Stories and highlights

Showcase and Open Day

Experience the High School on the Hill in action at our Showcase and Open Day on Thursday 19 November, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Visitors can tour the school, meet staff and students, explore learning displays and specialist facilities, and enjoy performances and activities showcasing the academic, creative, sporting and vocational opportunities available at Wagga Wagga High School.

Entry is free and everyone is welcome, including current families, community members and families considering Wagga Wagga High School for their child.

High Potential and Gifted Education Dance Program

Our High Potential and Gifted Education Dance Program provides talented and dedicated dancers with opportunities to extend their technique, creativity and performance skills. The program is offered through Dance electives from Years 8–12, as well as extracurricular ensembles and rehearsals held outside school hours. Students collaborate with other dancers, perform in school showcases and access regional and state opportunities through the NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit. The program builds confidence, discipline and artistry within WWHS’s highly regarded dance community.

Breakfast Club

Our popular Breakfast Club Program runs on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings between 8.00 – 8.50am outside the school cafe. All students are welcome to attend to enjoy a toasted cheese sandwich, fresh fruit and muffins. This is a great initiative for students to come along and meet students from other years. The Breakfast Club is able to run due to the generosity of Turvey Park FoodWorks, Muffin Break and Sunrise Rotary. We thank them for their generous donations to our Breakfast Club Program.

Maths Homework Centre

We offer a Maths Homework Centre is on in A4 every Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

This program is a free of charge initiative. There will be Maths teachers on hand for any assistance needed and they would love to see more students take advantage of this resource, students can spend time catching up on homework or assessments.

Debating and Public Speaking

Wagga Wagga High School is proud to participate in The Premier’s Debating Challenge which is open to students from Year 5 to 12. Teams compete in a round robin series of debates against other schools. The winners go on to compete at regional and state level to determine the eventual state champion. Our Public Speaking competition is held in Week 8 of Term 2.

Duke of Ed

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a life-changing youth development program open to all students from Years 8 -12.

This Youth Development Program helps students build resilience, confidence, leadership and teamwork through hands-on experiences and personal challenges. Whether it's through volunteering, learning a new skill, getting active, or tackling an adventurous journey – this program empowers young people to grow and thrive.

Please see Mrs Dare in Maths faculty to find out more!

SSS Program

Skills and Strategies for Success is a practical, hands-on class designed to support students in making the most of their learning in Year 10.

The program has been running successfully for nearly 20 years.

While the class is aimed at students who thrive through active, applied learning, it’s still suitable for students who want to complete the HSC or even go on to university.

If you are interested in finding out more about the SSS class, please see Mr Trenaman in TAS staffroom.

Musical Fusion

This is an opportunity to perform in a variety of music groups – all music styles, instruments and voices welcome! For more information, please see Mrs Coates or Mrs Tidd in the CAPA staffroom.