Key Features of Our School
We aim for our students to have:
- A strong focus on learning
- Attractive surrounding
- A relevant and meaningful curriculum
- Generally small classes in yr. 8 with a focus on personal attention
- Extensive computing facilities
- Excellent support programs for students with learning difficulties
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
We emphasize the application of ICT in all curriculum areas as:
- It is the medium of today
- It is a motivating tool for students
- It does engage students in their learning
- It is a major part of life today and students need to be skilled in using ICT´s in their learning and as a mode of communication
- It can be a framework for encouraging problem solving, teamwork and developing initiative
ICT Focus Programs
- The application of video production as a learning tool across the curriculum
- Multimedia Course
- We are a national leader in the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to the teaching of geography and related areas
ICT Infrastructure
- An extensive computer network throughout the school with high speed connections
- Three fully equipped computer rooms
- Additional suites of computers in the Resource Centre, Techncal Studies, Multi Media Room, Home Economics, GIS room and in the Senior Students Area.