Cranebrook High School

Cranebrook High School is a comprehensive 7 to 12 Western Sydney High School, including a Support Faculty, that is situated in Penrith Valley, the traditional country of the Darug people. The school provides quality education in a caring learning environment. Over 18 per cent of our student population are students from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. Our school has an experienced and dedicated staff focused on delivering quality teaching and learning, supporting students to achieve their academic and social best. Classes and programs are structured to meet the individual learning needs of students and cater for a diverse community of learners.The school has a stimulating and challenging high potential program for students who demonstrate academic excellence. The senior curriculum is varied, providing learning and training opportunities for all abilities and interests, including university entrance, further study at TAFE and preparation for work. At Cranebrook High School we are committed to supporting the development of the whole child. Students, teachers, parents/caregivers and community work together to ensure relevant curricula and co-curricula experiences that create a positive learning environment, help support students' well being and prepare them for the future. Our school has links with Western Sydney University and community groups who work with us on programs to develop students' leadership, learning and life skills. The school is recognised for its outstanding Aboriginal education, creative and performing arts, sport and vocational education programs, with our students experiencing success at district, state and national levels. Our banner statement is 'meeting the future through caring and learning today'. This is translated into our daily practice through the delivery of diverse learning experiences that meet the individual needs of the students in our school community and help prepare them to be respectful, responsible and resilient members of society.