Alfred Deakin High School is a Years 7 – 10 school formed in 1989 from an amalgamation of Deakin and Woden Valley High Schools on the site of Deakin High School. The school encourages and enjoys the confidence and support of its community, both locally and more broadly across Canberra, with a considerable number of students attending from outside the designated enrolment area.
Since 1989 the school building has undergone considerable refurbishment, including the acquisition of modern kitchens, technology, including information technology, and photography areas. During 1991 the school gymnasium was completed and officially opened. In more recent times, special purpose rooms for dance and drama, computing, multi-media and problem solving in mathematics have been added. Major refurbishments have been completed in the science area. A Learning Support Centre and e-Hub (previously the Library) have been established. More recently, further refurbishments have resulted in an outstanding Technology area, including a Digital Photography laboratory, upgrades to the Canteen, Art and Drama rooms, student toilets, Hall and carpark.
SCHOOL GOALS
learning environment which is safe, caring, challenging and innovative
High levels of student motivation, enterprise, involvement, commitment and achievement
teaching team of outstanding quality and commitment, dedicated to continuing improvement, enhanced effectiveness and the achievement of excellence
Professional leadership that meets the needs and expectations of our community and is sustained by community involvement and support.