Girraween High School
Girraween High School (784 students) is a fully academically selective, co-educational high school located in Western Sydney. Generally, 100% of Year 12 graduates will undertake tertiary study at University. Student wellbeing and academic excellence are fostered through programs including student mentoring and our RAW (Resilience, Achievement and Wellbeing) Model of Positive Education. Teaching and learning is geared towards high expectations of student academic achievement and supporting high potential learners in reaching academic success. Student and staff leadership opportunities are promoted in a supportive environment. Our Core Values: Aspire, Respect and Unite feature strongly within our school community. A wide range of cocurricular activities ensure high levels of student engagement. Dedicated staff are trained in providing learning and wellbeing experiences to meet the cognitive and affective needs of all students, including high potential and gifted learners. At Girraween High School, we are proud of our comprehensive approach to educating the whole student and we ensure our graduates are well prepared for tertiary education and life beyond high school. The school is committed to strong NAPLAN and HSC performance and continually strives to improve student educational outcomes of which staff professional learning and collaboration is an important component. There are a wide range of focus areas including data informed practice, differentiation, High Potential and Gifted Education, twice exceptional learners, enhancing literacy, numeracy and HSC attainment strategies, and offering all students opportunities for a holistic, complementary education beyond the classroom.
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.