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As a Pre-K to 12 school on one campus, Hills Grammar provides the unique opportunity to travel smoothly through each stage of the educational journey. While each stage of learning and teaching has its unique qualities, teachers meet together as a whole faculty to share ideas and experiences to achieve a longer-term view of education. In tandem with the Student Wellbeing and Co-curricular programs, Learning and Teaching is driven by the School Vision – Extraordinary Education: Extraordinary Individuals.
We are committed to ensuring that, in accord with our Graduate Aim, the young people who graduate from our School will do so as confident, independent and autonomous thinkers and learners, able to take their place and contribute in the many contexts in which they will find themselves in the future. |
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Set in 18.4ha of magnificent bushland, facilities at The Hills Grammar School include: fully- equipped multi-purpose with gymnasium and weight training area; amphitheatre, music complex, performance centre, drama theatre and workshop spaces; state-of-the-art science and HSIE facilities; art rooms, studio and gallery; four-level library with fully equipped theatrette; food technology kitchen and cafeteria-style canteen; fully lit Sports Precinct including an international sized oval, four multi-purpose courts and a Sports Pavilion. There are close to 400 computers in Junior classes, library and computer labs. Students in Years 7 - 12 are issued with a Tablet PC. |
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The Hills Grammar School recognises and caters for gifted children as well as children with some learning difficulties. From Year 7, an academic Honours program offers flexible pathways of study for students with high ability in one or more of the following areas: Humanities (English, History, Latin), Mathematics and Environmental Science.
The extensive student welfare network at The Hills Grammar School includes a K-12 director of Student Wellbeing, house tutors, consultant psychologists, a strong peer leadership system, and a student leadership committee. Work experience is run for one week in Year 10. Career and tertiary awareness is a key component of the school year. |
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Our whole school pedagogical statement, Deeper Water, Deeper Learning is the result of extensive research, consultation and professional development of our teachers. The statement informs the Hills Grammar community about our current approaches to Learning and Teaching, but also points the way to future innovations as the School strives to achieve its deeper purpose. We are conscious of both the reality of our mandatory obligations and preparations for high stakes examinations like the HSC, but also of the need to develop within our students the 21st Century skills which will facilitate their success in the world they will inherit.
At the core of Deeper Water, Deeper Learning is Guided Inquiry. Guided Inquiry remains the central tenet of Learning and Teaching from ECEC to Year 12 – acknowledging the natural curiosity of children and young people, whilst also engaging them in ways so they (over time) take responsibility for their own learning.
Deeper Water, Deeper Learning:
- is a Hills ‘Original’ framework, developed by Hills Grammar, for Hills Grammar
- provides for academic rigour, challenge and differentiation throughout the learning journey
- offers a solid foundation to anchor Learning and Teaching Pre K to 12
- ensures our students have access to innovative practice
- equips our students to meet the challenges of both school and future work skills
- prepares students for success in NAPLAN, the HSC and facilitates the successful transition to future studies
- imbues a deep appreciation of, and for, lifelong learning. |
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Core subjects (Years 7 to 10): English; Mathematics; Science; Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship; Personal Development (PDHPE), Health and Physical Education; Visual Arts; Music; Languages (French, Japanese, Latin); Technology (mandatory).
Elective subjects (Years 9 and 10): Commerce; Design and Technology; Drama; Food Technology; Elective History, Industrial Technology (Timber); Information Software and Technology; Languages (French, Japanese, Latin); Music; Physical Activity and Sports Studies; Visual Arts.
Elective Subjects (Years 11 and 12): English (all levels), Mathematics (all levels), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies, Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, History Extension, Music 1, Music 2, Music Extension, Visual Arts, Languages (French, Japanese, Latin - Continuers and Extension), Drama, PDHPE, Information Processes and Technology, Industrial Technology (Timber), Information Technology (VET) and Hospitality (VET). In Year 11, students can also opt to study 1 unit Board Endorsed courses including Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, and Visual Design. |
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Sports offered at The Hills Grammar School:
Soccer, cricket, tennis, touch football, swimming, softball, netball, basketball, volleyball, tae kwon do, circuit-training, athletics, cross-country, life-saving, rugby, bootcamp. Students also train for a broad range of interschool team competitions. |
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