Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Cowra High School

Posted 19 Mar 2026

About Cowra High School

Source: ACARA My School data

Cowra High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12, situated in Cowra, NSW, on Wiradjuri Country. The school's motto — Respect, Responsibility, Resilience — reflects the values that guide its approach to learning and community life. The school's location on Wiradjuri Country is a meaningful part of its identity, reflected in dedicated programs that connect students to Aboriginal culture and language. The Girri Girri Wiradjuri Language program offers students the opportunity to learn the local Wiradjuri language, while the Wagambirra Dance group provides a space for students to engage with and celebrate Aboriginal cultural expression. Cowra High School offers a range of specialist programs catering to diverse student strengths and interests. The Triple O High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Sports Program supports students who demonstrate exceptional ability in sport, providing structured opportunities for development alongside their academic studies. Across the school, there is a broader focus on high potential and gifted education, Aboriginal programs, and leadership development — areas that shape the school's curriculum priorities and co-curricular offerings. The school's vision centres on quality teaching as the mechanism through which students are prepared to fulfil their potential and pursue excellence. This encompasses a holistic and inclusive approach to education, with an emphasis on fostering resilience and developing curious, confident, and responsible lifelong learners who can contribute to both local and global communities.