Bankstown Senior College is a learning institution for post-compulsory-aged students who want to achieve academic excellence in an adult learning environment. The college offers only courses spanning Years 10, 11 and 12. Students can enrol in part-time or full-time study. It is the only government school in Sydney to offer a four-day week, to enable students to successfully combine family, school and work commitments.
Facilities: Complete refurbishment of all facilities has taken place. Present facilities include a modern, well-equipped library, an assembly hall/gymnasium, four computer-assisted learning centres, a comfortablyfurnished careers reference centre, a hospitality kitchen of commercial standard, a fully equipped cafeteria, a student publishing centre including a scanner and digital camera, satellite and Internet links, a tiered learning space, and a photography darkroom. There is also an intensive English centre on-site.
Sport: Students enter regional knock-out teams in popular sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer and table tennis. A director of sport provides fitness and recreational activities before and after college hours for all students.
Extra-Curricular Activities: Music (vocal, band and ethnic groups), creative and performing arts group, student news management production team producing a student newspaper and TV program, debating, active student union.
Famous Ex-Student: Vince Sorrenti