Birrong Boys High School - South Western Sydney Region

Principal Mrs Cathie Bogard International Student Coordinator Ms Karen MacGregor

Address

Rodd Street Birrong NSW 2143

Website Address www.birrongboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

School Motto From Each His Best Established 1958

School Population

Total number of students: 500 Average class size: 20

Students from non-English speaking background: 98%

General School Introduction

Birrong Boys High School is a comprehensive school with a proud tradition in academic and sporting achievement, student welfare, and boys' education strategies,

Birrong Boys High School has a proud tradition in providing a caring and supportive learning environment. The school enjoys strong support from parents and the local community,

Staff members work to raise achievement levels in all aspects of student learning. Special emphasis is given to the development of leadership, mentoring, and school to work skills.

Birrong Boys High School is situated in the inner south west of metropolitan Sydney.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

· Special ESL programs are taught throughout the school, at all levels, by experienced staff including support teacher learning difficulties who provide in class support, team teaching, literacy support, numeracy support, and special needs support

Languages Taught

• Arabic, Italian, and French

Special Programs

· Student leadership program

· School to work planning program

- whole school approach

· Gifted and talented program

· Sporting competitions at all levels

· Life skills program

· Coordinated pathways program

· Literacy tutoring with TAFE certificate

· VET and TVET courses as part

of the HSC

· Industry-standard practice firm

· Mock trial

· Youth parliament

· Tournament of Mind

· Debating and public speaking competitions

· School showcase/multicultural

learning achievement

· DEAR - reading program

· Year 6 into Year 7 orientation

· School magazine

· School spectacular performance

Student Support Services and Programs

· Year advisors

· School counsellor

· School community liaison officers for

Arabic and Vietnamese

· Part-time interpreter: Mandarin

· Student Representative Council

· Peer support

· Mentor program

· Study skills plus

· Homework centre

· Careers advisor

· Stage assemblies

Special Facilities

· Well-equipped library with Internet access

· School hall

· Art rooms and photography darkroom facilities

· Networked computer laboratories

· Information technology (IT) resource

room

· Science laboratories

· Music room

· Canteen

· Large playing oval

· Landscaped grounds

· School bus

HSC Results and Year 12 Universityl TAFE Placements

In 2002:

· Four students achieved a UAI over 90, the dux achieving 96,2.

· 35% of Year 12 students accepted university placements.

· 43% of Year 12 students enrolled in TAFE courses,

Features of Local Area

· The Saturday School of Community Languages uses the school for Vietnamese and Chinese classes.

· The school is next to a train station allowing for quick travel to all destinations,

· There are three bus services to the school.

· The school is close to a major shopping centre and many community facilities.

· The Skyi Institute hires classrooms for mathematics and literacy coaching,

Other Information

· Birrong Boys High School has been recognised for excellence in VET course delivery.

· One student received the Pierre de Coubertin Award for his contributions in a number of sports.

· Students received the Rotary and Lion's Club awards.

· Participation in the Granville School Spectacular at the Opera House

in 2002 and 2003, and in the Schools Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in 2003,