Coffs Harbour Senior College

Coffs Harbour Senior College is a centre for excellence.  The college caters for students in Years 11 and 12 who are pursuing the award of the Higher School Certificate. Total enrolment is approximately 500 students. Students and staff work in an adult-style learning environment. The college is a unique educational environment in NSW and shares facilities and resources with the North Coast TAFE and Southern Cross University on the one site known as Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC). Strong academic and vocational programs are supported by an extensive support network. There is a strong record of academic achievement. The curriculum offerings are extensive with most HSC extension options being available. Students are able to be deeply involved in a range of extra-curricular activities including sport, public speaking, debating and the performing arts. Staff are dedicated and committed to pursuing excellence and the best possible outcomes for their students. Students attending the college are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and use the extensive student support network provided. Student exit surveys consistently indicate extremely high levels of satisfaction with the college experience with students emphasising the positive relationships with staff, the wide variety of support provided and the more adult like environment as highlights. Values, Beliefs and Understandings: Our Mission: We aim to: • provide every student with knowledge and skills to equip them for life beyond school • provide broad curriculum pathways that encourage the pursuit of excellence within a supportive teaching and learning environment • motivate and challenge students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world Our Vision: Providing a quality education which challenges students: • To aspire to excellence in all that they do • To discover and extend their individual talents Our Values: We value: • Positive relationships between students and teachers • Great school / parent partnerships • Great teaching and learning experiences In addition we uphold the values of Respect, Tolerance, Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Participation, Care and Fairness Our Students will.... • Aim to achieve to the best of their ability • Develop and exhibit the core values of respect, tolerance, responsibility, honesty • Develop their sense of social responsibility • Develop a sense of responsibility for their learning