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ALSTONVILLE High School Located on the rEGIONAL SCHOOL North Coast of NSW

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr John Douglas www.alstonville-h.schools. International Student nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR School motto Mrs Jill Brigden Integrity In All Aspects of Life

School address School population Cawley Close 850 Alstonville NSW 2477

Alstonville High School is a comprehensive co-educational school located in Alstonville, a rural suburb close to Ballina and the glorious Northern Rivers on the north coast of NSW. The school is consistently described as one of the most successful schools on the North Coast of NSW, placed amongst the top 200 schools in the state for its HSC results for over a decade.

Special subjects offered Special facilities • Leadership programs • Fully equipped Food • Performing arts programs Technology and Hospitality • Agriculture program kitchens • Primary Industries program • A large variety of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities and Extracurricular activities equipment • Fully equipped Industrial Arts, • Surfing program at Ballina’s materials handling and design Flat Rock Beach workshops • Golf at Teven Golf Course • Music, dance and • Band program including rock, performance studio concert and vocal ensembles • Drama Rehearsal Studio and Stage Band • Drama program Local area features • Professional music tuition Rich, scenic pastoral area: • Debating and public speaking Alstonville is a small, historic programs town on the plateau about 6 km • Junior String Group from Ballina’s surfing beaches. It is near Duck Creek, a pretty Languages waterway which flows along the • Indonesian southern edge of town, then • Italian merges with Emigrant Creek and the Richmond River.

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Basketball Surfing Basketball Tennis Gym Tennis Soccer Touch football Skateboarding ALL YEAR Archery Indoor soccer Ten pin bowling Volleyball Cricket Softball Touch football Water polo Fishing Table tennis Underwater Water Hockey Tennis volleyball volleyball CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Located right on the beach

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Ian Bowsher www.barrenjoey-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student School motto COORDINATOR Learning through Effort Ms Peta Clark School population School address 640 Coonanga Road Avalon NSW 2107

Located on Avalon Beach, Barrenjoey High School is a coeducational, comprehensive high school that is an integral part of a vibrant, cosmopolitan and creative community. Barrenjoey High School has a unique blend of academic performance, artistic expression and social awareness. With highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, Barrenjoey High School provides a range of opportunities that develop knowledge, skills, positive attitudes and values.

Special subjects Languages • Links to • French beginners and in science, technology, continuers engineering and mathematics • Other languages offered • Curriculum choice including through the Open High TAFE NSW courses School

Performance Local area features • Music programs Barrenjoey High School is • Wind, jazz and orchestral located on Avalon Beach with a bands ferry nearby to the Central Coast • Dance groups and bus services between Palm Beach and the City of . Special facilities The local shops are minutes away providing supermarkets, • Music recording studio clothing stores, restaurants, and keyboard laboratory accommodation and the cinema. • Specialist drama room Nearby is Palm Beach which • Art room, ceramics studio is known internationally as the and photography darkroom location for the filming of the • Basketball and tennis courts television series Home and Away.

Sports offered

SUMMER • Term one and four WINTER • Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September All water sports: Tennis Swimming Soccer Surfing Rugby Stand-up paddle boarding Volleyball Sailing Basketball Surf boat rowing Netball Surf survival Snow team for skiing and (for proficient surfers) snowboarding

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Byron Bay High School Located in beautiful Byron Bay rEGIONAL SCHOOL right on the beach

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Peter King www.byronbay-h.schools. International Student nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Ms Alix Johnson 1987

School address School population Broken Head Road 830 Byron Bay NSW 2481

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 Languages • Creative and performing arts • Japanese and Indonesian programs (Years 7 – 12), French and • Drama, music, art, creative Italian (Years 9 – 10) writing, photography and film • Other languages offered • A ccelerated mathematics through the Open High School program • Literacy and numeracy Local area features support programs Byron Bay is one of ’s • Vocational education courses famous tourist destinations. It is acclaimed for its beaches, art, “I like Byron Bay High School. Special facilities fashion, food, music, designers, The location near the beach is film makers, writers, actors and perfect. The teachers and the • Performing Arts Centre and healers. In Byron Bay you can pupils are so friendly. music studio surf, swim, fly, watch whales or The music and art facilities are great. I would recommend • Sports centre including gym chill out. Byron Bay is a place equipment and weights this school because it’s a of healing which is situated great school.” • Computer rooms on the traditional Aboriginal • Photography darkroom land of the Arakwal people of NINA HEINZ Germany • Year 11 • Beautiful bush and beach the Bundjalung nation. Ballina setting airport is located within 30 • Our buildings are designed in minutes from Byron Bay and it the shape of a nautilus shell has five daily services to Sydney. The Gold Coast and Brisbane are one hour and two hours by car respectively. Sports offered

ALL YEAR • January to December Aerobics Dance Power walking Swimming AFL football Golf Rugby league Tennis Athletics Gymnastics football Touch football Aquarobics Hockey Skateboarding Weight Basketball Lacrosse Soccer training Circus skills Lawn bowls Softball Yoga Cricket Netball Surfing Volleyball Cross country Pilates Surf survival

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Coffs Harbour Senior campus Year 11-12 with SENIOR COLLEGE TAFE and University students rEGIONAL SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr John Ward www.chsc.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1995 Mr David Bateman School motto School address Harmony and Progress Hogbin Drive School population Coffs Harbour NSW 2456 450

Coffs 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. We cater for Years 11 and 12 only with a focus on preparing students for the Higher School Certificate.

