Our principal and staff

Welcome from our principal

Welcome to Blacktown Girls High School, where we inspire and educate young women to be fearless thinkers, guided by moral courage and compassion, empowering them to become agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others. We firmly believe every girl deserves to thrive, become a confident learner, and experience a true sense of belonging.

At BGHS, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where girls can grow into their best selves—free from the limiting stereotypes society often places on women’s roles. We recognise that for a young woman to reach her full potential, she needs a supportive community that encourages boldness, safely embraces risk-taking, and builds resilience—a place where she feels she belongs, no matter the challenges she encounters.

Our commitment to delivering a high-quality, contemporary education drives our focus on academic success. We collaborate closely with tertiary institutions and professional organisations to ensure our teaching methods are grounded in strong evidence-based practices tailored to girls’ education. With a proud history of graduates who have made meaningful contributions to society, knowing their worth and responsibility, we continue to build on this legacy every year, preparing future leaders to make lasting, positive impacts on their communities and beyond.

We create an academic environment that empowers and motivates each girl to reach her personal best. Working hand-in-hand with our teaching staff, we define and implement consistent, high-quality learning and teaching approaches across the school.

We also cultivate and expand strong partnerships with universities, businesses, and community organisations to provide our students with a wide range of enriched learning opportunities. Our programs for high-potential learners are continuously growing, offering enrichment throughout all learning stages. We invest in personalised learning support to help every girl strive for excellence, while enhancing the breadth and quality of student participation and achievement in all areas.

Rooted in a clear focus on preparing girls for life beyond school, BGHS equally values academic achievement, music, sport, and the arts. Our approach honours our core values of Aspiration, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, while adapting to meet the evolving needs of today’s students. We have built strong expertise not only in girls’ education but also in supporting the holistic growth and development of every student.

At Blacktown Girls High School, we take pride in being The School That Makes a Difference—where each girl is encouraged, supported and inspired to shape a future filled with limitless possibilities.

Mrs Maria Trimmis,Principal of Blacktown Girls High School