Principal’s Message
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and at Girrawheen Senior High School, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment where every student can thrive.
We offer a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to help your child discover their talents, develop confidence, and prepare for a successful future—whether that means further education at university or TAFE, or entering the workforce.
Our dedicated teachers believe that every child can learn and succeed. We focus not only on teaching subjects but also on teaching students ‘how to learn’, and ensure students are both challenged and supported to reach their full potential. Our strong academic results reflect this commitment, and we celebrate student achievements across our school community.
At Girrawheen Senior High School, we embrace diversity, and our motto, ‘Unity is Strength,’ represents the inclusive and welcoming culture we foster among students, staff, and families. We know that a sense of belonging is key to success, and we provide numerous opportunities for students to grow—whether through sports, performing arts, music, leadership programs, or academic competitions.
We set high expectations for both academic success and personal development. Our students are encouraged to be:
Aspiring – striving for their personal best
Caring – looking after themselves, others, and the environment
Inclusive – respecting and welcoming all people
Contributing – making a positive impact in their community and beyond
We firmly believe that by instilling these values, we are preparing our students to become well-rounded individuals who will positively impact society.
We value the partnership between parents and the school, as it plays a crucial role in your child’s educational journey. We encourage active involvement and open communication to ensure that we provide the best possible service for your child. Together, we can create an environment where your child will thrive and reach their full potential.
I warmly invite you to visit us and experience the welcoming and inspiring environment at Girrawheen Senior High School. We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Barbara Newton
Principal,
Girrawheen Senior High School
Principal’s Message
Girrawheen Senior High School provides a wide range of educational opportunities for your child to enjoy their high school years, develop as a teenager, discover their talents, launch their career pathway or prepare for TAFE or University.
Staff are committed to a belief that competencies can be learned and therefore your child will be supported and challenged to achieve their best on a personal level and within the wider community. We teach students ‘how to learn’ and pride ourselves on the strong academic results achieved by our students. School and student success are acknowledged and promoted across our community.
Your child will belong to a culturally diverse school where our motto ‘Unity is Strength’ is reflected in the relationships between students, staff and parents. Opportunities are provided to your child to help develop skills and confidence through sport, performing arts, music, leadership, curriculum and other competitions.
Your child will be expected to be aspiring (achieving personal goals), caring (caring for them self, others and environmental impact), including (accepting, welcoming and respecting all people and maintaining a strong sense of social justice) and contributing (making a difference locally and globally). We encourage parents to stay involved and communicate with us to ensure we are providing the best possible service for your child. I look forward to meeting you and your child.
Barbara Newton
Principal,
Girrawheen Senior High School