Willoughby Girls High School

Overview

CRICOS Provider: School Profile: Willowby Girls’ High School is a typical school with strong academics. It occupies a leading position in the field of women’s education and focuses on high standards of academic goals and cultural achievements. It is one of the top girls’ high schools in Sydney public high schools. The school successfully opened extracurricular projects including artistic creation, which provided many opportunities for interested and capable students to improve their talents. In addition to pursuing outstanding academic performance, the school also offers various courses for students with specialties, such as: instrumental and choral music, drama, art, music, dance camps and choirs. Students set up the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. At the same time, the school encourages students to participate in various inter-school and intra-school sports competitions.

Description

Willoughby Girls High School

Year of establishment: 1934

Year opened: Year7 -Year12

School Address: 150 Mowbray Road Willoughby NSW 2008

Total number of students: 930

School motto: courage, truth, loyalty (courage, truth, loyalty)

School Profile:

Welcome to Willoughby Girls High School.

Founded in 1934, Willoughby Girls High School is recognised as a leader in girls’ education in one of the most competitive schooling areas in Australia.

The school enjoys a strong reputation for high academic standards, evident in the consistently outstanding HSC (Higher School Certificate) achievements and the vast majority of HSC (Higher School Certificate) graduates who progress to university studies. Students are focused on their learning in an environment of high expectations. The school’s excellent teachers are committed to the academic, social and emotional development of our students in order to prepare them for the future.

The school’s focus is on:

• supporting students to achieve individual excellence while developing and valuing collaborative practice
• enhancing an established culture of learning across the school
• encouraging independent, life long learners
• empowering young women to pursue their goals with confidence and skill
• celebrating the rich diversity of our school community
• developing capable, contributing citizens and leaders.

Geographical environment:

The school is close to the most prosperous Chatswood in North Sydney, about 15 minutes by bus from the north of Sydney city centre. The area has diverse cultures, rich activities and convenient life.

School facilities:

The school provides a broad academic curriculum and many co-curricular opportunities including an extensive sporting program and music ensembles managed by the school's parents and citizens' association (P&C), dance, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, vocal ensembles, as well as debating and public speaking programs, and a range of student leadership programs.

Willoughby Girls High School is an integral part of the local landscape and enjoys outstanding support from parents and the broader local community. As a local high school, the majority of students live within a short distance from the school and are well placed to benefit from, and contribute to, the diverse social and cultural life of the community.

School Philosophy:

Academic excellence

A school which aims for the best possible academic outcomes for students where:

• expectations of individual excellence are the norm
• students achieve better than expected results
• teachers use engaging methodologies which intellectually challenge students
• students are excited about learning and see relevance of their class work
• subject knowledge, skills and attitudes are taught with rigour
• gifted and talented students are catered for in both classroom and extracurricular contexts.

Student centred learning

A school where independent learning is part of the fabric of the classroom and the school, which:

• encourages students to take responsibility for and risks in their learning
• supports students to excel as individuals, work cooperatively in groups and collaborate to maximise learning and achievement
• supports the individual learning needs of all students
• provides opportunities for students to exercise real choice in their own learning
• trains students to confidently utilise a broad range of technologies
• develops student capacity for critical reflection and articulation of a wide range of ideas.

Empowering young women

A school which practises contemporary thinking about gender equity, which:

• ensures that girls have opportunities to succeed
• fosters and develops student confidence in personal and public arenas
• empowers girls to develop a consciousness of gender equity
• develops leadership skills and aspirations in girls
• promotes positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle
• enhances career and life prospects for girls.

Good citizenship and values

A school which promotes core values, ethical behaviour and an optimistic view of the future, which:

• teaches the values of truth, courage, loyalty and personal accountability
• encourages and rewards student initiative and leadership
• encourages and responds to a strong student voice
• ensures that girls feel safe, are cared for and develop self-respect and resilience
• develops intercultural understanding and is respectful of cultural differences
• balances individual rights with collective responsibilities and respect for others
• maintains a sense of order and an environment conducive to learning.

Learning community

A school which values life-long learning, active involvement and continuous improvement, where:

• students, staff and parents work together to achieve the shared vision of the school
• students and teachers reflect together on the teaching/learning relationship
• developmental opportunities are provided for students, staff and parents
• clear expectations of roles and responsibilities are reflected in policies and procedures.

Course features:

1. English as a second language (ESL): three full-time professional ESL teachers; additional courses for international students; English oral and written certificates;

2. Selectable languages: Japanese, French, Mandarin

3. Featured activity project: talent training plan;

Computer courses include software development and design;

Multimedia and information technology;

Regional, interstate, and national academic competitions;

Expand leadership and participate in projects;

Music and band projects;

Student clubs, etc.

4. Student Service Center: Personal Development Plan; Medical Project

5. HSC test results: 75% of the students enter the university, with a high score of 99.8 in the ATAR test, and 25-30% of the students with a score of 90 or more in the ATAR test, leading the country in academic performance.

https://willoughbg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/