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| location = Harold Street, [[Macquarie Fields, New South Wales|Macquarie Fields]], [[South Western Sydney]], [[New South Wales]] |
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'''Macquarie Fields High School''' (abbreviated as '''MFHS''') is a [[Education in Australia#Government schools| |
'''Macquarie Fields High School''' (abbreviated as '''MFHS''') is a [[Education in Australia#Government schools|public]] [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[Comprehensive school|comprehensive]] [[secondary school|secondary]] [[day school]], located in [[Macquarie Fields, New South Wales|Macquarie Fields]], a [[South Western Sydney|south-western]] suburb of [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia. |
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Established in 1981, Macquarie Fields High School caters for approximately 1,000 students from [[Year 7]] to [[Year 12]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/years|title=Macquarie Fields High School {{!}} School years|website=www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> The school |
Established in 1981, Macquarie Fields High School caters for approximately 1,000 students from [[Year 7]] to [[Year 12]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/years|title=Macquarie Fields High School {{!}} School years|website=www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> The school administered by NSW Education Department and caters for the local community as a comprehensive high school for Grade 7–12 with the first HSC being sat in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NESA |date=2023-08-14 |title=Choosing HSC subjects {{!}} NSW Government |url=https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/subject-selection |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=www.nsw.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About our school - Macquarie Fields High School |url=https://macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The school began operating at the current site in 1981. It was originally set up as a temporary school in demountable accommodation, to provide for the growing number of students between [[James Meehan High School]] and [[Ingleburn High School]] during the 1980s.{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} The parents fought hard to establish a permanent school on the site and eventually were successful in achieving their goal. The first Year 12 group was educated in demountables. |
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The first Principal was Don Harwin and his Deputy was Mike Wilson. Harwin began in 1981 with approximately fourteen staff members and was appointed to Menai High School in 1988 with Mike Wilson as the Deputy Principal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/school-history|title=Menai High School {{!}} School History|website=www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> |
The first Principal was Don Harwin and his Deputy was Mike Wilson. Harwin began in 1981 with approximately fourteen staff members and was appointed to Menai High School in 1988 with Mike Wilson as the Deputy Principal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/school-history|title=Menai High School {{!}} School History|website=www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> |
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The permanent school building was completed in 1987 and the new buildings were fully occupied for one term before the end of that year. The hall/gymnasium is the oldest building at the present site. |
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During most of its early history, the school catered for students with a wide range of abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. The school was funded by the Disadvantaged Schools Program until the end of 1989. During 1988, the school was targeted to become one of a number of new Selective High Schools that were to be established the following year. The school was chosen because of its strategic location in relation to transport and also because the two other High Schools were in such close proximity. |
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Since 1989, the school has had a mixed mode intake of selective and community students. In 1994, in response to parents concerns about an imbalance between the number of selective and community students in Year 7 intakes the Department of School Education established a special committee of review to determine the future composition of the student body. The recommendation of the review committee was that the school would continue in the mixed mode for the foreseeable future. Each Year 7 intake is to have a maximum of 90 selective and 90 community students. Though, the school has introduced a Special Education unit of three classes (Gold, Green and Blue), also the number of community students has also risen leading to the introduction of a fourth class within the community stream rather than the conventional 3. This has created mass problems with congestion and space within the school, due to its small size it was designed to cater for only 900 kids. But due to a growing number of residents in Macquarie Fields and increase in demand the school has allowed record numbers of students for enrolment. This lack of space and boom in community students has made the rankings of the school go lower consecutively each year, thus forcing a review into the school's capacity. Since 2010 there has been strong debate to whether the school should become fully selective and make community students go to nearby schools with low numbers such as James Meehan and Ingleburn, however, none of these suggestions have ever been accepted.<ref>http://www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/mfhistory.htm {{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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==Extracurricular activities== |
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===Future Teacher's Club=== |
===Future Teacher's Club=== |
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This initiative allows students to experience first-hand teaching. Students plan and teach lessons to younger grades during 'Teach Week'. Additionally club-members participate with annual visits to [[University of Sydney]], allowing them to partake in insightful discussions and activities with current university students studying secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/macquarie-fields-future-teachers |title=Macquarie |
