Canterbury Girls High was established in 1892 and moved to its present site in 1932. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a harmonious, diverse culture. Students currently enrolled derive from 49 different language backgrounds.
‘Success for All’ is the school’s ethos and the school does an outstanding job of catering for individual student differences. There are extensive extra-curricular programs that meet individual student needs and enhance student leadership capacity. The school implements Gifted and Talented Performing Arts and Academic class programs for Years 7 and 8. Entry into these sought-after programs is by application and interview. The integration of sophisticated information and communication technologies across the curriculum is a whole school priority and has resulted in substantial innovations in teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas. There are significant international student enrolments in Years 10 to 12.
Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, performance studio, drama and dance space, multimedia facilities, modern library, food and textile technology laboratories, visual arts rooms, extensive digital technology in all classrooms, fully staffed Learning Centre for senior students, fitness circuit room, Learning Hub, outdoor covered learning spaces, extensive sporting fields.
Sport: The school enjoys a high sporting profile with current students representing Australia in soccer. Students elect from a range of grade and recreational sports including dance, athletics, swimming, cross-country, soccer, tennis, softball, hockey, netball, ice skating, power walking, cycling, volleyball, basketball, lawn bowls, tennis, tai chi, badminton, touch football, aerobics, cricket and cardio fitness.
Extracurricular activities: A broad range of extra-curricular programs operate including choir ensemble, orchestra, band, percussion ensemble, strings program, drama, theatre sports, bi-annual school musical productions, Writer in residence program, debating, dance ensembles, active SRC and student leadership program, peersupport, Green DEAR, work experience supervised by a full-time careers adviser.
Special features: Student-centred learning and student responsibility for learning is a feature of the school’s educational program and the school is proud of its successful multicultural traditions. There is a strong school commitment to environmental education. While being innovative in its curriculum, the school values the wearing of school uniform, commitment to teamwork and good discipline.