We encourge all our students and their parents/carers to be involved in school community life beyond the classroom.
There are many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities available to students including sporting activities, ensembles and bands, performances, public speaking, debating, camps, trips, fund-raising and competitions.
Extra-curricular Activities
A diverse range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are available for students.
These activities include:
subject specific competitions such as the International English and Mathematics Competitions
school drama and musical productions
vocal ensembles
instrumental bands and ensembles
involvement in local, regional, state and national exhibitions and performances
- The Bard Stars
The Graphic Novelist's Club
public speaking
Harmony Week and NAIDOC Week
buddy to international visitors and international study tours
ambassador program for visitors and outreach to primary schools
Interact supported by Rotary
Student Representative Council (SRC)
special assemblies, such as ANZAC Day, Hawks Read, Gold and Silver Awards, recognising students for their effort and behaviour
sporting activities: friendly games or regional, state-based competitions
international tours for sporting teams
house spirit events - Balkuin, Barang, Bonda, Dherwain at Athletics Carnival, Swimming Carnival, Arts Day
charity fundraising or community volunteering
year level camps and social events
lunch time activities including chess club and zumba
- excursions, events and trips including the school Ski Trip, World Challenge, Emu Gully, Amaroo, Museums and Art Galleries, Clontarf training camps
Presentation Night, awarding students for their achievements and participation throughout the year
Some of the above activities do have costs associated with them.
A Positive Learning Environment
Our positive learning environment is an essential key to success for Harristown State High Students. Each student has an academic coach who oversees his/her academic progress. Enjoyment of learning is equally important for us and our students consistently rate the school highly in the Department of Education's School Opinion Survey. Learning at Harristown State High is designed to be flexible and exciting.
Students, together with parents/carers, are encouraged to take responsibility for their pathways of learning.