Richmond High School

Richmond High, the first secondary school in the Hawkesbury, is a comprehensive, co-educational 7-12 school situated in a semi-rural environment. The school is committed to excellence in teaching and learning where all students can reach their potential as life long learners. Core values focus on producing safe, respectful learners. Energetic student leadership and strong community links underpin values. Strong wellbeing and social support programs bring out the best in students, promoting harmony in a safe learning environment. Students access peer support and peer tutoring programs in numeracy. Our school provides an inclusive learning environment from high achieving students to those with specific learning needs. Academic, social, sporting, cultural enrichment and outstanding student leadership programs equip students with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of a modern, culturally diverse and technological society. A Learning Centre with an expert staff provides personalised learning support for students of all ability levels. A Support Unit caters for over fifty students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and autism. Enrichment and extension programs are provided to challenge students. Our staff are committed to quality teaching, innovation and maintaining a caring, supportive environment. Emphasis is given to the integration of technology in classes through a Bring Your Own Device program. A broad curriculum provides opportunities to study an extensive range of courses and pursue sport and performance-based activities. Strong partnerships with five primary schools in the Richmond Learning Community provide effective transition to high school. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, including a full range of academic core and elective courses and vocational courses. Access to school-based vocational courses develops essential skills delivered in a partnership of four high schools and via access to TAFE and school-based apprenticeships. The Hawkesbury Trade Training Centre has its main hospitality facility on site at Richmond High as well as an upgraded metals facility. Students possess a strong sense of community spirit and passion for achievement. Student leadership is a strength of the school and raises substantial amounts of money for charity and community causes each year - service to the community is embedded in school culture. Our school has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities: a successful outdoor recreation challenge program, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Agriculture Show Team, Hospitality Show team, African drumming ensemble, dance groups and choir. There is a strong sport and recreation program.