All NSW public school students have a right to an inclusive learning environment and to feel happy and safe at school.
Aboriginal student support
We are committed to closing the achievement gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We know that we need to learn about, nurture and value the cultural identity of our Aboriginal students to help them be successful learners.
We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family members, parents and carers, as well as community members to our school so that we can get to know each other, learn about the local Aboriginal community and develop shared goals and plans for Aboriginal students.
The Aboriginal Education Policy confirms the NSW Department of Education’s commitment to improvement in educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Supporting Aboriginal students
The Aboriginal Student Coordinator is a school-based position established to provide support to Aboriginal students enrolled at Liverpool Girls High School. They are a member of the teaching staff and wellbeing team and work proactively to develop culturally appropriate resources and programs. The Aboriginal Student Coordinator promotes Aboriginal education, organises, and supports students in the development of a Personal Learning Plan, encourages students, and supports parents. They provide a role model for Aboriginal students and assist Aboriginal students to achieve their best potential. The Aboriginal Student Coordinator keeps the Aboriginal community informed of students' progress and achievements, school activities, new programs, changes, and parent meetings. The Aboriginal Student Coordinator is the contact for this program.
Multicultural education
Our school welcomes students, families and community members from all cultural backgrounds. We appreciate difference and diversity and aim to provide a culturally inclusive and responsive environment that benefits all students.
Our teaching and learning programs develop intercultural understanding, promote positive relationships and enable all students to participate as active Australian and global citizens. Our school fosters student wellbeing and community harmony by implementing anti-racism and anti-discrimination strategies that encourage engagement by parents and carers from all backgrounds.
The Multicultural Education Policy outlines the NSW Department of Education’s commitment to providing opportunities that enable all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes and participate successfully in our culturally diverse society.
The Anti-Racism Policy confirms the department’s commitment to rejecting all forms of racial discrimination in NSW public schools and eliminating expressions of racism in its learning and working environments.
For more information refer to:
Supporting English language learners
Learning English is essential for success at school and effective participation in Australian society. We can provide specialist support to help students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D).
For more information refer to: EAL/D education.
Supporting refugee students
Schools offer safety, support and security to help refugee students adjust to life in Australia and participate successfully in education. Targeted support strategies are provided to assist refugee students in NSW public schools.
For more information refer to: Supporting refugee students.
Teaching and Learning Head Teacher
The Teaching and Learning head teacher is responsible for ensuring the Learning Support team assists students with additional learning and support needs, including disability and those requiring EAL/D support.
The Teaching and Learning head teacher facilitates and assists with the identification, collection, and analysis of data and development of learning plans for students with additional learning needs. The learning and support teachers work together with teachers of students requiring additional assistance. Students are assessed on their enrolment into school and/or identified by teachers or caregivers. Those with learning needs are assisted within their classes through their personalised learning plans and adjustments to curriculum delivery implemented.
Learning support
The school’s learning and support team plays a key role in ensuring we meet the specific needs of students with additional learning and support needs, including disability.
The team:
- supports teachers in identifying and responding to the additional learning needs of students
- facilitates and coordinates a whole-school approach to improving the learning outcomes of every student
- coordinates planning processes and resourcing for students with additional learning and support needs
- designs and implements the support required to build teacher capacity so that all students access quality learning
- develops collaborative partnerships with the school, parents and carers, as well as other professionals and the wider school community.
For more information on programs and services to help students with additional learning and support needs visit Disability, learning and support.
Anti-bullying
Bullying of any kind is not acceptable in NSW schools.
The NSW anti-bullying website brings together information and resources for teachers, students, parents and carers. It helps to identify, prevent and respond effectively to student bullying, including online bullying. It provides information about online safety and what you can do if your child has been bullied, witnessed bullying or been involved in bullying.
For more information on anti-bullying strategies for NSW public schools refer to the department’s Bullying of Students – Prevention and Response Policy.
For information on racial bullying and anti-racism education for NSW public schools refer to:
Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning.
Careers Adviser
The careers adviser is a member of the teaching staff placed in schools to assist students in areas such as subject selection, preparation for the world of work, career planning, selecting appropriate post-school options and courses such as those offered by universities and TAFE, application and interview skills and other work-related areas. Parents are also welcome to contact the careers adviser to discuss future options for their children. Ms. M. Dokmanovic is the school Careers Advisor
Transition Officer
A Transition Officer is a teacher from the school who works as a member of the school Career and Transition Team. This teacher undertakes specific additional training provided by the Department to support targeted students, particularly those most likely to disengage early from education or training, to plan their transition from school. Mrs. D. Sukkar is the school Transition Officer.
Student leadership
Student leadership helps young people find their voices, participate in decision-making, and understand their rights and responsibilities as active citizens. It helps students have a real impact on their learning and school environment and prepares them to participate meaningfully in their community.
Students can be leaders in the classroom, through their actions in the playground, through their support for others, or their involvement in academic, sporting, cultural or local community events or projects.
For more information about opportunities in NSW public schools visit Student voice and leadership.
SLC Coordinator
Future leaders need an educational environment that encourages, nurtures, and provides strong direction for students to reach their full potential. At Liverpool Girls High School, we equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values to take control of their aspirations and turn them into reality.
