East Hills Girls Technology High has been providing quality education for girls for more than 50 years. The school combines a strong tradition of high student achievement with a wide range of opportunities for students in learning and leadership. The school has a continuing focus on educating girls for a technological future by providing a stimulating and disciplined learning environment with a focus on technology that encourages students to achieve excellence. The Student Support Program focuses on nurturing personal development, life skills, careers education, religious education, preparation for further study and/or work and citizenship. The special needs of gifted students are recognised and catered for, as are the needs of those with learning difficulties. An effective Student Leadership Program provides a forum for student opinion and for student participation in a range of committees and decisions.
The School Council, and P & C Association offer strong community support and participate in school-based decision-making. The East Hills Girls Technology Alumni provides opportunities for former students to maintain contact with the school. International students are welcomed.
Facilities: The school stands on landscaped grounds and has a large, well-equipped library with a multimedia room and an interactive classroom, computer laboratories, a video production unit, photography laboratory, gymnasium and specialist rooms for technological studies, sciences, creative arts and drama. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre provides students with access to sophisticated technology at an industry standard. There is wheelchair access throughout the school.
Courses Years 7 to 10: Aboriginal Studies, Careers Education, Commerce, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Food Technology, French, Geography, German, Graphics Technology, History, Industrial Technology (Art Metal, Electronics, Timber) Information Software and Technology, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, PD/Health/PE, Photographic and Digital Media, Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Science, Technology (Mandatory), Textiles Technology, Visual Arts.
Courses Years 11 and 12: Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Community and Family Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Earth and Environmental Science, Economics, English (all courses), Engineering Studies, Food Technology, French (all courses), German (all courses), Geography, Industrial Technology (Multimedia Industries), Information Processes and Technology, Japanese (all courses), Legal Studies, Mathematics (all courses), Modern History, History Extension, Music 1 and 2, PD/Health/PE, Physics, Senior Science, Society and Culture, Software Design and Development, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts, Business Services (VET), Entertainment Industry( VET), Hospitality Operations (VET), Information Technology (VET), Retail Services, (VET), Exploring Early Childhood, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
Sport: A program of sporting involvement is maintained by the provision of integrated, recreational and competitive sports, including a variety of traditional sports and individual leisure activities such as tennis, aerobics, weight training, tenpin bowling, ice skating, fitness circuit training, mini golf, rock climbing and tennis.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, band, choir, drama and dance are offered. Excursions, student exchange programs, work experience and industry links support and extend innovative classroom experiences.
Welfare and personal development: The student support program focuses on personal development, life skills, careers education, religious education, and preparation for further study and/or work and citizenship. The special needs of gifted students are recognised and catered for, as are the needs of those students with learning difficulties. The School Council and P&C offer strong community support and participate in school-based decision-making. An effective student leadership program, and six student committees, as well as a Student Representative Council, provide a forum for student opinion and for student participation in school-based decisions. The East Hills Girls Technology Alumni provides opportunities for former students to maintain contact with the school.
Special features: The school has an excellent reputation for high student achievement in academic, creative and physical studies. A number of courses such as Hospitality, Retail, Business Services, Entertainment Industry and IT provide structured work acknowledgments from employer groups. Religious education is also available.