Extracurricular activities Special subjects • Additional study programs • Extension courses in including an after school Mathematics, English, learning centre and tutorial History and Music program • Marine studies • Links with Southern Cross • Photography University and TAFE NSW • Vocational courses

Performance Local area features • Dance Coffs Harbour is a major regional • Drama city. It has three major shopping • Music precincts, regular flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Languages According to the CSIRO, Coffs A wide selection of languages Harbour has the most liveable offered through the Open climate in Australia, and it is High School nestled between a high mountain backdrop and dozens of unspoiled beaches.

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one Term two and three January–April April–June • July–September Athletics Athletics Dance programs Dance programs Fishing Football Fishing Ice skating Football Swimming Ice skating Ten pin bowling Swimming Ten pin bowling

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11. Generally, school sporting teams do not train outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Beautiful location right on Cronulla beach

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Tony Ibrahim www.cronulla-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1961 Mr Matthew Tennikoff School motto School address Effective Learning in a Caring Cnr Elouera Rd and Bate Bay Rd Environment Cronulla NSW 2230 School population 735

Cronulla High School provides a structured learning environment that maximises student achievement. We are committed to building relationships based on respect for students and success in learning. Our school’s three goals are to raise expectations, communicate with parents, and “This is an amazing school. recognise achievement. Cronulla High is a proud and successful school. There is such a variety of subjects to choose from. The teachers are helpful Extracurricular activities Performance and very supportive. • Interschool snow-sports team • School band and community Australia has been the • Debating and public speaking choir most amazing experience in my life! • Student leadership training • Dance, drama and instrumental ensembles Don’t be shy, be open Special subjects minded. If you want to Local area features improve your language, Vocational courses in you have to try!” Entertainment, Cronulla High School is situated within a short walk from the FEDERICO ORLANDO Construction and Hospitality ITALY • Year 11 great beaches of Cronulla, a Languages southern suburb of Sydney. A • Japanese continuers large variety of individual and team sport are available in the • Other languages offered local community. The area through the Open High School has good bus and train public transport for easy access to all areas of Sydney. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September

Beach games Boys Mountain bike Boys Girls Beach Volleyball riding Soccer Basketball Cricket Girls Mixed Water Beach Mixed beach Netball polo volleyball volleyball Mixed Water Basketball Mixed beach Mixed Water polo SNR Oztag volleyball polo Oztag Non-contact Mixed Water Touch football Soccer rugby league polo Touch football

ALL YEAR

Boxercise Paddle tennis Surf survival Tennis Court games Pilates Table tennis Walking Golf Putt Putt golf Ten pin bowling Yoga Learn to surf Surfing/body Zumba boarding CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Horse-riding and dance DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL available

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Jann Pattinson www.davidson-h.schools.nsw. International Student edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Ms Michelle Keeler 1972

School address School motto Mimosa Street Wisely, Sincerely Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 School population 780

Davidson High School’s strong academic emphasis is complemented by opportunities in sports, the performing and creative arts, vocational education, overseas exchanges and student leadership. An ongoing tradition of success in the Higher School Certificate examinations, sporting competitions, eisteddfods, debating, public speaking and academic challenges have given students a sense of pride in being members of the school. Davidson High School has the “I’ve really enjoyed my latest technology, innovative teaching methods, excellent facilities, a time in Australia and at tranquil setting and a clear sense of purpose. Davidson High. The staff have been really friendly Special facilities Performance and helpful and my English has improved a lot. I have • Drama and dance studio • Two concert bands made many new friends • Concert band rehearsal room • Stage band and I would recommend • Visual art with digital • Vocal ensemble the experience for everyone.” photography • Dance ensembles • Video conferencing STINA • Drama ensembles SWEDEN • Year 10 • Modern food technology facilities Local area features • Centre for innovation and Davidson High School is situated learning 20 kilometres north of Sydney and within easy proximity of Languages Sydney’s . The • Japanese and Italian, French surrounding area has a range of Beginners (seniors only) excellent sporting facilities and • Other languages offered parks including well managed through the Open High School sporting grounds. The area is renowned for its proximity to Extracurricular activities beautiful waterways, national parks and is noted for its leafy, • Debating and public speaking bushland setting. Frenchs Forest • Ecological club is located close to Manly and is • Leadership programs a 40 minute bus ride to Sydney Central Business District. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Basketball Netball Basketball Volleyball Bushwalking Surfing Pilates Tennis Cricket Tennis Bushwalking Tenpin bowling Golf Volleyball Rugby Squash Group fitness Soccer CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. DULWICH HIGH SCHOOL OF Arts specialist school VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

PRINCIPAL WEBSITE ADDRESS Ms Connie Alves www.dulwich-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 2003 Mr Graham Spetere Ms Jenny Baker SCHOOL MOTTO Designing Futures SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL POPULATION Seaview Street Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 674

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is the only specialist visual arts and design school in . As well as academic achievement, we teach our students to be respectful and active participants in the local community, global issues and emerging technologies. Above all, we value creativity, which will be the most valuable commodity in the 21st century workplace. We are an inclusive school which celebrates and values multiculturalism and diversity.

