Galston High School
| Galston High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| , Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°39′37″S 151°02′21″E / 33.66028°S 151.03917°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, co-educational, day school |
| Motto | Template:Lang-la (Let Us Strive And Not Yield) |
| Principal | Jillian Tourlas |
| Years offered | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | ~716[1] (2013) |
| Campus | Semirural |
| Colour(s) | Teal and navy blue |
| Slogan | Achieving Excellence - Inspiring Success |
| Website | www |
Galston High School is a public, co-educational, high school, located in Galston, a suburb in the Hills District of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Galston High School celebrated its 40th anniversary in October 2014.
History
The school site was previously owned by James David Waddell. His family bought the land in the 1840s and set up an orchard on what are now the school grounds.[citation needed] A cottage was built in 1867, now known as Waddell Cottage.[2] Waddell lived in the cottage until 1969, by when the house and orchard were in a bad state of repair. Waddell had refused to put in running water or have the electricity connected. Because he hadn't paid his taxes, the land was resumed by the government as it was thought to be an ideal location for a high school.[3] Local residents fought to have the cottage restored rather than demolished.[citation needed]
Galston High School officially began in 1972, although the first classes were taught at Baulkham Hills High School.[4] In 1974, the school's buildings opened on the current site and were added to until its final completion in 1982.[citation needed] The first HSC class to graduate was in 1977. The original school crest has the motto "Nitamur Neve Cedamus", which is taken from Lord Tennyson's Ulysses and translates as "Let us strive and not yield".[5]
In the early hours of 19 May 2014, Galston High School's library caught fire. This occurred from some technical difficulties in the electric wire systems.[6]
Faculties
Galston High School consists of several faculties:[7]
- English
- Mathematics/Computing
- Science
- Technology and Applied Sciences (TAS)
- Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
- PD/Health/PE
- Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
- Language
- Welfare
- Music
Parents and Citizens
The Parents and Citizens (P and C) is in charge of running the uniform shop and the school canteen. The P and C raises money through things such as selling book packages for students entering year 7, and the proceeds of this are put back into the school for projects deemed appropriate by the P and C and principals. Recent accomplishments of the P and C include the replacement of aging equipment, and the P and C are currently working on the physical appearance of the school.[8]
Notable alumni
- Adam Berry, footballer
- Adam Wilkinson, businessperson
- Aden Young, actor
Notable staff
- Elena Duggan, winner of MasterChef Australia 2016
References
- ^ "Galston High School". School Locator. NSW Public Schools. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1780571
- ^ http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1780571
- ^ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/galston-high-celebrates-40th-year/story-fngr8i1f-1227091392928
- ^ http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/174659
- ^ Library Fire 2014
- ^ http://www.galston-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/sws/view/623243.node
- ^ http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/directories/listing?id=31743