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| name = Homebush Boys High School
| name = Homebush Boys High School
| image = Homebush Boys High School logo.png
| image = Homebush Boys High School logo.png
| motto = ''{{lang-la|Recte et Fortiter}}''<br/>([[Latin]] for ''Upright and strong'')
| motto = ''{{langx|la|Recte et Fortiter}}''<br/>([[Latin]] for ''Upright and strong'')
| established = 1936
| established = 1936
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], secondary, [[Single-sex school|single-sex]], day school
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], secondary, [[Single-sex school|single-sex]], day school
| free_label = Sister school
| free_label = Sister school
| free_text = [[Strathfield Girls High School]]
| free_text = [[Strathfield Girls High School]]
| principal = Kevin Elgood (2018)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/807-announcing-our-new-principal|title=Announcing our new Principal|publisher=Homebush Boys High School|date=23 March 2018|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref>
| principal = Kevin Elgood<ref>{{cite web|url=https://homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/h/homebushbo-h/download-box/HBHS_BUSH_BULLETIN_ISSUE_1_TERM_1.pdf|title=Bush Bulletin|publisher=Homebush Boys High School|date=2021|access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>
| address = Bridge Road
| address = Bridge Road
| city = [[Homebush, New South Wales|Homebush]]
| city = [[Homebush, New South Wales|Homebush]]
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| enrolment = ~1,208 (7–12)<ref name=DETlocator>{{cite web
| enrolment = ~1,208 (7–12)<ref name=DETlocator>{{cite web
|url = http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/?section=showRecord&code=8151|title = Homebush Boys High School |access-date = 8 November 2007|year = 2007|work = School Locator|publisher = New South Wales Department of Education and Training}}</ref>
|url = http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/?section=showRecord&code=8151|title = Homebush Boys High School |access-date = 8 November 2007|year = 2007|work = School Locator|publisher = New South Wales Department of Education and Training}}</ref>
| colours = Maroon and sky blue
| colours = Maroon and sky blue {{color box|#800000}}{{color box|#87CEEB}}
| homepage ={{url|homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au}}
| homepage ={{url|homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/}}
}}
}}


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The school has an enrolment of approximately 1208 students.
The school has an enrolment of approximately 1208 students.

==Curriculum==
The school has nine faculties, being English, Mathematics, Science, [[Social Science]], History, Music, [[Languages]], Art, Technical and Applied Studies and [[PDHPE]].

Homebush Boys is a consistent achiever in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) outcome, averaging 5–10 students achieving the Premier's Award every year. In 2004, a student named Martin Feng became the first Homebush Boy to score 100 in the [[Universities Admission Index]] (UAI).<ref>Homebush Boys High School. (2004.) ''Homebush Boys High School Magazine 2004'', p. 3.</ref>

==Extra-curricular activities==
*Drum corps – participates in the annual [[Burwood, New South Wales|Burwood]] march, the [[Anzac Day]] march through the streets of [[Sydney central business district|central Sydney]], the [[Sandakan]] service at [[Burwood, New South Wales#Burwood Park|Burwood Park]] and, more recently, the [[Strathfield, New South Wales|Strathfield]] Fair.{{citation needed|date=October 2012}} Homebush Boys is renowned for an elite performing Drum Corps, run by the Music faculty.
*[[Chess]] Team – Senior, intermediate and junior chess teams compete every Friday afternoon against other schools in the area.
*[[Debate|Debating]] team - Homebush Boys has a strong tradition of debating, competing in major debating competitions in NSW.
*Mock United Nations
*[[Public speaking]] – including the [[Toastmasters]] challenge that the school participates in annually.
*[[Tournament of Minds]]
*[[Students' Representative Council|Student Representative Council]]
*[[Prefect#academic|Prefect]] body
*Volunteering opportunities - Homebush Boys students have frequently received John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award from the NSW Order of Australia branch, including in 2017 and 2019.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
===Entrepreneurial===
;Architecture
*[[John Symond]] AM – Businessman; chief executive "Aussie Home Loans",<ref name="Wynhausen">[[Elisabeth Wynhausen|Wynhausen, Elisabeth]] [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/no-crisis-for-the-optimist/story-e6frg6z6-1111118301140 No crisis for the optimist] ''The Australian'' 13 December 2008</ref>
*[[Clive Lucas]] OBE – Award-winning [[Building restoration|restoration]] architect<ref>Who's Who in Australia (Herald and Weekly Times Melb, 1988) pp 559: Lucas, Clive Leslie (1943 – )</ref>
;Entrepreneurial
*[[John Symond]] AM – Businessman; chief executive "Aussie Home Loans",<ref name=Wynhausen>Wynhausen, Elisabeth [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/no-crisis-for-the-optimist/story-e6frg6z6-1111118301140 No crisis for the optimist] ''The Australian'' 13 December 2008</ref>


