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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:17:09 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:52:35 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Join us for your HSC journey

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:06:14 AEDT

The HSC can be one of the most exciting moments of high school. Here’s how to be prepared.

We’re committed to supporting every student to do their best – especially during the HSC – and making sure every student is known, valued and cared for.

For HSC students, we’ve got advice on how to make the most of your study, set healthy habits and finish out high school in style.

Check out our HSC resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:47:44 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:30:51 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:18:34 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:11:31 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:26:04 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:24:44 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:52:11 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:27:02 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:41:37 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:55:47 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:11:16 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:16:45 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:20:52 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:59:34 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:07:39 AEST

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Week celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

Education Week 2018 - Today's schools creating tomorrow's world

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:07:39 AEST

The future of education will be showcased in NSW public schools from August 6 – 10 as students, teachers and parents across the state celebrate Education Week 2018.

Education Week kicks off on Monday, August 6, with a simultaneous launch at Parramatta and Kiama public schools livestreamed on YouTube so all government schools and their communities can join in.

This year's theme, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the Education Week launch will be hosted by primary school students and will feature a dancing robot, student performances and a film highlighting how schools are working with their communities to solve real-world problems.

A highlight of the week is the Game Changer Challenge, in which 16 teams of students from schools across NSW will compete in a three-day design program, working alongside leading industry professionals to create the school of the future.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's students were learning at a time of great change.

"From the far west to our metropolitan hubs and everywhere in between, our state's schools will celebrate not only what we've achieved, but the future we are creating," Ms Berejiklian said.

"We are living in a time when the traditional walls of the classroom are opening up to new worlds of learning, paving the way for students to connect and collaborate with their peers regionally and globally."

Education Minister Rob Stokes said there had never been a more exciting time to be involved in schools with technology reshaping the way students learn and billions of dollars being invested in new school infrastructure.

"The NSW Department of Education is continually striving for improvement and innovation so that the young people in our care learn in a world-class education system," Mr Stokes said.

"The NSW Government is supporting that vision through a record $6 billion in funding to build the classrooms and schools of the future."

The Secretary of the Department of Education Mark Scott said ensuring today's students had the skills they would need to "not just survive, but thrive" in the future underpinned the department's evidence-based approach to learning.

"I am incredibly proud of the innovative teaching and learning that is being done across our State's public schools to ensure that every student can perform to their full potential," Mr Scott said.

"We don't know what the future will hold, but we do know that we are focused on equipping today's students with the skills and knowledge they will need to lead fulfilling lives in the future."

More new classrooms, preschool places and teachers in $17.3 billion education budget

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:07:39 AEST

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Education Minister Rob Stokes and Early Childhood Minister Sarah Mitchell outlined a range of new initiatives funded by the $17.3 billion education budget in 2018 to 2019.

The government will be investing $6 billion over the next four years to deliver more than 170 new and upgraded schools, including planning for more than 20 new projects.

"We are proud to be making this unprecedented investment into the future of our children," Mr Perrottet said.

"This year's NSW Budget takes our already record school building program to another level – a massive 170 schools new and upgraded schools over the next four years.

"That brings our total schools building program to 230 new and upgraded schools since 2011."

"The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government's strong financial management has allowed us to invest so heavily in our schools and education system."

Mr Stokes said communities right across NSW will benefit from this record investment into education.

"NSW is experiencing an increase in school enrolments and we have in place an unprecedented program of investment in new and upgraded schools to meet this demand," Mr Stokes said.

A staged investment of $500 million is being allocated to provide cooling for schools, while improving the indoor environmental quality, through the installation of smart and sustainable air conditioning systems powered by solar energy.

In another landmark initiative, NSW will become the first Australian state to provide universal access to community preschool for 3 year olds under a $197.8 million program.

"Because of this historic investment, average daily fees will decrease significantly and the savings will go directly back into the pockets of hard working families," Mrs Mitchell said.

This brings total spending on early childhood education to $474.3 million in 2018 to 2019.

Other education investment in the 2018 to 2019 NSW budget includes:

$160 million to be spent in 2018-19 to continue its blitz on planned school maintenance, part of a record $747 million investment over four years.
$71.8 million to implement the literacy and numeracy strategy in NSW schools.
$50 million in additional flexible funding will be provided to government schools to implement the school leadership strategy - freeing up principals and school leaders from administrative work.
$3 million for the first comprehensive review of the entire school curriculum since 1989.
$2.8 million to encourage the preservation and study of Aboriginal languages.
$30 million to continue to deliver greater access to green space and sports facilities in public school playgrounds through the 'share our space' program.
Funding for around 900 extra full-time equivalent teaching positions in NSW government schools.

The NSW Government will also invest $1.3 billion on non-government schools, an increase of 7.5% on 2017 to 2018. This includes a $32 million increase in the building grants assistance scheme over four years for capital works projects to support enrolment growth in non-government schools.

The record $17.3 billion investment in education allocates $15.7 billion for recurrent expenses and $1.6 billion for capital investment in 2018 to 2019.

