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Mount View High School has a strong tradition of academic, creative and performing arts and sporting success. The school has a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum offering that is supported by an Academic Enrichment Program, Leos leadership development program, award winning STEM programs and quality specialist facilities including a Learning and Exhibition and Performance Centre, state of the art gymnasium, GP clinic and a wellbeing hub. Aboriginal culture is highly valued and the Amarookoba centre provides a facility for tutoring, wellbeing, cultural and mentoring programs for Aboriginal students. Senior students have the benefit of a Senior Study Tutor, Futures Centre and opportunities to explore curricula with local secondary schools and TAFE Campuses.
With a student enrolment of approximately 960 students including 20% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school is a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS) and has a close working relationship with the Korreil Wonnai Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school has a presence at the Cessnock Business Chamber of Commerce contributing to delivering, local community, employment and training opportunities.
The staff at Mount View High School are committed to developing, improving and extending our student's capabilities and achievement across all stages of learning, driving improved learning outcomes through explicit, consistent and research-informed quality teaching whilst using student assessment data to inform teaching and lastly, improving wellbeing and engagement by implementing research and evidenced-based strategies in a planned approach.