;Science and education
===Science and education===
*[[Lionel Gilbert]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]], author and historian specializing in natural, applied, and local history.<ref>{{cite web | author = Australian College of Educators | author-link = Australian College of Educators | year = 2012 | url = http://austcolled.com.au/article/dr-lionel-gilbert-oam | title = Dr. Lionel Gilbert OAM | publisher = Australian College of Educators | access-date = 17 October 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130314224519/http://austcolled.com.au/article/dr-lionel-gilbert-oam | archive-date = 14 March 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
*[[Lionel Gilbert]] [[Medal of the Order of Australia|OAM]] – author and historian specializing in natural, applied, and local history.<ref>{{cite web | author = Australian College of Educators | author-link = Australian College of Educators | year = 2012 | url = http://austcolled.com.au/article/dr-lionel-gilbert-oam | title = Dr. Lionel Gilbert OAM | publisher = Australian College of Educators | access-date = 17 October 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130314224519/http://austcolled.com.au/article/dr-lionel-gilbert-oam | archive-date = 14 March 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
*Stephen Leeder – Medical scientist; Former dean of Medicine at the University of Sydney (1996–2002)<ref name="crikey"/>
*[[Stephen Leeder]] – Medical scientist; Former dean of Medicine at the University of Sydney (1996–2002)<ref name="crikey"/>
*[[Geoffrey Vaughan]] – Emeritus professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1990–1992) of [[Monash University]] formerly Australian Rugby Union representative player<ref>[http://www.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=428%3Astudents-from-1949-visit-school&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=1 Students from 1949 visit School] at Homebush Boys High School official site</ref>
*Alan Pettigrew –<ref name="crikey"/> Scientist; former vice-chancellor of the [[University of New England, Australia|University of New England]] (2006–2009), formerly (to 2005) chief executive officer of the [[National Health and Medical Research Council]]
*Danny Stiel –<ref name="crikey"/> Gastro-intestinal [[oncologist]]; member of [[Australian Olympic Committee|AOC]] Medical Commission and formerly chief medical officer at the [[2000 Sydney Olympics]]
*[[Geoffrey Vaughan]] – Emeritus professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1990–92) of [[Monash University]] formerly Australian Rugby Union representative player<ref>[http://www.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=428%3Astudents-from-1949-visit-school&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=1 Students from 1949 visit School] at Homebush Boys High School official site</ref>


;Entertainment and the arts
===Entertainment and the arts===
*[[Ray Swinfield]] UK studio musician, played in Bond film themes & toured with leading singers & played in orchestra on Michael Parkinson TV show.<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ray_swinfield-mn0000317666/credits</ref>
*[[Neil Armfield]] – Film and theatre director<ref name="crikey"/>
*[[Neil Armfield]] – Film and theatre director<ref name="crikey"/>
*[[Paul Furniss]] – Jazz musician<ref>[http://www.sthelensonline.com.au/community/sunjazz/artists/furniss.htm Homebush Boys High School Magazine 1961 and] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201195558/http://www.sthelensonline.com.au/community/sunjazz/artists/furniss.htm |date=1 December 2005 }}</ref>
*[[Paul Furniss]] – Jazz musician<ref>[http://www.sthelensonline.com.au/community/sunjazz/artists/furniss.htm Homebush Boys High School Magazine 1961 and] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201195558/http://www.sthelensonline.com.au/community/sunjazz/artists/furniss.htm |date=1 December 2005 }}</ref>
*[[Alex Hood (folklorist)|Alex Hood]] – Renowned entertainer, writer, actor and folk singer. <ref>[http://www.musicaustralia.org/apps/MA?function=showDetail&currentMapsRecord=ANL:MA~987271 Alex Hood] Biography at Music Australia</ref>
*[[Alex Hood (folklorist)|Alex Hood]] – Renowned entertainer, writer, actor and folk singer.<ref>[http://www.musicaustralia.org/apps/MA?function=showDetail&currentMapsRecord=ANL:MA~987271 Alex Hood] Biography at Music Australia</ref>
*Jason Gerungan - Transgender influencer and gay rights activist


