We’re proud to share that CBHS Lewisham has been recognised in the Sydney Morning Herald article, ‘Top 160 High Schools for Maths and Literacy Growth’ (10 May 2026), achieving an outstanding 39-point increase above the NAPLAN average.

Even more encouraging is the significant growth across Numeracy, Writing, Reading, and Spelling—a reflection of our whole-school commitment to evidence-based teaching and student success.

So, what’s driving this growth?

Whole-School Literacy Professional Development
Our teachers continue to deepen their expertise through sustained professional learning. Literacy is everyone’s responsibility at CBHS, with explicit teaching, modelling, and scaffolding embedded across all Key Learning Areas. A shared literacy rubric also ensures consistent expectations for student work.

A Coherent Whole-School Literacy Approach
We’ve established a clear and consistent framework that unites our approach to reading, writing, and subject-specific literacy. From the Homeroom to each lesson, daily reading is expected and literacy is part of every student’s day.

Literacy Circles (Years 7–8)
Weekly literacy circles engage students in shared novels, building comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking through discussion and assessment.

Using Data to Drive Teaching
Our focus on professional learning in data use empowers teachers to target individual learning needs, differentiate effectively, and respond with precision in both literacy and numeracy.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, the engagement of our students, and the strength of our learning culture. Congratulations to our whole CBHS community.