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Killarney Heights High School’s vision is to promote Excellence, Creativity and Leadership. We seek to maximize the outcomes of individual students in all areas of the curriculum. The school works to develop self-confidence among students, and commitment to personal excellence based on an agreed set of values. |
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Proud of its strong tradition of academic excellence, which is reflected in its success in the HSC and School Certificate, the school is confidently preparing students to meet the social and vocational challenges of the 21st century.
We welcome new students from overseas to study at our school, for the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate. This helps to enrich the cultural mix within our local, comprehensive, coeducational, public school.
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs |
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Special ESL programs are taught throughout the school, at all levels, by experienced and caring ESL teachers, including the new HSC ESL course.
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| Programs that support the School vision |
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Promoting Excellence
- Gifted and talented student programs - academic, sporting, music
- Extension classes in the Junior school and extension courses in the senior school.
- Acceleration programs for academically gifted students, including our French program.
Promoting Creativity
- Instrumental music – Senior and intermediate concert bands, Chamber music ensemble, Woodwind ensemble, Guitar ensemble, drama and musical productions. (concerts, music camps, and band tours – both local and overseas)
- International day, art exhibitions, and music spectaculars, annual short film festival
- Interschool debating and public speaking competitions
Promoting Leadership
- Student Representative Council, Prefects, Environmental Group
- Student Representative Council, Prefects, Environmental Group
- Charity fun days, Duke of Edinburgh's Awards program
| Student Support Services and Programs |
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- Year advisors oversee student welfare at each level
- Deputy Principals work with the students and families within their years of responsibility, and follow each group of students through the school.
- School counselor - available 3 days per week to meet individual student needs
- Careers counseling resource centre - available 5 days per week.
- Literacy learning support programs - for students needing additional help
- Student orientation and peer programs to help those new to our school.
| Special Facilities |
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- Science and technology laboratories
- New multipurpose school hall and sports complex incorporating basketball, netball volleyball, table tennis, badminton, and gymnastics
- Five computer laboratories with internet access
- Well-equipped library with internet access
- Music, dance and drama studio
- Art centre with graphics, photography, and darkroom facilities
- ESL resource room
- Extensive ovals and well maintained grounds and gardens
| HSC Results and Year 12 University/TAFE Placements |
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- Ranked third top public, comprehensive, coeducational school in NSW
- Top two students received Premiers Award for All Round Excellence
- Top UAI 99.85 - Matthew Clarke, who also achieved 12th in NSW in Advanced English.
- Two international students achieved UAI's over 99 - Richard Gu 99.45 and Shelley Su 99.15
- Traditionally over 50% of our HSC cohort attends university, compared to approximately 32% across the state of NSW
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CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Training (Schools) CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M For more information, visit the International Students Centre website at: http://www.internationalschool.edu.au |