;Politics and law
===Politics and law===
*Bohdan Bilinsky – Lawyer and legal academic, Fellow of Senate, [[University of Sydney]]<ref>[http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate//fellows1850onalpha.shtml#B Register, Fellows of the S.U. Senate]</ref> and Honorary Fellow of the University.<ref>[http://sydney.edu.au/senate/HonBilinsky.shtml Honorary Awards: Bohdan Bilinsky (2009)]</ref><ref name=HB1958>[http://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/files/publications/school_magazine/lowRes/1958_lowRes.pdf Homebush School Magazine, 1958] p. 11. Accessed 26 August 2013</ref>
*[[John Dowling Coates|John Coates]] – Lawyer and businessman; president of the [[Australian Olympic Committee]], member of the [[International Olympic Committee]]<ref name="crikey">[http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html Homebush Boys’ High, NSW] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926224608/http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html |date=26 September 2007 }} on ''Famous alumni on Latham's hit list'' at Crikey.com</ref><ref name=Wynhausen/>
*[[John Dowling Coates|John Coates]] – Lawyer and businessman; president of the [[Australian Olympic Committee]], member of the [[International Olympic Committee]]<ref name="crikey">[http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html Homebush Boys’ High, NSW] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926224608/http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html |date=26 September 2007 }} on ''Famous alumni on Latham's hit list'' at Crikey.com</ref><ref name=Wynhausen/>
*[[Bob Debus]] – Former NSW attorney-general<ref name=scnsw>{{cite web|title=Swearing in Ceremony of The Honourable Roderick Neil Howie QC |work=Lawlink Transcript |publisher=The Supreme Court of New South Wales |url=http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/supreme_court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_speech_howie_111000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903164730/http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/supreme_court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_speech_howie_111000 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 September 2006 |access-date=29 April 2008 }}</ref> and environment minister; Former federal home-affairs minister
*[[Bob Debus]] – Former NSW attorney-general<ref name=scnsw>{{cite web|title=Swearing in Ceremony of The Honourable Roderick Neil Howie QC |work=Lawlink Transcript |publisher=The Supreme Court of New South Wales |url=http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/supreme_court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_speech_howie_111000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903164730/http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/supreme_court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_speech_howie_111000 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 September 2006 |access-date=29 April 2008 }}</ref> and environment minister; Former federal home-affairs minister
*[[Jim Lloyd]]<ref name="crikey"/> – former federal government minister
*Roderick Howie – Lawyer and jurist; judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales<ref name=scnsw/><ref name="crikey"/>
*[[Jim Lloyd]]<ref name="crikey"/> former federal government minister


