Corrimal High School

Corrimal High School

Murray Rd, Corrimal 2518
Phone: 4285 1199
Fax: 4284 0342
Email: corrimal-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Corrimal High School is a comprehensive high school delivering a diverse curriculum from academic subjects to vocational and special needs. The school also provides extensive opportunities in agriculture and technology.

The importance of Corrimal as a comprehensive community school was evident in the historical memorabilia brought in by the community for the 50th Anniversary. The school plan states the Corrimal High School community will work co-operatively to provide: A comprehensive education program; quality learning through quality teaching and parent and community understanding of and involvement in programs; competency in literacy, numeracy, technology and communication; a safe and caring environment where self-discipline and respect for others are valued. The library-learning centre, extensive vocational education curriculum, inclusive special education program and the farm are features of the school.

Corrimal High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school which caters for the full range of student abilities. It is situated in northern Wollongong and it draws students from the Corrimal, Bellambi, Towradgi and Tarrawanna areas.

Corrimal HS Skills Centre

The school is set in attractive, safe and secure grounds that include a school farm and extensive playing fields. The school has an inclusive learning environment in which students and staff “strives for excellence” and are committed to providing a wide range of educational programs which promote individual development academically and socially. The excellent academic, sporting, artistic, cultural and welfare programs contribute to a student’s overall development.

The school incorporates an IO and IM Support Unit and their students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. They have been successful in developing a supportive and harmonious school culture that provided our students with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

They have committed and experienced staff who works very hard to serve the students and their families. Amongst staff, there is a strong tradition of school evaluation and professional development, leading to innovative programs which address the specific needs of their students.

In recent years an emphasis on supporting literacy and numeracy in the early years of high school has been successful across the range of Key Learning Areas (KLAs). These programs have been facilitated by the inclusion of the school in the Priority School’s Program (PSP). Funding is used to employ extra staff and to access flexible support for a number of innovative programs.

Corrimal High has strong links with its local community and enjoys the support of an active and effective Parents and Citizens organisation (P&C).There has been a particular emphasis on the development of links with our primary community of schools. These links will be further developed over the next three years to ensure strong development of the community of schools approach.

Many of their students experience a significant degree of under privilege in their lives. Corrimal High School is supported by a range of equity programs that address the socioeconomic disadvantage. This attracts additional funds which enables the school to reduce class sizes, offer a broader range of subject choices, employ additional staff for special programs and provide additional support for our student’s academic and social development. The major programs include National Partnership – Low SES and Priority Schools Program.

The proactive nature of this school is most evident in its involvement and adoption of the Positive Behaviour for Success program (PBS). This program is a systems approach to preventing and responding to school and classroom problems and issues. Over the next three years it will allow them to develop school wide systems that support learning and promote positive behaviours in all students. In 2009 the school has undertake phase one.

Everything they do as a school is based on a strong belief in, and commitment to, the core values of public education – integrity, responsibility, respect, care, excellence, cooperation, participation, fairness and democracy.

Curriculum & Activities

Students at Corrimal High School experience learning in an extensive range of subjects. Corrimal High School is a school privileged with the extra curricula opportunitites provided with the existence of a fully functional agriculture farm. This area of the school has provided students with the hands on experiences in animal husbandry, feeding young calves and caring for lambs born on site. Students have also had experiences with new born chicks and have been involved in growing vegetables in garden plots.

Other extra-curricula activities include:
• English, Maths, Science and Geography competitions
• SRC
• Sporting events
• Public speaking competitions
• Southern Stars – Dance

Community service is encouraged amongst students and many participate in Surf Clubs, serving their peers in the school canteen and service in other venues.

Knowing what your child is learning helps you support them throughout their education.

High school expressions of interest

If your child is currently enrolled in another public or non-government school, and you wish to apply to enrol in this school, contact them to obtain an expression of interest form to complete and return to their address.

They will contact you once a decision has been made about your child’s potential enrolment, and next steps.

If your child has a temporary visa or visitor visa you will first need to apply to enrol by contacting the temporary residents program who will give you forms to bring to the school.
It’s important that you tell the principal if your child has any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions, before your child starts school.

Schooling Costs

There are some costs associated with going to school that you may find it helpful to plan and budget for such as:
• uniforms
• school books and equipment
• excursions
• extra-curricular activities.

Voluntary school contribution

At the start of each year the school may ask for a voluntary school contribution to enhance their educational and sporting programs.

They try to keep any additional costs to a minimum and may be able to assist families who are having financial difficulty paying schooling costs.

Subject contributions

The school may ask you for financial contributions to cover the costs of materials used by your child in elective subjects that go beyond the minimum requirements of the curriculum. Individual arrangements can be made confidentially if you cannot pay these costs.

Education tax refund

If you are eligible for the education tax refund you could claim up to 50% back on your child’s education expenses.

Student assistance scheme

Families who have financial difficulty paying schooling costs may be eligible for help through the student assistance scheme. Contact the school to make an appointment to speak with the principal for a confidential discussion.

For more information on this school, click on the link below:

http://www.corrimal-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/sws/view/797343.node