Normanhurst Boys High School

Normanhurst Boys High School

File:Normanhurst boys high school logo.jpg Know Thyself
Headmaster	Mr. N.G. Warren
Deputy Principals	Mr. F. Johnson, Mr. G. Fielding
School type	Public (Selective)
Established	1958
Location	Normanhurst, Sydney, NSW
Enrollment	720 students 7-12
School houses	Warrigal (gold), Dinewan (blue), Bukkandi (red), Wayamba (green)
Clubs and societies	6
School colours	Red and black and yellow
Website	Normanhurst Boys High School

Normanhurst Boys High School is a selective, non-denominational, high school for boys located in Normanhurst, a northern suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of Sydney's top selective high schools, consistently achieving an above average median mark in the New South Wales Higher School Certificate.

School statement of purpose

To provide our students with the opportunity to maximise their academic outcomes within a holistic educational environment. (Revised in 2003)

History

On the 28 January 1958, Normanhurst Boys High School was opened as a comprehensive boys high school. It was designated a selective school from the commencement of the 1994 school year and received its first intake of 120 boys in that year. From 1999 the school became fully selective with a student population of approximately 720. The school has an area of 63,000 square metres within 5 minutes walk of the Normanhurst railway station. The grounds are very pleasant with trees and extensive grassed areas. In past years the students, staff and parents/caregivers have built a fine reputation of good behaviour, good academic results and good sporting achievements. The school anticipates that future students will further enhance the reputation of the school in these areas. Many traditions have continued over the years: the School Motto, the School badge, the School colours and School Song are part of the school’s heritage; although the school song has been only been sung once in the last 3 years.

Faculties

• English (Subjects: Advanced English, Extension 1 English, Extension 2 English, Drama)
• Mathematics (Subjects: General Mathematics, 2Unit Mathematics, Extension 1/2 Maths)
• Science (Subjects: Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Social Sciences (Subjects: Geography, Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies)
• Languages other than English (Subjects: French, Japanese, Latin)
• Art (Subjects: Visual Arts, Visual Design, Photographic and Digital Media)
• Technological and Applied Studies (Subjects: Design and Technology, Woodwork, Metal Work, Electronics, Engineering Studies, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, Information and Software Technology)
• Music (Subjects: Music)
• Personal Development/Health/Physical Education
• Careers

Structure

There are currently 723 students enrolled at Normanhurst Boys High School in years 7 through to 12. Normanhurst Boys High School is an academically selective high school and only accepts 120 students in year 7 who have passed an academic ability test in year 6. A small number of students are accepted into years 8 to 11, but application must be made directly to the school. No students are accepted into year 12.

Sport

Normanhurst Boys High School comes under the North West Metropolitan Sports Association. Each year is divided up into two (summer and winter) where boys are able to select sports they wish to play throughout the semester. Currently the choices on offer include: Cricket, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Hockey, Basketball, Badminton, Waterpolo, Rugby, Oztag, Squash, Indoor Cricket, Indoor Soccer and Martial Arts.

Co-curricular activities

Many clubs and societies are on offer to students. These include a Chess Club, Socrates Society, The Political Society, The origami society, The Student Newspaper Committee (Yet Another Paper - YAP), Connect (Formerly Thank God Its Friday), Bridge Club

Normanhurst boys also participates in the Duke of Edinburgh award.

Staff

There are approximately 50 teachers currently employed at Normanhurst Boys High School. These include the school counsellor, the office staff, as well as numerous substitute teachers and student teachers.

Head Teachers

• Mr Briefral (English)
• Mr Miller (Mathematics)
• Mr Steed (Science)
• Mr Pettit (Social Sciences)
• Mr Randall (History)
• Mr Taylor (TAS)
• Mrs Rudzis (Visual Arts)

Year Advisors

• Year 7- Mrs James (Science)
• Year 8- Mr Bennett (Mathematics)
• Year 9- Mr McMurtrie (Languages Other Than English)
• Year 10- Mr Rumbelow (TAS)
• Year 11 - Mrs Ramsay (English/Drama)

See also

• Selective school (New South Wales)
• List of Government schools in New South Wales
• List of selective high schools in New South Wales

External links

• Normanhurst Boys High School website
• NSW Department of Education and Training: Normanhurst Boys High School