Nyngan High School
Nyngan High is a comprehensive school in a remote rural location. We have approximately 180 students of whom 25% are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent. We draw from four partner schools - Nyngan, Hermidale and Girilambone Public Schools and St Josephs Primary School. Students travel up to 75 kilometres daily. The majority of the teaching staff has had three or less years in the classroom. All Executive staff are in their positions for the first time. The school is supported by PSFP and CAP funding. The school is part of the Reading to Learn in Murdi Paaki project and there is evidence this program has contributed to growth data. A major program in the School is Middle School involving Year 6 students from partner schools attending this school for one day a week in Terms 2, 3 and 4 and being taught Stage Three outcomes by specialist teachers in English, Science, Creative Arts and TAS areas. The school has introduced a full VET day in 2009 and virtually all Stage 6 students complete at least one VET Course. Many students in Stage 5 also access VET subjects. The school has integrated sport for students in years 7 to 10 allowing the Physical Education staff to run skills-based sport activities.
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.