Bankstown Girls High is a comprehensive public school with a vision of “Learning for a Changing Future”, focused on developing independent lifelong learners who can make strong contributions to the community through further education, employment and participation. The school recognises that a quality education includes not only academic success but also achievements in the areas of performing and creative arts, sport, leadership and technology. The school’s commitment to curriculum delivery was recognised with the awarding of the prestigious Director General’s School Achievement Award in Curriculum Provision and Delivery, Excellence in EAL/D & ICT Teaching, Wellbeing and Whole School Sports Programs.
Facilities: The school is fully wireless and cable networked. The facilities include a modern library, Senior Study learning centre, four dedicated computer laboratories, three visual arts rooms with adjoining pottery kilns, ceramics and sculpture workshops, photography darkroom, multimedia studio, music studio, a specialist drama room, careers education centre, four state of-the-art science laboratories, a food laboratory and industrial kitchen, textiles room and a technics facilities block catering for courses in woodwork and leatherwork. The school’s sporting equipment has also been recently upgraded and includes a gym. There is a new cafeteria area for students to enjoy during their breaks.
Curriculum: The curriculum meets a broad range of needs from gifted and talented programs and classes to learning support classes. The focus is on providing programs that challenge every student at every level. The school offers a full range of Senior courses in Science, History, Mathematics and English, including all extension courses. A broad range of extra-curricular opportunities are available through integrated sport in Years 7 to 11 with specialist tuition from professional coaches; TAFE and school-delivered Vocational and Educational Training (VET) courses.
Special Features: A Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning works with teachers and students to challenge every student to meet their full potential through a focus on Inquiry, Learning, Future Focused Learning and STEAM initiatives. Students engage in leadership programs from Year 7 to 12 through peer support, peer mediation, leadership in the Middle school and the SRC. Participation is encouraged through extension activities such as the Australian Business Community, Network programs and excursions.