Riverside Girls High School Introduction

Riverside Girls High School has a strong history of academic excellence, experienced staff, and a comprehensive curriculum. The school curriculum includes studies in the key learning areas across Years 7-10 and a wide range of programs at School Certifi cate and Higher School Certificate level.


English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

• Special ESL programs are taught throughout the school at all levels by experienced and caring staff, led by an ESL coordinator and ESL student welfare coordinator
• Small-group tutorial support is available for senior students

Languages Taught

• Years 9-10 electives: French, German, Italian
• French, German, Italian and Spanish are offered in senior school
• Japanese Beginners, Continuers and Extension through the Open High School
• Chinese and Korean Background Speakers are available at the Saturday School of Community Languages

Special Programs

• Extensive leadership and participation programs
• Gifted and talented program
• Instrumental music (variety of ensembles and concerts)
• Interschool and intraschool sporting competitions
• Interschool debating and public speaking competitions
• Multimedia and information technology

Student Support Services and Programs

• Overseas student contact persons
• Full-time student welfare coordinator for each of the six years
• School counsellor
• Careers resource centre
• Student Representative Council
• School nurse

Special Facilities

• In 2006 wireless technology installed across the school’s computer network
• Mobile laptop labs are being introduced to take computers to general classrooms
• Well-equipped science and technology laboratories
• Nine computer laboratories with internet access
• New multimedia centre
• Well-equipped library with internet access
• Performing arts centre
• Art centre with graphics photography and darkroom facilities
• Instrumental music centre
• Multipurpose sports complex incorporating basketball, netball, table-tennis, volleyball, badminton, and gymnastics
• Extensive ovals and well-maintained grounds and gardens
• HSC student study room

HSC Results and Year 12 University/TAFE Placements In 2004:

• two international students received Premier’s Awards for all-round excellence achieving over 90% in at least 10 units of study, and UAI scores of 99 and 98 In 2005:
• 20 students achieved a UAI over 90 with the dux scoring a UAI of 99.65
• 3 students gained Premier’s Awards for all-round excellence achieving over 90% in at least 10 units of study
• There were 69 mentions in the merit lists for distinguished achievement (over 90%) and 263 band 5 results (80- 89%) from the 145 students who were studying the full-time or part-time HSC
• ESL English results were 10+ marks above the state average
• 70% of students were offered university, TAFE or other tertiary places

Features of Local Area

• Gladesville is a cosmopolitan and multicultural suburb located 10kms west of the centre of Sydney
• The school is close to a major shopping centre and is adjacent to a large park as well as the scenic Parramatta River

Other Information

• The school has been recognised for excellence in girls’ education and as a centre of excellence for web design and technology
• It is strong in creative arts and has several concert bands, ensembles, and choir, as well as drama and musical productions
• A large number of new students from private schools, interstate, and overseas enrol in Year 11 each year

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