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| ⚫ | | name = Model Farms High School | ||
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| | established = 1976 | |||
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| ⚫ | | name = Model Farms High School | ||
| | principal = Mr J. Elton | |||
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| image = Model-farms-logo.png | ||
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| ⚫ | | motto = Great Deeds | ||
| | country = ]{{flagicon|Australia}} | |||
| | established = {{Start date and age|1975|df=yes}} | |||
| | campus = Baulkham Hills | |||
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| | enrolment = 1100 | |||
| | 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> | |||
| | colours = Blue and Yellow | |||
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| | country = Australia | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|-33.76949|150.9713|format=dms|type:edu_region:AU-NSW}} | |||
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| | enrolment = ~1000 (7–12) | |||
| | colours = Blue and gold<br/>{{color box|#151B8D}} {{color box|#FFCC00}} | |||
| ⚫ | | 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. | ||
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== 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 we can start killing and eating them straight away. One event that is held each year is Fame at the Farm, a variety show that is presented in the format of a variety show. In 2007, the show will celebrate it's 12th anniversary. A school musical production is also held once every two years. It is always a huge production with a cast of many school students. | |||
| == 2020 bomb threat == | |||
| A number of academic opportunities are also offered, such as the gifted and talented project. It allows several students from grades 8 and 9 to research a subject that they are gifted in. In 2006, students researched projects such as how maths is used in everyday lives, Henry the eighth, mirrors and magnification and more. | |||
| 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> | |||
| ==Notable people== | |||
| {{Advert|date=December 2007}} | |||
| * ] – NSW Treasurer, 2023–present | |||
| * 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> | |||
| ==Fame at the Farms== | |||
| Fame at the Farms is an annual performance put on by the school. Generally performed over three nights, it features over three hours of bands, dance and drama put on by the students at the school. | |||
| In 2005, the Fame at the Farms theme was Disney in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the ] in California. Each host dressed as a different character from famous Disney movies: Natalie Littlejohn as ], Emma Caukill as ] and Mathew Panek as ]. | |||
| In 2007, over 1000 people saw the longest show ever put on by the school. | |||
| == Student Representative Council == | |||
| The 'Student Representative Council' (SRC) is a chance for 4 representatives from each grade to become a part of organizing events and having a say on issues around the school. The representatives are nominated at the end of term 3 and start work in term 4. Each term the school SRC holds a mufti day where students are allowed to wear non-school uniform, in exchange for a gold coin donation to charity. This has been proven very popular with over $2000 raised on some occasions. | |||
| In 2006 a prefect system was introduced. 16 people, 8 boys and 8 girls, were selected in Year 10 to perform prefect duties from Term 4 Year 10 to Term 3 Year 11. This often involes many activities such as taking surveys, going to nursing homes and School and Parent and community meetings. | |||
| In 2006, during the HSC Chemistry exam. Lyndon, a very popular foreign student, drank heavily before the exam. this elevated him to god status among his peers, a legend no one has yet to emulate. | |||
| In 2008, Dalle Arifuddin become the first student of Model Farms High to be awarded the school captaincy, despite finish his education two years prior. This honour was given as a result of his continuous charity work amoungst the local community. Along with these honours Christian Mulder was enstalled as the House-Vice Captain of Peel in 2008, as a result of his continual work with young students, in particular the female students of 7R. This was until May of 2008, when Kevin Govender instated himself as House-Vice Captain of Peel at the expense of Mr Mulder. The motives behind such actions have been questioned by many, especially considering Mr Govender was only a part time student. | |||
| == 2008 coup == | |||
| In an act of anger in response to Sir Arifuddin's appointment as captain, Chris Chester attempted a coup with his partners in crime the "Carter Twins". The coup was successful, however fighting within the group followed over who would maintain control between the Carters and Mr Chester. Mr Chester is now serving 3 years detention in the University of Western Sydney for his acts, which left Mr Arifuddin emotionally scarred. The Two have recently shaken hands and can regularly be seen at Junction displaying acts of friendship. | |||
| == 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. The houses consist of Peel (blue), Thompson (red), |
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| == Primary Links Program == | |||
| The primary links program is a chance for local year 5 students to come and take part in 4 of the more interesting subjects. The program has been going for several years and has won a Director-General Award. | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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| == References == | |||
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| ==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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