Model Farms High School is focused on ensuring all students achieve their personal best through Quality Teaching. The school has an experienced staff and places emphasis on catering for all students, including the gifted and talented. The school prides itself on its academic achievements.
Facilities: Well-equipped library, four computer learning areas, laboratories, technics rooms, kitchens with a commercial hospitality bay, art rooms, dance studio, lecture theatre, hall, drama room, farm oval and spacious grounds.
Electives Years 7 to 10: History, Geography, Music, French, German, Japanese, Art, Commerce, Computer Studies, Food Technology, Agriculture, Drama, Dance, Technical Drawing, Textile Technology, Technics Wood/Metal/Electronics, Industrial Design, Careers, Health and Physical Education, Design and Technology.
Electives Years 11 and 12: English, English Extension, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension, Ancient and Modern History, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Music, Engineering Science, Agriculture, Visual Arts, Industrial Technology, Drama, Dance, Food Technology, General Studies, PD/Health/PE, Hospitality Operations, Legal Studies, Languages, Exploring Early Childhood, Photography, Work Studies, Software Design and Development, Information Processes and Technology, Information Technology. There are also TAFE courses and business-industry links with the local community.
Sport: Model Farm offers students a choice of competitive sports (such as athletics, swimming, cricket and soccer) and recreational sports, including squash, ice-skating, aerobics, and indoor cricket. The school has a strong sporting tradition and reputation.
Extracurricular activities: Drama, band, dance, music and public speaking. The annual variety night Fame at the Farms is a yearly highlight as is the school musical. Students have enjoyed success in debating, Lions Club Youth of the Year and Ozspeak public speaking competitions. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme is one of a number of leadership opportunities.
Welfare and personal development: The school cares for its students by encouraging all of them to find their strengths and to achieve their personal best. There is a structured merit system. Year 11 students run a peer support program, and courses to raise self-esteem and respect for others are a regular part of the curriculum. Work experience, business links programs and career education are also on offer. A team of student advisers and a counsellor give support and guidance. Building student leadership is given special emphasis.
Special features: The school has received a Director-General’s Award for outstanding primary links programs, including gifted and talented challenges and regional awards for the exceptional growth in literacy and numeracy. Acceleration for indentified Mathematics students and strong ESL results.