Birrong Boys High School

Overview

Birrong Boys High School is an inclusive school which values every student equally. The entire school community is committed to the school's motto: "From each his best", and the belief that students have a right to learn in a supportive and mutually-respectful environment.

Our parents, staff and students are partners in developing the school as a caring and safe place of learning, where a broad-based curriculum emphasises literacy, numeracy, information and communication technology and student engagement.

Our highly-skilled and motivated teachers deliver quality programs in a stimulating environment, and are constantly seeking ways to improve student engagement and outcomes. The balance of experienced and younger staff ensures that all aspects of the school's life remain energetic and vital, but also consistent.

We are committed to providing a wide range of opportunities, including a Gifted and Talented program which allows students to extend their skills in science, visual arts and numeracy. An extensive range of extra-curricular activities are available, including debating, music, athletics, gym fitness and our renowned Environmental Sustainability Program. Students work together to produce and publish an annual magazine.

Student leadership opportunities include the Student Representative Council and peer tutoring. Peer mentoring of junior students by older boys eases their transition to high school, supported by a 4-week program of shared learning and culminating in a student showcase.

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Description

Birrong Boys High School

Year of establishment: 1958
Year opened: Year7 -Year12
School Address: RODD Street Birrong NSW 2143

Total number of students: 419

School motto: From each his best



School Profile:

The school is located in a comprehensive boys' high school in the southwestern suburbs of Sydney. The school focuses on development, innovation, high-quality teaching and learning. The school believes that students should study in a supportive and respectful environment. Parents, teachers, students and partners strive to build the school into a caring and safe campus, and provide a wide range of curriculum options, such as literature, computing, information and communication technology. High-quality teachers teach in a motivating environment and have been committed to improving student participation and performance.



Geographical environment:

The school is located in the suburbs of southwestern Sydney. There is a train station near the school that leads directly to the center of Sydney. The transportation is convenient. Buses and trains can reach the shopping mall and entertainment center of Bankstown, making life very convenient.



School facilities:

Hotel management facilities; basketball court; art room; photo development dark room; vegetable garden, etc.



course features:

1. English as a Second Language (ESL)

2. Selectable languages: French, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese

3. Featured activities:

Art and music clubs;

Homework center

Student magazine

Cultural courses

Senior High School Diploma Examination Counselling Course;

Genius plan

Work transition course;

Sports competition;

Literary tutoring, study skills courses;

Debates and speeches, etc.

4. Student Service Center: Vietnamese and Arabic liaison communities; learning support and classroom teacher tutoring projects; literacy and calculation tutoring; special requirements support projects.

5. HSC test results: 94% of students enter colleges and universities, 35% of them enter university for further studies, and 55% of students enter vocational colleges.