Canobolas Rural Technology High School

About

The Canobolas Rural Technology High School (TCRTHS) is a comprehensive high school located in Orange. The school has an enrolment of 650 students, including approximately 28% Aboriginal students. The school’s Family Occupation and Employment Index (FOEI) is 148. The school receives funding to support student learning outcomes through the Planned School Budget Allocation. Improvement in the areas of literacy and numeracy are a major focus for the school and the school shows consistent growth in both literacy and numeracy. There is a strong focus on academically talented programs for students across all key learning areas. A high performance athletes program called CHPA is also a fundamental feature of the school. A strong student welfare structure exists within the school and this is managed by a committed Learning and Support Team in conjunction with the establishment of The Clontarf Foundation in 2016. The Special Education faculty consists of seven classes across multiple classifications and has undergone significant change with all students working towards mainstream outcomes. The school has embarked on a journey of innovative curriculum pathways to support student engagement. At the beginning of 2016 the Big Picture design model was launched to meet the individual learning needs of students through tailored learning opportunities matched to the passions of the students in the program. 2016 has also seen the introduction of a major STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative to engage students through project based learning. The school also has strong links with the Western Institute of TAFE and Charles Sturt University and is well supported by industry in the delivery of a full range of accredited vocational education and training programs. The school has an extensive transition program with its local primary schools and it prides itself on forming productive partnerships with parents and the wider community. Working together to establish a shared focus on student engagement in learning will lead to improved student retention and higher educational achievement.