;Sport
===Sport===
*[[Rodney Blake]] – [[Rugby union]] player for [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] and [[Queensland Reds]]<ref>[http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=95976 ASRU International Appearances 1973–2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216134307/http://www.austschools.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=95976 |date=16 February 2011 }} at Australian Schools Rugby Union</ref>
*[[Rodney Blake]] – [[Rugby union]] player for [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] and [[Queensland Reds]]<ref>[http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=95976 ASRU International Appearances 1973–2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216134307/http://www.austschools.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=95976 |date=16 February 2011 }} at Australian Schools Rugby Union</ref>
*[[Jonah Bolden]] (born 1996) - basketball player
*[[Jonah Bolden]] (born 1996) – basketball player
*[[Tim Brasher]] – Former [[Balmain Tigers]] [[New South Wales Rugby League|NSWRL]] Player
*[[Tim Brasher]] – Former [[Balmain Tigers]] [[New South Wales Rugby League|NSWRL]] Player
*[[Gordon Bray]] – Sports commentator, journalist and writer.<ref>Derriman P [http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/why-brays-the-man-to-tackle-big-games/2005/07/29/1122144022109.html Why Bray's the man to tackle big games] ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 30 July 2005</ref><ref name=Wynhausen/>
*[[Gordon Bray]] – Sports commentator, journalist and writer.<ref>Derriman P [http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/why-brays-the-man-to-tackle-big-games/2005/07/29/1122144022109.html Why Bray's the man to tackle big games] ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 30 July 2005</ref><ref name=Wynhausen/>
*Tony Ford – [[Rugby league]] fullback with [[Western Suburbs Magpies|Western Suburbs DRLFC]]<ref>[http://kellyskids.info/p-int15.html Tony "Fred" Ford] Interview uploaded 12 May 2008, at Kelly's Kids</ref>
*[[Tony Ford (rugby league)|Tony Ford]] – [[Rugby league]] fullback with [[Western Suburbs Magpies|Western Suburbs DRLFC]]<ref>[http://kellyskids.info/p-int15.html Tony "Fred" Ford] Interview uploaded 12 May 2008, at Kelly's Kids</ref>
*[[Robert Howe (tennis)|Bob Howe]] – tennis player who won five doubles Grand Slam and four mixed doubles Grand Slam titles.<ref name="web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au">{{Cite web |url=http://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/files/publications/school_magazine/lowRes/1962_lowRes.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=24 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404174234/http://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/files/publications/school_magazine/lowRes/1962_lowRes.pdf |archive-date=4 April 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Robert Howe (tennis)|Bob Howe]] – tennis player who won five doubles Grand Slam and four mixed doubles Grand Slam titles.<ref name="web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au">{{Cite web |url=http://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/files/publications/school_magazine/lowRes/1962_lowRes.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=24 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404174234/http://web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/files/publications/school_magazine/lowRes/1962_lowRes.pdf |archive-date=4 April 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Phillip Hughes]] – NSW and Australian cricketer.<ref>[http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/latest_news/year_2008/001.htm Stunning Cricket Debut] at NSW Education Dept, School Sports Unit, 2008</ref>
*[[Phillip Hughes]] – NSW and Australian cricketer.<ref>[http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/latest_news/year_2008/001.htm Stunning Cricket Debut] at NSW Education Dept, School Sports Unit, 2008</ref>
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*[[Arthur Summons]] – Rugby union and [[rugby league]] player; international representative in both codes and former captain [[Western Suburbs Magpies|Western Suburbs DRLFC]]<ref>[http://www.westsmagpies.net/archives/2008/php/wests_halloffame.php Wests Hall of Fame] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014054601/http://www.westsmagpies.net/archives/2008/php/wests_halloffame.php |date=14 October 2008 }}</ref> and [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian]] rugby league teams
*[[Arthur Summons]] – Rugby union and [[rugby league]] player; international representative in both codes and former captain [[Western Suburbs Magpies|Western Suburbs DRLFC]]<ref>[http://www.westsmagpies.net/archives/2008/php/wests_halloffame.php Wests Hall of Fame] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014054601/http://www.westsmagpies.net/archives/2008/php/wests_halloffame.php |date=14 October 2008 }}</ref> and [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian]] rugby league teams
*[[Don Talbot]] – Swimming coach<ref>{{cite book|last1=Talbot|first1=Don|last2=Berry|first2=Kevin|last3=Heads|first3=Ian|title=Talbot: Nothing But the Best|date=August 2003|publisher=Lothian Books|isbn=978-0-7344-0512-8|chapter=3}}</ref>
*[[Don Talbot]] – Swimming coach<ref>{{cite book|last1=Talbot|first1=Don|last2=Berry|first2=Kevin|last3=Heads|first3=Ian|title=Talbot: Nothing But the Best|date=August 2003|publisher=Lothian Books|isbn=978-0-7344-0512-8|chapter=3}}</ref>
*[[Peter Vassella]] - Olympian (1964), sprinter<ref name="web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au"/>
*[[Peter Vassella]] – Olympian (1964), sprinter<ref name="web3.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au"/>
*[[Saxon White]] – former rugby union international ([[Australian national rugby union team|Wallaby]]).<ref>Jack Pollard, Australian Rugby Union the Game and the Players, Angus & Robertson, 1984.</ref>
*[[Saxon White]] – former rugby union international ([[Australian national rugby union team|Wallaby]]).<ref>Jack Pollard, Australian Rugby Union the Game and the Players, Angus & Robertson, 1984.</ref>
*[[Jonah Bolden]] – Professional [[NBA]] basketball player
*[[Jonah Bolden]] – Professional [[NBA]] basketball player
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==Notable former staff==
==Notable former staff==
*[[David Anderson (rower)|Dave Anderson]] – Australian Olympic oarsman in 1952 and 1956. Rowed King's Cup 1950, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57; Henley 1952; New Zealand 1951; and was in winning coxed-fours crew at Empire Games, 1954
*[[David Anderson (rower)|Dave Anderson]] – Australian Olympic oarsman in 1952 and 1956. Rowed King's Cup 1950, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57; Henley 1952; New Zealand 1951; and was in winning coxed-fours crew at Empire Games, 1954
*[[Darrel Chapman]] – Representative rugby league player (Australia and NSW), team captain of South Sydney between 1961 and 1964, subsequently lectured in sports sciences at [[Southern Cross University]] taught physical education 1963.
*[[Vince Durick|Vincent Durick]] – Maths teacher; [[Member of the Legislative Assembly#Australia|MLA]] for [[Electoral district of Lakemba|Lakemba]], 1964–84, deceased 1996.<ref>[http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/PARLMENT/hansArt.nsf/V3Key/LA19960416044 Death Of Vincent Patrick Durick, A Former Member Of The Legislative Assembly] at NSW Legislative Assembly Hansard, 16 April 1996</ref>
*[[Vince Durick|Vincent Durick]] – Maths teacher; [[Member of the Legislative Assembly#Australia|MLA]] for [[Electoral district of Lakemba|Lakemba]], 1964–84, deceased 1996.<ref>[http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/PARLMENT/hansArt.nsf/V3Key/LA19960416044 Death Of Vincent Patrick Durick, A Former Member Of The Legislative Assembly] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524171403/http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/PARLMENT/hansArt.nsf/V3Key/LA19960416044 |date=24 May 2011 }} at NSW Legislative Assembly Hansard, 16 April 1996</ref>
*[[Peter Philpott]] – English/history teacher; New South Wales and Australian cricketer
*[[Peter Philpott]] – English/history teacher; New South Wales and Australian cricketer

