of study. In recent years, Danebank has maintained a
Literally hundreds of girls participate in sporting,
record of academic success in the traditional subjects as
musical and many other activities each year.
well as success in new subjects such as Multi Media and
Participation is essential to each girl’s self-discovery
Visual Design which have ignited students’ passions for
process. Each one should try new ideas and activities
digital learning. Danebank’s Terraces building houses
so she may discover her personal strengths and
state-of-the-art technological equipment for the creative
preferences at the same time as making new and
subjects. This has resulted in many more students taking
lifelong friendships.
the opportunity to study these subjects and a number have excelled. Recently, Danebank students have come first at the Higher School Certificate in Design and Technology and Information Technology.
This philosophy is embodied in the words of Danebank Principal, Mrs Maryanne Davis:
“Her education will determine the
Outside the classroom
woman she becomes. It should give her
The vast majority of Danebank girls participate in a
skills, confidence, hope and a heart for
wide range of activities outside the classroom. There is no way of predicting the personal rewards and other outcomes of these activities but sometimes the rewards
service so she may be a successful, contributing global citizen.”
can be astounding. Since the establishment of the school’s Aquatic Centre, for example, Danebank has been able to give students many more opportunities at water-based sports. This has led to outstanding results in swimming and water polo. Danebank students have represented their state and Australia in both these sports.
Students take to new technology with enthusiasm and creativity.