Woolooware High School
| Woolooware High School | |
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| Type | Public, unisex secondary |
| Motto | "Strive For Excellence" |
| Established | 1967 |
| Principal | Ms M.Siokos (2013) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | approx. 1200 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, White and Black |
| Website | Woolooware High School Website |
Woolooware High is a comprehensive secondary school in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia. It was established in 1967 and took its first class in January 1968.[1]
Apart from academic excellence, Woolooware High is known for their participation and success in performing arts. The school has also had success in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.[2]
On 29 January 2016, Woolooware High was one of a number of schools across New South Wales which were evacuated following threatening phone calls that students were in danger. The calls turned out to be a hoax.[3]
Alumni
- Simon Pavey, motorcycle racer who competed in the Dakar Rally and co-star of Race to Dakar.
- Cheyenne Tozzi, model and television presenter.
- Tahyna Tozzi, model and actress.
References
- ^ "Chronological List Of Schools 1961-1980" (PDF). NSW Department of Education. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ Tejszerski, Eva (12 November 2012). "Eisteddfod latecomers win". The Leader. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "Police operations at Penrith and Woolooware high schools". The Australian. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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