Alfred Deakin High is a well-maintained and attractive school, situated in a convenient, central and long-established area of Canberra. Working in partnership with the community, the school aims to provide a secure and happy environment in which students can pursue excellence within a changing society. There are strong curriculum and sporting links with local primary schools and secondary colleges. Because of close links with local embassies and high commissions, there are many overseas students enrolled.
Facilities: Five large computing laboratories, wireless network with laptops and extensive student access to computers throughout the school, Internet, own web page, mathematics lab, greenhouse horticultural facilities, fully computerised library, media studio, six science laboratories, photography laboratory and darkroom, well-equipped gymnasium with climbing wall, separate hall, ready access to indoor pool facilities, extensive playing fields and sporting grounds.
Electives: The school provides a balanced curriculum based on eight Key Learning Areas and offers three Languages Other than English (French, Indonesian, and Japanese), Extension courses in Mathematics, Science and English, an exceptional Arts program, a challenging range of Technology subjects, and an active health and fitness program.
Sport: Australian rules, soccer, rugby league, basketball, athletics, swimming, volleyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, three school bands, string orchestra, two vocal groups, music tutor program, eisteddfods, Tournament of Minds, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, outdoor education, wide range of local, interstate and overseas excursions.
Welfare and personal development: Alfred Deakin High has a youth leadership program and SRC in operation, and students gain special individual attention from a tutor group program. Further assistance is available from the student welfare team, school counsellor and youth support worker. Alfred Deakin has an active P&C Association and parental involvement is welcomed.
Established in 1898, and set on 17 hectares of rural property, the kindergarten to Year 12 Campus is spacious and picturesque. As a member of the international Adventist schools system, Avondale School facilitates a holistic approach to the development of each child. The school encourages academic excellence and a vibrant Christian lifestyle where emphasis is placed on the value of respect and good citizenship, as well as the nurturing of Christian faith. This is implemented in practical ways through regular commitment to a variety of community services.
Facilities: The school offers well-equipped classrooms, up-to-date facilities and technology including networking and Internet access, visual arts, technology and design and agriculture areas, highly functional libraries, computer rooms, and a 200-seat music centre. Sporting facilities include tennis and basketball courts and three ovals. A new 3000 square multi-purpose centre with weights room, commercial kitchen, classrooms and indoor basketball courts. There is also a large outdoor shade area and bus shelter, and aviation facilities.
Electives Years 9 and 10: In addition to the core subjects in Key Learning Areas, Avondale School offers Commerce, Geography, History, French, Design and Technology, Technics, Food Technology, Drama, Computer Studies, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts and Digital Photography.
Electives Years 11 and 12: In addition to the compulsory subjects of English and Studies of Religion, the school offers Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Modern History, Food Technology, Visual Arts, Legal Studies, Design and Technology, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Community and Family Studies, Information Processes and Technology, Business Studies, Aeronautics, and Information Technology.
Sport: Avondale School is involved in the Hunter Region Independent Schools Association, which provides opportunities for competition in sports such as swimming, soccer, cricket, indoor cricket, cross-country, athletics, tennis, netball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and touch football. Students are also selected for inter-school competitions with other Hunter Valley Independent Schools in swimming and athletics. Children also have the opportunity to be selected to participate in area, zone or state competitions.
Extracurricular activities: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, concert band, Streamwatch, Horizon magazine, Mock Trial, drama.
Welfare and personal development: The school has a peer support program, a full-time chaplain for pastoral care and a careers adviser who provides a careers program including work experience. In addition, firm discipline and a uniform code are enforced. An active Home and School Association works enthusiastically to support the school.
Special features: Avondale Early Learning Centre has outstanding play areas with a mud stream, vegetable garden, cubby house, fruit trees and pets. The centre caters for three- to five-year-olds and government childcare benefits are available. The centre has been designed to be parent-friendly, with EFTPOS facilities, a one-way glass viewing area so parents can watch their children at play, state-of-the-art security, and a freezer packed full of goodies for dinner. Fully qualified EC teachers and their trained assistants staff the centre.
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Recognised for consistently achieving outstanding HSC results, All Saints’ College aims to bring out the best in all its students. All Saints’ College offers encouraging and dynamic programs to children of all abilities within a safe, picturesque country setting. With a wide range of subjects and co-curricular activities, the College gives every individual the opportunity and resources to grow — academically, culturally and socially.
Facilities: Library, computer laboratories, school clinic, extensive playing fields, gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool, agriculture facilities.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Agriculture, French, Japanese, Music, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Commerce, Design and Technology, History, Geography, Drama, Physical Activities and Sports Studies.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design and Technology, Modern History, Ancient History, Visual Arts, Japanese, French, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Mathematics, Music 1 and 2, Agriculture, Business Studies, Drama, Geography, Economics, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development and Hospitality.
Sport: Competitive — rugby, volleyball, hockey, cricket, netball, swimming, athletics, cross-country, softball, tennis, soccer, basketball, water polo, aerobics. Leisure — horse riding.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, drama, orchestra, band, choir, public speaking, Tournament of Minds, Mock Trial, St Johns Ambulance courses, and Activities Week — when all students participate in a cultural or artistic activity.
Welfare and personal development: All Saints’ College is a very
supportive and encouraging place, with successful pastoral care and peer
support programs and a full-time chaplain. As a smaller school, All Saints’
College has the opportunity to recognise the strengths of its students and
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their development.
Special features: Each year a significant number of students are placed overseas after their HSC as part of the school-to-school GAP program.
Please contact the school for further information.
