Principal's Message

Principal's Message

Welcome to Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has a proud history of success and in 2003 the school was given the opportunity to create a most exciting future.

DHSVAD has been linked to The National Art School and Design Centre Enmore. Both these specialist facilities will provide enhanced opportunities for DHSVAD students.

Importantly DHSVAD has a reputation as a school with a safe, caring environment. The school will continue to offer a broad range of subjects delivered by highly qualified and committed staff.

A range of programs is offered to support students with their individual learning programs. An excellent Year 7 Induction Program ensures all Year 7 students commence high school with the best opportunity to be successful. To support all students to engage in a positive learning environment the school provides:

· Special Visual Arts and Design Classes
· Opportunities to enrol in a Visual Arts and Design Specialist Stream
· Enrichment opportunities for all students in Visual Arts and Design
· Student leadership development
· Welfare support teams for all students
· After-school study centre
· Technology resources fully integrated across the school
· Sports development and coaching
· Placement for overseas students
· Breakfast club
· Peer tutoring
· Peer mediation

DHSVAD encourages parent participation and values the support of our local community. The success of students requires parents and teaching staff working together.

The staff of DHSVAD is committed to delivering a total school curriculum that nurtures student development ensuring that all students are provided with the opportunity to maximise their potential.

Ron Miles

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Principal: Mr Ron Miles
Bachelor of Arts University of Sydney;
Master of Arts Macquarie University

Interests: music, sport, modern history, politics, travel.
Passions: education, justice, tolerance