Mount Gambier High School is a school recognised for its innovation and excellence. The school motto is “Nothing Without Effort” which encapsulates our intent as a school, that is, an unrelenting commitment to continuous staff and student improvement, growing our practice and programs to meet the current and future needs of our students: We promote and value a spirit of Learning, Belonging and Responsibility, celebrating diversity and collaboration.
We are committed to advancing the development of every student and fostering essential life skills, including critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving. This commitment also applies to our staff, who are encouraged to embrace reflective learning. We believe relationships are at the heart of learning and our commitment to this is evident in our School Code of Conduct and associated behaviour support processes which were developed in collaboration with the whole student body.
Students are able to access a comprehensive curriculum across a range of learning areas year 7 to 10 including language studies in Japanese and Italian. In the Senior Years, students can choose from a broad curriculum designed to support a wide variety of career and tertiary pathways. Four accredited Special Sports Programs, an Automotive Skills Centre on site, access to a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, a specialist performing and creative arts centre and sister schools in Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom involving an International Student Exchange program, encourage a diverse range of learning opportunities. Participation in public speaking, debating, sporting and maths and science competitions provides our students with the opportunities to experience success in the wider community arena.
We warmly invite families to explore the opportunity of enrolling their students at Mount Gambier High School and encourage prospective families to reach out to us with any inquiries they may have regarding the enrolment process. We look forward to welcoming new families into our school community and sharing the unique opportunities and experiences that await their children at Mount Gambier High School.