Wyndham College is a comprehensive senior high school operating within the Nirimba Collegiate Group of Schools. The college provides automatic entry to students from the Years 7 to 10 schools within the Collegiate - Quakers Hill High, Riverstone High and Seven Hills High. The college is situated on the Nirimba Education Precinct collocated with the University of Western Sydney, Blacktown and TAFE NSW Institute of Western Sydney.
Wyndham College is committed to excellence and reflects the highest standards of teaching, and caring, equity and fairness for all.
The college opened in 1999 with state-of-the-art facilities and it offers unique advantages for students, including: an extended timetable structure which allows greater flexibility in subject choice - over 50 courses are currently being delivered to Year 12 students; courses linked to TAFE NSW Institutes and the university, which give accreditation to students after the HSC; a mentor program to enhance student welfare; cultural experiences which showcase students' talents and skills in music, dance, drama and the arts; opportunities for student leadership through the Student Representative Council and high profile public speaking engagements; access to a skills centre in the areas of hospitality, information technology, business services and retail.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAMS
· Specialist ESL classes are taught in Years 11 and 12 by an experienced ESL teacher.
· Fundamentals of English is offered in Year 11.
· Additional individual assistance is provided for ESL students.
LANGUAGES TAUGHT
· French
· German
· Other languages available through the Open High School and Saturday School of Community Languages
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Strong student leadership programs and activities including:
· SRC leadership camp
· State Student Representative Council and district conferences
· Young leaders' conference
· Community link with Wilandra Retirement village at Marsfield resulting in annual reciprocal visits
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
· Free after-school tutoring service provided for Years 11 and 12 students in Mathematics
SPECIAL FACILITIES
Facilities shared between Wyndham College and Terra Sancta College include:
· Well-equipped library with internet access
· A performance space equipped with lighting and drama accoutrements
· A multipurpose centre with a seating capacity of 800
· Basketball courts and football fields
· A canteen with shaded outdoor seating
· State-of-the-art skills centre and commercial kitchen
HSC RESULTS AND YEAR 12 UNIVERSITY/TAFE PLACEMENTS
· 316 students achieved the Higher School Certificate in 2006
· 88 students received first round offers for a place at University
· College value-added data showed that students in high performing bands met or exceeded expectations
· College value-added data showed that students in high performing bands met or exceeded expectations
FEATURES OF LOCAL AREA
· Situated in the leafy surrounds of the Nirimba Education Precinct, Wyndham College is co-located with TAFE NSW Institute of Western Sydney, Blacktown, the University of Western Sydney and Terra Sancta Catholic Senior College.
· The College is close to the shopping centres of Quakers Hill and Blacktown.
· The College has an excellent reputation in the local community and a long waiting list of private school students keen to enrol.