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motto = ''Excellence, Initiative, Dilligence'' |
| name = Warrandyte High School
established = [[1978]] |
type = [[public school|Public]] |
| image = Warrandyte High School Logo.png
| motto = Excellence Integrity Respect
principal = Ms Glennis Pitches |
| established = 1978
vice principal = Dr Mary Cannon & Dr Steve Parken |
campus = Warrandyte |
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| principal = Rachel Lynch
enrollment = 750 |
| campus = Warrandyte
enrolment = 750 |
city = [[Warrandyte, Victoria|Warrandyte]] |
| enrolment = 400~
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| city = [[Warrandyte, Victoria|Warrandyte]]
country = [[Australia]] |
| state = [[Melbourne|VIC]]
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homepage = [http://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au http://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au] |
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'''Warrandyte High School''' (WHS) is a [[high school]] in [[Warrandyte, Victoria]], [[Australia]]. Established as only a few portable classrooms in 1978, it now comprises two main buildings and many semi-permanent portables set on a hillside on the southern slopes of the [[Yarra River]], west of the main township of [[Warrandyte]]. The majority of its 400 students live in Warrandyte and the surrounding region. The school is known primarily for its art and music curriculum and natural setting. It has a long history of annual musical theatre productions.
'''Warrandyte High School''' (WHS) is a [[high school]] in [[Warrandyte, Victoria]], [[Australia]].


== History ==
==History==
'''Warrandyte High School''' was opened in 1978 with 42 students and moved into permanent buildings in 1987. When the Triennial Review in 1994 was completed, the school enrolment was 490. In 2000, it was 691 and in 2003 it is closer to 750 students. In a relatively short period of time, the school's student body and staff has increased, attracting students from a wide range of feeder schools.
Warrandyte High School was created in 1978 with 43 students, initially the hillside was quite bare as new vegetation was planted, this initial planting has since matured and created the dense vegetation that surrounds the school today. The first permanent buildings were built in 1987. When the Triennial Review in 1994 was completed, the school enrolment was 490. In 2000, enrolment reached 691 and by 2003 it was around 750 where it remains as of 2008. Around 389 students currently attend Warrandyte High School as of 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2020-Annual-Report-to-the-School-Community.pdf | access-date=2023-11-18 | title=2020 Annual Report to the School Community}}</ref>
IT IS A SHIT SCHOOL


== Location ==
===2004 development===
{{unreferencedsect|date=December 2022}}
Warrandyte is situated in the outer north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 27km east-north-east of the [[Melbourne Central Business District]]. Warrandyte was founded as a Victorian town during the [[Victorian gold rush]], and is now generally considered part of greater Melbourne.
From 2002-2004 a number of construction works were undertaken. A library extension/[[Victorian Certificate of Education|VCE]] study area (a project with a budget of $260,000) was undertaken and completed during 2004. $100,000 of locally raised funds were committed to the project together with a grant of $85,000 through the [[Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria)|Department of Education and Training]], as well as $77,000 from the ICT Modernization Project.
The nearest major suburbs are [[Ringwood, Victoria|Ringwood]] to the east and [[Eltham, Victoria|Eltham]] to the north. The catchment area for Warrandyte High School is extremely wide, with students coming from as far as [[Christmas Hills]] and Hurstbridge.
The [[National Bus Company]], [[Panorama Coaches]] and [[Invicta Bus Service]] all provide public transport to and from the school.


There were also a number of modifications to the school's grounds. The outdoor sports complex (now the Michael J. Blake Sports Complex) was completed and opened by Judy Green. The school's canteen was extended and renovated. The Federation Garden Project was completed with the planting of a Bush Tucker Garden. The top driveway and bus bay were sealed, the gardens surrounding it landscaped and a new school sign erected on the corner of Alexander and Warrandyte Road. New indigenous garden areas at the front of the school and between the portable classrooms were planted. Large [[shade sail]]s were also erected over the outdoor amphitheatre.
== Infrastructure ==
Since 2004, there were a number of architectural modifications to the school's buildings and grounds. The outdoor sports complex (now the Michael J. Blake Sports Complex) was completed and officially opened by local celebrity Judy Green. The school's canteen has been extended and renovated to bring it into line with modern Department of Health standards. The Federation Garden Project was completed with the planting of a 'Bush Tucker Garden'. The top driveway (known as the 'bus bay') was sealed, the gardens surrounding it landscaped and a new school sign erected on the corner of Alexander and Warrandyte Road. New indigenous garden areas at the front of the school and between the portable classrooms were planted, to coincide with a general planting around the school grounds. Large shade sails were also erected over the amphiteatre to provide shelter for students.
A Library extension/[[Victorian Certificate of Education|VCE]] study area (a project with a budget of $260,000) was undertaken and completed during 2004. In excess of $100,000 of locally raised funds was committed to the project together with a grant of $85,000 through the [[Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria)|Department of Education and Training]], as well as $77,000 from the ICT Modernization Project.