Languages Artstream have the choice of • Japanese a wide variety of visual art and design subjects. Our many Special programs affiliated tertiary education and other institutions • A wide range of electives in contribute to supporting the areas such as digital media, visual art and design focus. jewellery, web design, food Visiting artists as well as visits design and animation to arts organisations are a • Debating, drama and music regular feature of the school • Vocational Education and curriculum. Training (VET) courses • Young Lawyer Mentoring Local area features program (LEAPS) The school is located five • Visual Arts kilometres from Sydney Central Business District. Dulwich Hill is Dulwich High School is a culturally diverse and vibrant the only visual arts design inner-city suburb. focused school in New South Wales. Students in the

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Swimming Oz tag

ALL YEAR

Basketball Ice skating Rock climbing Tennis Gym and Netball Soccer fitness

Note: School sport offered in Years 7 to 10. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M ENDEAVOUR HIGHSPORTS SCHOOL Specialist sports high school HIGh SCHOOL in Sydney’s southern suburbs

Principal Website address Mr Dale Palmer www.endeavoursports.com

International Student Established Coordinator 1963 Mr Dave Davids School motto School address Valuing Individual Potential – Tareen Point Road Achieving Personal Best Caringbah NSW 1495 School population 855

At Endeavour Sports High School we proudly offer a comprehensive education enriched by a merit-based program for talented young sports men and women. We serve the community to the south of Sydney and have the advantage of a diverse and multicultural student population. Our academic program caters for all ability levels and interests. We support our students to achieve their personal best in a quality learning environment.

Special subjects Local area features • Talented Sports Program Endeavour Sports High School • Marine studies is in the located • Hospitality 25 kilometres from the Sydney central business district. The • Construction school is located close to the • Aboriginal Studies southern beaches, waterways and the Royal National Park and Languages a large shopping complex. The • Greek (Year 7 to 10 only) school is located ten minutes • Other languages offered from one of the most pristine through the Open High beaches in Southern Sydney. School Close proximity to major shopping centre, bus and Performance train transport. • Rock and concert bands • Dance classes in different styles

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Junior Boys Girls Fitness Two Handed – Soccer Touch Tennis Non-Contact Senior + Junior Junior Girls Table Tennis Rugby League Netball Touch Learn to Surf/ Senior Boys Junior Girls Oztag Junior Girls Surfing Oztag Fitness Basketball Surf Survival Junior Boys Yoga Fitness Certificate Basketball Senior Girls Sports

ALL YEAR

Athletics Dance Rugby League Boys Soccer Baseball Girls Development Rugby Union Girls Soccer Basketball Golf Rugby Union Swimming CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Cricket Netball Girls Tennis Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Specialist performing and creative arts program

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Joanne Jarvis www.engadine-h.schools. International Student nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Ms Valeria Sylvestre 1969

School address School motto Porter Road Dream, Believe, Succeed Engadine NSW 2233 School population 1100

Engadine High School is a co-educational comprehensive High School located south of Sydney, adjacent to the Royal National Park. The curriculum offers a broad range of courses to cater to the diverse interests of students. Engadine High School provides award winning education and co-curricular programs in areas such as social justice, performing arts, environmental sustainability and engineering.

Special subjects • F1 in Schools™ Technology • Marine and Aquaculture Challenge Technology • Knockout sports teams • Ceramics • Student Representative • International Studies Council and leadership program • Child Studies • Industrial Technology Timber Languages • Software Design and • Italian: Junior & Senior years Development • Other languages offered • Community and Family through Open High School Studies • Engineering Studies Performance • Earth and Environmental • Purpose built performing arts Science facilities available for students including two classrooms that Extracurricular activities include staging and lighting • Musical ensembles and bands for performance spaces • Dance and drama ensembles • A recording studio • Debating/public speaking • Dedicated practise rooms • Theatre sports and performance halls with • Sustainability and social lighting and sound systems justice programs

SPORTS OFFERED

Canoeing Aqua Aerobics Fishing Cricket Basketball Volleyball Learn To Surf Squash Oztag Yoga Soccer Skateboarding Tennis Lawn bowls Ten Pin Bowling

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M HUNTERS HILl On Sydney Harbour, coeducational school HIGh SCHOOL 20 minutes to the city by bus or ferry ride

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Judith Felton www.huntershd-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1958 Ms Susan Nunn School motto School address Opera Ad Maiora – By Hard Work to Reiby Road Greater Things Hunters Hill NSW 2110 School population 600

Hunters Hill High School is located beside the banks of the Lane Cove River 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. has developed a “At Hunters Hill High School strong reputation as a sporting school within the Sydney region. everybody was welcoming us Hunters Hill High students develop a strong sense of belonging and and they made sure that we connectedness with their school, their fellow students and teachers. were feeling good. I made some great friends not only from Special subjects Performance my year but also from other years. The teachers are very • Photography • School concert band supportive”. • Visual Arts • Boys and girls dance groups • Design & Technology In my homestay family everybody was really • Food Technology Local area features welcoming and interested in The local area is a leafy German things. They are happy Languages residential area close to the to help me whenever I need • Japanese beginners Harbour with a network of 16 anything and on special events walking trails which feature many • Other languages offered like birthdays or family dinners, important historical buildings. through the Open High I am welcome to share German Central Sydney can be reached School culture like food”. by a 20 minute bus or ferry GINA GIORDANO ride. The area is well-serviced Extracurricular activities GERMANY • Year 10 by public transport and major • Duke of Edinburgh Award roads. Two large shopping and • Overseas Study trips – Japan, recreational centres are located Vietnam within 15 minutes drive from the • Annual School Ski trip school. The school grounds are • Annual School Achiever’s set in a quiet and tree-covered Camp valley. Students lunch on the school oval and enjoy the views of the harbour foreshore. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Archery Indoor rock Archery Indoor rock Basketball climbing AFL climbing Cricket Sailing Basketball Netball European Squash European Soccer handball Taekwondo handball Squash Gym fitness Touch Football Gym fitness Tennis Ice skating Tennis Ice skating Touch Football Volleyball Volleyball

