Burwood Girls High School, founded in 1929, has a proud tradition of educating young women. The school not only strives to develop and expand a thirst for knowledge but works on educating the whole student — academically, socially and emotionally. The school’s motto “Not for Ourselves Alone” expresses the citizenship and tolerance experienced by its students.
Facilities: In beautiful, newly landscaped grounds, the school has three drama/dance studios with mirrors and sprung floors, a hall with lighting and sound facilities, six upgraded science laboratories, a new fitness centre, fifteen smart boards and numerous refurbished technology areas including computerised library, wireless internet, data projector with computer in a number of classrooms, photography rooms, two kitchens, textiles and design rooms, ceramics studio and digital media studio.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Design and Technology, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Visual Design, French, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, Music, Commerce, Food Technology, Textiles and Design, Dance, Physical Activity & Sport Studies, International Studies, Information and Software Technology, Photographic and Digital Media.
Electives Years 11 and 12: All English, Mathematics and Science courses, Software Design and Development, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Ancient History, Modern History, PD/Health/PE, Chinese, Indonesian, French, Italian, Japanese, Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Hospitality (VET), Information Technology (VET), Entertainment (VET), Community and Family Studies, Dance, Society and Culture, Music, Visual Arts, Drama. Other subjects include Information Processes and Technology, Photography and various TAFE courses.
Sport: Tennis, water polo, basketball, netball, softball, touch football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, aerobics, table tennis, power walking, self-defence, badminton, calisthenics, circuit, hip hop dancing, social dance. The school endeavours to enter teams into numerous knockout competitions and is very competitive in the girls’ division of the Northern Suburbs Zone, often winning this competition.
Extracurricular activities: A wide selection is offered including concert band, stage band, choir and vocal ensembles, public speaking, debating, drama, dance, media production, writing, and environmental activities. Other activities include a Gifted and Talented Program for Years 7 and 8 and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Welfare and personal development: Welfare support team, learning support team, peer mediation, links to learning. Work experience is available for Years 10 and 11 and there is a full-time careers adviser. Uniform is compulsory.
Special features: The academic program is enriched by a planned program of field trips. The strong SRC is involved in environmental projects, focus groups and camps. The school runs various performances and musical events. The school has received the Director General’s Award for Excellence in the Education of Girls.
Famous ex-students: Linda McGill, Lorrae Desmond, Jenni George, Judge Robyn Tupman.