==''Holly's Heroes''==
===''Holly's Heroes''===
In 2004 WHS became a temporary set for the Nine Network Australia's new series ''Holly's Heroes'' produced by Tosi Westside. The 13 episode series aired on the Nine Network, WIN Television, NBN Television and Imparja Television in Australia and on Nickelodeon and TV2 in New Zealand. The show has a basketball backdrop and follows the life of 14-year-old Holly McKenzie. It explored themes of friendship and the rewards that came from participation and the love of sport. It takes place in Woolich High, a high school on Phillip Island. Most filming at WHS took place in the basketball stadium with special lighting mounted on the changing room roof and camera rails along the floor. Filming also took place on the external basketball courts. Involvement with the film industry brought a sense of excitement and curiosity along the way offering students opportunities to participate as paid or unpaid extras. The whole experience provided the students with an insight into the film and television industry.
In 2004, the school was used as a filming location for 13 episodes of the Nine Network Australia's television series [[Holly's Heroes]]. The show has a basketball backdrop and follows the life of 14-year-old Holly McKenzie. It explored themes of friendship and the rewards that came from participation and the love of sport. It takes place in Woolich High, a high school on Phillip Island. Most filming took place in the basketball stadium with special lighting mounted on the changing room roof and camera rails along the floor. Filming also took place on the external basketball courts. Involvement with the film industry brought a sense of excitement and curiosity along the way offering students opportunities to participate as paid or unpaid extras. The whole experience provided the students with an insight into the film and television industry.


In 2013, it was revealed that the Nine Network was considering a second season of Holly's Heroes, also using Warrandyte High School as a location. This season would follow Holly McKenzie's return to Woolich High to coach the basketball team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/|title=ninemsn|website=channelnine.ninemsn.com.au}}</ref>
==Curriculum==
=== Theatre studies===
Yrear 11 theatre studies productions:
* ''Man the Balloon'' (2005)
* ''[[The Fire Raisers]]'' (2007)
* ''UBUREX'' (2007)


Early in 2020, Channel Nine announced a reboot of Holly’s Heroes to be filmed at Warrandyte High School. It would be shot from the perspective of Holly’s daughter. Former student Mitchell Gaffney was set to play the role of Holly’s husband. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, production was halted indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.9news.com.au/television|title = Television news headlines - 9News}}</ref>
Year 12 theatre studies productions:
* ''[[Le Malade imaginaire|Imaginary Invalid]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Caucasian Chalk Circle]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The Crucible]]'' (2008)


==Other information==
==Warrandyte High Schools All-Time Fine Scholars==
There is no year level camp, other than a Year 7 camp, annual music camps and a Year 11 trip to [[Kakadu National Park|Kakadu]]. In Year 9 students taking part in the Taking the Challenge program travel to various significant landmarks around Melbourne and spend 2 nights in the CBD at the end of the program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au/camps-and-tours/|title=CAMPS AND TOURS &#124; Warrandyte High School}}</ref> WHS has a sister school, Hazu High School, in [[Japan]]. The school hosts several orchestras and ensembles and has a long history involving music and theatre (see "Extracurricular activities").
* ''Nathan Crabbe''

* ''Chris Turd''
School sport competitions are divided into 4 houses: Newman (Yellow or Purple), Stiggant (Blue), Anderson (Green), and Michel (Red).
* ''Aran Eastwood'' (2002 DUX Congrats Aran!)

