Our school's purpose is to develop caring responsible students who fulfill their potential and who: Are responsible for their own learning and have a lifetime love of learning; can think critically and analytically and who are skilled in problem solving; are confident and effective communicators; are tolerant of difference in all its forms; are motivated to strive for excellence; can work independently and in groups; and have values, skills and knowledge necessary for personal fulfilment and a positive contribution to society. We as a community, believe we share the responsibility for ensuring that our students are well educated, happy and responsible young Australians.
SCHOOL VISION & MISSION
At East Hills Boys Technology High School we believe in a united approach in which students, parents, teachers and the community work to achieve the highest standard of education for every boy.
OUR VISION & MISSION
"A learning community of challenge and joy where people want to be".
"A school which ensures equally high outcomes for all students so that success or failure can no longer be predicted by race, gender, home language, economic status OR POST CODE!"
OUR VALUES
We make learning our number one priority.
We believe in striving for personal excellence.
We believe in respecting ourselves, each other and every member of our community.
We believe in a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
We believe in being responsible and accountable for our actions.
We believe in integrity and in being honest and trustworthy.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We, as a community, believe we share the responsibility for ensuring that our students are well educated, happy and responsible young Australians.
Our school is characterised by:
The pursuit of academic excellence;
A commitment by the school community to develop students who are responsible for their own learning and have a love of learning;
The valuing of cultural diversity;
The belief that all students have the right to succeed at school;
The recognition of a wide range of student, staff and community achievement; and
The acknowledgement that everything we do is judged by its impact on student learning.
The school's learning programs are student focused and outcomes based. In partnership with our community we have articulated the following expectations.
We expect students will be:
Responsible for their own learning;
Motivated to strive for excellence;
Capable to work individually or in groups;
Confident in using technology in all its forms;
Successful communicators who can analyse data and think critically;
Involved in a variety of school activities;
Enjoy their schooling through the development of values, skills and knowledge necessary for personal fulfilment and a positive contribution to society.
We expect that staff will:
Be caring with students;
Never give up on a student;
Have high expectations of students;
Communicate honestly with parents;
Provide meaningful learning experiences for all students;
Continually seek to improve their teaching;
Carefully monitor and document student progress;
Work as a team; and
Support school-community initiatives.
East Hills Boys Technology High School is set in pleasant well maintained grounds in a quiet residential area. Within the next twelve months our school will undergo a full refurbishment nearly eight million dollars will provide students with a new library, new administration block, new change rooms and toilets, new canteen and new state of the art kitchens. Existing classrooms will be repainted, recarpeted and provided with wireless internet connection. Grounds will be landscaped.
Our environment is conducive to positive learning and reflects community pride in our school. The school community is developing an inclusive culture based on a commitment to equal rights and opportunities for all.
Rod Brooks
Principal
School Motto
The School motto, ‘Servio', is Latin for service and devotion.
These attributes are expected of each student at East Hills Boys High School in everything they do.
The Crest
The quadrants of the crest represent commitment to excellence in sport, academic and social endeavours.
The School
Teachers and students abide by the Motto, service and devotion. We are devoted to achieving outstanding results in sport, academic and social endeavours. We live and learn together in a harmonious community, while all sharing a common goal.
Social Responsibility
Our values are indicated by our global conscience. Students and teachers at East Hills Boys High School sponsor five children from across the world through World Vision. Regular correspondence is entered into and updated photos are kept of each child in the meeting area of the Administration block.
Students at East Hills Boys High School also meet their commitment to service and the community through their participation in the ANZAC march each year, fund raising for the Anglican Christmas Appeal, Shave for a Cure and Legacy.
