Greystanes High is a comprehensive co-educational school that prides itself on promoting academic and personal excellence. Students are encouraged to make suitable curriculum choices by experienced and highly involved staff. Literacy, numeracy and higher order thinking are emphasised. A wide range of academic and vocational courses are offered and the use of technology in teaching and learning is encouraged.
Facilities: Assembly hall, free-standing library, two ovals, tennis courts and commercial kitchen. An extensive computer network and multimedia facilities are used widely throughout the school.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Computing Studies, Design and Technology, Dance, Drama, Food Technology, French, Geography, History, Human Movement, Japanese, Music, Photography, Textiles, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Mathematics, Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, 2-Unit History Extension, Ancient History, Modern History, Legal Studies, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Society and Culture, Visual Arts, Drama, Photography, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Community and Family Studies, Japanese, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Business Services (Administration), Hospitality Operations, Metals and Engineering, Retail, Information Technology.
Sport: Greystanes has a strong commitment to sport and the development of recreational skills. Sporting opportunities include rugby league, Australian rules, soccer, cricket, tennis, water polo, basketball, netball, softball, baseball, squash, aerobics, touch football and frisbee. In 2009 and 2010 the school was awarded Western Sydney Champion Sporting School and were the winners of NSW CHS Boys’ Open Touch Football.
Extracurricular activities: Individual skills and talents are encouraged through a range of co-curricular activities including drama, music, dance, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, recreational and competitive sports, debating, public speaking, and community service.
Welfare and personal development: Personal development is supported by a comprehensive welfare system. House group teachers assist students with day-to-day issues and the SRC leads student participation in responsible decision-making.
Special features: The discipline policy of the school is published and employs the traditional range of awards and behaviour modification techniques. A high level of parental involvement is encouraged.