Curriculum

Principal’s IntroductionMarryatville High School is an innovative and exciting schooloffering a diverse curriculum in a learning environment thatpromotes academic excellence and supports all students inreaching their potential. The wide range of specialist programsincluding a Music Program, an International Program,a Special Interest Tennis Program and an extensive CocurricularProgram makes Marryatville High School a dynamiceducational environment which helps to develop well-roundedand engaged students. Marryatville High School is accreditedby the Council of International Schools.Our major challenge as a school community is to anticipateand meet the needs of future learners. We have a visionfor a future Marryatville High School, developed with keystakeholders, included in our Guiding Principles, to provideexcellence in student-centred 21st Century Learning in a globalcontext. 21st Century learners at Marryatville High Schoolvalue personalised, student-centred learning, want to learncooperatively and expect digitally rich pedagogy. They wantto represent their understandings in a variety of ways with24/7 access to resources and support materials, expect trustand respect in a safe, secure learning environment that willenable them to become global citizens.Our Guiding Principles, embraced by our community, provide theframework for us to meet the needs of future learners. The MarryatvilleHigh School community is proud of its special programs, academicexcellence, achievements, International outlook, extra-curricularactivities and the natural environment in which the school stands.We are committed to achievement, inclusivity, diversity, well-beingand collaboration. Our purpose is to:• research and apply strategies that create a positive,challenging and engaging learning culture.• provide the means by which our students can develop thepathway to achieve their goals.• pursue and create opportunities for students to become activelyaware of cultural and international influences in their lives.• develop and apply holistic strategies to support studentwellbeing.• foster productive partnerships of the school with parents,students and the community.In preparing 21st Century learners for their place in the globalcommunity we will ensure that they:• have the motivation to learn, think creatively, critically andindependently.• achieve their personal best.• are actively involved in making informed decisions abouttheir own learning and future pathways.• have the capacity to form positive and respectful workingrelationships.• avail themselves of the resources that assist in thedevelopment of the confidence and capabilities for entryinto the broader community.• have an understanding and appreciation of diverse culturesthroughout the world.• are supported in their learning through partnerships withparents and the community – both local and global.Marryatville High School benefits from excellent communitysupport with a number of industry partnerships and strongcommunity alliances. Members of the Governing Councilwork closely with staff and students to ensure that the schoolhas a clear strategic focus on teaching and learning. TheStudent Representative Council ensures that student voiceis an important component of our decision-making. TheOld Scholars, Parents & Friends Committee, the Eden ParkGardening Group, the Sports Council and Friends of Musicwork enthusiastically to support our school.Graduates leave Marryatville High School with anunderstanding of the value of life-long learning and theattributes required for being responsible members of society.Students are encouraged to use this Curriculum Guide to selecta program which will give them every chance of achievingtheir goals.Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you requirefurther information.Mark LeahyPrincipal- 2 -Back to contents