Alexander Road High School

Alex is a happy, stable, caring school creating a sense of belonging in all of its members. Maintaining a progressive, pro-active approach to our responsibility to building a nation, we provide an excellent standard of education. We integrate academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, spiritual and emotional development, and social awareness. We recognize Alex’s role as a leader in the community, both immediate and broad. At Alex we strive to

• Maintain a happy, safe, stable, family atmosphere through mutual dignity and respect.
• Ensure that our members have a competitive edge in society.
• Offer a relevant, challenging and balanced education.
• Create an environment in which all Alexans and staff can reach their full potential.
• Communicate with all partners.
• Provide the best possible educational resources.
• Encourage responsibility towards the community and the environment.

Our highly committed and professional teachers encourage all students to acquire knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes which will prepare them to lead satisfying adult lives.

We want our students to be happy and enjoy a sense of pride in their appreciation of human achievements and cultures. We encourage a spirit of enquiry and rational argument. Hard work, self-discipline and a love of all that is good exemplifies our ALtogether EXperience.

Our school was born on 24 January 1955 in pre-fabricated buildings on the grounds of Andrew Rabie High School. There were 155 pupils, the principal Mr Winston Cordingley, and 5 teachers. Three additional classrooms for 'standard sixes' were later opened on Seventh Avenue, Newton Park. In 1956 we moved to our present home.

Over the years, additions and alterations have been carried out to cater for the ever-increasing drive to provide quality education at Alex. These additions include: our restaurant complex, solar heated swimming and waterpolo pool, the music block, auditorium, arts centre, drama centre and state of the art computer laboratories.

We strive to be a happy, stable, caring school where we create a sense of belonging in all our members. We hope to maintain a progressive, pro-active approach to our responsibility of building a nation and providing an excellent standard of education. We will continue to integrate academic, cultural and sporting endeavours; spiritual, emotional and moral development, and social awareness. We recognise Alex's role as a leader in the community, both immediate and further afield. "We are committed to maintaining a warm, family identity"