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Updated: March 02, 2024 03:39 PM GMT

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Katoomba High School

Katoomba NSW, Australia

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Katoomba High School rests on the lands of the Darug and Gundungurra people whose elders provide a strong connection between the school and the original owners. Located in the Upper Blue Mountains, the student body has almost doubled in number over the last ten years to over 900 students. The student population comprises 7% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 4% from a language background other than English. The school hosts a large Inclusive Education Faculty with ten classes in 2024 catering for students with learning and behavioural disabilities, as well as autism and anxiety. Most students are drawn from six local primary schools with which the high school has developed strong partnerships.

The school is committed to understanding the stories of each student so that every student is known, valued, cared for, and has a strong sense of purpose. The school's foundation is built on its close relationships with parents, carers and community, its genuine... More Detail