As a medium-sized school, Para Hills High School is able to make sure that each student moves successfully from primary to secondary school. We provide an intensive learning program so that students develop the skills, knowledge and values they need for a successful future. Our motto, 'your vision, your future' is reflected in students setting themselves challenging learning goals and being supported to achieve them. Our values of respect, responsibility and rigour - doing your best - underpin our approach to ensuring each student is engaged in learning. In addition to specialist courses in English, mathematics and Japanese, we are recognised for innovative science and electro-technology programs, performing and visual arts, sports, vocation education and training (VET) and student leadership. We have strong support programs for Aboriginal students, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners and students with disabilities. Students with High Intellctual Potential (SHIP) students are extended in classes and in student leadership roles, national and international competitions and through travel. Our school is information technology-rich - staff and students use laptops wirelessly in any part of the school, electronic whiteboards are available in most classrooms, and we have specialist digital learning spaces for music, electro-technology, science, art and design. Our staff is a committed team and an excellent mix of experience and youth. Camps, excursions, sport, interstate and overseas trips enrich the curriculum, for example a civics trip to Canberra and a visit to schools in our sister city of Mobara in Japan. Our teachers' professional learning is currently focused on improving students' literacy and increasing the use of information and communications technology. We work closely with parents, universities, TAFE colleges and local industries to inspire and prepare students for their future careers. Many past students have excelled. Approximately 25 per cent of our graduates go onto tertiary education, 20 per..