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Becoming a prefect in Hornsby Girl's High School is a valuable goal as probably in every other school. The position of prefect forms a valuable part of a pupil’s personal development, opening their mind to new levels of responsibility and participation in a very positive way. Prefects are a tremendous help to the school and play a particularly important role in mentoring younger pupils. The prefects of 2006 have been listed below: |
Becoming a prefect in Hornsby Girl's High School is a valuable goal as probably in every other school. The position of prefect forms a valuable part of a pupil’s personal development, opening their mind to new levels of responsibility and participation in a very positive way. Prefects are a tremendous help to the school and play a particularly important role in mentoring younger pupils. The prefects of 2006 have been listed below: |
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Angalie A Clarice F Carol S |
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Michelle A Susie G Ainslie S |
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Amber A Jessica H Hannah T |
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Kristen B Julia H-J Bronwhyn W |
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Elouise B Sehna K Alison Y |
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Fiona C Jacqui L Leslie Y |
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Emily C Lenny 0 Shade Z |
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Helen D Veronica P |
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Denise F Monisha P |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Type | Public, selective, all-female secondary |
Motto | Faith with Fortitude |
Established | 1930 |
Principal | Mr. Robert Phillips |
Grades | 7–12 |
Enrolment | 720 (120 per grade) |
Campus | Hornsby Shire, Sydney |
Colour(s) | Beige and navy blue |
Website | HGHS website |
Hornsby Girls' High School is a selective girls' school in Hornsby, New South Wales. It was founded in 1930.
The brother school to Hornsby Girls' High School is Normanhurst Boys High School a selective school founded in 1958 in the neighbouring suburb of Normanhurst, New South Wales. Both schools are of limited size, with a maximum of 120 pupils accepted into each grade. The Sydney Morning Herald ranked HGHS as 3rd in the state (4th in 2004) and the top girls' school in English results, and 6th in the state (9th in 2004) and the 2nd girls' school in Mathematics results.
School Motto: "Faith With Fortitude"
The School motto was chosen in the foundation year of Hornsby Girls' High School, 1931.
Writing in "The Torch" the first headmistress, Miss A. A. Brewster, pointed out that although on the surface the motto might appear to suggest "sorrow and martyrdom", it has a much deeper meaning.[citation needed]
Faculties
There are 11 faculties in the school:
Faculty | Subjects Studied |
Computing Studies |
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English |
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History |
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Languages |
Year 7 - All three languages are compulsory. |
Mathematics |
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Music |
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PD/H/PE |
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Technology and Applied Studies |
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Visual Arts |
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Annual and Special Events
- Spirit Week - Organised by the school Student Representative Council to promote school and community spirit.
- Festivalé - Organised by school prefects, since 2004.
- Multicultural Fair - Occurs in late August and celebrates the variety of cultures within the school.
Notable alumni
- Jacki Weaver, Actress, Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Prefect Body
Becoming a prefect in Hornsby Girl's High School is a valuable goal as probably in every other school. The position of prefect forms a valuable part of a pupil’s personal development, opening their mind to new levels of responsibility and participation in a very positive way. Prefects are a tremendous help to the school and play a particularly important role in mentoring younger pupils. The prefects of 2006 have been listed below:
See also
- Selective school (New South Wales)
- List of Government schools in New South Wales
- List of selective high schools in New South Wales