SOBRE A ESCOLA

Located at the southern end of Pittwater, a sheltered waterway ideal for sailing, kayaking and swimming, the school’s natural, park-like surroundings are a perfect match for its special facilities for agriculture and horticulture. Pittwater High School is renowned for its academic, cultural and sporting achievements and has a long tradition of excellence in music and sailing. It is one of the few schools in Australia to offer sailing as a sport and has its own yacht. In collaboration with the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, sailing courses are offered to students. Pittwater High School has a long history of involving students in its school sailing program, dating back to the late 1960s. The school has produced many Australian champions and even world champions in sailing. One former student competed in sailing at the Olympic Games five times. The renowned music ensemble program offers students a wide range of instrumental and vocal ensembles. Dedicated instrumentalists have the opportunity to practise and perform at a high level. The Pittwater High School Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra Band and Stage Band are the school’s leading ensembles. They regularly win awards at competitions and festivals, including gold at the NSW School Band Championships and the Yamaha Music Festival. The Stage Bands often perform at major jazz festivals and regularly play with professional guest artists. Several hundred students each year study agriculture at Pittwater and gain experience in horticulture and animal husbandry on the school’s own farm, which has chickens, sheep and alpacas. Another strength of the school is the wide range of clubs offered outside the classroom, such as Visual Arts, Journalism, Darts, Choir, Chess, Dance and Debating. The school is also only 1.7 km, or a five-minute bike ride, from one of Sydney’s best beaches, Mona Vale Beach, which offers excellent surfing and a surf school.