ParramattaHighSchool

　　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