学校介绍

Our school is a community co-educatio nal seco ndary school which has a reputation for high expectations of student learning achievement and of co-operative, caring, respectful behaviour. Programs are ba sed on our school's belief in quality learning for all, and on guiding statements developed by students, parents and teachers a bout the qualities we believe a student should have on leaving our school.

Our students face a future characterised by change, rapid technological advancement and significant adjustments to lifestyles and the nature of work.

At Kingsgrove High School we prepare students for the future by providing them, from Years 7 to 12, with a quality education in a broad range of subjects. We cater for the interests and needs of boys and girls of all levels of ability, from varied cultural and language backgrounds.

Our school provides a pleasant, supportive and safe enviro nment where all students are encouraged to achieve their perso nal best.

The quality of programs at Kingsgrove High School has been acknowledged in recent years by four Regio nal or Statewide awards – for Higher School Certificate achievement, for literacy programs, and vocatio nal and school to work transition programs.

Quite simply, it is a great place for students to learn.

Knowing what your child is learning helps you support them throughout their education.

In this section you can find out how public education works and the range of learning opportunities offered for students to challenge their thinking, and make the most of their unique talents.

You can also browse each School Year section to find out more.

Our students face a future characterised by change, rapid technological advancement and significant adjustments to lifestyles and the nature of work. We prepare students for the future by providing students from Years 7-12 with a quality education in a broad range of subjects. We cater for the needs and interests of girls and boys of all levels of ability, from varied cultural and language backgrounds.

The school offers a broad curriculum which leads to the award of both the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificates.

2011 HSC results:

30 separate courses

169 graduating students

Most common performance band was band 4

26% of all bands awarded band 5 and 6 (top 2 bands)

19 students in the HSC ho nour roll

Kingsgrove High is committed to providing every student with the best possible learning experience. Various courses are offered, but o nly operate if sufficient students elect to study them.

The school is co nscious of its role in providing opportunities for artistic ex pression. Enthusiastic participation can be seen in drama, the visual arts and music.

Several musical groups perform regularly for school events. The Creative and Performing Arts Faculty provides opportunities for students to experiment in a range of activities and with different media.

Extra Curricular Activities:

Choir

Stage Band

Debating

Public Speaking

Chess Club

Student Council

Gifted and Talented

Enviro nment Club

Tutoring in various subject areas

Drama Club