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11. School sporting teams do not normally train Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. KINGSCLIFF High School Located next to the beach and lagoon – rEGIONAL SCHOOL North Coast, 15 minutes to Gold Coast

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Alan Tolley www.kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1986 Mr Barry Cowell School motto School address Endeavour to Achieve 33 Oxford St Kingscliff NSW 2487 School population 1180

Kingscliff High School was established as a co-educational comprehensive secondary school. The school seeks to: achieve excellence in all areas of school life; provide opportunities for all students through a flexible, 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 Performance • Marine Studies • Drama Presentation Evenings • Industrial Technology – • Aboriginal Creative & Timber, Metal, Electronics, Performing Arts Ceramics • Musical enrichment • Earth & Environmental • Drama programs Science programs • Writing Competitions Local area features • Marine Snorkelling, Diving & Kingscliff High School is Boat Licenses located in the seaside village • Surf Lifesaving Certificate of Kingscliff, a vibrant and • Young Designers Award thriving coastal community • Vocational Courses taught on the Tweed coast. Gold at TAFE NSW Institute Coast International Airport, universities, major hospitals and Languages a variety of shopping venues are all within a fifteen minute drive A wide selection of languages from Kingscliff High School. offered through the Open High The School is located in one of School the most picturesque areas of the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern New South Wales on the border with Queensland. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Aquarobics Hockey Basketball Skating Beach games Kayaking Dance Squash Beach walking Lawn bowls Indoor soccer Bowling Bocce Snorkelling Indoor hockey Touch rugby Canoeing Surfing Netball Yoga Cricket Swimming Rugby league Table tennis Fishing Tennis Golf Volleyball

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11 (Term 1 and 2). Generally, school sporting teams CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and do not train outside school hours. Senior students may join junior teams at school in other Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M terms. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Marine studies, boat program and agricultural studies

PRINCIPAL Website address Mrs Edith McNally www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1988 Mr Robert Lindsay School motto School address Care and Commitment 40 Gerald Rd Illawong NSW 2234 School population 1140

Menai High is a modern, superbly equipped, comprehensive school located in a peaceful bushland setting. With an impressively diverse curriculum, a wealth of sporting opportunities and exciting extracurricular experiences, Menai High can provide a pathway to success for all of our students, both national and international. Menai High School was awarded the prestigious “Peacemaker” Award in recognition of our peaceful, harmonious and non-violent school culture and our anti-bullying programs and the NSW NAB Schools First State Impact Award for Optimising Health and Learning.

Extracurricular activities Languages • Marine studies (Years 9 – 12) • Japanese (Years 9 to 12) • Automotive courses beginners and continuers • Boating programs (Years 11 and 12) • Other languages offered Performance through the Open High School. • Concert and stage band • Dance – many styles taught Local area features • Drama programs Menai High School is situated on a peninsular between the Special facilities Woronora and Georges Rivers. • Well-equipped marine biology The school is approximately laboratories 34 kms from Sydney CBD • Sheep and cattle stud onsite accessible by car (35 minutes) or train (30 minutes) from either Sutherland or Padstow stations which are a 10 minute bus trip from the school. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Athletics Fishing Basketball Netball Baseball Surfing Boating Surfing Basketball Touch football Football Touch football Boating Swimming Hockey Dancing Water polo

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Comprehensive school nestled MULLUMBIMBY HIGH SCHOOL between mountains and beaches

PRINCIPAL WEBSITE ADDRESS Ms Donna Pearson www.mullumbimb-h.schools. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mr Cameron Johnson 1955

SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL MOTTO 9 Jubilee Ave, Creating opportunities, Mullumbimby NSW 2483 Achieving Success

SCHOOL POPULATION 640

Mullumbimby High enjoys a long tradition of our students achieving academic, creative, performing and sporting excellence. Our programs reflect the creative diversity and richness of the Byron Shire with students excelling in drama, music, art, photography, debating, creative writing and film making. Our Creative and Performing Arts facilities are world class and include a film studio, drama centre, photography dark room, print room, sculpture studio, kiln and exhibition studio.

Extracurricular activities Special subjects • Debating and public speaking • Marine Studies • School musical • Agriculture • School band • Photography • Local music festivals • Hospitality • Indigenous dance troop • Entertainment • Student Representative Council Local area features • Environmental group Only 15 minutes from the • Sporting competitions beautiful beaches of the Byron Shire, Mullumbimby • Drama High School is located in the • Visual Arts, Visual Design middle of the Rainbow Region, surrounded by rolling hills, Languages volcanic cliffs and breathtaking • Indonesian valleys. The school with its • Other languages can lovely grounds and gardens be studied through backs onto a picturesque Distance Education riparian rainforest and is a short walk into the centre of Mullumbimby. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Beach games Swimming Badminton Tennis Cricket Table tennis Lacrosse Touch football Softball Water polo Rugby league Surf survival ALL YEAR

Basketball Fishing Skateboarding Volleyball Boxation Golf Soccer Walking Circus arts Gym Surfing Yoga Dance Lawn bowls CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education Note: School sport offered in Years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Narrabeen Sports A specialist Sports high school High School in Sydney’s Northern Beaches

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Lance Berry http://www.narrabeen-h.schools. International Student nsw.edu.au/ COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mrs Sally Thomson 1954 School address School motto 10 Namona Street Purpose and Integrity North Narrabeen NSW 2101 School population 402