This initiative allows students to experience first-hand teaching. Students plan and teach lessons to younger grades during 'Teach Week'. Additionally club-members participate with annual visits to [[University of Sydney]], allowing them to partake in insightful discussions and activities with current university students studying secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/macquarie-fields-future-teachers |title=Macquarie Fields' future teachers | News |publisher=Education.nsw.gov.au |access-date=2018-09-23}}</ref> As tradition, students also have annual excursions to [[Yanco Agricultural High School]], a selective school in {{NSWcity|Leeton}}, in south-western New South Wales, giving students rural experiences of schooling. The initiative has been successful as Australia's first Future Teacher's Club; with over 315 club members as of March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/fields_high/status/1765191206265634958|title=For the 11th year our Future Teachers Club gets off to a fantastic start with over 300 students from years 8-12. Mr C aka Perry Celestino is outlining FTC opportunities for 2024 |date=5 March 2024 |author=Macquarie Fields High School|via=Twitter}}</ref> |
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===The Cognitve Thinking Club=== |
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The Cognitive Thinking Club at Macquarie Fields High School is a vibrant community of students passionate about puzzles, brain teasers, and strategic games. Through regular meetings and activities, members develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. By exploring the intersection of mental health, mindfulness, and cognitive development, the club aims to promote overall well-being and empower students to become creative, innovative thinkers. This club is also student ran with a total of 25 students enjoying this space. |
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==Campus== |
==Campus== |
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| ⚫ | The hall was refurbished following an arson attack in 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-11-14/fire-damages-sydney-high-school/1141786|title=Fire damages Sydney high school|date=2009-11-14|work=ABC News|access-date=2018-06-30|language=en-AU}}</ref> In 2009, Macquarie Fields High School was selected as one of thirteen primary and secondary schools around the state to become Centres for Excellence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/excellence-hubs-50-schools-recognised-20090730-e330.html |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |title=Excellence hubs: 50 schools recognised |date=31 July 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/announcements/yr2009/sep/scfe.php |title=Quick guide for parents | Going to a public school |publisher=schools.nsw.edu.au |date=2018-08-04 |access-date=2018-09-23}}</ref> The school will receive special sponsorship and focus from ''The Street University'', a prestigious university located near the [[Central business district|CBD]], students selected on the basis of academic excellence and school community involvement will receive a scholarship for their courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Financial contributions and assistance - Macquarie Fields High School |url=https://macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/financial-contributions-and-assistance.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Professional Experience (PEx) Initiative - Macquarie Fields High School |url=https://macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/professional-experience--pex--initiative.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/announcements/yr2009/sep/scfe.php |title=NSW DET Announcement School Centres for Excellence |date=30 September 2009 |publisher=NSW Department of Education and Training }}</ref> |
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The school is situated on Harold Street in Macquarie Fields, a suburb of South-Western Sydney. The school features many gardens named after the school's many achievements and notable people including: |
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*Yellow Ribbon Grove: A looped road branched off from Harold Street leading into the school reflecting the Yellow Ribbon program in which senior students are trained as support people and points of contact for junior students. |
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*Robbyn Kidd Grove: Dedicated to a notable former principal of the school and for her contributions to the school. |
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===Hall=== |
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Refurbished following an arson attack in 2009,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-11-14/fire-damages-sydney-high-school/1141786|title=Fire damages Sydney high school|date=2009-11-14|work=ABC News|access-date=2018-06-30|language=en-AU}}</ref> in which the hall was gutted and left standing as an unused hollow shell, provides a multipurpose indoor space for special events such as Half Yearly, Yearly, School Certificate and Higher School Certificate Examinations and special assemblies. The hall is the headquarters of the Physical, Development and Health department, and features changing rooms and shower blocks. The hall also features a state of the art P.A. system. |
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===Agricultural plot=== |
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Though small, it is an established part of the school. |
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There are two permanent resident geese, named Van Gogh and Picasso. |
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==Students== |
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There are currently approximately 1030 students enrolled through Years 7 to 12. Macquarie Fields High School is both a community and academically selective high school; admission to Macquarie Fields in Year 7 is by a government examination, the Selective High Schools Test, which is open to all Year 6 students in NSW or opened to students living in the Macquarie Fields student catchment area. A small number of students from other high schools are accepted into years 8 to 11, with application made directly to the school. Of the student population, over 72% are from a non-English-speaking background, predominantly Vietnamese (35.7%), Chinese (26.9%), Bangladeshi (16.3%), Indian (10.2%), Filipino (4.4%), Arabic (4%). {{Citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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===Centre of Excellence=== |
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| ⚫ | In 2009 Macquarie Fields High School was selected as one of thirteen primary and secondary schools around the state to become Centres for Excellence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/excellence-hubs-50-schools-recognised-20090730-e330.html |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |title=Excellence hubs: 50 schools recognised |date=31 July 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/announcements/yr2009/sep/scfe.php |title=Quick guide for parents | Going to a public school |publisher= |
