Founded in 1908, Gore High School has a proud tradition and reputation as a school, which promotes educational excellence and high levels of achievement in all fields of endeavour.

We acknowledge the importance of our heritage and strive to preserve the traditions of the past, while building a contemporary foundation for our future.  Staff and students at Gore High School are guided in their daily business by a shared belief in the traditional work ethic inherent in our school motto “Palma no sine Pulvere”; No Reward Without Effort.

We take every opportunity to demonstrate and articulate our family-based values, which are centred around respect, responsibility, participation and community. Innovation, personal bests and diversity are highly valued in this school.

Our expectations are high. Every student and staff member is encouraged to do their very best in everything they do.  Our staff are our most important asset and the relationships they form with the students are the main ingredient in our recipe for success.  They nurture a friendly welcoming environment of mutual respect, while at the same time holding students accountable for their behaviour and commitment to schoolwork.

Our Junior Graduation Programme is there specifically for the purpose of establishing good learning habits at Years 9 and 10. We believe it has proven results in setting the work habits as a foundation for the senior school.

Senior students revel in the leadership opportunities available at Gore High School.  Students grow in confidence and independence and leave here well prepared to cope with the ever changing demands of life in modern times.

John McKinlay
Rector