Heathcote High School
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| City | Heathcote, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Established | 1960 | |
| Type | Public Secondary | |
| Grades | 7 to 12 | |
| School website | Heathcote High Home Page | |
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Established in 1960, Heathcote High School is set in spacious grounds near the Royal National Park on the southern side of Sydney, Australia. It is a comprehensive co-educational school which focuses on promoting a caring and supportive environment to encourage learning opportunities for its students.
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[edit] Priorities
As of 2006, there are over 1000 students and up to 80 staff working in the school. Heathcote High prides itself on the quality of teaching and learning programs, and prioritises student welfare and a close a relationship between the school and the surrounding community.
[edit] Use by Students
Heathcote High is used not only by Heathcote residents, but also residents of:
[edit] Bullying
Due to the school's before-mentioned focus on Student Welfare the school focuses heavily on preventing bullying among students. Lectures and anti-bullying programs occur frequently and each month teachers focus on certain types of bullying, such as exclusion.
[edit] Academic
The school has a long tradition of academic, sporting and performing arts achievements, and prides itself on its broad curriculum, including innovations in vocational educational. The school also offers a wide range of extra-curricular programs, such as outdoor education, student leadership training and gifted and talented education
