Hillston Central School is situated in the Riverina region of NSW. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 school with a total enrolment of 170 students. The school's mission is to promote equality of opportunity in a caring and positive learning environment so that all students are encouraged to become responsible members of society. Hillston Central School promotes its mission through a comprehensive curriculum and a broad welfare focus. The teaching staff are a blend of experienced and newly appointed teachers who deliver a broad curriculum. The school leadership is consultative and provide a wide range of professional learning opportunities for all staff. Teaching staff are also ably assisted by a number of learning support staff for students with special needs. The school delivers a core curriculum as well as a pattern of electives, including drama, food technology, metal and wood technology, agriculture commerce and history, for all 7-10 students. Students from Year 10 to 12 also access VET courses such as Hospitality, Information Technology, Metals and Engineering and Primary Industries. The school has a broad welfare focus, recognising and encouraging student achievements and participation through a school wide merit system and school assemblies which recognise the achievements of groups and individuals. An effective anti bullying program is also in operation. Opportunities for student leadership are presented through the Student Representative Council as well as the highly regarded Student Volunteering Program. Whole school swimming and athletics carnivals enhance the strong sense of community in the school. Opportunities for our students to overcome their geographical isolation come through participation in regional sporting competitions, state academic competitions, work experience in larger centres and support from the Country Areas Program for many in-school educational initiatives. Hillston students and teams have represented the region in cricket, basketball and touch football. Primary students travel..