Bankstown Senior College is a learning institution for post-compulsory-aged students who want to achieve academic excellence in an adult learning environment. The college offers only courses spanning Years 10, 11 and 12. Students can enrol in part-time or full-time study. It is the only government school in Sydney to offer a four-day week, to enable students to successfully combine family, school and work commitments.
Facilities: Complete refurbishment of all facilities has taken place. Present facilities include a modern, well-equipped library, an assembly hall/gymnasium, four computer-assisted learning centres, a comfortably furnished careers reference centre, a hospitality kitchen of commercial standard, a fully equipped cafeteria, a student publishing centre including a scanner and digital camera, satellite and Internet links, a tiered learning space, and a photography darkroom. There is also an intensive English centre on-site.
Electives Year 10: History, Geography, Computer Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, CSWE (Certificate of Spoken and Written English), Year 10 preparation program.
Electives Years 11 and 12: All English, Mathematics and Science courses, Arabic, Business Studies, Modern Greek, Computer Applications, Software Design, Information Technology, Drama, PD/Health/PE, Chinese, Design and Technology, Geography, Hospitality, Modern and Ancient History, Music, Retail Studies, Vietnamese, Visual Arts. The curriculum has dramatically expanded to also include many other subjects with a vocational or lifestyle slant such as Computing Applications, Hospitality, Furnishings, Work Studies, Retail, Office Skills, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Ceramics, Photography, Information Technology. Some of these courses are accredited by the Vocational Education, Training and Accreditation Board as well as counting towards the HSC. Still others count towards other recognised certificates (for example, Certificate in Spoken and Written English, Interpreting and Translating).
Sport: Students enter regional knockout teams in popular sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer and table tennis. A director of sport provides fitness classes and recreational activities before and after college hours for all students.
Extracurricular activities: Music (vocal, band and ethnic groups), creative and performing arts group, student news management production team producing a student newspaper and TV program, debating, active student union.
Welfare and personal development: Bankstown Senior College aims to promote a learning environment and curriculum appropriate for post-compulsory-age students seeking pathways into work and further education.
Famous ex-student: Vince Sorrenti.