Our school has a proud history of achievement. We are first and foremost a co-educational, comprehensive high school offering a strong academic and cultural curriculum. Our students enjoy quality educational programs and exceptional opportunities, delivered through state-of-the-art facilities with a strong emphasis upon technology and 21st Century learning. As a sports high school we also offer a specialist sports program. Special subjects Special facilities • Photography • Gymnasium, weights training • Ceramics room, dance studio, four hard • Technical and Applied Studies court tennis courts • Vocational subjects • Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre Performance • Commercial kitchens and • Music programs in Rock, vocal Construction Training Centre and instrumental ensembles and professional tuition Local area features • Drama and dance programs Narrabeen Sports High School • Debating and public speaking is located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, close to Narrabeen Languages Lakes, local beaches and • German and Mandarin shopping centres. Public and • French Elective (Year 10), private buses provide easy French Beginners and access to the city, and northern Continuers (Year 11) beaches suburbs. • Other languages offered through the Open High School Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER ACADEMY* Term one and four Term two and three (ALL YEAR) January–April • April–June • October–December July–September Athletics Athletics AFL (Australian Basketball Football Football League) Golf Grade Sports Basketball Kayaking Netball Dance Netball Touch Football Football (Soccer) Rock Climbing Netball Soccer Rugby All Code Surfing Program (Rugby Swimming League and Rugby 7s) Touch football Swimming Tennis Tennis Volleyball Touch Football Weight training Surfing

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11. (Generally, school sporting teams do not train outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and * Membership of the Northern Sydney Scholastic and Sports Academy is $250.00 per term Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M (minimum two terms). NBSC – Part of Northern Beaches Secondary NORTHERN BEACHES SECONDARY COLLEGE College – a huge choice of subjects

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr David Pickering www.cromer.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1976 Ms Eunji Lee School motto School address Excellence, Innovation, 120 South Creek Road Opportunity, Success Cromer NSW 2099 School population 700

Cromer Campus is a comprehensive, coeducational, community school. Cromer caters for the full range of students’ interests, abilities and career choices by providing broad opportunities for students to reach their potential in academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and community service areas.

Special subjects Special facilities • Photography • Multimedia Learning Centre • Vocational courses including • Dance and Drama Studio Construction,Metals & • Photography Laboratory Engineering and Hospitality • Careers Centre • Extensive sporting facilities Performance and playing fields. • School bands and ensembles • Industry-standard Vocational • Dance and drama ensembles Education and Training Skills Centre Languages • Italian and Japanese Local area features • Other languages offered Cromer Campus is located close through the Open High School to Dee Why, Freshwater and Manly beaches. The school is 15 kilometres from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and only a short bus ride to large shopping malls. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September

YEARS 9 & 10 YEARS 7 & 8 YEARS 9 & 10 YEARS 7 & 8 Beach School Based Grade Sport School based activities Sports: Competition: sports: Gymnastics Badminton Ten Pin Basketball Learn to Surf Basketball Bowling Cricket Surfing Mini-tennis Girls Kickball Ten Pin Powerwalking Netball Powerwalking Bowling Soccer Soccer Soccer Term 1 only Softball Touch Football Touch football Fishing Volleyball Volleyball Ultimate Fitness First Weights room Boys frisbee Self Defense/ Basketball Weights room Martial Arts Soccer Zone 3 Touch Football (Laser Tag) Volleyball

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M NBSC – Mackellar Girls school near Manly. Girls Campus Specialist dance programs. NORTHERN BEACHES SECONDARY COLLEGE

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Christine Del Gallo www.nbscmgirls-h.schools.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1944 Ms. Anne McAlpine Ms. Heidi Warne School motto In Honour Bound School address School population Campbell Parade Manly Vale NSW 2093 1200

Mackellar Girls Campus offers a challenging academic environment complemented by extra curricula opportunities. Our flexible programs allows students to balance academic rigour with courses of special interest.

Special programs Languages • Elite athlete mentoring • French, German, Japanese continuers and beginners Performance • Chinese background speakers • Bands and musical ensembles • Other languages offered • Senior song ensemble through the Open High School • Contemporary dance class Local area features • Debating • Public speaking Mackellar Girls is located in a residential, garden suburb, Extracurricula activities within walking distance of beaches, aquatic centres, • Academic competitions medical and shopping centres. • Sports competitions This school is 10 kilometres from • Schools spectacular the city with excellent local • Excursions – subject related transport. • Creative and performing arts

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Beach sports Kayaking Basketball Soccer Beach volley Lifesaving Netball Tennis ball Surfing Softball Touch football Dragon boat Water polo racing Yoga

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11. Generally, school sporting teams do not train outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Strong academic program. Near Cronulla beach.

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Gregory McGrath www.porthackin-h.schools.nsw. International Student edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mrs Pauline Procter 1959

School address School motto 637 Kingsway To Strive is to Achieve Miranda NSW 2228 School population 1073

Port Hacking High School has a strong focus on performing arts and sporting programs but ultimate emphasis is placed on each individual’s pursuit of academic excellence. The school offers high standards of teaching, a structured and caring atmosphere and a variety of learning experiences.

