Canberra High School
Canberra High School is a years 7–10 public co-educational high school in Macquarie, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, established in 1938.
History
Canberra High School was established in 1938, situated in central Canberra. The school moved in 1969. The former school buildings are now the home of the Australian National University School of Arts.Curriculum
Maths, science, English, HaSS and SHAPE are all compulsory for all students in compliance to the National Curriculum.Students in year 9 and 10 are also able to enrol in a variety of elective subjects including the arts, technology and information technology.
They also offer challenge groups for gifted and talented students as part of their INSPIRE, a number of school bands, various sporting teams, and a debating team.
Notable alumni
- Elizabeth Reid, later women's adviser to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and development worker