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Is Hornsby Girls High School a selective school?

Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change. Hornsby Girls High School is an academically selective high school. Entry into Year 7 2023 Entry into Year 7 is by examination set by the High Performing Students Unit of the NSW Department of Education.

How do I get my daughter into Hornsby Girls High School?

If your first preference is Hornsby Girls High School, you will need to apply and pay for the test at Hornsby Girls High School prior to the closing date.   Your daughter will then sit the test at Hornsby Girls High School on Saturday 7 August 2021.

What if my first preference school is not Hornsby?

If your first preference from the list above is not Hornsby Girls High School you must apply, pay for and sit the test at the school you nominate on your application form as your first preference.

When do you return a copy of the application form to Hornsby Girls High School?

2. Return a copy of the application form to Hornsby Girls High School by Friday 16 July 2021. You must send separate applications to all the Selective High schools in which you are seeking enrolment. Due to the volume of applications we are not able to accept them electronically.

When is the opening day for Hornsby Girls High School 2022?

Entry into Years 8-11, 2022. Applications for Years 8-11 entry to Hornsby Girls High School in 2022 will be available from Monday 21 June 2021. The closing date for applications is Friday 16 July 2021. The Selective High Schools listed below are coordinating their entry test procedures for Years 8-11 to be held on Saturday 7 August 2021 ...

What is the principal's role in year 11?

In Year 11 the Principal determines the number of new students in this year based on their performance in the ACER test. This will vary from year to year.

When will the Hornsby Girls High School test be held in 2021?

Your daughter will then sit the test at Hornsby Girls High School on Saturday 7 August 2021.

When is the selective high school placement test 2021?

The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 11 March 2021.

Can you sit the test at Hornsby High School?

However, you cannot sit the test at Hornsby Girls High School if we are not your first preference.

Year 7 Transition Program

This new program addresses the "Transition and Student Success" recommendations by Dr Tracy Worthington (June 2018) that HGHS should "spend more time building a community of practice at the beginning of the year so that more students feel welcome and supported... help students feel recognised...

Year 7 Orientation

The Year 7 orientation program covers a number of activities to help Year 6 students make a smooth transition to High School. The Open Day and Year 6/7 Orientation Day provide girls and parents with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the school and to meet their Peer Support Leaders.

Peer Support Program

This program is held weekly over Term 1 to ensure that Year 7 feels a sense of connection and belonging to their new school. It is another opportunity for girls to develop friendships, not only within their own year group but also with their Year 10 Peer Support Leaders.

Year 7 Camp

This Camp is held in the first few weeks of school to enable students to make friendships within their year. Many of our students are the only girls from their primary school and the camp, through its interactive group activities, ensures that girls mix and meet each other on a personal level.

Friendship and Tolerance

This workshop is held for Year 7 in Term 1 and provides an opportunity for the school to discuss the issues of bullying and safety, especially internet safety. The theatrical performance Verbal Combat by Brainstorm productions provides and engaging stimulus for discussion.