All Harristown students, parents/carers and staff are encouraged to be active members of both the school community and the communities in which they live.
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
Harristown offers a diverse range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities available for students including:
subject specific competitions such as the International English, Mathematics and Science Competitions
school drama and musical productions
vocal ensembles
instrumental bands and ensembles
involvement in local, regional, state and national exhibitions and performances
public speaking
Bard Stars
Graphic Novelist's Club
Harmony Week and NAIDOC Week
ambassador program for visitors and outreach to primary schools
Interact supported by Rotary
Student Representative Council (SRC)
special assemblies, such as ANZAC Day, Badge Ceremonies, 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 including 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
character or themed dress up days
excursions, events and trips including the school Ski Trip, World Challenge, Emu Gully, Amaroo, Museums and Art Galleries, Clontarf 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.