has a strong emphasis on student welfare and a range of programs to develop and encourage the personal growth of students. Hunters Hill High School has developed a strong reputation as a sporting school within the Sydney region.

Special subjects Photography Visual arts Design Technology

Sport off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Archery Soccer Basketball Netball Cricket Power walking European handball European handball Gym fi tness Ice skating Indoor rock climbing Sailing Squash Taekwondo Tennis Volleyball

Performance School concert band Boys and girls dance groups

Local area features The local area is a leafy residential area close to the Harbour. Central Sydney can be reached by a 20 minute bus or ferry ride. The area is well- serviced by public transport and major roads. Two large shopping and recreational centres are located within 15 minutes drive from the school. The school grounds are set in a quiet and tree-covered valley. Students lunch on the school oval and enjoy the views of the harbour foreshore.

Languages Italian and Japanese

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Located next to the Regional School beach and lagoon - far

Principal Mr Alan Tolley North Coast, International Student Mr Alan Tolley and Mr Stuart Cutcherheer 15 minutes to Coordinators School address 33 Oxford St Kingscliff NSW 2487 Gold Coast Website address www.kingscliff -h.schools.nsw.edu.auau Established 1986 School motto Endeavour to Achieve School population 1300

Kingscliff High School was established as a co-educational comprehensive . The school seeks to: achieve excellence in all areas of school life; provide opportunities for all students through a fl exible, adaptive and inclusive curriculum; develop knowledge and competencies appropriate for employment, leisure and lifelong learning; develop individual student self esteem, self discipline and responsibility; and provide a safe, co-operative learning environment.

Special programs Marine Studies and Marine Snorkelling, Diving & Boat Licenses Vocational Courses taught at TAFE NSW Institute Earth & Environmental Science programs Surf Lifesaving Certifi cate Over 50 subjects available to choose from in Year 11

Sport off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Aquarobics Basketball Beach games Dance Beach walking Indoor soccer Bocce Indoor hockey Canoeing Netball Cricket Rugby league Fishing Skating Golf Squash Hockey Bowling Kayaking Touch rugby Lawn bowls Yoga Snorkelling Table tennis Surfi ng Swimming Tennis Volleyball Performance Drama programs and presentation evenings Aboriginal Creative & Performing Arts Musical enrichment

Local area features Kingscliff High School is located in the small seaside village of Kingscliff . The School is located in one of the most picturesque areas of the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern on the border with Queensland. The area has a mix of sugar cane farms, seaside and country villages with the bright lights of the Gold Coast less than 20 minutes away

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Located Lake Macquarie High School on the Regional School lake near Newcastle Principal Mrs Anne McGee School address Marmong Street Booragul 2284 Website address www.lakemacquarie.hs.education.nsw.gov.auw.gov.auu School population 520

The school seeks to provide a quality comprehensive educationaleducational program which includes a sound formal education as well as extensive welfare programs and a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. The school places a high priority on student leadership and student self esteem.

Extracurricular activities Leadership programs Gifted programs with Newcastle University

Special subjects Sound recording studio

Sports off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Sailing Basketball Beach fi tness Netball Tennis Soccer Swimming OZ Tag

All year Squash Walking Volleyball Dance Tenpin bowling Touch football Snooker Ice skating

Performance Concert band Musical Instruments for hire Contemporary dance

Local area features The school is situated close to Lake Macquarie and is surrounded by beaches. There is a rowing club and art gallery adjacent to the school and the railway station is close by. About 15 minutes from the centre of Newcastle a large regional city 2 hours north of Sydney.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Strong academic program - Principal Mr Gregory McGrath International Student Mrs Pauline Procter near Cronulla Coordinator School address 637 Kingsway Miranda NSW 222828 beach Website address www.porthackin-h.schools.nsw.edu.auedu.au Established 1959 School motto To Strive is to Achieve School population 1070

Port Hacking High School has a proud history as the original coeducational high school in the Sutherland Shire. There is a strong focus on performing arts and sporting programs but ultimate emphasis is placed on each individual’s pursuit of academic excellence. The school off ers high standards of teaching, a structured and caring atmosphere and a variety of learning experiences. We teach and nurture qualities such as self motivation, discipline and respect for others.

Special subjects Vocational courses available include Fitness. Multi media, Fashion Design, Media (fi lm and tv).

Sports off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Basketball Soccer Beach volleyball Netball Water polo Water polo Touch football Softball Cricket Hockey Hockey Rugby league Basketball All year Tennis Table tennis Aerobics Tenpin bowling Dance – hip hop Weight training Gymnastics Beach walking Skatebowl Surfi ng Swim training Golf Performance School bands Choir and singing teacher Debating competitions Jazz, contemporary and hip hop dance

Local area features Port Hacking High School is located 20 kilometres south of Sydney CBD and 6 kilometres inland from Cronulla. The school is adjacent to a shopping centre and is near the public bus and train transport system. Located in southern suburbs or Sydney near beaches and waterways.

Languages French and Japanese. All other languages by correspondence.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Warners Bay High School Located Regional School in Newcastle 2 hours north of Sydney Principal Dr Sharon Parkes International Student Ms Peta O’Keefe close to Lake Coordinator School address 1 Myles Ave Warners Bay NSW 22822822 Macquarie Website address www.warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.edu.auedu.auauu Established 1966 School motto Quality Education for All School population 1327

Warners Bay High School is a comprehensive school in the beautiful Lake Macquarie Council area. The school enjoys an excellent reputation for consistently high academic outcomes, combined with extensive, high- quality extracurricular activities which extend and enrich music, art, drama, sports and languages programs. Comprehensive student welfare programs support and encourage all students to achieve their personal best. Special subjects

Special subjects VET courses Photography Industrial Technology Information processes and technology Visual Arts

Sport off ered Summer Winter Term one and four Term two and three Tennis Soccer Golf Rugby league Canoeing Rugby union Orienteering Netball Bike riding Swimming Athletics

Performance Band including concert, jazz, strings and rock Choir group

Local area features Warners Bay is a suburb of the and is located 15 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district and within 20 minutes of Newcastle University and Newcastle TAFE NSW Institute. The lakeshore has become a hub for recreational activity, and picnics, sailing and paddle- boating are all popular activities.

Languages Japanese, French, and German. All other languages available by correspondence.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M