Henry Kendall High School

School Vision At Henry Kendall High School we value holistic personal and academic excellence in a supportive school and community basedenvironment. Henry Kendall High School provides students with the foundation to develop skills to persevere and are supported within an environment embraced by cultural diversity and strong teacher/student relationships. Our students are confident, creative and innovative individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, problem solvers and engaged learners whose achievement is measured in personal growth. Our students will exit Henry Kendall High School as responsible and productive community members who value life-long learning and continue to reflect our values of respect, courtesy and kindness. School Context Henry Kendall High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a student enrolment of approximately 750 students including 55 students in the Special Education Centre and 49 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Henry Kendall High School is located near the CBD of Gosford City. We have a proud academic, sporting, cultural and student welfare tradition. The school's mission statement is: "Developing confident, responsible citizens who strive for excellence." We aim to develop the best in each student, and to draw out their talents and interests so that they are well placed to pursue their career options. Henry Kendall High School holds strong beliefs about the relationships we build with our parents and our community in order to provide a proactive school committed to ensuring opportunities and high standards. Henry Kendall High School provides a curriculum that is relevant, current and challenging incorporating 21st Century Learning principles. Key features include excellence in the creative and performing arts, sporting programs, a middle school structure, the Young Achievers Program, valued relationships with the Aboriginal Community and AECG, the Special Education Centre, Vocational Education opportunities and a holistic focus on student welfare. Henry Kendall High School is a proud member of the Gosford City Learning Community through our partnerships with Gosford Public School and Point Clare Public School. These relationships provide a dynamic learning approach from K-12, and ensure that our schools are an integral part of our community.