SENIOR CAMPUS (CHIFLEY COLLEGE)

Chifley College Senior Campus is a comprehensive high school,
operating within the Chifley College group of schools — Dunheved Campus, Mt
Druitt Campus, Shalvey Campus, and Bidwill Campus. The college is situated
between Mt Druitt TAFE and Rooty Hill RSL on North Parade. All students are
welcome to seek enrolment.

Facilities: All facilities are new and modern, providing students
with opportunities to learn with the most recent technology and educational
facilities. These include a fully equipped gym, computer rooms, a dance/drama
studio, a darkroom (photography), an industrial workshop, library internet access,
a cafeteria, a hospitality kitchen, and a large multi-purpose indoor sports
complex.

Curriculum: The Senior Campus offers a unique seven-line, four- to
five-period day. This provides students with a very flexible timetable
structure that allows for pathway options. All SVET and TVET courses are
offered along with a very broad range of NSW Board-developed and
content-endorsed courses. Students with learning difficulties are encouraged to
access appropriate life skills courses with options also to mainstream
career-based courses. A strong support unit is fully integrated and inclusive
to the campus.

Extracurricular activities: Debating, drama/performing arts, choir,
band and environmental club.

Welfare and personal development: The school’s welfare program has a
strong focus on student development, leadership and self-discipline. There is
an active SRC and students are encouraged to participate in school
decision-making.

Special features: The Senior Campus is widely recognised for its
innovative approach to dealing with adult-learning styles and setting high
expectations for success and achievement. Student recognition assemblies and
presentations feature strongly on the school’s calendar. The senior campus is
committed to and strongly supports student participation in work placements,
performing arts festivals and Rock Eisteddfods, drama festivals, sports
knockouts, mentoring, and HSC excellence programs. The Senior campus also has a
strong welfare program, which provides students with access to interagency
networks.

School Information

  • Type: Government
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 11 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 419 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre:
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options:
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:North Parade, Mr Druitt 2770
  • Phone:02 9625 9920
  • Fax:02 9832 2413

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