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| established = 1976 |
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| type = [[Public School|Government]] |
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| principal = John Elton |
| principal = John Alva Elton |
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| city = [[Sydney, New South Wales|Sydney]] |
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| enrolment = 1100 |
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| homepage = [http://www.modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ www.modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.edu.au] |
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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. |
'''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. |
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== Student Opportunities == |
== Student Opportunities == |
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Fame at the Farms is an annual performance put on by the school. Performed over three nights, it features over three hours of bands, dance and drama put on by the students at the school. |
Fame at the Farms is an annual performance put on by the school. Performed over three nights, it features over three hours of bands, dance and drama put on by the students at the school. |
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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 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]] and Jaswant Singh as [[Porky Pig]] |
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In 2007, over 1000 people saw the longest show ever put on by the school. |
In 2007, over 1000 people saw the longest show ever put on by the school. |
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== Primary Links Program == |
== Primary Links Program == |
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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. |
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. |
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== The School Crackdown == |
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After several attacks on block 8 in the Maths faculty, the school has employed a new discipline and auxilliary teacher, Mr Jaswant Indibir Singh. Students aren't allowed to carry any weapons such as snake guns and fart bombs. Jaswant Singh says " They took a photo of me, put on the walls, in my room, ON THE BATTHROOOM DOOR"! |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [http://www.modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Model Farms High School website] |
* [http://www.modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Model Farms High School website] |
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* [http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/summaryschool.php?selectOption=8499 New South Wales Department of Education and Training: Model Farms High School] |
* [http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/summaryschool.php?selectOption=8499 New South Wales Department of Education and Training: Model Farms High School] |
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[[Category:Public schools in New South Wales]] |
[[Category:Public schools in New South Wales]] |
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Revision as of 01:24, 26 August 2008
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 enrolled at the school, there is always an opportunity for students to become involved. 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 10th 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.
 | This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. (December 2007) |
Fame at the Farms
Fame at the Farms is an annual performance put on by the school. 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 and Jaswant Singh as Porky Pig
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.
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.
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.
The School Crackdown
After several attacks on block 8 in the Maths faculty, the school has employed a new discipline and auxilliary teacher, Mr Jaswant Indibir Singh. Students aren't allowed to carry any weapons such as snake guns and fart bombs. Jaswant Singh says " They took a photo of me, put on the walls, in my room, ON THE BATTHROOOM DOOR"!
See also
External links
- Model Farms High School website
- New South Wales Department of Education and Training: Model Farms High School
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