Condell Park High School is a comprehensive co-educational high school set on extensive grounds in the heart of South Western Sydney. Its focus is to instil a lifelong learning philosophy in students who are preparing to become productive and responsible members of the community when they graduate. The school is committed to providing equity of opportunity and pursuing success for each student by developing skills to improve learning outcomes. This is supported by the provision of a broad range of academic and extracurricular experiences to ensure that each member of the student body achieves high levels of attainment.
Facilities: Significant refurbishment has secured up-to-date resources including air-conditioning in all classrooms, media rooms, interactive classrooms, laptops and computer labs creating a hub of ICT environments in all areas of the school. The commercially fitted kitchens support students undertaking Vocational Education Training. The newly constructed cricket pitch, multi-purpose courts and fully equipped gym are enjoyed by the student body.
The school offers a well-balanced, holistic curriculum with a wide range of academic, vocational, sporting, creative and co-curricular experiences.
Electives Years 7 to 10: In addition to the core subjects, students can study Computing Studies, Food Technology, Design and Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Photography, Child Studies, Commerce, Sports Coaching and Languages (French, Arabic and Japanese).
Electives Years 11 and 12: A full range of general and Vocational Courses are offered including Extension One and Two Maths and English, Physics, Chemistry, Hospitality, Metal and Engineering and Construction.
Sport: The school continues to enjoy considerable success in a range of competitive sports including knockout, regional and state representation. Physical activity is encouraged and reflects the school’s mission to develop skills and seek success across all areas.
Extracurricular activities: Students participate in a range of extracurricular activities including theatre club, dance, debating, landscaping, band competitions, musical galas and art shows. A special gifted and talented initiative for ‘Movers and Shakers’ is offered for selected students in Years 7-10 and incorporates a special partnership with the University of Sydney. Leadership skills are fostered through Peer Support, Student Representative Council and the Executive Prefect Body. A ‘Student as Researchers’ project conducted in Year Nine has achieved critical acclaim from educational academics. The school is built around a Positive Behaviour Welfare Model of shared values and expectations within its community. The Centre for Learning and Leadership Development offers enrichment and remediation for identified students within school hours and offers a workshop and tutorial service after school.