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Established in 1971 and operated by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, the school currently caters for approximately 1,133 students from Years 7 to 12.[1][2][3] It was ranked 2nd in the number of students in the honours list (published by the Sydney Morning Herald) of the 2009 New South Wales Higher School Certificate (New South Wales). The school is noted for its regularly outstanding academic results.

History

Baulkham Hills High School was established in 1971 as a non-selective public school. For the first few years the students were accompanied by students from Model Farms High School as their school was still being built, despite Baulkham Hills High being incomplete at the time. The school's first selective cohort was in 1990, with all grades being selective by 1995. Over time, the school's academic ranking has improved and in 2009 was ranked 2nd by the Sydney Morning Herald for total number of Distinguished Achievers (DA) for examinations resulting in over 90%.

The school was built on the site of a former orange orchard, with the region having once been a major orange producing area of Sydney. This history is acknowledged by the use of an orange on the school logo. The use of the word 'Persevere' as the school motto encourages students to persevere in all their studies. Acknowledgement of the agricultural history of the area is also reflected in the naming of the four intramural sports houses of the school, which are named after four prominent early European settlers in the area: MacDougall (red), Suttor (blue), Meehan (yellow) and Hughes (green). On 29 September 2009, the cougar was adopted as the school's mascot with the Deputy Principal saying, "If it's gotta be the cougar, it's gotta be the cougar". A life-sized bronze cougar is expected to arrive shortly.[citation needed]


Admissions and enrolment

Total enrolment in junior years (7-10) is approximately 180 students, and around 200 in senior years (11-12). Total number of enrolments is 1130 students.

As a selective school, entry into the school in Year 7 is based upon results in a State-wide examination known as the Selective High Schools Test. http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/shsplacement/index.php

Entry into vacant places in later stages is based on a reserve list and other criteria, mainly reports from previous years. The school also has a Support Unit through which students with intellectual disabilities receive extra support and lessons designed to equip them for active participation in the wider community upon graduation. These students are also encouraged to take part in all aspects of school life and are an integral part of the school community.

Academic Results

Baulkham Hills High School is well known for its outstanding academic results. They are noted as being one of the top 10 government high schools is New South Wales in this aspect.

Sport

The school is also noted for being good at sport. The school holds annual sports carnivals for swimming, cross country and athletics. Selected students compete in wider regional competitions, from Zone and Area to the CHS (Combined High Schools). The school has a good record in these carnivals.

Extracurricular activities

A range of sporting and other extracurricular activities occur at the school, including:

  • Army Cadets (BHHSCU)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
  • Chess Club
  • Volleyball teams.
  • Checkers Club
  • Cluedo Guild
  • Philosophy Club
  • Creative Arts Festival
  • Drama Club
  • Scrabble Club
  • Tournament of Minds
  • Run Fit
  • String Ensemble (Musical Violin/Cello Group)
  • School Bands (Beginner, Junior, Senior, Concert, Stage)
  • Soul Purpose (Christian group)
  • Variety Night
  • Music Nights
  • Shakespeare Festival
  • Mock Trial
  • Debating (English, History)
  • Mahjong Club
  • Weightlifting Club
  • McDonalds Charity Assocation
  • School Choir
  • Baulko Green Group ("keeping it green in D16")
  • Baulko Bulletin (student magazine)
  • Theatre Sports Group
  • Baulko Outreach (student-community/charity outreach program)
  • A Capella Group
  • Industrial Chemistry (IC) Group
  • Science Olympiad Team

There are also committees formed to make suggestions as to the running of the school, such as the Uniform Committee and school formal committees for years 10 through to 12.[citation needed]

Head Teachers

  • Administration - Mr G. Cigana
  • Creative/Visual Arts - Mr L. Hopper
  • Curriculum - Mr N. Simmons
  • English - Mrs G. Srnic
  • History - Mrs L. A. Treanor
  • LOTE (Languages other than English) - Mr G. Cigana
  • Mathematics - Mr J. Ribbons
  • PDHPE - Mr G. Smith
  • Science - Mr C. McAuliffe
  • Social Sciences - Mrs C. Ford
  • Technology - Mr M. Maricic
  • Welfare - Mrs K. Johnstone
  • Counsellor - Mr B. Craig
  • Careers Advisor - Mrs J. Savage
  • Librarian - Mr L. Mansfield
  • School Administrative Manager - Mrs B. Wilkins
  • Sports Organisers - Ms C. Sheridan and Mr M. Filewood
  • SRC Coordinator - Ms M. Kennedy
  • Prefect Coordinator - Mr S. Ursino
  • Cadets - LT(AAC) P. Brady

Year Advisers (2010)

  • Year 7 - Mr M. Benic & Mrs S. Renwick
  • Year 8 - Mrs A. Hill & Miss J. Kite
  • Year 9 - Mrs N. Barkas & Miss A. Bishop
  • Year 10 - Mr S. Smith
  • Year 11 - Mrs H. Pigram
  • Year 12 - Mrs K. Johnstone

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference SchoolLocator was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Gerard Noonan (2002-11-19). "More than maths adds up to success". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
  3. ^ "Lure of opportunity makes it worth going the distance". Sydney Morning Herald. 2005-11-28. Retrieved 2010-03-15.

See also

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