Williamstown High School’s Girls Unit is a unique program that offers girls a single sex education in a coeducational setting. As part of the 2001 amalgamation with Point Gellibrand Girl’s Secondary College, the colleges chose to honour the all girls education Point Gellibrand Girl’s Secondary College had for 75 years, and we have maintained its commitment to girls only education through the Girls Unit.  

There are two all girls classes at each year level from Year 7 to 10. The Girls Unit also offers some girls only subjects in VCE. The Coordinator organises special all girls enrichment opportunities and activities in academic and personal contexts, such as guest speakers for special assemblies and Self-Esteem, Leadership and Health Workshops. Each year we celebrate International Women’s Day with an assembly and special guest speakers as well as student participation. We encourage girls to be role models to the junior students in the school. The Coordinator also follows up on the academic needs of students and encourages extra curricula involvement. The learning environment in the all girl classes is very caring and supportive. Students in the Girls Unit are given opportunities to take on various leadership positions within the school. During the course of the year special excursions will take place, to enhance a student’s social experiences eg. learning to surf at Lorne, film day, lunches, all girl assemblies. 

Leadership opportunities are offered through the SRC, Debating, Chess, Environmental and School Production committees and in the running and organising of extracurricular activities. Input from parents and students is welcomed in the development of the Girls Unit at both campuses.