*Andrew Watson – Antarctic explorer who accompanied [[Douglas Mawson]]'s 1911–14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition, as a geologist and photographer was headmaster from 1946 to 1949<ref name='adb 2'>Price, Barry {{cite web | url = http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/watson-andrew-dougald-13237 | title = Watson, Andrew Dougald (1885–1962) | access-date = 3 July 2011 | last = Price | first = Barry | date = 2005 | work = Australian Dictionary of Biography, Online Edition | publisher = [[Australian National University]]}}</ref>

== Principals ==
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|+
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|-
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|1936 - 1945
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|2
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|K. Hannay
|1945 - 1946<br>(Acting)
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|3
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|Andrew D. Watson
|1946 - 1949
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|4
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|Robert A. Golding
|1950 - 1958
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|5
|[[File:R._T._W._Jane.png|150x150px]]
|Richard T. W. Jane
|1959 - 1964
|-
|6
|{{ CSS image crop |Image = Kevin_J._Myers.png |bSize = 150 |cWidth = 150 |cHeight = 150 }}
|Kevin J. Myers
|1965 - 1973
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|7
|[[File:J._R._Kelly.png|150x150px]]
|J. R. Kelly
|1974 - 1975
|-
|8
|
|W. E. Barry
|1976 - 1978
|-
|9
|[[File:Douglas_Thornton.png|150x150px]]
|Douglas Thornton
|1979 - 1984
|-
|10
|
|Malcolm Brown
|1985 - 1990
|-
|11
|
|Brian Greene
|1991 - 1998
|-
|12
|
|Ian Patterson
|1999 - 2009
|-
|13
|
|Tim Jurd
|2010 -
|-
|14
|
|John G. Kennedy
|
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au School Website]
*[https://homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au School Website]
*[http://members.iinet.net.au/~jenks/Homebush/homebush.html Memories of 1956–57 year]
* [http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/summaryschool.php?selectOption=8151 NSW Department of Education and Training: Homebush Boys High School]
* [http://members.iinet.net.au/~jenks/Homebush/homebush.html Memories of 1956–57 year]


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Latest revision as of 01:48, 25 October 2024

Homebush Boys High School
Address
Map
Bridge Road

Homebush
,
New South Wales
,
2140

Australia
Coordinates33°51′58″S 151°4′37″E / 33.86611°S 151.07694°E / -33.86611; 151.07694
Information
TypePublic, secondary, single-sex, day school
MottoLatin: Recte et Fortiter
(Latin for Upright and strong)
Established1936
PrincipalKevin Elgood[1]
Enrolment~1,208 (7–12)[2]
CampusSuburban
Colour(s)Maroon and sky blue   
Sister schoolStrathfield Girls High School
Websitehomebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Homebush Boys High School, founded in 1936, is a public high school for boys. It is in Homebush, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Formerly a selective high school, in 2006 Homebush Boys was regarded as one of the academically best-performing comprehensive schools, and has, in the past, been ranked above selective schools on the Higher School Certificate results.[3]

The school has an enrolment of approximately 1208 students.

