Established in 1968, Woolooware High School is situated near Cronulla Beach and is a co-educational, comprehensive public school with a very strong and positive learning culture that reflects the values and aspirations of the local community. The school enjoys ongoing community support and a very high demand for student placement. The school is committed to the high academic achievement of students by enhancing their individual talents across a diverse spectrum of academic experiences and extensive co-curriculum, with particular emphasis on Performing Arts and Sport. Woolooware High espouses excellence in education, recognised in impressive HSC and SC results across all subjects.
Electives: The school offers a broad curriculum for students with 36 courses available to Years 11 and 12 students and the choice of three electives in years 9 and 10.
Facilities: Seven state-of-the-art Science laboratories; extensive integration of digital media in all classrooms including interactive white boards, data projectors and WiFi; irrigated and floodlit sporting fields; high grade commercial kitchens redolent with contemporary features and an innovative Dance and Drama studio.
Sport: The school has produced current Australian and NSW sporting representatives in netball, basketball, touch football and rugby league. In 2009, 392 students represented the school in sport and in 2008, 145 students represented the Sydney East Region. The school’s 2010 Port Hacking Zone teams are Premiers in 15 of the 31 competitions available.
Extracurricular activities: Students have a prowess for Performing Arts, especially highlighted in being selected to lead the Sydney ANZAC Day march for the third consecutive year in 2010 and through the biannual overseas Music and Dance Tours, with students in 2009 travelling to the USA. Reflecting these achievements, 155 students are currently engaged in Performing Arts programs, primarily through participation in the Junior and Senior Concert Bands, Jazz Band and Choir.
Welfare and personal development: The school embodies safe and secure learning environments for all students and achieves excellence in education through high expectations and commitment to quality teaching.