ENROLMENT INTO YEAR 11 AT NARRABUNDAH COLLEGE IN 2022.
Thank you to all students and their families for taking part in our open day, our open night, and our college tours. A reminder that enrolment applications completed on or before June 4 will receive offers on July 26. The enrolment link is at the top of this page.
2022 Student Curriculum Handbook (Narrabundah College) (ACT)
What makes Narrabundah College so unique?
Narrabundah College delivers a senior secondary curriculum to 950+ year 11 and 12 students. It is the school of choice for a significant number of our students locally, nationally and internationally. They choose to enrol for the programs we offer and for the positive, challenging and dynamic learning environment.
Our diverse curriculum offerings sit under the ACT ATAR System, the International Baccalaureate and the French Baccalauréat.
We continue to challenge national trends in STEM and Languages. 450+ of our students study the highest and most difficult level of Maths over the two years; 550+ study Physics and Chemistry, 450+students study Human Biology, Biology and Exercise Science as part of their package. We offer nine languages and more than half of our student population study at least one language.
Students are able to choose from English, History, Philosophy, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, IT, Visual and Performing Arts as well as the STEM subjects and Languages. These diverse subjects are delivered by passionate teachers whose significant expertise in their area excites students’ interest and learning.
The college prides itself on providing a high level of student support to ensure that all students’ learning journeys are successful.
Not only are students challenged and succeed academically, they are able to develop into caring global citizens who can and do make a difference to our world.
Our Curriculum of Giving Framework overarches student experience at this college. As part of their college journey, students embrace opportunities in leadership, health & well-being, volunteering, community connections and much more.
We create an environment where our students discover their interests, develop their skills and thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
2020 RESULTS
HIGHEST ATAR 99.95
2 Duxes on 99.95 - Topped the ACT for fourth year in a row. Nineteen students attained an ATAR of 99+
19 students attained an ATAR of 99+
62 students attained an ATAR of 95+
126 students attained an ATAR of 90+
233 students attained an ATAR of 80+
354 students attained an ATAR of 65+
91% of students attained an ATAR over 65
391 students gained an ATAR
Our median ATAR of students completing the ACT System is 83.5
Median for top 200 students is 92.25
ANU Extension 47 students -6 of whom topped 6 of the 10 courses.
Two IB duxes achieved 43 (99.55).
Most IB students achieved the equivalent of 90+ and most students were above the IB world median.
Top French Bac student achieved the equivalent of 99.85, three more students attained above 99, 11 in total above 90 and all students were successful.
All results include French Bac students.
International Baccalaureate (2020).
Akshat J and Tommy L joint IB duxes on 43 - ATAR equivalent - 99.55
School Improvement Plan 2021-2025
Latest News
French Bac Results 2021
Congratulations to our students who have received their outstanding results for the French Bac!
All students graduated attaining: 3 students over 99, 9 students over 90 and 16 over 64.
We look forward to their Graduation at the French Embassy next week.
16 Jul 2021
SENIOR SCHOOLS’ ETHICS OLYMPIAD
At this week’s assembly we celebrated the achievements of the team who won the ACT Senior Schools’ Ethics Olympiad. Kerrie presented the gold medals to Molly, Jaden, Vanshika, and Kevin. Jaden, Vanshika, and Kevin will be joined by Alyssa H. and Alix N. to represent the college in the Australasian competition which will be held next Friday. We wish them the best of luck!
15 Jul 2021
Madeleine asks the big question (June 10, 2021).
Q + A (10 June 2021) Canberra Theatre.
Madeleine's question to the panel "in relation to the Tamil family and the enduring pressure from the community to allow the family to settle in Australia, how determined is the Australian government to use them as an example of their tough stance on asylum seekers? How far-reaching would the political ramifications be if the government allowed them to settle in Australia?"
Thanks Madeleine you have done us proud with sharing your concerns for Murugappan family and their two Australian born children. This is a matter close to the hearts of many Australians.
Q + A abridged transcript.
Q + A full transcript.
24 Jun 2021
Alexandra (left) - Represents Australia in the International Science Olympiad.
Alexandra leads the way with research into soil samples and microplastics in Canberra. Alexandra has been selected to represent Australia at the International Science Olympiad and will compete in an internationally competitive exam at the Australian National University later this year.
Canberra Times Page 1 and Page 4 (PDF)
Canberra Times. ACT teens to compete in the International Science Olympiad.
23 Jun 2021
Vocational Service Award - Interact Club
Rebecca Vassarotti - ACT Minister for the Environment, Heritage, Homelessness and Housing Services, Sustainable Building and Construction awards Malcolm Baker Rotary's (Weston Creek) Vocational Service Award for his contribution to the College's Interact Club over the last four years. Malcolm acknowledges the great work performed by past and present Interact members and thanks them for making this world a better place.
23 Jun 2021
FRENCH BACCALAURÉAT
Congratulations to French Bac year 12 student Alejandra A A who has won the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) Excellence Scholarship which provides financial support and assistance to foreign students for their post bac studies in France.
With her excellent academic results, Alejandra is one of the 200 selected winners all around the world out of the 755 students who applied from 90 countries. She is the only student in Australia and in Oceania to win this scholarship, this year.
11 Jun 2021