Extracurricular activities Languages Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme • French and Japanese continuers Annual School Camps • Other languages offered • Year 7 Peer Support Camp through the Open High School • PE Camps for 9, 10 & 11 • Duke of Edinburgh Local area features Adventurous Journeys Port Hacking High School is • Year 10 ski/snowboard trip located 20 kilometres south of Sydney CBD and 6 kilometres Performance inland from Cronulla. The school is adjacent to Westfield Miranda • School bands shopping centre and close to • Choir and singing another major shopping centre • Debating competitions and is near the public bus and • Jazz, Contemporary and train transport system. Hip Hop dance

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Aerobics Multisport Aerobics OzTag Basketball Skatebowl Basketball Skatebowl Beach walking Surfing Dance – Soccer Beach Swim training hip hop Softball volleyball Table tennis Gymnastics Swim training Cricket Tennis Hockey Table tennis Dance – Tenpin bowling Multisport Tennis hip hop Touch football Netball Tenpin bowling Gymnastics Water polo Rugby league Water polo School camp Golf Weight training Hockey

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Aerobics Golf Swim training Tenpin bowling Zumba Skatebowl Table tennis Weight training Gymnastics Surfing Tennis Beach walking CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 11. Generally, school sporting teams do not train Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Located 10km from Riverside Girls High School the centre of Sydney

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Belinda Kelly www.riversideg-h.schools.nsw. International Student edu.au COORDINATOR established Ms Andjelka Nikic 1934

School address School motto Huntleys Point Road Facta non Verba – Deeds Gladesville NSW 2111 not Words

School population 1000

At Riverside Girls High School we encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. We emphasise the acquisition of literacy and technology skills, provide strong student welfare support, reward achievement and commitment, and provide relevant and appropriate academic, social, sporting and student leadership programs.

Special subjects Extracurricular activities • Photography • Chess • Marine Studies • Environmental group • Software Design and • Debating and public speaking Development • MUNA (Model United Nations • Information Processes Assembly) and Technology • Amnesty International • Food Technology • Mentoring Program • Textiles and Design • Vocational courses Languages • French beginners and Performance continuers; Spanish continuers • Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-hop • German, Years 9 -10 (subject • School Musical, Drama to demand) • Concert band, stage band, • Other languages offered string group, school choir and through the Open High School tutor program Local area features Facilities Gladesville is a multicultural • Hockey field suburb located 10 kilometres • Specialist rooms for dance, west of the centre of Sydney. music and drama, design and The school is close to a major technology shopping centre and is adjacent to a large park as well as the • Commercial kitchen scenic Parramatta River. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Aquaerobics Pilates Aerobics Netball Basketball Swimming AFL OzTag Cricket Tennis Badminton Soccer Dance Yoga Bowling Softball Hockey Water Polo Ice skating Taekwondo Lifesaving CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Spanish language taught at beginners and continuers level

PRINCIPAL WEBSITE ADDRESS Mr Ross Fitzpatrick www.sthsydney-h.schools.nsw. edu.au INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mr Martin Wiseman 1953

SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL MOTTO Let Us Be Known By Our Deeds O’Sullivan Avenue Maroubra NSW 2035 SCHOOL POPULATION 600

South Sydney High School is a coeducational comprehensive state high school, educating students from over 50 diff erent cultural backgrounds. The school has a strong academic program with a very broad range of courses to choose from in both the senior and junior school. The teaching staff is very experienced and most have been teaching at the school for more than ten years.

Special subjects Extracuricular activities • Photography • Learn to Surf: we strongly urge all our International students Annual school trips/camps to take advantage of our Annual camps are held for surfi ng program at Maroubra students in Years 7, 9 and 11 to Beach to learn this unique skill. develop bonds between class mates. Special excursions are Local area features also organised for International South Sydney High School is Students each term to places within easy travelling distance such as the Blue Mountains and to Maroubra beach, and two surrounding National Parks to large shopping centres at allow students to experience the Eastgardens and Maroubra unique Australian environment. Junction. The school is located next to many transport routes, Languages and only a 5 minute walk from • Spanish, elective (Years 9 – Maroubra junction, which has 10), Beginners and Continuers bus links to most suburbs in the (Years 11 – 12) and to the city. • Other languages off ered The school is also located next through the Open High School to many large parks that hold and Saturday school many after school and weekend sporting competitions such as Performance cycling, soccer, rugby league, • School band rugby union and netball. • Drama studio

Sports off ered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Surfi ng Rugby league Swimming Oz Tag Basketball Soccer Tennis Netball Volleyball Soft ball

Note: School sport off ered in Years 7 to 11. Generally, school sporting teams do not train CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and outside school hours. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Located a short drive SOUTHERN CROSS SCHOOL K-12 from the Gold Coast

PRINCIPAL WEBSITE ADDRESS Mrs Janeen Silcock www.sthcross-c.schools INTERNATIONAL STUDENT .nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mrs Karin Bennett 1971

SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL MOTTO 2-40 Chickiba Drive Creating Successful Futures East Ballina NSW 2478 SCHOOL POPULATION 1,631

Southern Cross School K-12 is unique in terms of our organisation structure and open learning mode of education. We have over 1,600 students from kindergarten to Year 12, including a distance education centre servicing students in Years 7–12 stretching from the Queensland border, south to Woolgoolga and west to Tenterfield. Our dynamic, caring learning environment provides for various students’ needs and interests, teaching a broad range of subjects by specialist teachers.

