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Normanhurst Boys' High School
Normanhurst Boys' High School
Location
Map
Normanhurst, Sydney
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New South Wales

Australia
Information
TypePublic, selective, all-male secondary school
MottoKnow Thyself
Established1958
PrincipalMr Frank Johnson (Acting)
GradesHigh School (7-12)
Number of students720
Colour(s)Red, Black, and Yellow
YearbookPhoenix
HousesWarrigal (gold), Dinewan (blue), Bukkandi (red), Wayamba (green)
WebsiteNormanhurst Boys High School

Normanhurst Boys' High School is a selective, non-denominational high school for boys located in Normanhurst, a northern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.


History

On the 28 January 1958, Normanhurst Boys' High School (known affectionately as "Normo") was opened as a comprehensive boys high school.[1] It was designated a selective school at the commencement of the 1994 school year and received its first intake of 120 boys in that year.[1] From 1999 the school became fully selective with a student population of approximately 720.[2] The school has an area of 63,000 square metres, and is within 5 minutes walk of the Normanhurst railway station.[2] Barker College pays for the maintenance of the school's oval, in exchange for use of it on weekends for their lower rugby grades.[citation needed] Normanhurst Boys' High School also has an annual Year 7 camp to Jenolan Caves. The 2007 camp was the 49th consecutive trip.[3]


Structure

Normanhurst Boys' High School is an academically selective high school and accepts only 120 students in year 7, from those who have passed the Selective High Schools Examination in year 6.[4] Some students may be accepted into years 8 to 11, but applications must be made directly to the school.[5] Students are not normally accepted into year 12.

In 2007, Normanhurst Boys' ranked second in Higher School Certificate (HSC) results in the Hornsby region, behind only Hornsby Girls' High School.[6]

As of December 2007, there is a total of 718 enrolled students.

SRC

The Student Representative Council (SRC) plays an important role in the school. Students are able to express any concerns through the SRC. The SRC also organises numerous student activities including Mufti Days, Junk Food Days, School Dances and the Battle of the Bands.

Sport

Normanhurst Boys' High School comes under the North West Metropolitan Sports Association. The sporting year is divided into Summer and Winter, and boys are able to select sports they wish to play throughout the semester.[7] Boys can play grade sport, representing the school in inter-school competitions, or social sport, not competing against other schools.[7]

The school also holds annual swimming and athletics carnivals,[7] as well as an annual cross country event.

2007 saw Normanhurst win the inter-school Cross Country carnival, beating much larger schools including Homebush and Epping.[citation needed]

Co-curricular activities

Many clubs and societies are on offer to students. These include a Debating & Public Speaking Society[8][9]; Chess Club[10]; The Student Newspaper Committee (Yet Another Paper - YAP); a Christian group, newly named Connect (Formerly 'Thank God It's Friday'); the Bridge Club and the Gardening Society.

Normanhurst Boys' runs a concert band and a stage band, a small jazz ensemble, a vocal ensemble, a string ensemble and a number of smaller bands formed by students.[11]

Normanhurst Boys' also participates in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.[12]

Hornsby Girls' High School is the sister school of Normanhurst Boys, and numerous joint activities are held annually.[citation needed]

Canteen

The school canteen sells a range of foods and has been recognised in the media for its mostly-healthy menu.[13]

Notable alumni

Politics and law

Science and academia

Business and industry

Religion and community

Entertainment, media and the arts

Sport

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Normanhurst Boys High School". School Locator. New South Wales Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
  2. ^ a b "Welcome to Normanhurst Boys' High School". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  3. ^ "Excursions - Jenolan Caves".
  4. ^ "Year 7". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  5. ^ "Years 8 - 12". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  6. ^ McDougall, Bruce (2007-12-26). "Public tops private across the state --- Special report: The best schools region by region". The Daily Telegraph. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ a b c "Sport Policy". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  8. ^ "Junior Debating and Public Speaking". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  9. ^ "Senior Debating and Public Speaking". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  10. ^ "Chess". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  11. ^ "Music". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  12. ^ "Duke of Edinburgh Award". Normanhurst Boys' High School. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  13. ^ Norrie, Justin (2005-07-02). "When teachers tuck in, the canteen's fine". Sydney, New South Wales: The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 5. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  14. ^ Costar, Brian (2007-11-06). "Independent federal politician did it his way". Melbourne, Victoria: The Age. p. 11. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ a b c d e "Normanhurst Boys High". School Choice. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
  16. ^ Wright, Tony (1997-07-19). "The man they couldn't bash out of politics to quit prized Labor seat". The Sydney Morning Herald. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ "Swearing In Ceremony Of The Honourable Ian Gordon Harrison". Supreme Court of New South Wales. 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  18. ^ [www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/.../vwFiles/Speech_01Sept05_McClellan.pdf/$file/Speech_01Sept05_McClellan.pdf "FAREWELL CEREMONY OF THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE LAND AND ENVIRONMENT COURT JUSTICE PETER MCCLELLAN"] (PDF). Land and Environment Court of New South Wales. 2005-09-01. Retrieved 2008-01-22. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  19. ^ Johnson, Anne (2006-05-28). "The coffin, the Ark & the Prof". The Sunday Mail. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ Schulze, Jane (2002-09-26). "Game on - Winning view from the Hill". Canberra, ACT: The Australian. p. B.01. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  21. ^ "Untitled" (PDF). Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  22. ^ Middap, Christine (2001-12-20). "Former actor jailed for drug trafficking". Brisbane, Queensland: The Courier-Mail. p. 2. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  23. ^ Wilkins, Phil (1999-11-12). "Players go back to fielding school, hoping to catch on; PAKISTAN TOUR". The Sydney Morning Herald. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)

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