Grafton High School
Grafton High School is a large comprehensive school community, located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people on the North Coast of NSW. The school is celebrating its centenary in 2012 as one of the first four public high schools established outside of Sydney and has a long standing reputation for academic, cultural and sporting achievement. The school's purpose is to develop and promote a school community (students, staff and parents) working together to achieve excellence. Its aim is to provide quality teaching and learning in a caring environment. As a member of a strong local community of schools, Grafton High School offers an extensive curriculum featuring a large and diverse choice of subjects from Years 7 to 12, a well-resourced and locally supported vocational education program (Years 10 to 12), a support unit catering for students with disabilities and specialised support for learners of all abilities. The Schools in Partnership (SiP) program and selective classes commenced in 2010, with the school being the only semi-selective High School on the North Coast of NSW. The selective class seeks to further challenge and support our Gifted and Talented students. Grafton High School provides an inclusive and supportive environment where respectful relationships are valued along with open and honest communication. At Grafton High School all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour as they strive for excellence.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.