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== Notable alumni == |
== Notable alumni == |
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*[[Alyson Annan]] |
*[[Alyson Annan]] – Olympic hockey player |
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*[[Simon Dwyer]] |
*[[Simon Dwyer]] – former professional [[rugby league]] football player |
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*[[Michael De Vere]] |
*[[Michael De Vere]] – former professional [[rugby league]] footballer |
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*[[Brett Emerton]] |
*[[Brett Emerton]] – international Australian soccer player |
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*[[Shayne McMenemy]] |
*[[Shayne McMenemy]] — former professional [[rugby league]] football player |
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*[[Prince Mak]] |
*[[Prince Mak]] – former member of Korean idol group, [[JJCC]]{{cn|date=May 2022}} |
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*[[L-FRESH the Lion]] |
*[[L-FRESH the Lion]] – Australian hip hop artist{{cn|date=May 2022}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of government schools in New South Wales]] |
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*[[List of selective high schools in New South Wales]] |
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* [https://macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Macquarie Fields High School website] |
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| Macquarie Fields High School | |
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| Coordinates | 33°59′47″S 150°53′06″E / 33.99639°S 150.88500°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public co-educational comprehensive secondary day school |
| Motto | Loyalty, Sincerity, Generosity |
| Established | 1981 |
| Educational authority | New South Wales Department of Education |
| Principal | Karyn O’Brien |
| Years | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 1,110[1] (2022) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Red, black, white |
| Website | macfields-h |
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Macquarie Fields High School (abbreviated as MFHS) is a public co-educational comprehensive secondary day school, located in Macquarie Fields, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Established in 1981, Macquarie Fields High School caters for approximately 1,000 students from Year 7 to Year 12.[2] The school administered by NSW Education Department and caters for the local community as a comprehensive high school for Grade 7–12 with the first HSC being sat in 1986.[3][4]
History
[edit]The first Principal was Don Harwin and his Deputy was Mike Wilson. Harwin began in 1981 with approximately fourteen staff members and was appointed to Menai High School in 1988 with Mike Wilson as the Deputy Principal.[5]
Extracurricular activities
[edit]Future Teacher's Club
[edit]This initiative allows students to experience first-hand teaching. Students plan and teach lessons to younger grades during 'Teach Week'. Additionally club-members participate with annual visits to University of Sydney, allowing them to partake in insightful discussions and activities with current university students studying secondary education.[6] As tradition, students also have annual excursions to Yanco Agricultural High School, a selective school in Leeton, in south-western New South Wales, giving students rural experiences of schooling. The initiative has been successful as Australia's first Future Teacher's Club; with over 315 club members as of March 2024.[7]
The Cognitve Thinking Club
[edit]The Cognitive Thinking Club at Macquarie Fields High School is a vibrant community of students passionate about puzzles, brain teasers, and strategic games. Through regular meetings and activities, members develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. By exploring the intersection of mental health, mindfulness, and cognitive development, the club aims to promote overall well-being and empower students to become creative, innovative thinkers. This club is also student ran with a total of 25 students enjoying this space.
Campus
[edit]The hall was refurbished following an arson attack in 2009.[8] In 2009, Macquarie Fields High School was selected as one of thirteen primary and secondary schools around the state to become Centres for Excellence.[9][10] The school will receive special sponsorship and focus from The Street University, a prestigious university located near the CBD, students selected on the basis of academic excellence and school community involvement will receive a scholarship for their courses.[11][12][13]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Alyson Annan – Olympic hockey player
- Simon Dwyer – former professional rugby league football player
- Michael De Vere – former professional rugby league footballer
- Brett Emerton – international Australian soccer player
- Shayne McMenemy — former professional rugby league football player
- Prince Mak – former member of Korean idol group, JJCC[citation needed]
- L-FRESH the Lion – Australian hip hop artist[citation needed]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Macquarie Fields High School". MySchool. 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Macquarie Fields High School | School years". www.macfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ NESA (14 August 2023). "Choosing HSC subjects | NSW Government". www.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "About our school - Macquarie Fields High School". macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Menai High School | School History". www.menai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Macquarie Fields' future teachers | News". Education.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Macquarie Fields High School (5 March 2024). "For the 11th year our Future Teachers Club gets off to a fantastic start with over 300 students from years 8-12. Mr C aka Perry Celestino is outlining FTC opportunities for 2024" – via Twitter.
- ^ "Fire damages Sydney high school". ABC News. 14 November 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Excellence hubs: 50 schools recognised". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 July 2009.
- ^ "Quick guide for parents | Going to a public school". schools.nsw.edu.au. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Financial contributions and assistance - Macquarie Fields High School". macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Professional Experience (PEx) Initiative - Macquarie Fields High School". macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "NSW DET Announcement School Centres for Excellence" (Press release). NSW Department of Education and Training. 30 September 2009.
