Sylvania High School is a safe, caring and inclusive school that caters for the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students. Our high expectations of performance and conduct are equally driven by a commitment to upholding the core values of public education. These values represent the aspirations and beliefs of the Australian community as a whole; our concern for equity, excellence and the promotion of a caring, civil and just society. At Sylvania High School, your child will experience a responsive and personalised approach to their growth and develop a love of lifelong learning as they build confidence in their pursuit of excellence.
We believe amplifying and valuing your child’s voice will enable them to be an empowered global citizen who is deeply engaged in shaping the world around them and sustaining the threads of civility and dignity in our democratic society. Students of all abilities, cultures, beliefs and socio-economic backgrounds forge our inclusive school culture that upholds the true spirit of diversity and acceptance. Your child will have teachers who encourage them to engage in spirited and informed debate and develop a strong sense of pride in being part of a learning community that values real world experiences.
Our students are afforded a broad curriculum that caters for their diverse preferences and enriches their potential. We have a dedicated extension class in every year group for gifted and talented students who excel in their academic fields. We are equally committed to ensuring all students in every classroom have opportunities that enrich and extend their capabilities. This commitment is seen every day through differentiated and diverse pathways your child can experience as they achieve success both within and beyond the school.
We continue to be a school of choice in the local and broader community. Students and staff proudly uphold our rights of equity and freedom and espouse an ethos that intertwines wellbeing with learning to ensure all students lead flourishing lives. As a long-standing community member of the Sutherland Shire, I am incredibly proud to be the principal of Sylvania High School, and to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in our public education system.
Renée Holz
Principal