Fairfield High School

Total number of students: 1000

Average junior student class size: 28 Average senior student class size: 22 Students from non-English speaking background: 56 cultures are represented

General School Introduction

Fairfield High was established when Fairfield Boys and Fairfield Girls High Schools combined in 1981. The school's aim is to produce informed, confident, and caring individuals and citizens.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

· An intensive English centre offers special English language classes for students or new arrivals to Australia, followed by introductory courses in the High School.

Languages Taught

· Chinese, German, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Special Programs

· A comprehensive course is offered

to Years 7 and 8, with electives introduced in Year 9. These include visual arts, Asian studies, commerce, computing studies, Chinese, dance, drama, design and technology, food technology, German, music, Spanish, photography, technical drawing, technics, textiles and design, and Vietnamese.

· Year 11 to 12 electives include all levels of mathematics, science, business studies, design and technology, drama, economics, geography, modern and ancient history, engineering studies, food technology, German, legal studies, family and community studies, PD/health/PE, textiles and design,

and visual arts. CEC courses include computer applications, first aid, business studies, photography, sport, lifestyles and recreation, video and film making, visual design, as well as VET subjects in business services, retail

skills, and hospitality. The school offers an accredited course in the certificate of spoken and written English.

· Debating

· Dance

· Chess

· Drama and music ensembles

· Science, environmental, video, and photography clubs

· Gifted and talented program

· Peer support, peer meditation, and

anti-bullying programs

· Senior mentor system

Student Support Services and Programs

· Behavioural code

· Two school counsellors

· Careers counsellor

· FLIP literacy program

· Senior review panel

· Integrated work experience program

· Personal development programs

· Parental involvement is encouraged

Special Facilities

· 18 hectares of shaded ground with

extensive playing fields

· Modern library

· Networked computer rooms

· Keyboard laboratory

· Gymnasium

· Performing arts complex including drama rooms and dance studios

· Senior learning centre

· Tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts

· Integrated intensive English centre

· Internet access to all students from all networked computers within the school

· Video editing

· Website development

HSC Results and Year 12 UniversitylTAFE Placements

· Fairfield High School is proud of its excellent student achievements at the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.

· A variety of pathways are offered to students with some proceeding to university, some to TAFE, and some into the workforce.

· TAFE courses are studied by many students which prepare them for the workforce.

· Work placement reports demonstrate the high success of many of our students.

Features of Local Area

· Fairfield High School is close to the central business district of Fairfield.

· Fairfield is located south-west of Sydney.

· Fairfield is now a busy and culturally diverse area.

· The local railway provides a vital transport link for residents of the area.

Other Information

· Pupils participate in traditional sports and compete in district and interschool competitions. A range of recreational sports is also offered.