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Model Farms High School is a public high school in Baulkham Hills, a suburb in the north west of Sydney, New South Wales. 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.

Student Opportunities

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.

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.

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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 Disneyland Resort in California. Each host dressed as a different character from famous Disney movies: Natalie Littlejohn as Alice in Wonderland, Emma Caukill as Cinderella and Mathew Panek as Merlin.

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.

Model Farm's is more notably known for the horrific murder of Mrs D'Souza by Phoebe Fitzpatrick. On October 3rd Miss Fitzpatrick violently assulted Mrs D'Souza with various bunsen burners. It is rumoured that Mrs D'Souza last words were a long and out drawn Pheeeeeebeeeeee.

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), Wentworth (yellow) and Chisholm (green).

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

• List of Government schools in New South Wales

External links

• Model Farms High School website
• New South Wales Department of Education and Training: Model Farms High School

• Articles with a promotional tone from December 2007
• Public schools in New South Wales
• High schools in New South Wales