Burwood Girls High School, founded in 1929, has a proud tradition of educating young women. The school not only strives to develop and expand athirst for knowledge but works on educating the whole student — academically, socially and emotionally. The school’s motto “Not for Ourselves Alone” expresses the citizenship and tolerance experienced by its students.
Facilities: In beautiful, newly landscaped grounds, the school has three drama/dance studios with mirrors and sprung floors, a hall with lightingand sound facilities, six upgraded science laboratories, a new fitness centre, fifteen smart boards and numerous refurbished technology areas including computerised library, wireless internet, data projector with computer in a number of classrooms, photography rooms, two kitchens, textiles and design rooms, ceramics studio and digital media studio.
Sport: Tennis, water polo, basketball, netball, softball, touch football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, aerobics, table tennis, power walking, self-defence, badminton, calisthenics, circuit, hip hop dancing, social dance. The school endeavours to enter teams into numerous knockout competitions and isvery competitive in the girls’ division of the Northern Suburbs Zone, often winning this competition.
Extracurricular activities: A wide selection is offered including concert band, stage band, choir and vocal ensembles, public speaking, debating, drama, dance, media production, writing, and environmental activities. Other activities include a Gifted and Talented Program for Years 7 and 8 and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Special features: The academic program is enriched by a planned program of field trips. The strong SRC is involved in environmental projects, focus groups and camps. The school runs various performances and musical events. The school has received the Director General’s Award for Excellence in the Education of Girls.
Famous ex-students: Lorraine Bayly AM (actress); Lee Da Hae (South Korean actress), Jennie George (Federal MP), Dale Spender AM (writer), Her Hon. Judge Robyn Tupman (District Court), Gracie Otto (actress and film maker), Linda McGill MBE (swimmer).