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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:18:32 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:37:50 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:48:53 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:59:22 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Drive and Park Safely

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:47:51 AEDT

Drive and park safely near Liverpool Girls High School

Keep children safe by remembering the following:

· drop and pick up children on the school side of the road

· slow down to 40km/h in the school zone and stay aware of crossings

· always take extra care when driving in 40km school zones

· follow all parking signs - these help keep children as safe as possible

· park responsibly even if this means you have to walk further to the school gate

· never double park - it is illegal and puts children at risk

· never do a U-turn or three-point turn outside the school as it puts children at risk of harm

Please note:

· Bus Zones are in operation between the hours of 8am – 9:30am in the mornings and 2:30pm – 4pm in the afternoons.

· There is no parking on the opposite side of the road from the school

· The loading zone in front of the school is in operation from 8:15am through to 3:45pm

PARKING RANGERS PATROL THESE STREETS

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:20:08 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Community Day with Lend Lease

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:07:16 AEDT

LendLease Foundation's Community Day initiative where staff dedicated their skills and time to our school. In a show of community spirit, the 35 volunteers from Lendlease were joined by our P & C, staff and students to engage in various activities that included upgrading school facilities and landscaping public spaces at the school.

P & C Meeting

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:21:11 AEST

Join us at our next P&C meeting. We have 3 special guests from the Youth Advisory Council and hear the results from what our student think the needs are of the youth in the Liverpool area. Discover the updates at Liverpool Girls High School. Have a say and be part of the changing face of Liverpool Girls High School.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:12:10 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:27:12 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Ms Henriques wins the NSW 2020 Premier's Teacher Scholarship

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:13:20 AEST

Congratulations to Ms Henriques for winning the prestigious 2020 NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship. Ms Henriques will go on a 5 week study tour, investigating educational best practice overseas in pathway of Vocational Education. We are extremely proud of her achievement.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:25:32 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Year 12 Soiree

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:41:38 AEST

Join us for a showcase of outstanding Year 12 Visual Arts Bodies of work.

Wednesday 4 September, 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Art Therapy with Liverpool Hospital School

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:06:04 AEST

Students of Liverpool Girls High School and Liverpool Hospital School meet together every fortnight to particpate in an art therapy program. This term kicked off a new project.

After brainstorming ideas, the girls have come up with a fantastic solution to meet the needs of the students at Liverpool Hospital School. They are creating an activity booklet for the students of the Hospital School. This is mostly for those who are needing education to be delivered at their bedside or are in isolation.

"High School - Not the Musical"

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:02:23 AEST

A slice of teenager life! The chaos of their senior year; the greatest moments, the friendship issues, stress, heart break. It all unfolds as these students prepare for teh formal of their dreams... but does it turn out the way they planned?

Empowering Parents: Enabling Breastfeeding

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:39:17 AEST

Liverpool Hospital

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:53:32 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Years 8 & 10 Course Selection

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:47:56 AEST

Year 8 - Course Slection will start at 3:30pm.

Year 10 - Course Selection will start at 5:00pm

"NEW" Student and Parent Portal

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:26:49 AEST

Our school has undertaken a new initiative, 'The Student and Parent Portal' to provide both parents and students discreet information about each students's progress in our school.

The parent portal is for you to keep up to date and informed about your daughters education and the day to day runnings of the school. This online portal allows you to access your daughters timetable, daily attendance and see the daily events running at the school.

We invite you to sign up to be part of our Parent and Student Portal. This can be done by contacting the school on 9602 0083.

https://lghs.sentral.com.au/portal

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:27:48 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:08 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:57:01 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

HVTC - School Based Trainee of the Year

Thu, 09 May 2019 12:27:24 AEST

Congratulations to Melissa Bonello on receiving the Award for School-based Trainee of the Year, hosted by John Holland CPB Ghella JV and Liverpool Girls High School
This award is sponsored by The Mutual

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:12:01 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

LGHS Parents & Citizens

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:25:34 AEST

Thank you to our wonderful parents who tonight formed our first P&C in over 15 years. We are so lucky to have such committed and dedicated parents who want to have a say in the future of their daughters education.

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:21:18 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

The Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:40:45 AEDT

Building upon earlier air quality research in Liverpool, CAUL Hub has helped establish an air quality monitoring site at Liverpool Girls High School, in Sydney’s south-west. The site was installed in late February, and is a collaboration between CAUL Hub, Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH).

