At Kirwan State High School, we strive for personal excellence, prepare students for the future and develop confident and caring citizens.

　　Our philosophy is to enable greatness through an inclusive and student-centred culture underpinned by a mindful, caring and compassionate school community and built on professionalism, continuous improvement and accountability.

　　We value and commit to:

　　Thoughtful behaviours

　　Respectful, positive and supportive relationships with our whole school community

　　Excellence in professional practice

　　Passion for lifelong learning, the pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to make a difference

　　Providing opportunities for students to achieve success

　　The diversity of culture, talents, interests and pathways of our students

　　We enable our students to:

　　Demonstrate personal excellence by being:

　　Passionate, hard working and active participants in their own learning

　　Deep thinking, reflective learners with an understanding of how they learn

　　Self regulated, resilient and motivated learners with a knowledge of their aspirations and goals

　　Prepare for the future by being:

　　Creative and innovative learners committed to life long learning

　　Effective communicators who are confident in a wide range of settings and with a wide repertoire of technologies

　　Healthy and well balanced citizens

　　Be confident and caring citizens by being:

　　Individuals who respect and value themselves, others and their environment

　　Local leaders who contribute to their community

　　Actively engaged global citizens

　　This philosophy is embedded across our school and within each of the eights key areas that underpin our school’s

　　strategic planning.

　　Academic

　　Vocational Education

　　The Arts

　　Sport

　　Information Technology

　　Student Wellbeing

　　Parent Engagement

　　Corporate Services

　　Students pursue personal excellence at Kirwan High across a range of curriculum and extra-curricular offerings. Our large school has specialist Excellence Programs in Sports and Music and a Top Scholar program for gifted students. We have a strong focus on literacy with all Junior School students participating in our award winning Literacy Program.

　　In the Senior School students choose from over 60 academic and VET subjects. Kirwan is recognised as a leader in Science, Information Technology and International Education. We have a proud sporting and cultural heritage with successful programs in many sports, music and the performing arts.

　　Schoolwide implementation of the Dimensions of Learning framework equips students with critical lifelong skills based on evidence-based research. Our Student Wellbeing team delivers a range of proactive programs and works with individuals to ensure that all students can engage successfully in their studies within a safe, welcoming community. Kirwan has a firm, fair approach to student discipline, founded on the principles of respect, engagement and safety.

　　Parents contribute to our vibrant community through our Parents and Citizens’ Association special interest School Partnership networks, which include the Music Support Group and Indigenous Parent Support Group.