A warm welcome back to the school year. Staff and I especially welcome all new families to Girrawheen Senior High School. It was pleasing to observe our students begin their first week at school for the year. Senior Students have already begun components of their courses in Term 4, therefore ensconced in their learning area programs. Year 8 students are conscientiously transitioning into High School, learning new processes and procedures.

It is with pleasure that I introduce myself as principal for Girrawheen Senior High School. Prior to the commencement of school I was able to meet with my Executive Staff and the School Management Team to prepare for the weeks ahead. I wish to thank those who have made me feel welcome, particularly individuals who have contributed to my smooth transition to Girrawheen SHS. I look forward to working with my team of committed, enthusiastic and highly professional staff. I am also eager to continue the strong partnership with parents and the wider community. Shortly I will be meeting with School Council and P&C to progress the good work being achieved at this school, as well as on developing the direction of Girrawheen Senior High School as an Independent Public School. I am privileged to be leading this school and look forward to meeting with parents.

At the first School Council and P&C meetings I will formally introduce myself and a more detailed outline of my educational and leadership background. In short, over my 25 years with the Department of Education I have led a Kindergarten to Year 12 campus and have been an administrator of schools for over a decade. For 4 years I have been a Director of Schools in country and metropolitan areas, responsible for over 70 schools and more recently, I was a principal for a school in the South Metropolitan Region. I come with extensive knowledge of the Department Of Education’s direction for Public Schools. I sincerely look forward to meeting with you.

Best wishes

Rosalba Butterworth
Principal

Our Values

Our Values To enable students to develop the understandings, skills and attitudes relevant to their individual needs, in a caring and supportive learning environment, thereby allowing them to fulfil their potential and contribute to the development of our society.

School Profile

Girrawheen Senior High School has a student population of approximately 550 full time students catering for the learning years 8 through to 12. The community surrounding Girrawheen SHS has a diverse ethnic structure and the student population reflects the diverse cultural nature of the community. Students from Africa, Asia, Europe as well as Indigenous students and students from an Australian background enrol at the school. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum encouraging students to achieve a secondary school graduation and pursue further education and training at university, TAFE or employment post school. Years 8 and 9 enjoy a Middle School ethos .The Senior School (Years 10, 11 and 12) embraces a curriculum that effectively combines an academic and a vocational focus predicated on equipping young people for their future educational and employment needs.