St Marys Senior High School (920 enrolments including 65% from a non-English speaking background and 10 Aboriginal students) is an academically comprehensive high school, which enrols students in Years 11 and 12 in preparation for the Higher School Certificate. St Marys Senior High School has one of the broadest curriculum offerings in the state for Stage 6 students. Students wishing to attend St Marys Senior High School seek enrolment through application based upon their learning commitment and from 2018 the school has a local area enrolment component.
St Marys Senior High School has adopted a charter of increasing the range of educational options available to Stage 6 students in Western Sydney and enhancing their educational outcomes. This is achieved through offering a broad range of senior curricula in a respectful, responsible adult learning environment that is focused on the delivery of quality teaching and learning and wellbeing programs for all students.
Studentâteacher relationships are based on mutual respect and courtesy and are the foundation for a safe, positive and productive learning environment focused on continuous student and school improvement. The student population is diverse in terms of cultural background, educational experience and future aspirations. All members of the St Marys Senior High School community have a positive commitment to learning.
During the past five years the school has implemented a variety of initiatives focused on teacher quality and professional learning, integrated use of technology in all aspects of the school community, student engagement and retention, and innovative collaborative practice. These practices still form the foundations of the schoolâs current priorities within the 2018-2020 management cycle. The school culture incorporates an adult learning environment, while providing programs to support student wellbeing in the HSC years.
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