What we can offer your child
Learning spaces
Student have access to efficient and effective “state of the art” facilities and resources which are technology rich. Recently the school has had a number of physical upgrades in and around the school grounds.
Student have access to efficient and effective “state of the art” facilities and resources which are technology rich. Recently the school has had a number of physical upgrades in and around the school grounds.
Our students have access to a plethora of resources within our learning spaces. To complement our general classrooms, we also have dedicated learning spaces such as:
Agriculture Plot
Metalwork room (fully upgraded machines since 2020)
Woodwork room (fully upgraded machines since 2020)
Commercial kitchen (upgraded in 2019)
3x Science Laboratories (two upgraded, with the last lab to receive an upgrade in the future)
School Library (Upgraded 2019)
Art room
Music room
Indigenous Outdoor Classroom (Established in 2020)
These learning spaces allow the school to deliver courses for our students in facilities to meet industry standard. Our classrooms have collaborative and whiteboard desks to assist in group work and developing a deeper understanding.
Technology
Barham High School is tremendously set up for technology for students and staff to assist in developing the 21st Century skills required for the future. We have over a 1:1 device availability for students
Barham High School is tremendously set up for technology for students and staff to assist in developing the 21st Century skills required for the future. We have over a 1:1 device availability for students with:
2 designated desktop computer labs
Over 300 portable laptops to be used within classes
95 iPads & 6 Samsung Galaxy tablets
Bank of loan laptops available for students to use at home
During the recent COVID-19 Pandemic, Barham High School was able to provide for our students an online platform for every subject and class across the school within 48 hours of being notified to provide this from the NSW DoE. This is indicative of the ability and competence of our staff to transition smoothly to this. We loaned out devices from our school pool and were able to provide wifi dongles for students who had issues accessing the internet at home.
Every learning space within the school has the capacity to digitally present information for students complementing the content. This is achieved with either a projector or display panel in every classroom within the school.
We have five 3D printers, a vinyl cutter and robotics kits to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their Digital Technology and STEM skills.
Wellbeing programs, excursions and extra-curricular activities
BHS offers numerous extra curricular activities for our students, enabling them to develop as well rounded individuals
Wellbeing programs
Student wellbeing is a core focus for staff at Barham High. Wellbeing initiatives in place include:
- Year advisers to act as a mentor teacher for each year group
- Numerous orientation days to assist with a smooth transition to the high school environment
- The Merit & Award program at BHS acknowledges the achievements of the students
- A safe, secure and caring learning environment
- Rewards Excursions
- Drug and Alcohol awareness workshops
- Sexual education awareness workshops
- Peer Tutoring Program
- Anti-bullying workshops
- Student/Parent/Teacher 3 way interviews
- Fortnightly year meetings and whole school assemblies
- Anti-racism policy
- Recognition assemblies
- HS Ready2Learn program ensures students are equipped with the necessary skills to allow them to begin learning
- LoveBites Domestic Violence Awareness workshop
- Boys & Girls programs e.g Butterfly Program & Good Fellas
Extra-curricular activities
BHS offers numerous extra curricular activities for our students, enabling them to develop as well rounded individuals. Examples include:
- Safe Driver Education Program
- Study skills days
- HSC study days
- 10% on Top mentoring program for students in year 12
- Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming Carnivals
- Sporting teams in Australian rules football, netball, basketball, soccer, tennis, clay target shooting, cricket
- Great Victorian Bike Ride
- Tertiary Tours
- Work Experience
- VET Work Placement
- Show cattle parading
- Lunch-time sport competitions
- Maths@Work Program
- NSW Premier Student Volunteering Program
- NSW Premier Sports Challenge
- School leadership programs including Student Representative Council, Grip Leadership Conference, Youth Parliament.
- Debating
School excursions
Barham High School offers a huge range of curriculum based excursions:
- Year 7 Team Building Excursion
- Year 8 South Coast Excursion
- Stage 5 Curriculum Excursions
- Stage 6 Legal Excursion
- Year 11 Curriculum Excursion
- Year 11 Biology Fieldwork
- HSC study days
The school utilises our own funding to heavily subsidise these excursions to make them accessible for all students, as we value the educational outcomes that these excursions have towards the curriculum.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
Stories and highlights
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