Caroline Chisholm School – Senior Campus
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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox school
|name = Caroline Chisholm High School
|motto = Prestige and Status{{cite web|title=Schools in the ACT|url=http://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history/frequentlyaskedquestions/Place_Stories/schools|publisher=ACT Government Libraries|accessdate=19 July 2014}}
|established = 1985
|key_people = Jennifer Howard (Principal){{cite web|title= Caroline Chisholm Home Page|date=January 2003 |publisher=ACT Government Education|url=https://www.chisholm.act.edu.au/home |accessdate=7 July 2021}}
|grades = 7–10
|city = Chisholm
|state = Australian Capital Territory
|country = Australia
|students = Approx. 670
|image = Image:Caroline Chisholm School – Senior Campus Logo.png
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|homepage = https://www.chisholm.act.edu.au/home
}}
The newly amalgamated senior campus of Caroline Chisholm School (previously Caroline Chisholm High School), is an Australian public high school in the Chisholm suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) catering to years 7 to 10. The school is known mainly for its strong academic reputation,{{cite news|last=Jeffrey |first=Stephen |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/caroline-chisholm-national-chess-team-includes-second-set-of-siblings-20161118-gsspoj.html |title=Caroline Chisholm national chess team includes second set of siblings |newspaper=The Canberra Times |date= 18 November 2016|accessdate=3 July 2018}}{{cite news|last=McPhillips |first=Amy |url=https://the-riotact.com/construction-begins-on-5-9m-centre-for-innovation-and-learning-at-caroline-chisholm-school/201723 |title=Construction begins on $5.9m Centre for Innovation and Learning at Caroline Chisholm School |newspaper=Riot ACT |date= 26 April 2017|accessdate=3 July 2018}} and extensive dramatic arts program.{{cite news|last=Jeffrey |first=Stephen |url=https://canberra.com.au/10-inspiring-cbr-alumni/ |title=Spotlight: get to know CBR's standout Alumni |newspaper=The Canberra Times |date= 1 January 2017|accessdate=3 July 2018}} The school is often among the highest regarded secondary schools in the Australian Capital Territory for academia, dramatic arts, and sports.{{cite news|last=Baker|first=Emily|url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/act/twelve-canberra-public-schools-running-well-below-capacity-others-enrol-too-many-20180212-h0vxtu.html |title=Twelve Canberra public schools running well below capacity, others enrol too many |newspaper=Brisbane Times |date= 13 February 2018|accessdate=7 July 2021}} It has received international media coverage regarding its renowned list of alumni.{{cite news|last=Boy|first=John|url=https://the-riotact.com/another-tale-of-bullying-from-chisholm/105325 |title=Another tale of bullying from Chisholm |newspaper=Brisbane Times |date= 13 February 2018|accessdate=7 July 2021}}{{cite news|last1=Macdonald|first1=Emma|title=On course for bright futures after ATARs|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/on-course-for-bright-futures-after-atars-20121219-2bnjw.html|accessdate=20 July 2014|work=The Canberra Times|date=20 December 2012}} It is one of the many new 'super schools' operated by the ACT Department of Education and Training.
History
The school is named after Australian pioneer Caroline Chisholm. The senior campus opened in 1985 under the name "Caroline Chisholm High School", and was awarded the 1986 Royal Australian Institute of Architects Canberra Medallion for Outstanding Architecture for producing an exceptionally high quality structure at a relatively low cost using regular materials.
Curriculum
The new amalgamated P-10 school offers a wide range of subjects with English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences and Physical Education being compulsory. Elective subjects include Indonesian, Music, Drama, Food, Dance, Sewing, Art, Photography, Business Admin, Woodwork, Metalwork, Information Technology and Life Sciences. As of 2008 the school band is offered to year 9/10 as an elective line instead of 8:30 – 9:00 am every week.
{{cite web
|url=http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/default.asp?id=10461
|title=Case Study of Caroline Chisholm High School
|publisher=Australian Government, Department of Education – Science and Training
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060720093036/http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/default.asp?id=10461
|archivedate=2006-07-20
}}
Streaming occurs in Years 9 and 10 to prepare the students for college.
The senior campus of Caroline Chisholm School has four subschools, one for each year. Each subschool has its own building with classrooms and assembly hall with one executive teacher, and two deputy principles having responsibility for student welfare. The school was designed with each building in a square and streets between each square facilitating the schools organisation. The subschool system aims to provide a greater focus on getting to know the students and build cohesion in the student group.
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ School Website]
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Category:Educational institutions established in 1985
Category:Public schools in the Australian Capital Territory