From the Principal

It is hard to believe that 2024 is almost at an end, as the last twelve months have absolutely flown past. Schools are always busy places, increasingly so in recent years, and 2024 has been no exception for the staff and students of Camden High School. 

There are many reasons why Camden High School is such a fantastic place to work and to learn. Our continued emphasis on high expectations ensures that all members of our community, staff and students alike, take responsibility for being learners who are respectful and safe. Such an essential element to the success of our students is the continual hard work and dedication of our staff. Quality teaching and learning is our core business, and as a school community, we are fortunate to have so many staff who repeatedly go above and beyond in wanting the best for our students. Whether it is the delivery of innovative and engaging lessons, or the provision of a wide variety of extra-curricular experiences and opportunities, our teachers are absolutely amazing at what they do. Just as important, and working right alongside our teachers, are our administration and support staff. They are often the first people our students and parents see, hear or interact with, and they all do a fabulous job at welcoming and supporting members of our community.  

The Parents & Citizens association have been active in their support of the school throughout the year. Our meetings are always an opportunity to learn about what is happening, and in 2024, attendees at P+C meetings have been treated to presentations showcasing the incredible work of our staff and students in the areas of Science, CAPA, Support and Teaching and Learning. Our P+C have also generously donated funds to support additional staffing, for Presentation Evening prizes, and to purchase and install additional seating, which has been of benefit to all members of our school community. 

Our achievements and successes throughout 2024 have been many and varied, and Camden High School students have been supported to excel in academic, sporting, cultural and extra-curricular fields. The combined efforts of our students, our staff and our families is what makes Camden High School the energetic, vibrant and supportive community that it is, and truly embody the Camden High School motto of ‘Together We Achieve’. Our Recognition Assemblies and Presentation Evening have been a lovely way to end the term, with the opportunity to publicly recognise and reward the achievements of our students. 

As the 2024 school year draws to a close, I am so proud of the achievements of our students and our school. It is both a pleasure and a privilege to work in public education and to serve the Camden High School community. I look forward to continuing to do so in next year and beyond. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season, and a restful break so that we all come back feeling refreshed, focused and ready for a fantastic 2025. 

~ Karen Woods - Principal