Chifley College Senior Campus

Chifley College Senior Campus
Chifley College Senior Campus
Location
	Mount Druitt, Western Sydney, New South Wales; Australia
Coordinates	33°46′11″S 150°49′46″E
Information
Type	Government-funded co-educational post-compulsory secondary day school
Motto	Learn, Discover, Inspire
Established	2000
Educational authority	New South Wales Department of Education
Years	11–12
Campus	Suburban
Colour(s)	White, blue, grey and black;
Website	chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Chifley College Senior Campus is located in Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia catering to students in Years 11 and 12.[1] It is one of the five schools within Chifley College and is locally known as Chifley Senior.

It is part of a five-campus collegiate. The school offers a range of courses and opportunities for Stage 6, providing a senior learning environment for students by supporting them in attaining the skills required for tertiary education and life beyond school. Chifley College Senior Campus provides students with a diverse range of subjects for the Higher School Certificate and provides many pathways for post-school opportunities. Community partnerships with universities, TAFE and local employers allows the school to provide relevant opportunities for all students. Chifley College Senior Campus has received state-wide recognition for their Minimum Standards Program.

Facilities

There are many facilities which include the Learning Hub, Lecture Theatre, Sue Leary Centre, Performing Arts Space, Active Area and Gym. The school also has specialised learning spaces for its subjects, including Hospitality, Construction, Visual Design/Arts, Design and Technology, Computer Applications, Science, Music, and Minimum Standards

All rooms in the school are air conditioned.

Subjects offered

English – Extension 1 & 2, Advanced, Standard, Studies, EAL/D, Life Skills
Maths – Extension 1 & 2, Advanced, Standard 2, Standard 1, Life Skills
Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Investigating Science
HSIE – Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Business Studies, Business Services (VET), Geography, History Extension, History Matters, Legal Studies, Modern History, Retail *Services (VET), Society and Culture, Work Studies
LOTE – French and Italian
CAPA – Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Visual Design, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
PDHPE – Community and Family Studies, Dance, Exploring Early Childhood, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Sport Lifestyle and Recreation, Sport Lifestyle and Recreation (Rugby League), Sport Coaching
Support – English Life Skills, Work and the Community Life Skills, Mathematics Life Skills, Visual Arts Life Skills, Science Life Skills, Information Processes and Technology Life Skills, PDHPE Life Skills, Food Technology Life Skills, Human Society and Environment Life Skills
VET – Business Services, Construction, Entertainment Industry, Hospitality, Information and Design Technology (IDT), Metal and Engineering, Retail Services, Sports Coaching
TAS – Engineering Studies, Industrial Technology, Design and Technology, Work Studies: Industrial Technology, Computer Applications, Information Processes and Technology (IPT)

Minimum standards

Chifley College Senior Campus runs designated Minimum Standards classes to assist students in passing the compulsory NESA mandated Minimum Standards tests for Literacy and Numeracy. The school has garnered above-average results and has been recognised on a State level for their Minimum Standards Program. They have received three awards to date:

Executive Director's Recognition Program 2019: Certificate of Recognition
Secretary's School Achievement Award 2020
Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative 2020

Additional programs

Assessment Help Centre - Run on Thursday afternoons, teachers provide additional assistance to help students with understanding coursework, as well as the completion of homework and assessments.
Ace Club - This group is catered towards high achieving students. As part of this group, student receive support and guidance through a mentor program, a focus on study skills, and methods to deal with study stress, etc.
Clontarf and Girl's Academy - These specialised groups provide support for Aboriginal Boys and Girls through mentoring and supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.
Tutorial Programs - A tutorial program is run for Year 12 ATAR students every day after school. During this time teachers meet with their students to assist with coursework and assessments.
Job Search - The Job Search program is aimed at students who are looking to join the workforce. This program prepares students for work by assisting with putting together a resume, applying for jobs, getting a Tax File Number, opening a bank account, etc.

References

"Chifley College Senior Campus". New South Wales Department of Education and Communities. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2013.

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[NSW_Gov-1] "Chifley College Senior Campus". New South Wales Department of Education and Communities. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2013.