Established in 1956 and set in a rural district, the school enjoys an excellent reputation in its community and beyond. It has a strong commitment to academic achievement, quality teaching, learning programs, environmental education and community participation.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Psychology, Technics (Wood and Metal), German, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Arts, Technical Drawing, Agriculture, Human Movement, Electronics, Textiles and Design, Commerce, Music, Drama, Childhood, Studies, Dance, Photography, Computing Studies. Both History and Geography are compulsory.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Extension course (English, Mathematics and History), Agriculture, Food Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, Exploring Childhood, Legal Studies, Ancient and Modern History, Geography, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Music, Drama, Physics, German, French, Chemistry, Biology, Science for Life, Business Studies, Photography, Design and Technology, Community and Family Studies, PD/Health/PE, Society and Culture, Engineering Studies, Dance, Industrial Technology (Wood and Metal), Legal Studies, Primary Industries, Hospitality, Information Processes, Sports Coaching, Retail and Metals & Engineering. The school now offers five VET courses.
Sport: The school has a proud sporting tradition, has produced NSW and Australian champions and is highly regarded in its region. The sport development program emphasises skills and fitness, sports injury prevention, high-level staff training, and student leadership. Students compete at zone, region and state level, in school carnivals and recreational sports including gym, lawn bowls, yoga, cycling and horse riding. The inter-school visit with Cowra High and the ‘Sports Achiever Awards’ are the highlights of the sporting calendar.
Extracurricular activities: An outstanding concert band, instrumental ensembles, festival of arts, debating teams, ISCF, public speaking, annual exchange to Japan and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme provide rich and varied experiences for students. Students are encouraged to expand and exercise their minds, with Tournament of Minds.
Welfare and personal development: The school provides a friendly, caring, non-violent and disciplined environment. Full school uniform is worn, school citizenship and concern for others are encouraged, self-esteem programs are organised, and every student is encouraged to achieve and is acknowledged for achieving his or her personal best. A wide-ranging excursion program is integral to the curriculum and there are specific timetabled classes and programs for pupils who are talented or who have learning difficulties.
Special features: Extensive tree propagation forms part of the agriculture and environment curricular. Students excel in state and national academic competitions, and have a successful record in tertiary entrance, post-school employment and training. They are regarded as being very employable.