Exceptional teaching and learning programs Quality teaching - our teachers are highly educated, skilled and dedicated Choice and Diversity - we offer broad subject choice, specialist programs and teachers to cater for individual needs and interests Opportunities for everyone - we ensure that all students, regardless of background, can reach their potential A co-educational 7-12 environment - brothers and sisters can support each other. No need to change schools after year 10 | Full range of HSC subjects
(over 40 to chose from) Technologically advanced - one computer per student The wearing of school uniform is school policy Small class sizes for more individual attention. Junior classes are 20-24 students and senior 12-15 |
Academic PerformanceExcellent HSC results: Top UAI
2003 - 99.9%
2004 - 99.75%
2005 - 99.55%
2006 - 98.75%
2007 - 99.3% In the Top School Rankings published by the Department of Education and Training, Kogarah High School was placed 198 out of 7683 public and private high schools Excellent individual results in Physics, Maths Extension 1 and Extension 2, Business Studies, Hospitality, English, Computing and Society & Culture to name a few Over 80% of students progress to University or TAFE for further study Winner of the Director General’s School Achievement Award: awarded in 2000 and 2002 for student achievement , participation and higher literacy outcomes Extra-Curricular ActivitiesDebating Free after school Homework Centre with trained teachers to help students Cultural Eistedfod Free after school tutoring for Year 11 and 12 students Choir Drama Chess Club Duke of Edinburgh's Award program Participation in the Science and Mathematics nationwide competitions as well as the Mock Trial competition | Year 7 OrganisationA special class for the gifted and talented with a maximum of 20 students. Starts in Year 7 and continues through to Year 10 Small classes - our policy is to limit Year 7 classes to about 24 students A professional approach where the learning support team meets every two weeks after school to: plan teaching activities together discuss teaching strategies monitor each student's academic progress consider welfare issues report to parents Under this system your child's progress is monitored on a regular basis and strategies developed to help achieve personal best results A Wide Range of SportsSchool Grade sports offered by the St George zone include: Soccer Rugby League Basketball Baseball Cricket Softball | Volleyball Netball Swimming Athletics Tennis Touch Football |
Non-Grade sports such as Roller Blading, Aerobics, Tennis, Beach Fitness and all the traditional sports Statewide knockout competitions Sports Science as a subject for those talented athletes who wish to participate more in sport A proud history of sporting achievement | Extension ProgramsTake home reading program which has resulted in the highest growth achieved by students in our district Maths Lab focussing on problem solving activities Extension programs in Maths and Science in Years 9 and 10 Spelling and Grammar programs Technology and Research Skills program A Key Words program Take Home Maths program Public Speaking program for all students Music tuition Work skills and work preparation programs A Strong Student Welfare and Leadership ProgramA highly professional and caring student welfare team A discipline system which encourages self discipline through a strong discipline structure and effective merit system Peer Mediation and 'hands off' program An active Student Representative Council and Prefect Body Leadership training |
gifted & talented