The SLC consists of elected representatives from Years 7 through to 12. Student representatives are elected by their peers to serve a one year term. From the elected Year 12 SLC students, the School Captain, Vice-Captain, and School Ambassador positions and are filled by an interview.
The SLC meets once a week, following meeting procedures to meet their goals and management plan. Being an SLC member provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills. It also enriches our well-being structure by allowing students the opportunity to participate in school management issues. The council meets regularly to discuss issues raised by the students and has regular meetings with the Principal and other invited staff members to discuss improvements and changes. In addition, members represent the school at various functions and chair school assemblies.
The Liverpool Girls High School SLC aims to:
- represent students and raise student issues, engage in consultations, and provide advice on educational and youth issues to staff and executive staff
- take action to improve the quality of school life for all students
- promote public education and its values
- promote effective participation in school life
Student leaders should be willing to be involved in leadership activities, open to making decisions, communicate well. Be accepting, honest, and fair, and willing to work with teachers and school staff.
To support the SLC students, an SLC Coordinator (teacher) works with them, facilitates meetings, and provides organisational support for SLC events and fundraising, and provides advice about how to address issues raised by students.
The Wellbeing Team role of the SLC Coordinator at Liverpool Girls High School includes:
- Initiating, creating, developing, and implementing programs to promote student leadership and voice
- supporting the focus on values education through fundraising events for targeted charities
- building networks between Liverpool Girls’ High school, partner primary school, and other local high schools
- building networks between Liverpool Girls’ High school, local businesses, community organisations, parents, and the community
LGHS Student Leadership Council
The SLC consists of elected representatives from Years 7 through to 12. Student representatives are elected by their peers to serve a one year term. From the elected Year 12 SLC students, the School Captain, Vice-Captain, and School Ambassador positions and are filled by an interview.
The SLC meets once a week, following meeting procedures to meet their goals and management plan. Being an SLC member provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills. It also enriches our well-being structure by allowing students the opportunity to participate in school management issues. The council meets regularly to discuss issues raised by the students and has regular meetings with the Principal and other invited staff members to discuss improvements and changes. In addition, members represent the school at various functions and chair school assemblies.
Year Advisor’s Committee
The Year 12 Year Advisor and Assistant Year Advisor coordinate the Year Advisor’s Committee in addition to their regular duties.
The Year Advisor’s Committee:
- Consists of Year 12 students who apply in writing and are then selected by their Year Advisor/AYA
- Meets at least once a week
- Coordinates and organises Year 12 events such as Formal, Yearbook and Fundraising
- Provides an opportunity to develop and practice leadership skills
Peer support
The peer support program is based on the principle that at every level and in every age group in society, people absorb information and values from each other. Peer support and positive peer influence are introduced into the school community by training Year 10 students during Term 4 to act as group leaders in Year 11 to incoming Year 7 students.
The peer support program helps children live with more direction. It gives Year 11 students opportunities for self development and provides Year 7 students with a supportive environment in which to develop their own individuality. The Peer Support Coordinator is the contact for this program.
Peer Support Coordinator
The Peer support coordinator is responsible for organising and facilitating the peer support training and program. Peer support and positive peer influence are introduced into the school community by training Year 10 students during Term 4 to act as group leaders in Year 11 to incoming Year 7 students.
Peer Support encompasses:
- Year 11 students mentoring Year 7 students
- Peer Support Training involves leadership and mentoring skills for Year 10 students in Term Four. Peer Support Leaders play a vital role when Year 6 students from the Primary Schools visit Liverpool Girls High School on Orientation Day. Regular meetings are arranged between the leaders and Year 7 students in which peer support activities take place, helping to build strong relationships and discuss any wellbeing issues Year 7 may be experiencing; such as bullying or isolation in school
- Available to Year 10 students by application
Peer tutoring
A peer tutor reading program has been conducted for several years. A small group of Year 11 students is trained to work with Year 7 students, who have additional learning needs, during the daily home room period, assisting with the understanding of an authentic text. The program is coordinated by the Learning and Support head teacher.
The program provides an opportunity for senior students to develop a supportive relationship with a younger student. The Year 7 students also benefit from the program through gains in reading ability particularly in comprehension and vocabulary, because their learning is supported by a senior member of the school community.
Literacy program
The literacy program involves all teachers in the school incorporating literacy strategies, for effective, reading, writing, speaking, and representing into their programs.
A wide reading program is completed by all Year 7 to 10 students through English classes. The aim of the program is to encourage reading for pleasure, build a reading habit, and to introduce students to more challenging fiction. Reading competency is paramount to their successful academic achievement in all subjects through to the HSC (Higher School Certificate) and beyond. Reading for pleasure is the most effective way of improving reading competency. Contact the English head teacher or Principal for information about the literacy program.
Help Desk
The Help Desk is a program that is offered 3 afternoons per week in the library. Teachers from most key learning areas are available to assist students with homework tasks, reading, time management, and organisation. The Help Desk coordinator is also present during these sessions for assistance and supervision. This program provides an opportunity for students to develop time management skills and to participate in their school community. The Help Desk Coordinator is the contact person for this program.