Caringbah High School

Caringbah High School is an academically selective coeducational secondary school of around 910 students in the southern suburbs of Sydney. Each year in Year 7, students come from over fifty primary schools in the south-eastern metropolitan area to join our school community. The school has a tradition of educational excellence and our professional and skilled teachers are the key to that excellence. Our teachers are committed to nurturing the best possible outcomes for all students across the curriculum. The school has an impressive history of outstanding results in the Higher School Certificate with our students consistently ranking in the top bands in the HSC examinations. The curriculum assists students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who can contribute to a positive future for themselves and the wider community. In Years 7 and 8, students follow a common curriculum. In Years 9 and 10, they undertake core subjects and are given curriculum choice through three elective subjects. In Years 11 and 12, students study for the Higher School Certificate. Learning experiences are planned to challenge and motivate students, assisting them to develop to their full potential. Students are offered extensive subject choice with courses offered at the highest level and the curriculum geared towards entry to tertiary education courses. Caringbah High School students achieve at the highest level and most gain the university placement of their choice. Academic excellence is a priority, but student enrichment of learning and experience in a wide range of areas is encouraged and vigorously pursued. Our co-curricular activities and programs recognise the many and diverse talents and interests of the students. Public speaking and debating are particular areas of strength, with successes at state and national levels in recent years. The school also takes part in competitions such as Tournament of the Minds, Mock Trial and Model United Nations Assembly with great success. There are over 240 students taking part in the co-curricular music performance program, involved in 18 individual ensembles. Sport also plays a significant role, with many individual and team successes in a range of sports. Many of our students are involved in weekly drama workshops and our Theatresport teams have achieved success at the state finals. We also foster a strong school spirit through broad, creative and relevant programs. Student leadership is nurtured and we have an effective Student Representative Council and a very strong student Environmental Team at work in the school. Our Interact Club works to promote community harmony and assist various charitable groups while students are also involved in community service and volunteering programs through activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, an intergenerational program with our local aged care facility and student mentoring roles with our local primary school. The Inter School Christian Fellowship, known as Generator, is also very active. At Caringbah High School we have created a nurturing environment in which the wellbeing of students is paramount. Our Positive Psychology program builds resilience and promotes positive thinking so that we increase the experience of positive emotions in our students, encourage students to engage their signature strengths for personal and community goals and assist students to live meaningful lives to find purpose and make a difference to our communities at large. A system of peer support, student advisers and an active Learning Support Team assists students experiencing difficulties. Our goal of valuing students for their individuality is balanced by the goal of teaching them to value and respect the individuality of others. We believe in the importance of tolerance and the acceptance of difference and we prepare students to take their place as responsible community members within our democratic society. Caringbah High school is a registered eSmart school with our programs focussed on positive relationships and appropriate use of technology and social media. Parents and community groups, including our Parent and Citizens Association and Music Support Group, play an important role in the life of the school. The high level of involvement and support that we receive from our parents and volunteers makes the Caringbah High School community very dynamic. The school's recently upgraded and state of the art facilities are also used by a range of local community groups including local sports clubs and neighbouring schools. All of these activities play a significant role in strengthening partnerships between the school and the community.