Bonnyrigg High School

Principal Mr Peter Spies International Student Coordinator Ms Amber Flohm

Address

Elizabeth Drive Bonnyrigg NSW 2177

Website Address

bonnyrigg- h, school@detnsw,edu,au

School Motto I Shall Strive for the Best Established 1961

School PopUlation

Total number of students: 757 Average junior student class size: 24 Average senior student class size: 21 Students from non-English speaking background: 85%

General School Introduction

Bonnyrigg High School is a multicultural, comprehensive, coeducational high school set on extensive grounds in the Fairfield district. The school mission is to create an intellectually challenging and supportive learning environment which realises the individual capacity and self­worth of all.

The general community sees the school as a high-quality and reputable place of learning, which is continually striving to promote excellence in achievement amongst its students. Always providing a high level of educational outcomes and opportunities for all students, the school endeavours to prepare students for future careers and lifelong learning.

The school has strong literacy and numeracy programs and offers special programs for gifted and talented students, students from language backgrounds other than English, and students with learning difficulties. Our student welfare and leadership programs are central to our school's success.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

· Specialist ESL teachers support students' studies in a variety of curriculum areas across all years of schooling. Junior and senior ESL programs are taught with a maximum class size of 15.

Languages Taught

· German, Indonesian, Spanish, and Vietnamese

· Other languages not taught at the school are also studied at the local Saturday School of Community Languages and/or the Open High School, for students sitting both the

School Certificate and Higher School Certificate exams

Special Programs

· Merit system for academic, sporting, and community achievements

· Debating and public speaking competitions

· Chess, book, and history enrichment clubs

· Work experience and work ready programs

· Drama, dance, and musical productions

· Australia-wide mathematics, science, geography, and economics competitions

Student Support Services and Programs

· Student Representative Council

· Student newsletter

· Peer support programs

· Full-time careers advisor

· International student coordinator

· Student welfare year advisor/s

· Learning support coordinator

· Welfare coordinator

· Vietnamese interpreter/translator

Special Facilities

· Assembly hall

· Gymnasium

· Four technology and applied studies

units

· Many sporting fields

· Basketball and netball courts

· Three computer laboratories

· Five science laboratories

· Four visual arts rooms

· Two music rooms

· Kiln for ceramics

· Photography art room

· Resource library with two technology

learning centres

HSC Results and Year 12 UniversitylTAFE Placements

In 2003:

· Nine students were listed in the NSW HSC Honour Roll.

· 80% of students continued studies at university or TAFE.

· Student work chosen for the prestigious Art Express of NSW.

Features of Local Area

· Bonnyrigg High School is situated about 45 minutes from Sydney's CBD.

· Liverpool city is located 5 minutes from the school and has local libraries, retail, entertainment, rail and bus, sporting, and aquatic facilities.

Student Testimonial

Three years at Bonnyrigg High School has helped me to improve my English skills enormously It's not only knowledge that I have gained but also the opportunity to have experienced the lifestyle and the people from different countries and cultures. The teachers at this school are very friendly and supportive.

Apinya Tandamarangsak, Year 11, 2004, Thailand

Bonnyrigg High School is a lovely school which gives international students much help and support. I have made many new friends at this school and I am involved in many activities such as self-defence and chess competitions as well as continuing with my senior studies.

Minh Baa Huynh, Year 12, 2004, VN