JJ Cahill Memorial High is well resourced and strives to provide students with a caring environment in which they feel safe and able to fully participate in all activities offered by the school. Post-school university cadetships are available (phone the school for details).
Facilities: Modern library, art complex, science wing, state-of-the-art IT and computer rooms, multimedia rooms, sports fields, basketball and volleyball courts, auditorium, weight room with a full gymnasium built in 2009.
Electives Years 7 to 10: French, Italian, Graphics Technology, Industrial Technology (Timber), Food Technology, Geography, Extension History, Visual Arts, Music, Engineering Studies, Information Software and Technology, Commerce, Drama.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Legal Studies, Geography, Business Studies, Modern Greek, Engineering Science, Visual Arts, Music, PD/Health/PE, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Modern and Ancient History. 1-Unit courses such as extension courses in English, Mathematics, History and Modern Greek, Work Studies are offered. VET courses in Business Services, Information Technology, Retail, Hospitality, Construction, Multimedia and Sport Coaching.
Sport: Competitive — codes of football, netball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, squash, hockey, water polo, cricket, athletics, swimming, cross-country, softball. Leisure — dance, table tennis, badminton, tenpin bowling.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, dance, Mock Trial, chess club, school bands, community service projects.
Welfare and personal development: Programs in the school are initiated and supported by the student council and the school leaders programs. Special elements of the welfare program include a continuing program of skill development for all Year 11 students and an orientation program for Year 7. Work experience is a great strength at JJ Cahill, which has business links with 37 companies in Sydney’s south, and careers education is available for all students. Programs are offered for gifted students, for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds and for those having learning difficulties.
Special features: Extensive education and business links, providing work placements and curriculum enrichment. A special partnership with the DHL Worldwide Express company called “Windows to Our Future” supports technology, literacy, sport, work experience, adventure and life skills activities for students.