GRANVILLE SOUTH CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

Built in 1966, this school has a commitment to providing a caring
and stimulating learning environment focusing on student engagement and
success.

Facilities: The school is situated among well-grassed playing areas
and has within its boundaries an oval, volleyball, tennis and basketball
courts, and an indoor basketball court within the multi-purpose centre. The
school also possesses five networked computer rooms and computer-based research
facilities linked to the library. There are also multiple sets of laptops in each faculty, in the library and the learning centre for students to use in class time. Hospitality classes are taught in the well resourced kitchen.  The school has been a selective school in the creative and performing arts since 2012. The Creative and Performing Arts ensemble program for the selective stream includes dance, drama, music, visual arts and circus, with participation of students from Years 7 to 12. 

Sport: The sport program is closely linked to the physical education
and health courses and is integrated into the school’s teaching program in
Years 7, 8 and 9. Sport is supervised by teachers who have particular expertise
in the many games included in the sports program. Competitive sport is provided
for students in Years 10–12 and by entry into state knockout competitions in a
wide variety of games and by the traditional annual carnivals of swimming,
cross-country and athletics. Students have access to representative teams at
school, zone and state level.

Extracurricular activities: These are diverse and extensive and include participation in debating, public speaking, outdoor recreation, drama and musical productions, enhancement classes and science club.

Special features: Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School incorporates a support unit for students with special educational needs from Years 7 to 12, offering exemplary transition programs to its students. It is a comprehensive co-educational high school focusing on student participation and success. The school runs a very successful learning centre to support a range of student needs and provides an engaging learning environment. Community involvement is strong with the school employing a community liaison officer who works directly with parents or carers, students, staff and other community groups. The school has developed an effective “Community of Schools” with its partner primary schools. Programs between the schools include the high school students leading workshops for students in the creative and performing arts.