* ''Chookas''
==Facilities==
* ''Gretzky''
The school has two outdoor basketball courts, four tennis courts and a football/cricket oval with cricket nets. The school has a separate building for art and design including two dark rooms, two art studios, design studio (Used for wood, metal, plastic and more) it also has a visual design studio. School buildings are organised alphabetically in the order that they were built:
* ''Smuff''
* A Block – administration, theatre, music rooms, indoor sports stadium and facilities (1980s)
* ''Duggy''
* B Block – art and design studios (1980s)
* ''Cub''
* C Block – library, VCE centre, science rooms, textiles, home economics (1980s)
* ''Whale Morrison''
* D Block – semi-permanent portables, language rooms (1990s)
* ''Andrew Blowjob''
* E Block – semi-permanent portables, general classrooms (2000s)
* ''Kimberly Janicke''

* ''Matt Rhodes''
==Location==
* ''Pete Hall''
''See: [[Warrandyte]]''

[[Warrandyte]] is situated in the outer north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 27&nbsp;km east-north-east of the [[Melbourne central business district]]. Warrandyte was founded as a Victorian town during the [[Victorian gold rush]], and is now generally considered part of greater Melbourne.
The nearest major suburbs are [[Ringwood, Victoria|Ringwood]] to the east and [[Eltham, Victoria|Eltham]] to the north. The catchment area for Warrandyte High School is extremely wide, with students coming from as far as [[Christmas Hills, Victoria|Christmas Hills]], [[Panton Hill]], Alexandria, [[Healesville]] and [[Hurstbridge]]. [[Kinetic Melbourne]], [[Panorama Coaches]] and [[Ventura Bus Lines]] all provide public transport to and from the school.


==Extracurricular activities==
==Extracurricular activities==
=== Theatre===
In 1983, Warrandyte High school staged its first musical with a production of [[Gilbert & Sullivan]]'s (G & S) ''[[HMS Pinafore]]''.


===Theatre===
Since then (except for 1986) Warrandyte High School has staged a major production every year. ''HMS Pinafore'' was followed by two other G & S productions, ''[[The Pirates of Penzance]]'' in 1984 and ''[[The Gondoliers]]'' in 1985. '''[[Oklahoma!]]''' was the first production to be staged in the school's new theatre in 1987.
The school is known for its yearly musical productions featuring students and occasionally staff members, which have run since 1983.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} The productions are notable for the high level of professionalism by the students.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} A dedicated theatre was built in 1987, the second-largest school theatre in the region. Chris White directed twenty productions between 1983 and 2004.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}

Some of the shows performed include ''It's Showtime'',<ref name=WHSproductions>{{cite web|url=https://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au/production.html |title=Productions at Warrandyte High School |publisher=Warrandyte High School |website=warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au |access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref> ''[[Shrek The Musical|Shrek the Musical Jr.]]'',<ref name=WHSproductions /> ''[[Young Frankenstein (musical)|Young Frankenstein]]'',<ref name=WHSproductions /> ''[[We Will Rock You (musical)|We Will Rock You]]''<ref name=WHSproductions /> and ''[[The Little Mermaid (musical)|The Little Mermaid]]''.<ref name=WHSproductions />

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Official page]
* [http://www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Official website]

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Warrandyte High School
Location
Map
,
Information
TypePublic
MottoExcellence Integrity Respect
Established1978
PrincipalRachel Lynch
Enrolment400~
CampusWarrandyte
Colour(s)Navy blue, red, white
     
Websitewarrandytehigh.vic.edu.au

Warrandyte High School (WHS) is a high school in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia. Established as only a few portable classrooms in 1978, it now comprises two main buildings and many semi-permanent portables set on a hillside on the southern slopes of the Yarra River, west of the main township of Warrandyte. The majority of its 400 students live in Warrandyte and the surrounding region. The school is known primarily for its art and music curriculum and natural setting. It has a long history of annual musical theatre productions.

History

[edit]

Warrandyte High School was created in 1978 with 43 students, initially the hillside was quite bare as new vegetation was planted, this initial planting has since matured and created the dense vegetation that surrounds the school today. The first permanent buildings were built in 1987. When the Triennial Review in 1994 was completed, the school enrolment was 490. In 2000, enrolment reached 691 and by 2003 it was around 750 where it remains as of 2008. Around 389 students currently attend Warrandyte High School as of 2020.[1]

2004 development

[edit]

From 2002-2004 a number of construction works were undertaken. A library extension/VCE study area (a project with a budget of $260,000) was undertaken and completed during 2004. $100,000 of locally raised funds were committed to the project together with a grant of $85,000 through the Department of Education and Training, as well as $77,000 from the ICT Modernization Project.