Special subjects Extracurricular activities • Agriculture • Major Theatrical Production • Design and Illustration • Choir • Marine Technology • Debating • Photography • Student Representative Council Performing Arts • Leadership Programs • Drama • Environmental Program • Music • Surfing program. • Dance • Public speaking Local area features Close to the popular tourist and Languages offered surf destinations of Lennox Head • Japanese and Byron Bay, the Ballina Shire features a number of sandy • French beaches and lush subtropical • Chinese rainforests, local bustling cafés • German and restaurants, arts and craft • Italian markets. Cycleways loop the • Indonesian town with glorious ocean views • Spanish where dolphins and whales are often seen frolicking nearby. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Beach games Fishing Hockey Rugby union Boot camp Surfing Netball Soccer Cricket Swimming Rugby league Tenpin bowling

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Basketball • Touch football • Volleyball

Note: School sport offered in Years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Strong focus on performing arts in dance, drama, music and sport

PRINCIPAL Website address Mr Craig Brown www.sylvaniahigh.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1970 Mr Geoffrey Fakes Ms Deborah Moran School motto Scholarship Honour Service School address School population 17 Bellingara Rd Sylvania NSW 2224 735

Sylvania High School provides a dynamic, caring and positive learning environment for all students. Our diverse educational programs from Year 7 to 12 focus on engaging students by connecting their learning to the real world. Sylvania High School has a diverse range of academic and “Sylvania High School is a friendly, extracurricular programs to provide opportunities for all students to welcoming and accepting school. excel in all areas and achieve their personal best. The teachers are committed to supporting the students and they Special subjects Languages would go out of their way to help you. The school offers a wide range • Vocational courses • Japanese beginners and of courses to meet the student’s continuers, French beginners interests and skills….. dance, drama, Annual school camps and continuers (years 7 – 12) music and sciences. It also offers As part of the school’s • Greek beginners and excursions during the year.” enrichment for curriculum continuers (years 9 – 10) VALENTINA TAGLIAFERRI programs, students participate • Other languages are offered ITALY • Year 11 in trips to Japan and Noumea for through Open High School languages and both intrastate and Saturday School and interstate destinations for the performing arts and sports Local area features Sylvania High School is located Performance near two major shopping centres • Dance, drama and music and major traffic routes with bus programs access to local rail networks. The • Debating, public speaking school is around 30 minutes from programs, Mock Trial, Sylvania the city centre and 15 minutes High School TV from the southern beaches.

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Beach Fitness Hockey Netball Touch Football Beach Touch Football Rugby League Oztag Volleyball Waterpolo Soccer

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Basketball Resistance Knockout Rugby league Boxing Training sports include: Soccer Aerobics Surfing Cricket Softball Dance Fitness Tennis Hockey Gymnastics Ten-Pin Bowling Golf

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Comprehensive coeducational The JANNALI High School school in a beautiful Sydney location

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Mardi Benson www.jannali-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

International Student ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR 1992 Ms Mardi Benson School motto School address Success Sutherland Road School population Jannali NSW 2226 740

The Jannali High School has a proud tradition of excellence in a supportive environment. Our highly qualified and experienced teaching and support staff challenge all of our students to perform to their best. We develop the talents and skills of our students through a broad academic and vocational curriculum, complemented by excellent programs in Music, Sport, Visual Arts and Drama. We have high expectations of each of our students and we foster a strong school spirit.

Extracurricular activities Performance • Student leadership programs • Stage and jazz band • Student Volunteering • Accapella groups programs • Musical and drama • Environmental sustainability productions programs • Debating Competitions and Languages Public Speaking • Japanese Beginners • Maths and English • Other languages offered Competitions through the Open High School Special subjects • Marine and Aquaculture Local area features studies Jannali is in a tranquil, tree- • Textiles and Design lined suburb with excellent • Visual arts community facilities and is • Photographic and Digital close to a major national park. Imaging A Leisure Centre with pool and gymnasium is close by • Industrial Technology – and beaches are a short train Multimedia journey away. Our school is • Engineering Studies friendly, welcoming and success • Vocational courses in oriented. Hospitality and Construction

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September AFL Surfng AFL Surfng Basketball Swimming Basketball Swimming Cricket Tennis Cricket Tennis Hockey Volleyball Netball Volleyball Netball Water polo Rugby union Water polo Rugby union Soccer CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Comprehensive school nestled TOORMINA High School between mountains and beaches

PRINCIPAL Website address Mrs Elizabeth Donnan www.toormina-h.schools. International Student nsw.edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Dr Joanne Bellette 1981

School address School motto Armstrong Drive Creating our Future Toormina NSW 2452 School population 740

Toormina High School is situated on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, eight kilometres south of Coffs Harbour. Our school is a comprehensive, co- educational school together with a Learning Support faculty. We enjoy an excellent environment and facilities and a fine reputation within the local and wider community. We aim to use our resources to support the intellectual, social, physical and moral growth of our students as they develop towards becoming responsible adults.

Extracurricular activities Languages • Student leadership programs • Gumbaynggirr – our local • Student volunteering Aboriginal language programs • Other languages offered • Gifted and Talented student through the Open High School programs • Maths, Science and English Local area features competitions Nestled between a high mountain backdrop and dozens of beaches, Special subjects Coffs Harbour is a large city • Extension English and located on the mid-north coast Mathematics of New South Wales about 540 km north of Sydney. There are a • Visual and Performing Arts number of daily direct flights from • Marine Studies, Physics and Sydney to Coffs Harbour, and Chemistry the airport is located only 6 km • Health and Physical Education from Toormina High School. courses The city has a university campus, • Vocational courses in two hospitals and three major Hospitality and Entertainment shopping centres. Performance Coffs Harbour is near numerous • School band National Parks, including a Marine National Park. There are • Drama and musical also a broad range of excellent productions sporting facilities including pools, gyms and an international sports stadium a short distance Sports offered from the school.

