Asquith Girls High, established in 1959, provides a progressive school environment close to Ku-ring-gai National Park in the clean-air zone of Sydney’s upper north shore. The school is conveniently located within a three-minute walk of Asquith train station.

Facilities: Extensive computer facilities, access to online resources in all classrooms, cabled computer-controlled interactive video system, excellent modern library, careers reference room, horticulture area, commercial quality kitchens, playing fields, netball, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, multi-purpose hall, four hectares of bushland.

Electives Years 7 and 8: All students follow a core curriculum that includes English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Commerce, Visual Arts, Music, Technology (mandatory), PD/Health/PE, Christian Studies, Multimedia Studies, Learning to Learn, Integrated Sport, Languages — French, German, Japanese.

Electives Years 9 and 10: In addition to a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, PD/Health/PE, Christian Studies and Thinking Skills, all students do courses in Computing Skills. The following electives are also offered — French, German, Japanese, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Ceramics, Drama, Dance, Information Software and Technology, Photography, Music, Commerce, Visual Arts, Physical Activity and Sports Science.

Electives Years 11 and 12: English (all courses), Mathematics (all courses), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics, Geography, Food Technology, Ancient History, Modern History, French, German, Japanese, Legal Studies, Music, PD/Health/PE, Society and Culture, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts, Community and Family Studies, Information Processes and Technology, Software Development and Design, Studies of Religion. NSW Board-endorsed courses include Exploring Early Childhood, Photography and Digital Imaging, Sport and Recreation, and Visual Design. Vocational courses in Business Studies, Hospitality Operations, Information Technology, and Office Skills are also offered.

Sport: Consistently successful at a competitive level, the school encourages girls to participate in the school’s extensive sporting program, including tennis, netball, hockey, softball, cricket, soccer, water polo, gymnastics and a variety of recreational sports.

Extracurricular activities: Band, environment club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, debating, Thrive extension activities, choir, Mock Trial, dance, drama, stockmarket competitions, Streamwatch and bush regeneration.

Welfare and personal development: The school has an active SRC, a prefect system, enthusiastic peer counsellor support, a gifted and talented extension program, work experience, career lessons, seminars for Senior years in areas such as essay writing, study skills and self-motivation, and a Year 7 orientation program.

Special features: The school offers dedicated staff and a caring environment. Usually more than 80 per cent of HSC students enter a wide variety of tertiary courses each year. Outstanding student leadership programs provide real opportunities in decision-making. The Bushland program enables students to take part in scientific experiments and environmental awareness projects.

Famous ex-students: Fiona Foley (artist), Ann Roberts (first woman to receive a University Medal in Physics, The University of Sydney, 1984), Janelle Barry (University Medal, UTS Biomedical Science, 1993), Diane Craig (actor).