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Homebush Boys High School, founded in 1936, is a comprehensive public high school in Homebush, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It has an enrollment of some 1200 students. Homebush Boys High School has a diverse ethnic make-up including a large proportion of Tamil, Turkish, Lebanese, Chinese and Korean students. It has been recogonised with high achievements for a State High School and is known to work very closely with the surrounding communities of Homebush, Lidcombe, Strathfield and Auburn. Homebush Boys High School boasts an impressive 10 faculties of dedicated and multi-skilled teachers ranging from specialist ESL, Advanced and dedicated Extension English teachers to competent computing studies and technical/industrial arts and hospitality teachers. Extensive links with TAFE through Vocational Education and Training based subjects have afforded students practical, job-based experience in Information Technology and Hospitality and the ability to excel in their aspiration as part of the Board Approved curriculum. HBHS focuses speciality upon gender-based education and the unique needs and requirements of growing young men - infusing the standardised education system with practical values such as compassion, respect for others, their ideologies, beliefs, cultures and their property - which are priceless attributes to function in multicultural Australian society. A 2003 Fellowship report noted that student at the school had much higher rates of literacy than the average in the state, and that the proportion of students in the upper achievement bands increased with each year of attendance. It described this as "a remarkable achievement for a school where 85% of the boys come from a non-English-speaking background." [1] In addition to academic achievements; a charismatic, socially and physically capable staff of PD/H/PE staff educate young men in lifestyle choices, drugs and alcohol and the importance of appropriate choices in everyday life. Sporting achievements are not limited to but inclusive of state-level running and water-polo athletes, rugby, tennis, golf, chess, cricket, weight lifting and rock climbing endeavours. Although Homebush Boys wasn't always a single gender school [citation needed] , it was a co-ed, and then split into Homebush Boys and Strathfield Girls. Like many other single gender high schools, are paired up with a sister school, which was, ironically, Strathfield Girls High School.

Notable Former Pupils

Alumni who have achieved public prominence in various fields of endeavour include:

Notable Former Teachers

Pedagogues who have served at the school include:

Extra Curriculums

  • School Drum Corp - a proud tradition at Homebush Boys High, the drum corp participates in the annual Burwood march, ANZAC march and the Sandakan service at Burwood.
  • School Chess Teams - the school has senior, intermediate and junior chess teams which participate every Friday afternoon, against other schools in the area
  • School Debating Teams
  • School Mock-Trials - Last Activity (2000)
  • Public Speaking
  • Sporting - Homebush Boys has been the Champion Sporting school of North-West Met region for two years in the running. The school is particularly strong in Rugby, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Waterpolo and Cricket. In 2006, the school cricket team was runners up in the inaugral Davidson Shield tournament, which is a state-wide competition, was only narrowly defeated in the final.

Also in that year, the school table tennis team were undefeated in the state knockout competition defeating Jmes Ruse High 4-0. They represented NSW at the Australian schools Table Tennis Championships in Melbourne and were undefeated in the open Teams catergory and finished 2nd in the Mixed School catergory.

The School Culture

Like every school, Homebush has its own culture and traditions. Some of these include:

  • The Fig Tree - The focal point of the school, this tree sits in the middle of the school and has been observed as one of the most well preserved fig trees in Sydney. It is also the unofficial symbol of the school.
  • Alumni - The alumni of the school are affectionately termed "old bushies" and has an active board found on the school website.
  • School Monthly - The monthly school magazine also has a reference to the schools name. It is called the Bush Bulletin.
  • Airey Park - Where congregations of students gather to finish their disputes within school.
  • Year Book - Summarising the course of events of the year, with year photos, and individual photos of graduation year.
  • Senior Prank - It happened for a few years, however, due to the extent of the damage it caused it was subsequently banned. In 2002, the senior year attempted again, however were meet with a strong warning from the Vice-Principal that the Police will be involved if any attempts are made. However, in 2004 a series of senior pranks were successful. A convoy of over 15 cars roamed the streets and suburbs, propelling eggs at school students (MLC, PLC, Santa Sabina, St Patricks, Concord High, Burwood and Strathfield Girls). Subsequently, this eventuated to egg sales of local stores to skyrocket. As a result, there were costly damage to school property, cars (RX8 and Lexus), and students. The NSW Police Force was involved and being notified of such behaviour that lasted for a period of nearly one month.
  • Again in 2005 another end of year prank was pulled involving many HBHS students doing large scale "Egg Attacks" through local schools including Strathfield girls and Concord High (they got coated). 2 large retaliation attacks were done to Homebush which resulted in the paint damage to several classrooms and cars including a late model Ford Xr8, holden astra, Mitsubishi Magna and Rav4. These attacks although costly, are a tradition which will continue for years to come. over 6 students were suspended just before their HSC exams.
  • Water Fights - a favourite past-time of many students during summer. However, it is banned in 2001 when too many students' parents complained.

See also

Homebush Boys' High School
With Integrity and Courage
Established

1936

Principal

Dr Ian Paterson

Deputies

Bill Hilliard Jim Jurd

Location

Homebush, Sydney, NSW

Staffs

80+

Enrollment

1200+

Subjects Offered

English - ESL, Standard, Advanced, Ext 1

Mathematics - General, Advanced, Ext 1, Ext 2

Science - Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Senior Science

Social Science - Legal Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Society and Culture

History - Ancient, Modern PD/H/PE

Music

Languages - French, German, Italian, Chinese

Art - Visual Art, Photography

Website

Homebush Boys High Website

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