Hills Grammar is committed to listening to the views and expectations from key stakeholders and commissions independent surveys to provide performance feedback on a wide range of related education topics.
The feedback from these surveys greatly assists the School with both its operational and strategic planning and its determination to continually improve the educational experience offered to the students.
In 2019, 232 parents and 268 students from participated in surveys and provided views on such areas as academic performance, student wellbeing, co-curricular activities, communications and facilities.
Parents
A selection of the parents' top-level findings are detailed below, ranked in order of the importance the parents placed on reasons for choosing a Hills Grammar for their child:
In relation to the top five areas parents noted as most important, expectations met/exceeded are:
- 85% of parents’ expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the quality of teaching
- 90% of parents’ expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the focus on student wellbeing
- 93% of parents’ expectations were met or exceeded in relation to balanced education
- 91% of parents’ expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the Principal's leadership
- 91% of parents’ expectations were met or exceeded in relation to facilities and resources
Students
A selection of the Years 7, 9 & 12 students' top-level findings are detailed below; ranked in order of the importance the parents placed on reasons for choosing a Hills Grammar:
In relation to the top five areas students noted as most important, expectations met/exceeded are:
- 82% of students' expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the quality of teaching
- 85% of students' expectations were met or exceeded in relation to focus on student wellbeing
- 91% of students' expectations were met or exceeded in relation to balanced education
- 85% of students' expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the Principal's leadership
- 91% of students' expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the facilities and resources
Parents and students were asked to provide open responses to the most valued aspects of Hills Grammar. The most frequently nominated aspects are:
Parent Quotes on what they value about Hills Grammar
The fact that both my children had such wonderful experiences and loved school is testament to the positive way the School is operating.
The School is a happy community of students, teachers and parents. I value that we are part of a tight-knit community that has helped nurture our child. I value the School's well-rounded education and for providing a good foundation for life-long learning skills and resilience.
I am confident my child is receiving an excellent education that engages, inspires and empowers him. He has a strong rapport with his educators and is building friendship skills each day. As parents, we are invested in our child’s life and enjoy being involved in his education journey and that Hills Grammar encourage this involvement.
The leaders of the School, most importantly the Sports Department has given encouragement to our students to demonstrate their abilities within the national pathways of their sports.
The wonderful friendship groups formed - and in high school they were really formed via sport. Also the School encouraged and realised the best academic potential my children could reach. The teachers are simply amazing. You can have all the infrastructure you want but without good teachers it means nothing. The teachers at Hills Grammar are everything and that's the most important investment.
The School has excellent values and the staff are all committed to the students. I’m proud to be part of the School.
Friendly environment and good communication with parents.
Student Quotes on what they value about Hills Grammar
I value the skills I have developed over the years that have been fostered by my teachers and the knowledge and confidence I have steadily gained.
Their unending and unconditional value in student wellbeing, and the passion of teachers for their subjects.
The relationships I have built with teachers has helped me to mature and expanded my ability to operate within the adult world in an appropriate manner.
I would value the fact that the School has no religious influences over it and is accepting of all cultures and doesn't force anything upon the students.
Being associated with the School makes me value being in a connected community that values positive wellbeing, respect and individuality, which I think is vital to success in the future.
I value the community feeling of the School and the quality of most of the teaching. This year particularly I have had a few teachers who have exceeded my expectations in terms of the subject and that has made me proud to be a member of the School. I feel comfortable and valued and able to communicate how I feel as an individual.
The opportunities the School gives are very spread out for all the students and for students who have learning disabilities.
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