James Cook Boys High School

James Cook Boys Technology High School is located approximately 16 kms from the CBD located on the lands of the Bediagal People of the Eora Nation. The school has a culturally diverse student population with 86% of students from a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE). Students from a LBOTE represent more than 38 different language backgrounds. James Cook Boys Technology High School has a proud tradition of sporting and academic excellence. The school is located on the Princes Highway and consists of expansive grounds that include a full size rugby/soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts and indoor squash courts. The teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through an inquiry based approach has been a focus for James Cook Boys Technology High School. Students participate in a diverse curriculum to engage students in the theoretical and practical application of STEM through an interdisciplinary project based approach. James Cook Boys Technology High School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning School. School funds have been used to employ a Student Outreach Officer across a community of schools. The role of the Student Outreach Officer is to develop proactive wellbeing programs to educate students in respectful relationships, mindfulness and the Best Man Program. James Cook Boys Technology High School is a member of the Bayside Learning Community which consists of five local primary schools and two high schools consisting of Carlton South public school, Brighton Le Sands public school, Ramsgate public school, Arncliffe public school, Rockdale public school and Moorefield Girls High School. Professional learning programs, combined School Development Days, cross school projects in numeracy and student transition programs are developed and implemented to meet the combined strategic directions of the schools and to improve the pedagogical knowledge and practice of teachers and leaders. St George Illawarra Rugby League Club is a partner with James Cook Boys Technology High School. Junior teams access and train on the schools training fields and weights gym. Players attend special events and ceremonies and annual funding grants are sought from the club to maintain and upgrade facilities. Extensive external-agency networks support the academic, social, and emotional development of all students. Student leadership is promoted within and beyond the school.  The entire student population is represented in all areas of decision-making across the school through a democratically elected Student Representative Council (SRC).