Helena is undoubtedly an academic school, providing the right environment for most students to achieve WACE results that qualify them for entry to the university of their choice. For others, our general course study program enables them to make robust applications for challenging TAFE courses. It is no more or less than any school should offer – so what makes Helena different. At Helena College, from Kindergarten to Year 12, we focus on developing the whole person, equipping each child with the skills and knowledge to embrace life after school fully.
Academically we stretch our students through an inquiry-based approach to learning, delivered within the renowned International Baccalaureate Primary Years (K-5) and Middle Years (6-10) Programmes. We offer specialist classes right from Kindergarten, so even our youngest students stretch themselves through Physical Education, Indonesian, Performing Arts, and Computing as well as core curriculum subjects.
From Pre-primary to Year 12, our students stretch themselves physically and emotionally through our integrated camps program, with age-appropriate experiences to enhance resilience and personal growth and forging strong relationships. Relationships are the basis of school culture and must be built on a foundation of mutual respect. Respect, tolerance, and empathy are the cornerstones of the value system at Helena College.
There is no doubt that our unique environment also makes Helena special. The natural bush setting enhances learning for our junior students at our Darlington Campus, Kindergarten to Year 5, and at our Glen Forrest Campus, home to the Middle School (Years 6-9) and Upper School (Years 10-12). At Helena College, heart, mind, and body align to affirm independence, self-motivation, and responsibility for self, others, and the environment. I invite you to visit us and experience it for yourself.
To be a school where students are inspired to be the best they can be, where they are encouraged to develop confidence, ability, and passion for achieving their goals and having the skills and commitment to leave a positive footprint on the world.
Our Mission
- To educate and inspire students to be the best they can be by providing a balanced focus on whole child development
- To be a school where students, teachers, and parents actively engage as partners in the educational process
- To be a school with high expectations of learning and achievement by offering creative, engaging, and challenging educational experiences in a nurturing environment
Our Values
- Integrity and responsibility
- Inclusivity and participation
- Caring and compassion
- Respect for self, others, and our surroundings
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