2018 Interim Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:33 AEST

2018 Interim Parent Teacher (pdf 425 KB)

2018 Term 1 Start

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:33 AEST

WHS Careers Website

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:40 AEST

Warrawong High has a NEW Careers Website http://www.warrawonghighcareers.com

Our aim is to provide you with all the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school. It's for students, parents, the community and staff.
You can use this site to locate University, TAFE and any other type of course across Australia, get information about the HSC, search for job vacancies and much more. This website aims to centralise the careers program at WHS and all information in regards to Careers can be found here, if you cant find what your after contact us through the 'contact us' tab.

Thanks Peter

Peter Cattle

Careers Adviser

WHS Annual School Report 2016

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:39 AEST

Annual School Report 2016 (pdf 3681 KB)

Annual School Report 2015 (pdf 885 KB)

NAPLAN Year 9 and the HSC Minimum Standard

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:41 AEST

In 2020, your child will need to meet a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to qualify for the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Please download the following brochure and visit the linked sites for more information.

Minimum standard HSC 2020 (pdf 985 KB)

NAPLAN HSC Minimum Standard

NAPLAN Movie

NESA Resources for Parents

Parent -Teacher Afternoon

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

A reminder to all parents and carers, Parent/Teacher interviews for Years 7-11 will be held on Wednesday 5th April from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Entry to the school will be via Flagstaff Road only. Interim reports for years 7 and 11 will be handed out at the event.

Back to School

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:33 AEST

Back to School 2017

WHS BYOD

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:40 AEST

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

In 2017, all students will be required to bring a familiar personal device to school to use as their primary technological device. If a student cannot afford a device, they can apply for a loan device from the existing pool, through the Student Assistance Scheme, by contacting Ms Ramsay. For more information, see the attached flyer on BYOD.

BYOD (pdf 816 KB)

WHS School Plan 2015-2017 Update

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:41 AEST

WHS School Plan Update (pdf 301 KB)

Parent Teacher afternoon 7, 11, 12 Wednesday 23/3/16 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:36 AEST

Dear Parent / Caregiver.
By now you should have received your child's interim report in the mail. If you have a child in Years 7, 11 or 12 then you would also have received an invitation to our Term 1 parent interview afternoon, scheduled for Wednesday 23/03/16 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the school Library, no appointment necessary. It is an opportunity for you to meet your child's teacher and discuss how they have transitioned into the next stage of their learning and for Year 12 students how they are progressing as their HSC nears completion. We look forward to seeing you there on Wednesday afternoon.

Parent Teacher Afternoon (pdf 197 KB)

Open Afternoon 2nd March 2016 3 pm - 6 pm

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:36 AEST

Display of student's work. Interactive class demonstrations. Meet and greet the students, teachers and Principal. Student Cafe & Live Student Creative Arts Performances. Sausage Sizzle.

Open Afternoon 2016 (pdf 992 KB)

Subject Selections for 2016 Year 11

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Information Evening - Wednesday 5th August - 6pm

To Year 10 Students and Parents/Caregivers

The weeks ahead are very important for all Year 10 students. It is during this time you will be making preliminary choices about your future HSC.

The 2016 Year 11 Subject Selections booklet will be handed out at the information evening.

The subject selection booklet contains information abuo the senior curriculum selection at Warrawong High School. It outlines the diverse range of courses to choose from, to meet your individual needs.

Key Considerations for Subject Choice include:

INTERESTS: Choose subjects which genuinely interest you. Remember that you will be doing these subjects for two years.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS AND NEEDS: Be realistic about your career choices, and choose subjects which you genuinely need for your chosen career direction.

ABILITIES: Choose subjects in which you are capable of doing well. There is no point in choosing a subject which is either too difficult for you or will not challenge you.

In coming to a decision about your career choices take time to consult with a wide range of people. Family discussion will be most valuable. Advcie from oder peers and family contacts can also be helpful. At school, ensure that you talk to your teachers, expecially the Careers Adviser, who has wide experience in these matters.

Your decision also needs to be based on a good understanding of all the courses on offer. This booklet has been designed to introduce the subject selection process, and be a basis for discussion. Useful advice will also be provided at the Information Evening on Wednesday 5th August 2015 in the school hall from 6pm.

Rick Coleman

Principal

International Students Centre

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:35 AEST

DEC International assists international students to achieve their study and career goals in NSW. Please visit the DEC website for more information.

Road Safety Issues Around Schools

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

Road safety around your child's school

Your child's safety depends on you

Road Safety Around Schools (pdf 481 KB)

WHS on Facebook

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:34 AEST

Stay in touch by connecting with us on our Facebook page. You get a glimpse into the day to day life of our students as well as see all the wonderful, creative and inspiring things they do.

Warrawong High School Facebook Page

Illawarra and South East Region Arts

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:35 AEST

The new ISER website takes the place of Southern Stars and ISER regional arts. Please follow the following link below:

Southern Arts

WACKI Film Awards

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:39 AEST

Best High School Actor 2013: Borce Petreski.

Carnivale 2013

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:34 AEST

Carnivale is on Tuesday 19 November, 2013. This is a fun day filled with rides, games, food and competitions. The cost is $20 per student, payable at the Office. All students are welcome!

