Why choose us?
Rooty Hill High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coed Secondary School in Rooty Hill. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: To work together to improve student learning progress in academic subjects and to record a learning journey for each student that enables them to follow personalised pathways, contribute to the culture and community of the school and transition to being educated 19-year-olds.
Why families choose us
At this school we believe our we have a moral contract with families to give every student the agency and opportunity to do his or her best. We have high expectations, a clear purpose for our work and an ongoing commitment to creating a culture where each student achieves success.
As a result, our ongoing purpose is to work with students to improve student learning progress in academic subjects and to record a learning journey for each student that enables them to follow personalised pathways, contribute to the culture and community of the school and transition confident in becoming educated 19-year-olds.
Our culture and practice is underpinned by 7 core values based on the school motto #PERSIST. Every day adults and students model the following values: participation and enthusiasm, excellence, respect and responsibility, success, innovation and creativity, safety, teamwork and leadership.
These are some key messages that may help you think about choosing this school.
- We are connected to country on Darug lands and we value our cultural and linguistic diversity
- Our culture is underpinned by the PERSIST values, personal responsibility and choice, and the culture is demonstrated in our mindset, language and behaviour/practice
- Every student is known, valued and cared for
- Student agency is critical for our students
- We focus on and measure evidence of progress as the path to achievement
- We focus on students achieving outcomes in each subject and in additional programs
- All student learning journeys and pathways are valued. Most students will complete the HSC; others will explore training and employment options from Year 10
- Each subject has its own ways of knowing, doing and being
- Skills and capabilities are critical drivers of academic growth
- Adult practice underpins equity and opportunity for our students
- Learning should be expansive in secondary education, offering a wide range of experiences
- Personalised learning connects students to their own journey
- The present matters, we make every day count
Students, if you choose us
- You are known, valued, and cared for here
- Your culture, language, and identity matter and are respected
- You have the power to make choices about your learning and future
- Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow — you should make it count!
- Your progress is important; focus on how you improve and develop
- There are many pathways to succeed — school, training, and work pathways are all valued
- Each subject helps you grow different skills and knowledge — explore them with curiosity
- Your learning journey is unique and deserves personalised support
- Your mindset, language, and actions shape your success every day
- We believe in your potential and are here to support your choices and growth
Contact us to find out if Rooty Hill High School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
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A strong start
At this school, we work together to improve student learning progress in academic subjects and to record a learning journey for each student that enables them to follow personalised pathways, contribute to the culture and community of the school and transition confident in becoming educated 19-year-olds.
Support for every family
At this school we provide universal, targeted and intensive instructional and relational learning programs for students of all abilities. The school uses sophisticated learning design tools that enable students to learn in a range of ways, including explicit teaching of skills and capabilities. Students experience a range of subject based, co-curricular and extra-curricular learning opportunities that promote student agency and progress.
High quality education
At this school we believe that every student should have the opportunity to do his or her best. With over 55% of students coming from non-English speaking backgrounds, including families from Asia and the Pacific, and a significant enrolment of Aboriginal students (6%), this school is committed to promoting its cultural and linguistic diversity, and engaging families in the learning journeys of our students.
Technology for learning
The school's major equity strategy is to ensure every student at the school has access to an electronic learning device, the school's Google domain, Google classrooms, DoE Educhat and online academic software to use for homework and study.
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education (HP)
- striving for personal improvement
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects
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
A welcoming community
Rooty Hill High School is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students
Stories and highlights
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