The site will help measure air quality in the area and also provide the opportunity for the high school students to design and run their own air quality citizen science projects in their community. Considerable time, expertise and equipment has been dedicated to the project from all involved researchers and contributing agencies. The new monitoring site includes a full portable air quality station, equivalent to OEH’s permanent installations around the state, and a Radon detector, installed by ANSTO to measure atmospheric turbulence. ANSTO have also offered data from their long-term PM2.5 monitoring station in Liverpool.

Image: Part of the Randwick air quality team. L-R: Kate Sneesby, Lachlan Spicer, Clare Murphy, Alex Kuhar, Jenny Xu and Imogen Wadlow.

Pan Pacific Safe Communities

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:31:52 AEDT

A Safe Community is one in which all sectors of the community work together in a coordinated and collaborative way, forming partnerships to promote safety, manage risk, increase the overall safety of all its members and reduce the fear of harm. The key feature is the creation of a local infrastructure (i.e. coalition of community business, government and non-government leaders) that combine their resources and interests to address local concerns about injuries, crashes, anti-social behaviour and crime in a co-ordinated and sustainable manner.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:23:19 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Open Night

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:17:32 AEDT

Open Night 26 February 3.30pm - 6.30pm.

Come and experience the vibrant school life of Liverpool Girls High School

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:21:31 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2018 Year in Review

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:45:05 AEDT

Meet the inspirational young women who lead their school communities during 2018

Centenary of Armistice

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:34:33 AEDT

On Sunday's Liverpool Remembers Centenary of Armistice Commemorative Service.

The Armistice Family Picnic took us back to 1918 and showcased the music, fashion and people of the era. Liverpool Girls High school and TAFE NSW Liverpool campus worked together for an outstanding fashion show. #Liverpoolremembers

This Liverpool Council facebook video was created to highlight the day.

Video

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:16 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Visions of Peace

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:33:38 AEDT

Esem Projects were commissioned by Liverpool City Council to develop the 'Visions of Peace' project. A unique fusion of historical commemoration and digital place making, Visions of Peace highlights Liverpool’s role in connection to Australia’s WW1 history, and the continued importance of peace in our lives today.

Visions of Peace project (1-11 Nov 2018) will be on display throughout Liverpool. LGHS students contributed their personal stories, creative artworks and reflections on what peace means to them. Many students who contributed to this project have migrated with their families to Liverpool from places of conflict. Liverpool is a place of peace to them.

What does peace mean to me?

https://vimeo.com/298309768

Stories of Peace

https://vimeo.com/298310604

Physical Activity For Everyone PA4E1

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:22:45 AEDT

PA4E1 is a program to encourage and support students to include regular physical activity in each and every day.

REACH Guiding Principles

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:31:13 AEDT

Throughout 2017 Liverpool Girls High School has been reviewing the principles that underpin positive student behaviour. Our new Respect, Excellence, Attitude, Cooperation and Honesty (REACH) code makes our expectations explicit to ensure that Liverpool Girls High School is a positive learning community focused on students who strive to succeed.

A positive approach to learning with clear expectations will provide clear guidelines for the school community. Through having clearly articulated expectations, students are able to engage more in their learning in positive ways, gaining success and thriving in a school that has clear purpose and direction.

International Women's Day 2018

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:32:02 AEDT

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, the theme for International Women's Day is #PressforProgress. It is a call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity

In the Department of Education, women make up approximately 78 per cent of our workforce and 53 per cent of senior leadership roles. If we are to be the best education system in Australia we need to create a workplace that encourages and supports opportunities for all staff of all backgrounds and life experience to achieve, succeed and be their best.

EdWeek 2018 - theme and dates announced

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:44:41 AEDT

This year's Education Week will be held from Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 3).

The theme for Education Week is ‘Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world'.

Video: Mark Scott announces theme for EdWeek 2018

BYOD 2018 Information and Year 7 Meet Your Teacher Afternoon

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:02:11 AEDT

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have been working to ensure your daughter's high school transition is smooth and that they feel welcome and included in these vital first days.

As a part of this commitment we would like to invite you and your daughter to attend an important year 7 school event happening on Thursday 15 February 2018.