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| | name = Model Farms High School | | name = Model Farms High School | ||
| | image = | | image = Model-farms-logo.png | ||
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| | motto = Great Deeds | |||
| | established = 1975 | |||
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| established = {{Start date and age|1975|df=yes}} | ||
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| | principal = Christina Bennet | |||
| | principal = Megan Clarke<ref>{{cite web |title=From the Principal |url=https://modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/from-the-principal.html |access-date=7 January 2024}}</ref> | |||
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| country = Australia | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|-33.76949|150.9713|format=dms|type:edu_region:AU-NSW}} | ||
| | campus = ] | | campus = ] | ||
| | enrolment = ~1000 ( |
| enrolment = ~1000 (7–12) | ||
| | colours = Blue and |
| colours = Blue and gold<br/>{{color box|#151B8D}} {{color box|#FFCC00}} | ||
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| homepage = {{url|https://modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/}} | ||
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| '''Model Farms High School''' is a public high school in Baulkham Hills, a suburb in |
'''Model Farms High School''' is a public high school in ], a suburb in northwest ], ], Australia. The school is named so because the area was set up to demonstrate farming practices to convicts and others who wished to start a farm when the first settlers arrived. The school was built and established in 1975. | ||
| == |
== Houses == | ||
| ⚫ | A new school house system was introduced in 2007, with some major changes to the old system. It includes receiving house points for merits and awards, as well as sporting events like the annual swimming carnival. The houses consist of Chisholm (green), Peel (blue), Thompson (red), and Wentworth (yellow). | ||
| With over 1000 students enrolled at the school, there is always an opportunity for students to become involved. One event that is held each year is Fame at the Farms, a variety show that is presented in the format of a talent show, with acts including drama, dance, comedy, and singing. | |||
| == 2020 bomb threat == | |||
| A number of academic opportunities are also offered, such as the 'Gifted & Talented' project. It allows several students from grades 8 to 10 to research a subject that they are gifted in. In 2009, the students researched projects of topics such as making a film, how maths is used in paintings, and the theories of time travel. | |||
| At about 10:30AM on 28 August 2020, ] were called to Model Farms High School. The NSW ], ] and ] were on the scene until about 1:30PM the same day.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://7news.com.au/news/nsw/baulkham-hills-high-school-evacuated-after-suspicious-device-found-c-1272977 | title=Sydney high school evacuated after suspicious device found | date=28 August 2020 }}</ref> | |||
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==Notable people== | ||
| * ] – NSW Treasurer, 2023–present | |||
| Fame at the Farms is an annual performance put on by the school. Generally performed over two nights, it features over three hours of bands, dance and drama put on by students of the school. | |||
| * John Tsigounis – First Australian-born Greek Orthodox Bishop, 2011–present<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hierarchs in Australia |url=https://greekorthodox.org.au/hierarchs-in-australia/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| In 2007, over 1000 people saw the longest show ever put on by the school. | |||
| Beginning in 2010, IPT students also began to create promotional material including creating the logo for the year, tickets, programs, advertising material and participation certificates for each performer. | |||
| The Behind the Scenes aspect of Fame at the Farms is run by a very talented group of students who manage and operate the audio and lighting equipment, along with stage management. Very little help is required from outside the school, as new people are trained every year to take over in the future. | |||
| ==The Musical== | |||
| A school musical production is also held once every two years. It is always a huge production with a cast of many school students. | |||
| In 2007, much hard work was placed into the production of 'The Forbidden Planet'. | |||
| In 2009, the students wowed audiences with the production 'Back To The 80's'. | |||
| In 2011, students put together a production of 'The Great Australian Rock Musical'. | |||
| In 2013, students performed an original musical, 'Millennium Mayhem', which was written by two teachers from the school. | |||
| == School Houses == | |||
| ⚫ | A new school house system was introduced in 2007, with some major changes to the old system. It includes receiving house points for merits and awards, as well as sporting events like the annual swimming carnival. The houses consist of Chisholm (green), Peel (blue), Thompson (red), and Wentworth (yellow). | ||
| == Primary Links Program == | |||
| The Primary Links program is a chance for local Year 5 students to come and take part in four subjects to be undertaken in high school. The program has been running for several years and has won two Directors-General Awards. Activities are done in areas such as Science, Woodwork, Home Economics, Drama and Art. | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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| == References == | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Model Farms High School | |
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| Location | |
| Baulkham Hills, New South Wales Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°46′10″S 150°58′17″E / 33.76949°S 150.9713°E / -33.76949; 150.9713 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Great Deeds |
| Established | 1975; 49 years ago (1975) |
| Principal | Megan Clarke |
| Enrolment | ~1000 (7–12) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Blue and gold |
| Website | modelfarms-h |
Model Farms High School is a public high school in Baulkham Hills, a suburb in northwest Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The school is named so because the area was set up to demonstrate farming practices to convicts and others who wished to start a farm when the first settlers arrived. The school was built and established in 1975.
Houses
A new school house system was introduced in 2007, with some major changes to the old system. It includes receiving house points for merits and awards, as well as sporting events like the annual swimming carnival. The houses consist of Chisholm (green), Peel (blue), Thompson (red), and Wentworth (yellow).
2020 bomb threat
At about 10:30AM on 28 August 2020, police were called to Model Farms High School. The NSW bomb squad, ambulance and fire crews were on the scene until about 1:30PM the same day.
Notable people
- Daniel Mookhey – NSW Treasurer, 2023–present
- John Tsigounis – First Australian-born Greek Orthodox Bishop, 2011–present
See also
References
- "From the Principal". Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- "Sydney high school evacuated after suspicious device found". 28 August 2020.
- "Hierarchs in Australia". Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
External links
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