CARDIFF HIGH

Established in 1963, Cardiff High is set in pleasant grounds in a quiet area of Newcastle. CHS provides a holistic education offering challenges and opportunities for students to achieve their life goals in a fun, caring environment.

Facilities: Two fully equipped computer rooms, a skills centre, food laboratories, gymnasium, modern library, language laboratories, environmental outdoor classroom, sporting areas, well-equipped darkroom.

Electives Years 7 to 10: Legal Studies, Electronics, Computing Studies, Japanese, Music, Commerce, Food Technology, Textiles, Visual Arts, Graphics Technology, Ceramics, Building and Construction, Technology Metal, Technology Timber, Child Studies and Hospitality.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing Studies, Geography, History, Economics, French, Japanese, Industry Studies, Food Technology, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Textiles and Design, Senior Science, PD/Health/PE, Society and Culture, Business Studies, Computing Studies. Vocational Courses include Retail, Business Services and Hospitality. Cardiff High also offers school-based TAFE courses.

Sport: All traditional sports.

Extracurricular activities: Debating, choir, rock bands, school band, drama, musical production, school magazine.

Welfare and personal development: An active student council and peer support network are important elements of the welfare program. The school offers work experience and religious education. There is a uniform policy.

Special features: The school has strong ties with sister schools in Japan, including exchange trips and a scholarship to study in Japan. Underpinning the school’s educational philosophy is a commitment to quality learning practices. The approach has been developed from Dr W Glasser’s therapy philosophy and emphasises personal accountability and positive achievement.