Mona St,Bankstown 2200
Bankstown Girls High School is a comprehensive girls high school. We want each girl to be an independent life long-learner who will be able to make a strong contribution to our community through employment and participation as an effective citizen. As a school we value the contribution all groups can make to our society. We have strong emphasis on providing pathways to further education and training through academic and vocational education. Our young women have the opportunity to develop their leadership, sporting and cultural potential through a variety of programs.
Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:
develop a love of learning
pursue excellence and high standards
develop care and respect for themselves and others
take pride in their work
exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice
have respect for and understanding of Australia's history including the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and Australia as a multicultural society
have an appreciation of Australia's history and multicultural society
actively participate as citizens.
All students are expected to:
attend school every day, unless they are legally excused
be in class on time and prepared to learn
maintain a neat appearance and follow the school uniform policy
behave safely, considerately and responsibly including when travelling to and from school
follow class rules, speak courteously and cooperate with instructions and learning activities
treat staff, other students and members of the school community with dignity and respect
care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.
Any behaviour that infringes on other people's safety such as harassment, bullying or any illegal behaviour will not be tolerated at our school.
Our school environment welcomes and respects people from all backgrounds.
Browse this section to find out how we work with you to provide a safe and caring learning environment for your child and also keep informed about support for school families.
Bankstown Girls HS has an active and experienced Welfare Team that run programs specifically designed to cater and care for girls 11-19 years old.
Welfare initiates and coordinates activities related to the:
Attendance Policy
Anti-Bullying Program
Vaccination Program
Student Mentoring Program
Peer Mediation Program
Volunteering Program