Download the brochure by following this link: Carnivale Brochure (pdf 189 KB)

P & C Association Information

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:36 AEST

Come along to the P&C Meetings and become informed about what is happening at Warrawong High School. Have your say and help make decisions about your school and isues affecting your children. Ask questions and make suggestions about how to improve the school. Learn how to help your child do well at school. Meet parents in your local community and make new friends. Ring the School on 4274 0707 to register your interest.

Term 1 - 2013 Incentive Excursions

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

The purpose of Incentive Excursions is to reward Warrawong High School students who have demonstrated commitment to their studies and positive behaviour thoughout the year. Teachers monitor student academic progress each term to ensure students are on task, class work & homework completed, and students study for tests. Students who are performing well are rewarded and are invited to attend Incentive Excursions. Term 1 invited students enjoyed their time during the following Incentive Excursions.

Year 7 - Shellharbour Bowling

Year 8 - Hoyts Movies

Years 9, 10, 11, 12 - Sydney Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush.

Crazy Hair Day 2013 - WHS Supporting the Leukaemia Foundation

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:34 AEST

The SRC are supporting Crazy Hair Day this Wednesday 27 March 2013 to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Crazy Hair Day gives students the opportunity to take part & participate in one of the nation's largest fundraisers by colouring their hair with temporary hair colour spray for a gold coin donation. Student's may come to school with a 'crazy' hairdo or colour for a gold coin donation or may have their hair sprayed at school for a gold coin donation.

Money raised from Crazy Hair Day will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation. Support us by donation at school or at http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/srcwarrawong

2012 HSC English results

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:32 AEST

ANALYSIS OF 2012 ENGLISH HSC RESULTS

The English faculty achieved three of the six merits which Warrawong HS achieved -- top band marks in English Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2) .

58% of our Standard English students received HSC marks between 70 and 100 (the state average is 36% in Bands 4 – 6)

All our Advanced English students received HSC marks between 80 and 100 (the state average is 53% in Bands 5 & 6)

Our Extension1 student received HSC marks in the top band (the state average for Band 4 is 25%)

Our Extension 2 English student achieved HSC marks in the top band (the state average for Band 4 is 22%)

For 68% of our 19 students studying English as a Second Language their HSC mark was either their best or second best mark out of all the HSC subjects they studied at Warrawong High School.

Many thanks to all our hard-working English teachers!

OPEN AFTERNOON - WEDNESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2013 - 4:00PM TO 6:00PM

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:36 AEST

We warmly welcome all students and their families Years 7 to 12 to enjoy an Open Afternoon at Warrawong High School on Wednesday 20 February 2013 4:00pm-6:00pm. Come and see our new facilites, displays of student work, and a concert showcasing our talented students here at Warrawong High School. A free BBQ from our Outdoor Kitchen and Pizza from our Wood Fire Oven. Hope to See you there for an afternoon of Fun, Friendship and good Food.

OPEN DAY 2013 (pdf 360 KB)

Trade Training Centre Official Opening

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Illawarra Partners in Education (iPie) are pleased to announce the opening of their new Trade Training Facilities on December 4. iPie comprises three local comprehensive public High Schools - Warrawong High (WHS), Illawarra Sports High (ISHS) and Figtree High (FHS) Each school has received funding from the Australian Government to upgrade their Hospitality, Metal and Engineering and Construction facilities to improve vocational training for students across the three schools. Our Trade Training Centre provides 21st century facilities which engage students and provide opportunities to enter into quality training pathways.

The TTC will provide students from Year 9-12 with the opportunity in Construction, Hospitality, and Engineering to Certificate III. Students will have access to quality training in specialist learning areas that are equipped to industry standard and have clear career pathways and enjoy the advantages of ongoing industry contact and support. Students will gain qualifications that will better equip them for employment in valued careers that have a positive future.

The provision of a TTC will provide opportunity for all students and especially school based apprenticeships and traineeships with an increased range of vocational options, thus improving student retention by 80%. The provision of a TTC will provide students with the opportunity to commence clearly defined career paths in occupations that are valued, in demand and provide the potential to earn high incomes. The iPie's location is surrounded by heavy and light industry and a range of commercial businesses which provide traditional career destinations for our students. Many local businesses have offered support for the TTC and in doing so are adding to students' pool of skills that can be utilised nationwide.

The Trade Training centre will be officially opened by Mr Stephen Jones MP, Member for Throsby at Warrawong High School on December 4 at 2.00pm.

Annual WACKI Film Festival

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:33 AEST

Help us celebrate the fantastic short films produced by students from Warrawong High School and our COS. The annual WACKI Film Festival, which is proudly supported by BlueScope Steel, will be held at the Gala Cinema on 28th November at 6.00pm.Tickets available from the office.

Moodle

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:35 AEST

Moodle allows teachers to provide an e-learning experience for their classes. They can add notes, quizes, discussion boards and other functions for their class to access. To access Moodle follow the link below:

WHS Moodle link!

My Laptop Rules!

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:36:35 AEST

An online resource designed to help students look after their DER laptops. Students will also learn what to do if their laptop is stolen or broken and what happens if they do the wrong thing with their laptop.

Click here to Enter MY LAPTOP RULES! site