Warrandyte High School师生人数介绍

　　Warrandyte High School celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008. Secondary education wasn't handed on a plate to this community. editor of The Warrandyte Diary, remembers those long, hard years of campaigning for a secondary school in the area.

　　Once there was only one school in Warrandyte. Warrandyte Primary on its present site at the top of the Forbes Street hill. Children reaching the end of Grade 6 travelled by bus to Norwood High School in North Ringwood.

　　The Warrandyte Primary School committee took up the battle in June 1972. Disturbed by overcrowding at Norwood, designed to accommodate 600 students and then overcrowded with more than 900, they approached local state MP Mr J.W. Manson, who agreed to "take up this important matter" with Education Minister, Lindsay Thompson.

　　Warrandyte High School has built a strong reputation for consistent academic excellence.

　　As a co-educational school for Years 7-12, the school attracts students from a wide range of feeder schools. Many students travel significant distances to attend the school. The school is easily accessible by bus and most students use this form of transport to travel to school.

　　Currently there are approximately 550 students enrolled which means that the school can offer broad subject choices and extra-curricular activities such as the music program, school productions, leadership opportunities and sport.

　　The school works actively to promote a safe and supportive learning environment through its Wellbeing programs and well established discipline process. Warrandyte High School recognises the dual purpose of maximising the high academic achievement of each student as well as providing opportunities for their individual and social development.

　　The dedicated teaching staff have high expectations of their students and the school enjoys rich partnerships with local community groups such as Rotary, Lions and CFA.

　　Warrandyte High School is a learning community that strives for excellence in the delivery of its programs to its student population. The central focus of the school is to encourage the growth of students as individuals and participants in the wider community. Our mission is to challenge every learner in a safe and supportive enviroment. We stand by the values of excellence, integrity and respect.

　　The school encourages a strong community ethos and the development of educationally rewarding staff-student relationships. Programs ranging from performing arts to information technology are recognised, locally and internationally, for excellence in innovation and delivery. Through the consideration of each student's academic, sporting and social needs, the school fosters the achievement of high academic standards and the development of confident individuals, who are able to take their place in a rapidly changing world.