Monaro High School (600 students) was established in 1954. It is strategically located in the rural town of Cooma and has easy links to the sapphire coast, the NSW snowfields and Canberra. As a comprehensive public high school, our school continues to proudly serve the communities of the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains. The school has strong historical and practical links with the Snowy Hydro Scheme. The school's motto is: In the Ascendant. This encapsulates the notion of continually striving to improve and to achieve at the highest levels. Our school has a strong tradition of achievement in all fields; in academia, in citizenship and leadership, in the Arts, in sport and in cultural endeavours. The school's values platform is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, resilience, right choices and the pursuit of excellence. Our belief statement articulates the principle that all students have the right to a personalised education where all pathways of learning are equally valued. Everything we do at Monaro High School is focussed on continually improving the outcomes, opportunities and wellbeing of all students entrusted to our care. Our school is exploring the use of technology for 21st century learners and educating our students for a sustainable future. Our key focus areas are Quality Instruction, Quality Learning Relationships and Quality Leadership at all levels. This is supported by a comprehensive learning strategy where we aim to know all of our students both as learners and as young people and to develop strong learning partnerships between parents, students and our school.