Fishing Surfing Tennis Ice skating Gym activities Zumba Beach games Indoor games Aboriginal dance Learn to surf Gymnastics and Surf survival trampolining

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M WARNERS BAY Located in Newcastle – 2 hours north HIGh SCHOOL of Sydney close to Lake Macquarie rEGIONAL SCHOOL

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL Website address Dr Sharon Parkes www.warnersbay-h.schools.nsw. International Student edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Mrs Peta O’Keefe 1966

School address School motto 1 Myles Ave Quality Education for All Warners Bay NSW 2282 School population 1371

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

Special subjects Languages • Photography • Japanese and French • Industrial Technology continuers and extension • Information Processes and • Other languages offered Technology through the Open High School • Visual Arts Local area features • Vocational Education and Training courses Warners Bay is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie. It Performance is located 15 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business • Music, Art and Drama district and within 20 minutes • Twilight Concerts, musical of Newcastle University and soirees, biennial musicals Newcastle TAFE NSW Institute. • Regional and State The lakeshore has become a competitions and festivals. hub for recreational activity • Bands: Concert, Stage, Jazz, and picnics, sailing and paddle String and Rock boating are all popular activities. • Vocal Performance: Junior and Senior choirs and vocal groups

Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Athletics Orienteering Netball Rugby Union Bike Riding Swimming Rugby League Soccer Canoeing Tennis Golf

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. Weekend competitions through local clubs also available.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M Wollongong High School Beautiful beach location of the Performing Arts one hour south of Sydney

PRINCIPAL Website address Ms Diane Trist www.wollongong-h.schools.nsw. International Student edu.au COORDINATOR ESTABLISHED Ms Michelle Montgomery 1918

School address School motto Lysaght Street Whatever you do, do well Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 School population 1020

Wollongong High School of The Performing Arts is a culturally diverse, co-educational, specialist high school with a high quality performing arts focus. The twin goals ‘academic excellence’ and ‘excellence in the performing arts’ have succinctly summed up the school’s purpose and focus for a number of years, but the school provides much more than our highly regarded academic and performing arts programs. The sports programs are first class and there is every opportunity to represent the school, region and state in any sport.

Extracurricular activities Languages • Dance, Drama, Music • French and Italian (beginners) • Visual Arts gifted and • Other languages offered talented program offered through the Open • Duke of Edinburgh program High School

Performance Annual school trips/camps • Professional standard • Camps for Year 7, 9, 11 musicals • Annual Snow Trip • Dance Festival • Southern Stars Local area features • Schools Spectacular The area is known for is relaxed • Drama Festivals lifestyle associated with marine recreational pursuits (swimming, Special subjects boating, surfing, sailing). The school is located within easy • Photographic and Digital Media walking distance from a main bus • Music Theatre route. North Wollongong Railway • Hospitality Station is within easy walking • Physical Activity and Sports distance to the school. A large Studies shopping centre is located within three kilometres and a cinema is also within three kilometres. Sports offered

SUMMER WINTER Term one and four Term two and three January–April • October–December April–June • July–September Circus Surfing Basketball Soccer Dodgeball Swimming Hockey Teamsports Rockclimbing Teamsports Netball (all year) (all year) Rugby League Volleyball

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M on the beautiful north coast WOOLGOOLGA HIGH SCHOOL right on the beach

principaL WebSite addreSS Mr Guy Wright www.woolgoolga-h.schools. internationaL Student nsw.edu.au coordinator eStabLiSHed Ms Genette Maniatis 1981

ScHooL addreSS ScHooL motto Centenary Drive Success Crowns Effort Woolgoolga NSW 2456 ScHooL popuLation 900

Woolgoolga High School is a school that focuses on achieving excellent student outcomes. We enjoy high quality facilities in a beautiful rainforest and beach setting and our students’ learning is enhanced by exemplary student welfare programs including a nationally acclaimed student mentoring program.

Special subjects Special facilities Wide range of subjects with • All classrooms have an emphasis on technology interactive technology in learning for the 21st century • Computer rooms including: • Multi-purpose indoor • Creative and Performing sports hall Arts Programs • Beautiful bush and beach • Visual Arts, Music, dance setting and photography • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Local area features Environmental Earth Sciences Woolgoolga is on the mid North • Literacy and Numeracy Coast where the mountains support programs meet the sea. It is 20 minutes • Vocational education courses north of Coffs Harbour, a large • Engineering Studies regional centre with an airport and a number of flights daily to • Multimedia Studies Sydney. It enjoys a temperate • Marine studies climate in a sub-tropical location • Surf Lifesaving Certificate and is acclaimed for its beaches and relaxed coastal lifestyle. In Languages Woolgoolga you can surf, swim, • Gumbaynggirr (Indigenous) fish, watch whales as well as language program participate in a wide range of • Other languages offered sporting activities. It is situated through the Open High School on the traditional Aboriginal land of the Gumbaynggirr people. Sports offered

AFL Cricket Laser tag Surf Survival (Australian Cross Country Lawn Bowls Swimming Rules Football) Dance Netball Tennis Athletics Fishing Pilates Touch Football Basketball Golf Rugby League Ten Pin Beach Sports Gymnastics Soccer Bowling Beach Walking Hockey (Football) Volleyball Circus Skills Lacrosse Softball Yoga Surfing

Note: School sport offered in years 7 to 10. Senior students may join junior teams at school. CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Weekend competitions through local clubs also available. Communities (Schools) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M