Hiring school facilities


Shirley Smith High School has a range of modern spaces available for use by community and sporting groups and organisations, thereby enriching the range of extra-curricular activities available in our local area.

Facilities include:

  • double gymnasium with basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball markings (with kitchen facilities if needed)
  • covered hard-surface sporting courts suitable for basketball and netball
  • outdoor grass playing field suitable for soccer, rugby union and rugby league.

Facilities can be hired on a one-off or regular basis for games, training, meetings and activities by community and sporting groups and organisations. Evening and weekend bookings are available.

Please be aware that:

  • No food or drinks to be taken into the hall space – however, the entrance can be used for this purpose and community kitchen can be hired for an additional cost.
  • Alcohol is not allowed on the premises.
  • High heels cannot be worn on the hall floor.
  • AV facilities including screen, sound and VGA/HDMI ports are available
  • Chairs and tables are available for use on request.
  • Hire times/charges are to include set-up and pack-up time

If you would like to make a booking, have any questions or need further information, please contact the Education Directorate’s Strategic Procurement team via email to EDUStrategicProcurement@act.gov.au

School FacilitiesFacility Specific Comments
Main Classroom BuildingClassrooms, library, canteen. Lift facilities.
Performing Arts BuildingTheatre, Dance Studios, kitchen and toilets.
GymnasiumHigh span ceiling gymnasium with various line markings, change rooms, toilets.
Outdoor AreasOpen air basketball court.
OvalOpen playing fields.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.