ESL.

Hornsby South currently has about 56% of its student population who have a language background other than English. Of these children about 40 different languages are spoken.

There are 2 permanent ESL teachers, (Mrs Fitjer and Mrs Lamerton) who work intensively with individuals and small groups.

A Multicultural Day is held each year which celebrates the cultural diversity of our school. We also participate in the statewide Multicultural Speaking Competition.

There has recently been a FICTS (Families in Cultural Transition) course at the school for the parents of newly arrived students from other countries.

We organise an interpreting service where required and welcome parents at all times.