Notable alumni

[edit]

Entrepreneurial

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  • John Symond AM – Businessman; chief executive "Aussie Home Loans",[4]

Science and education

[edit]
  • Lionel Gilbert OAM – author and historian specializing in natural, applied, and local history.[5]
  • Stephen Leeder – Medical scientist; Former dean of Medicine at the University of Sydney (1996–2002)[6]
  • Geoffrey Vaughan – Emeritus professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1990–1992) of Monash University formerly Australian Rugby Union representative player[7]

Entertainment and the arts

[edit]

Politics and law

[edit]

Sport

[edit]

Notable former staff

[edit]
  • Dave Anderson – Australian Olympic oarsman in 1952 and 1956. Rowed King's Cup 1950, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57; Henley 1952; New Zealand 1951; and was in winning coxed-fours crew at Empire Games, 1954
  • Darrel Chapman – Representative rugby league player (Australia and NSW), team captain of South Sydney between 1961 and 1964, subsequently lectured in sports sciences at Southern Cross University taught physical education 1963.
  • Vincent Durick – Maths teacher; MLA for Lakemba, 1964–84, deceased 1996.[19]
  • Peter Philpott – English/history teacher; New South Wales and Australian cricketer


Principals

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No. Portrait Name Length
1 William Roberts 1936 - 1945
2 K. Hannay 1945 - 1946
(Acting)
3
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 Andrew D. Watson 1946 - 1949
4
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 Robert A. Golding 1950 - 1958
5 Richard T. W. Jane 1959 - 1964
6
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 Kevin J. Myers 1965 - 1973
7 J. R. Kelly 1974 - 1975
8 W. E. Barry 1976 - 1978
9 Douglas Thornton 1979 - 1984
10 Malcolm Brown 1985 - 1990
11 Brian Greene 1991 - 1998
12 Ian Patterson 1999 - 2009
13 Tim Jurd 2010 -
14 John G. Kennedy

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bush Bulletin" (PDF). Homebush Boys High School. 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Homebush Boys High School". School Locator. New South Wales Department of Education and Training. 2007. Retrieved 8 November 2007.
  3. ^ Board of Studies 2006 'HSC Report – Top schools in each region', The Board of Studies, 23 December 2006.
  4. ^ a b c Wynhausen, Elisabeth No crisis for the optimist The Australian 13 December 2008
  5. ^ Australian College of Educators (2012). "Dr. Lionel Gilbert OAM". Australian College of Educators. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d Homebush Boys’ High, NSW Archived 26 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine on Famous alumni on Latham's hit list at Crikey.com
  7. ^ Students from 1949 visit School at Homebush Boys High School official site
  8. ^ Homebush Boys High School Magazine 1961 and Archived 1 December 2005 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Alex Hood Biography at Music Australia
  10. ^ "Swearing in Ceremony of The Honourable Roderick Neil Howie QC". Lawlink Transcript. The Supreme Court of New South Wales. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 29 April 2008.
  11. ^ ASRU International Appearances 1973–2010 Archived 16 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine at Australian Schools Rugby Union
  12. ^ Derriman P Why Bray's the man to tackle big games Sydney Morning Herald 30 July 2005
  13. ^ Tony "Fred" Ford Interview uploaded 12 May 2008, at Kelly's Kids
  14. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ Stunning Cricket Debut at NSW Education Dept, School Sports Unit, 2008
  16. ^ Wests Hall of Fame Archived 14 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ^ Talbot, Don; Berry, Kevin; Heads, Ian (August 2003). "3". Talbot: Nothing But the Best. Lothian Books. ISBN 978-0-7344-0512-8.
  18. ^ Jack Pollard, Australian Rugby Union the Game and the Players, Angus & Robertson, 1984.
  19. ^ Death Of Vincent Patrick Durick, A Former Member Of The Legislative Assembly Archived 24 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine at NSW Legislative Assembly Hansard, 16 April 1996
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