Katoomba High School is a comprehensive secondary school serving the Upper Blue Mountains. We educate community minded, confident and capable individuals who are ready for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. The school has explicit high expectations of all students, which form the basis of learning. Mentoring, work placement, gifted and talented programs, independent learning, in
novative ICT and study skills programs enhance classroom teaching. One of the school's strengths is the diverse talents of the student population. Programs and curriculum cater for a variety of academic, sporting and cultural interests. Strong community support and close liaison with our Primary Schools and TAFE ensure supportive continuity of programs and a smooth transition of students. The school has a strong tradition of cultural performances, environmental programs and competitive recreational sports. We provide Vocational Education courses, enabling senior students to demonstrate advanced standing in all Vocational Training institutions. The school has a sophisticated computer network and features a Support Faculty that caters for the needs of students with disabilities. Rules of Engagement
In joining our community on Facebook, Katoomba High School follows both the DEC Code of Conduct and Facebook terms and conditions. Katoomba High School encourages interaction from Facebook users but is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Comments posted also do not in any way reflect the opinions or policies of Katoomba High School. Katoomba High School asks that people making comments on the page show respect for their fellow users by ensuring the discussion remains civil, especially since Facebook allows individuals 13 and over to join. Comments are also subject to Facebook's Terms of Use and Code of Conduct. We reserve the right, but assume no obligation, to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, that advocate illegal activity, contain falsehoods or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on Katoomba High School students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial, political or other ventures. Facebook encourages all users to utilise the "Report" links when they find abusive content.
