Dapto High School

'Inspire, explore, create' was several years ago adopted as our mantra. Dapto High School is proudly comprehensive, occupying a magnificent site bounded by the picturesque Mullet Creek and the main South Coast rail line. Much of the 15 hectares is taken up by our extensive farm and playing fields. The school is committed to modelling a responsible approach to issues of sustainability and climate change. Staff, students and parents are collaborating to improve learning outcomes; a focus on digital learning is central to this endeavour, particularly reflected in Teacher Professional Learning programs. Our school offers a strong student wellbeing program aimed at supporting students to develop their potential as learners and as citizens. Active links to community based agencies are fundamental to our approach. A broad curriculum is offered, including an excellent suite of vocational courses. Sporting opportunities are a strong tradition and cultural activities highly valued. Parent and community participation is treasured. The school is an active participant in the Dapto Learning Community, comprised of two high schools and five partner primary schools. 'Engaging with Asia' is a whole of school curriculum focus, as is Autism. Our 'Nurturing Democracy' project is now well established; student leadership is prized, student voice encouraged and respected.

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Upgrade: Dapto High School upgrade

As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild essential services, the 2023-24 Budget is delivering a historic $1.4 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment in growing communities will ensure working families get access to a world class public education. These funds will help to upgrade Dapto High School to deliver a new Covered Outdoor Learning Space (COLA). Further updates will be released as the project progresses.

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Major works

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Upgrade

Status:

Planning

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Cooler Classrooms

The NSW Government is committed to providing students with healthy and comfortable learning environments. That’s why we’re investing a record $500 million to provide a sustainable air conditioning program for NSW schools.

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Program

Status:

In progress

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Maintenance

To ensure the safety, reliability and longevity of our schools, every school across NSW receives maintenance. The Department undertakes preventative and routine maintenance every year, and repairs as needed. The Department also reviews the planned maintenance program for each school every year and reviews those items that are predicted to require work to help prolong the life of the school buildings and facilities.

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Program

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Demountables

Demountables have been part of the NSW education system for many decades and will continue to be used across the state. Demountable classrooms are modern, air-conditioned rooms that provide students and teaching staff with excellent quality facilities. The learning spaces have the same range of technology that is available in permanent spaces. We review school accommodation needs each year, looking at changing enrolment patterns and other factors to prepare for the upcoming school year. This helps to identify schools that need new demountables and schools where they can removed. Most demountable movement takes place between October and February and we report our annual demountable statistics each April. Additional demountable installations can occur outside this window to support capital works and maintenance projects in schools or emergency responses to natural disasters.

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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.

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