Forbes High School
Forbes High School is a rural 7-12 comprehensive, coeducational high school of 354 students, including 98 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students, situated on the banks of the Lachlan River. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and have core values of Respect, Responsibility, Doing Our Best and Honesty which are reflected across all aspects of school life. We maintain a broad and rigorous academic curriculum and offer an extensive range of vocational courses. We adopt a holistic approach to student achievement and students have the opportunity to succeed in sporting, cultural, creative and performing arts endeavours. Students are taught by a dynamic, motivated and committed staff in a technology rich environment. Strong community partnerships have been formed and these provide invaluable support to the school across many contexts including student well-being programs, vocational opportunities and shared resources. As a comprehensive high school we cater to a wide variety of demographics and student needs which includes a Support Unit being accessed by 36 students. Forbes High School has a vision of "education for a better quality of life". The school cultivates a vibrant and innovative learning environment which fosters the development of young people to become successful learners, confident, creative individuals and active and informed community members. Every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best through engaged and active learning in a respectful, honest and responsible school.
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.