Merewether High School Annual Report 2018 8510 Page 1 of 24 Merewether High School 8510 (2018) Printed on: 1 May, 2019 Introduction The Annual Report for 2018 is provided to the community of Merewether High School as an account of the school's operations and achievements throughout the year. It provides a detailed account of the progress the school has made to provide high quality educational opportunities for all students, as set out in the school plan. It outlines the findings from self–assessment that reflect the impact of key school strategies for improved learning and the benefit to all students from the expenditure of resources, including equity funding. Christine Rippon Principal School contact details Merewether High School Chatham St Broadmeadow, 2303 www.merewether-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
[email protected] 4969 3855 Message from the Principal Merewether High School is an academically selective high school with a socially diverse and geographically dispersed student population. Our school provides equal opportunity for gifted students to achieve excellence in academic, cultural, sporting, civic, leadership and social endeavours, in an inclusive environment supporting learning, teaching and friendship. Merewether High's pursuit of all round high achievement, our focus on tertiary preparation and the diversity in student programs and quality outcomes, have characterised our culture. We continued to flourish through 2018 as an outstanding academically selective school which provides a stimulating and safe learning environment. Throughout 2018, the installation of new all–weather Futsal courts, purchase of new lockers for all students and a focus on upgrading facilities saw significant improvement to the physical resources in our school.