Lanyon High School

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Lanyon High School
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Lanyon High School
Heidelberg Crescent, Conder

Canberra
,
Australia Capital Territory
,
2906

Australia
Coordinates 35°27′38″S149°05′46″E / 35.4605°S 149.0962°E / -35.4605; 149.0962 Coordinates: 35°27′38″S149°05′46″E / 35.4605°S 149.0962°E / -35.4605; 149.0962
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School typeHigh School
PrincipalBarbara Monsma
Deputy PrincipalJulie Wardle
Deputy PrincipalAnne Dunn
GradesYear 7–10
Age range12–17
Enrolment650
Average class size25–30
Education systemPublic Education
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)White and Navy
Nickname Lanyon High
Feeder schoolsBonython Primary School, Gordon Primary School and Conder Primary School
Website www.lanyonhs.act.edu.au

Lanyon High School is a secondary school located in Conder, Australian Capital Territory. It serves the Lanyon Valley and surrounding rural areas in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, Australia. The school was established in 1996 by the ACT department of education to address the needs of young people in years 7–10 as they move from primary school to further education, training or employment.

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History

There is a lot of history in the school walls, such as the Canberran singing legend himself, Timomatic. The school has had many visits from famous names of the world, and has been interviewed by WIN News.

School structure

The school is split into four sub schools:

Buildings

Lanyon's main building is two stories high. The top level is Green (English/SOSE/LOTE) and the bottom is split into two areas, Red (The Arts and Technology) and Gold (Maths/Science/PE). The school has four computer labs plus a library. There are six science labs, as well as a separate dance and drama room. The majority of rooms are equipped with smartboards.

School houses

Students participate in the Athletics carnival, Swimming Carnival and the Cross country in their school houses. Students are placed into school houses according to their surname.

Enrolment

Lanyon High School enrolls students in Year 7 from a number of feeder primary schools, including Gordon, Conder and Bonython primary schools. For year 8–10 enrolments are accepted for students living in the area according to vacant spaces available at the school.

Lanyon Cluster

The Lanyon Cluster schools are:

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