Respect, Responsibilty and Honesty are the core values that form the foundation for learning at Parramatta High School.
I consider it a privilege and honour to be Principal of Parramatta High School, a school with a very proud history. Established in 1913 it was the first co-educational high school in Sydney. School life has always been enriched by a culturally diverse student population.
With selective classes commencing in 2010, 60 Year 7 students, we will continue to have high expectations for academic success; a high proportion of HSC students accept positions in university courses and our students are regularly placed on the merit list
As a partially selective high school our results will reflect the dedication and skill of our teachers, the determination of our students to do well and the tremendous support provided to each student by their families.
I challenge each student to contribute to our history and the fine reputation of our school. This is done through academic achievement, participation in debating, public speaking, musical or dramatic performance, sport, student leadership programs and fundraising for charities. It can be as simple as politeness and good manners, helping out a friend or treating others with dignity and respect.
We value our past but we are also keen to meet the challenges of the future. Our technology facilities are first rate. We are at the cutting edge in student personal development and leadership programs. I see the school as a place where young people learn the values to become productive citizens and leaders of the future.
Students have the opportunity to particpate in a variety of activities to extend and enrich their learning.
English
Debating Competitions
Public Speaking
Sydney Morning HeraldWriter of the Year
Australian Schools English Competition
Australian Schools Writing Competition
Plain English Speaking Competition
Poetry Competition
Mathematics
Australian Mathematics Competition
Australia Schools Mathematics Assessments
Australian Mathematics Olympiad
Science
AAS Challenge - Winners in 2010, 2009 and 2008
Australian Schools Science Competition
RACI Chemistry Quiz
RACI Titration Competition
Rio Tinto Science Competition
National Youth Science Forum
Siemens Summer Science School
Geography
Australian Geography Competition
Water for Life
Fieldwork
Blue Mountains World Heritage Site
History
National History Challenge
NSW History Teachers Association History Competition
The Simpson Prize Competition
Fieldwork and museum visits
Social Sciences
Australian Business Week
Share Market Games
Young Achievers
Australian Geography Competition
Australia Business Studies Competition
Australian Economics Competition
PDHPE
School representative sportswimming, cross country, athletics, gala days
Grade, Zone and Area representative sport
Premier抯 Sporting Challenge
Technology
Solar Car Challenge
Kite Aerial Photography
CO2 Racers
Astronomy related projects
Multimedia productions
Languages
Pen-pals in France and Indonesia
Sister-School activities
International language study trip to Malaysia or New Caledonia
Connected classroom activities with overseas schools and other Australian high schools
ACER Competition
Music
Junior and Senior Choir
Stage Band
Flute & String Ensembles
Rock Groups
Recorder Consort
Music Performance Night
Rock Shows
PULSE Choir and Concert
State Choir
Fred Street Opera Education Program
Sydney West Music Festival
Music Camps and Festivals
Talent Development Project
Youth Rock
Music Tuition
School Assembly Performances
Developing the talents of every individual
Chess Club
Environmental Initiatives
Fundraising Activities
History Week
Mock Trial
Model United Nations Assembly
Debating & Public Speaking
Music & Drama Performances
Dance Groups
Premiers Reading Challenge
Rotary Youth of the Year Awards
Leadership Conferences
School Leadership Programs
Peer Mediation
Peer TutoringTAFE accreditation
Student Representative Council
Youth Forums
Values Education Forums
Tournament of the Minds
UWS Tuition Program
Lachlan Macquarie College extension programs in science and mathematics
Parramatta High School has an excellent range of learning facilities and resources. The school is conveniently located in a parkland setting, close to transport and the Parramatta CBD. Our well-equipped modern facilities include:
four science laboratories
four computer rooms
graphics technology centre
language learning centre
connected classroom
fully equipped music room with MIDI system
integrated audio-visual system
specialist art rooms
two technology workshops
two kitchens and a specialist textiles room
modern well-resourced library with internet access
spacious assembly hall
basketball and volleyball courts, cricket nets, playing field
full service canteen
