Founded in 1985, Caroline Chisholm High School focuses students on academic excellence and personal best in all areas of development within a supportive environment.
Facilities: Large oval with playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, gymnasium, library, computer labs, specialist teaching facilities.
Electives Years 7 to 10: As well as core studies in English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE and PE (including advanced level classes) the school offers electives in Music, Art, Performing Arts, Food Science, Textiles and Design, Technics, Design Drawing, Information Technology, Indonesian, and Media.
Sport: Competitive — cricket, swimming, cross-country, volleyball, hockey, tennis, Australian Rules, rugby league, soccer, basketball, netball. In addition, the physical education classes promote a wide range of leisure sports and pursuits.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, SRC, drama, dance, outdoor education, band, horticulture, student coaching of primary school students, peer mediation, Tournament of Minds, science, mathematics, English, Indonesian competitions.
Welfare and personal development: Facilitated by a sub-school structure (see below), all students participate in a small group pastoral care program, and peer support is provided for Year 7 students. Each sub-school also conducts annual young mens’ and women’s conferences focusing on age-appropriate matters such as anti-bullying and gender issues. ESL, learning support and learner assistance classes enable students with learning problems to succeed, and an active SRC encourages student leadership and participation in school life. The school’s challenge program provides special extension to identified students with special gifts and talents. A school counsellor and youth worker are on hand to assist students with individual problems.
Special features: Caroline Chisholm High School is organised into four sub-schools. Students are grouped by Year and staff members are appointed to sub-school teams comprising a mix of specialist teaching areas. The team follows a single cohort of students through their entire four years at the school, enabling a productive partnership between teachers, students and parents by building long-term relationships.