Belconnen High School is a Years 7 to 10 school offering a contemporary curriculum incorporating the eight Key Learning Areas. Thinking skills, problem-solving, and active citizenship and leadership skills are developed across the curriculum. The school places considerable emphasis on building literacy and numeracy skills for all students.
Facilities: Comprehensive library, four computer laboratories, classrooms equipped with IT access, fully equipped gym, multi-purpose hall, specialist rooms (e.g. photography, maths lab, science resource centre, modern kitchens).
Electives: Elective options in the Arts, Languages (Indonesian and French), Home Economics, Technology and opportunities to pursue Certificate I in Hospitality, Business Studies and IT.
Sport: Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and the school has a successful record in zone and ACT premierships.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, dance festival, band, thinking carnival, Double Helix, excursions (including overseas), national academic competitions, charity drives and much more.
Welfare and personal development: Year co-ordinators guide students for four years, providing ongoing pastoral care. Peer support leaders and the SRC are active in student governance. Streaming in core units and an enrichment program is provided for gifted and talented students. Less confident learners are supported in smaller class sizes and through specific literacy development programs. A counsellor, chaplain and youth support worker co-ordinate programs to meet individual students’ needs.
Special features: The school incorporates a Special needs unit for students with autism. These students are fully integrated into mainstream.