Riverston High School is an attractive and well-resourced school located on 11 hectares in a semi-rural setting. As part of the Nirimba Collegiate Group, students who complete Year 10 at Riverstone High School gain automatic entry into Wyndham College and will benefit from the College’s links with the University of Western Sydney and the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE. The school provides a broad curriculum that is challenging and relevant to the needs of all of its students.
Facilities: The quality of students’ educational experiences are enhanced through access to facilities such as six computer laboratories, a recording studio, a fully equipped gymnasium, new science laboratories, library, kitchens, agriculture plot, TAS workshops and extensive sporting facilities.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Among the subjects offered are Computing Studies, Physical Activity and Sports Science, Photography, Music, Technics — Building and Construction, Wood Technics, Child Studies, Metal Work, Agriculture, Food Technology, Commerce, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Electronics, and Textiles.
Sport: CHS knockout teams and integrated sport are offered and there are sporting events throughout the year.
Extracurricular activities: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, student extension programs, vocal and instrumental groups, Australian English Competition, Australian Science Competition, Australian Mathematics Competition, debating and public speaking.
Personal development: Riverstone High School is committed to turning student potential into achievement through participation in a wide range of academic, cultural, sporting and social pursuits. This high expectation is supported by exemplary welfare programs that foster leadership, encourage social responsibility and promote mutual respect such as the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. These programs are combined with an ongoing infrastructure development program and a strategic plan that constantly searches for even better ways of providing quality education to students.