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Lithgow High School is a proudly comprehensive and co-educational school of over 1,000 students. The school has strong academic, sporting and cultural traditions and is at the forefront of providing a broad curriculum and student-centred progress.
Lithgow High School serves students within and beyond the Lithgow valley, which has a district population of approximately 20,000. Lithgow, a city 150 kilometres west of Sydney, is an industrial and commercial centre in a rural setting. Local industries include: mining, power generation, railway, defence, tourism and services.
Lithgow High School also provides opportunities for all students to achieve aspirations in a safe, welcoming and equitable environment where parent, school, industry and community partnerships are valued. Relationships are based on respect, trust and the valuing of individuals. |
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The broad curriculum on offer at Lithgow High School delivers outstanding academic results, vocational education options, strong growth in literacy and numeracy, consistently outstanding visual and performing arts, and a range of student leadership, gifted and talented and support programs. |
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Lithgow High School provides a breadth of learning faculties incorporating the latest technology. A full size gymnasium, performing arts venues, agriculture facilities, art studios, technology and science laboratories and our support faculty complement learning across subject areas. |
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Lithgow High School provides a caring, inclusive school community. Positive conduct and achievement are recognised through the student support scheme and celebrated through commendation programs. A committed team of Year Advisers, Head Teacher Welfare, Counsellors and specialist teachers provides learning support and assistance for students and families.
The school encourages and benefits from strong community and parent support. The Parents and Citizens’ Association at Lithgow High School provides a vital link within the school. The P & C operates the school canteen and provides parents with the opportunity to participate in the development of the school and its policies including, welfare, curriculum and evaluation. |
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