Warilla High School

Warilla High is a thriving comprehensive school that aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values to excel in life today and in their future endeavours. Students are encouraged to experience a range of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities. High expectations drive the school ethos. The school enjoys a fine reputation within the community for its diverse programs, high standards of education, outstanding student well-being programs, excellence in sport and student volunteering activities. The Warilla High School belief statement clearly articulates our vision. We believe that 'Every child can learn, every child has the right to learn and every child has the right to access quality teaching practice'. We also believe that as a school we are 'student centred and outcomes driven'. Warilla High School was awarded the prestigious 'Cohesive Community School Award' which recognises outstanding achievement and contribution by the school in promoting and developing social harmony and unity. The school has embraced a values education framework which is based on Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion. These values are embedded into daily routines and are regularly reinforced across the school. Our vision and values are supported by positive and proactive welfare initiatives. These include: Peer Support and Peer Mediation programs; a 'Youth Worker in Schools' initiative; a staff/student mentor program for seniors; seminars and workshops on study skills, anti-bullying, developing resilience, stress management, anger management and self-esteem building; a proactive SRC along with a  range of Indigenous education initiatives. The school offers a diverse and rich curriculum that includes a popular range of VET subjects in Year 11 and Year 12 (Hospitality, Retail, Business Services and Construction); a wide range of subjects in CAPA (Music, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Drama and Photography) and Technology (Food Technology and Textiles Technology, Graphics Technology, Industrial Technology General Metal and General Wood); enrichment classes for talented students in Year 7 and Year 8; and an extensive range of sports. Warilla High has been Zone Sport Champions for the past ten years and has produced an impressive array of NSW and Australian representatives. In 2016 the school was named NSW CHS Athletics champions. A Trade Skills Centre in Metals and Engineering has been operative since 2016 and is equivalent in standard to most TAFE facilities. As well as mainstream students the school caters for students with disabilities and special needs who have the opportunity to access a life skills curriculum. Warilla High School has strong links with the local community and partner Primary Schools. Our Literacy and Numeracy teams works closely with our partner schools in developing initiatives to improve student learning outcomes in these important foundation learning areas. The school's partnership with the St Vincent De Paul Society and the Toast Masters Club has seen broad participation by our students in community service at nursing homes and designated charities. High standards are demanded and expected from all involved in this quality learning environment. We are a 'world class' school.