There were also a number of modifications to the school's grounds. The outdoor sports complex (now the Michael J. Blake Sports Complex) was completed and opened by Judy Green. The school's canteen was extended and renovated. The Federation Garden Project was completed with the planting of a Bush Tucker Garden. The top driveway and bus bay were sealed, the gardens surrounding it landscaped and a new school sign erected on the corner of Alexander and Warrandyte Road. New indigenous garden areas at the front of the school and between the portable classrooms were planted. Large shade sails were also erected over the outdoor amphitheatre.

Holly's Heroes

[edit]

In 2004, the school was used as a filming location for 13 episodes of the Nine Network Australia's television series Holly's Heroes. The show has a basketball backdrop and follows the life of 14-year-old Holly McKenzie. It explored themes of friendship and the rewards that came from participation and the love of sport. It takes place in Woolich High, a high school on Phillip Island. Most filming took place in the basketball stadium with special lighting mounted on the changing room roof and camera rails along the floor. Filming also took place on the external basketball courts. Involvement with the film industry brought a sense of excitement and curiosity along the way offering students opportunities to participate as paid or unpaid extras. The whole experience provided the students with an insight into the film and television industry.

In 2013, it was revealed that the Nine Network was considering a second season of Holly's Heroes, also using Warrandyte High School as a location. This season would follow Holly McKenzie's return to Woolich High to coach the basketball team.[2]

Early in 2020, Channel Nine announced a reboot of Holly’s Heroes to be filmed at Warrandyte High School. It would be shot from the perspective of Holly’s daughter. Former student Mitchell Gaffney was set to play the role of Holly’s husband. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, production was halted indefinitely.[3]

Other information

[edit]

There is no year level camp, other than a Year 7 camp, annual music camps and a Year 11 trip to Kakadu. In Year 9 students taking part in the Taking the Challenge program travel to various significant landmarks around Melbourne and spend 2 nights in the CBD at the end of the program.[4] WHS has a sister school, Hazu High School, in Japan. The school hosts several orchestras and ensembles and has a long history involving music and theatre (see "Extracurricular activities").

School sport competitions are divided into 4 houses: Newman (Yellow or Purple), Stiggant (Blue), Anderson (Green), and Michel (Red).

Facilities

[edit]

The school has two outdoor basketball courts, four tennis courts and a football/cricket oval with cricket nets. The school has a separate building for art and design including two dark rooms, two art studios, design studio (Used for wood, metal, plastic and more) it also has a visual design studio. School buildings are organised alphabetically in the order that they were built:

  • A Block – administration, theatre, music rooms, indoor sports stadium and facilities (1980s)
  • B Block – art and design studios (1980s)
  • C Block – library, VCE centre, science rooms, textiles, home economics (1980s)
  • D Block – semi-permanent portables, language rooms (1990s)
  • E Block – semi-permanent portables, general classrooms (2000s)

Location

[edit]

See: Warrandyte

Warrandyte is situated in the outer north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 27 km east-north-east of the Melbourne central business district. Warrandyte was founded as a Victorian town during the Victorian gold rush, and is now generally considered part of greater Melbourne. The nearest major suburbs are Ringwood to the east and Eltham to the north. The catchment area for Warrandyte High School is extremely wide, with students coming from as far as Christmas Hills, Panton Hill, Alexandria, Healesville and Hurstbridge. Kinetic Melbourne, Panorama Coaches and Ventura Bus Lines all provide public transport to and from the school.

Extracurricular activities

[edit]

Theatre

[edit]

The school is known for its yearly musical productions featuring students and occasionally staff members, which have run since 1983.[citation needed] The productions are notable for the high level of professionalism by the students.[citation needed] A dedicated theatre was built in 1987, the second-largest school theatre in the region. Chris White directed twenty productions between 1983 and 2004.[citation needed]

Some of the shows performed include It's Showtime,[5] Shrek the Musical Jr.,[5] Young Frankenstein,[5] We Will Rock You[5] and The Little Mermaid.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 Annual Report to the School Community" (PDF). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ^ "ninemsn". channelnine.ninemsn.com.au.
  3. ^ "Television news headlines - 9News".
  4. ^ "CAMPS AND TOURS | Warrandyte High School".
  5. ^ a b c d e "Productions at Warrandyte High School". warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au. Warrandyte High School. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
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