A connected journey through public education

For many students, the journey to Wagga Wagga High School begins in one of our Partner Primary Schools.

Together, we form a connected Community of Schools, working closely with students, families and primary school staff to support a positive and confident transition to high school. Through shared learning experiences, school visits, transition activities and ongoing professional collaboration, students begin developing familiarity and relationships well before their first day of Year 7.

This connection allows families to see their child’s education as a continuous journey through their local public schools—from primary school to the High School on the Hill and into the many opportunities available beyond school.

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A strong start at high school

Beginning high school is an exciting step, but it can also feel unfamiliar. Our transition program helps students understand what high school will be like, meet key staff and students, explore the school and begin building confidence.

Transition support includes opportunities for students to:

• visit Wagga Wagga High School before beginning Year 7;
• participate in shared activities and learning experiences;
• become familiar with the campus and daily routines;
• meet future classmates and student leaders;
• connect with teachers and wellbeing staff; and
• receive additional transition support where required.

Our work with families and primary schools helps us understand each student’s strengths, interests and support needs, allowing us to welcome them as an individual rather than simply as another new enrolment.

Learn more about starting Year 7 at WWHS

Strong relationships and trusted support

Students are more likely to engage, participate and achieve when they feel that someone at school knows them and cares about their progress.

At Wagga Wagga High School, students are supported by a broad network that includes classroom teachers, Year Advisers, Head Teachers, Deputy Principals, wellbeing staff, learning-support staff, student leaders and specialist personnel.

Our daily TLC20 program also provides a regular point of connection within the school day. Through reading, literacy, numeracy, wellbeing learning and class discussions, students build relationships with a consistent teacher and group of peers while developing skills that support their learning and wellbeing.

Students are encouraged to seek help early, speak with trusted adults and understand that needing support is a normal part of growing and learning.

Wellbeing that builds lifelong skills

Wellbeing is not only about responding when something goes wrong. It is about helping students develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to manage challenges, build healthy relationships and make positive decisions.

Through whole-school wellbeing programs, targeted support, mentoring, excursions and opportunities for connection, students develop:

• resilience and emotional awareness;
• respectful relationship skills;
• confidence in seeking help;
• strategies for managing challenges;
• a sense of purpose and personal responsibility; and
• the capacity to support others.

Our wellbeing team works alongside students and families to provide individualised assistance when additional support is needed.

Explore wellbeing and student support at WWHS

A diverse and inclusive community

Wagga Wagga High School reflects the diversity of the wider Wagga Wagga community. Our students come from many cultural, linguistic and personal backgrounds, bringing different perspectives and experiences to school life.

Our community includes Aboriginal students, students from language backgrounds other than English, recently arrived students and students with disability and additional learning needs. Through our Intensive English Centre, Inclusive Education classes, EAL/D support, Aboriginal Education programs and learning-support structures, students are supported to participate meaningfully in school life.

Inclusion does not mean that every student has the same experience. It means recognising individual strengths and needs, removing barriers and ensuring that all students have genuine opportunities to learn, participate and contribute.

Aboriginal identity, culture and leadership

We are committed to creating a school in which Aboriginal students feel a strong sense of identity, connection and pride.

Aboriginal students are supported through personalised learning, cultural activities, leadership opportunities and strong relationships with Aboriginal Education staff, families and community members. Students are encouraged to share their knowledge, lead cultural initiatives and contribute to significant events including Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC celebrations.

All students are provided with opportunities to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and perspectives and to contribute to a respectful and reconciled school community.

A place to participate and contribute

Belonging grows when students are not only included but actively involved.

Students can connect with others through school traditions, House activities, clubs, sport, creative and performing arts, leadership, volunteering, cultural activities and community events. These opportunities allow students to meet peers with shared interests, try something new and contribute to the life of the school.

Leadership is available in many forms. Students may represent their peers through the Student Representative Council, Senior Leadership Team, House leadership, First Nations Leadership Team and other formal roles. They can also demonstrate leadership through service, mentoring, teamwork and everyday contributions to the school community.

Every student should be able to identify something at Wagga Wagga High School that helps them feel that they belong.

Connected to families, alumni and the wider community

Our school’s connections extend beyond the gates.

As Wagga Wagga’s longest-standing government high school, the High School on the Hill has been part of generations of local families. Our alumni continue to contribute to the school and the wider community, sharing their experiences and demonstrating the many pathways that can begin at Wagga Wagga High School.

Strong relationships with families, community organisations, employers, local schools and service groups create further opportunities for students to participate, learn and contribute.

Families are valued as important partners in their child’s education. Through open communication, consultation and shared celebrations, we work to build relationships that support students throughout their time at school.

Large enough for opportunity. Connected enough to belong.

The breadth and diversity of Wagga Wagga High School create extraordinary possibilities for students. At the same time, our transition programs, wellbeing structures, learning communities, student groups and strong relationships help students find connection within the larger school.

Students can meet people who share their interests, explore different parts of themselves and belong to multiple communities across the school. They may find their place within a class, a sporting team, a performing group, a cultural program, a leadership team, a faculty or a friendship group.

At Wagga Wagga High School, students do not have to change who they are to belong. They are supported to grow in confidence, contribute to their community and become the person they are capable of being.