Mitchell High School is a Year 7 to 12 comprehensive high school in an attractive setting on six landscaped hectares in a quiet urban area. A wide curriculum is enhanced by a strong and flexible use of technology to support learning, and there are special provisions for high-achieving students and those requiring learning support. The school offers quality public education and sets high standards for the academic, social and personal development of students.
Facilities: Mitchell has large sporting fields, basketball, tennis and netball courts and a large multi-purpose hall. The school is computer networked with four computer laboratories and subject-specific mini-labs in many faculties. Internet access is available from all computer labs and the library.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Students in Years 7 to 10 study the mandated core subjects. In addition, in Years 7 and 8, students “taste” a wide range of specialist courses. In Year 9, students choose three electives. Year 10 choose two electives. Elective classes are a combination of Year 9 and 10 students.
The elective list includes Applied Sport — Rugby, Asian Studies, Child Studies, Geography, Commerce, Computing Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Film Studies, Food Technology, French, German, History — Elective, Human Movement, Japanese, Journalism, Music, Power Mechanics, Studies in Religion, Studies in Society, Technical Drawing, Technics (Electronics, Metal or Wood), and Visual Arts.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Include Ancient History, Business Studies, Chemistry, Community and Family Studies, Dance, Drama, Early Childhood, Economics, English, Extension English, Extension Mathematics, Food Technology, Industrial Technology — Wood, Information Processes and Technology, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics General, Metals and Engineering, Modern History, Music, Photography, Physics, Senior Science, Society and Culture, Sports, Lifestyle and Recreation, Business Services, Hospitality, Information Technology, Retail Operations, Visual Arts.
Sport: Students are able to choose from a wide selection of sports, which range from fun to competition level.
Extracurricular activities: Students can be involved in an extensive range of activities including student leadership opportunities such as the SRC, public speaking and debating, musical productions, choir, Tournament of Minds, and various academic competitions.
Welfare and personal development: A school counsellor, Year advisers, a supervisor of girls, a support teacher for learning difficulties, teacher’s aides, English-as-a-second-language support and a head teacher in charge of welfare provide a highly qualified support team to effectively cater for student needs.
Special features: Student achievements are recognised through the Mitchell Award scheme and students may apply for a PRIDE card (Personal Responsibility in Daily Effort). This scheme is supported by local businesses and successful student applications enable the student to use the card to obtain discounts in the local community. Student achievements are also acknowledged through formal assemblies and a presentation day, as well as through school newsletters.
The school has recently redesigned parts of the compulsory school uniform. The new uniform items are Australian-made and incorporate quality fabrics. A uniform shop operates from the school hall every Thursday from 8am to 4pm.