Bowral High School
Encyclopedia
Bowral High School is a secondary
public school in Bowral
, New South Wales, Australia. The school is one of two major public
high schools in the Southern Highlands
, the other being Moss Vale High School
. The school was built in 1929 as a tribute to the ANZACs of World War I
.
According to Department of Education & Training;
Bowral High caters as a school for a wide area, the main locations are:
in a series of sports such as rugby, soccer, cricket, basketball, netball and many other sports one day every year to win the Smith Cup. This sporting cup and competition is one of the oldest in New South Wales
.
. Notably, it has some subjects that are not available at the independent schools of the area; Oxley College
and Chevalier College
.
Subjects on offer are:
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
public school in Bowral
Bowral, New South Wales
-Attractions:Bowral is perhaps the best known of the towns and villages of the Southern Highlands, and in recent years has become the commercial centre of the Wingecarribee Shire. Bowral is known for its boutiques, antique stores, gourmet restaurants, and rich coffee culture.Bowral is home to the...
, New South Wales, Australia. The school is one of two major public
Public
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high schools in the Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands, New South Wales
The Southern Highlands, also locally referred to as the Highlands, is a geographical region and district in New South Wales, Australia and is 110 km south-west of Sydney. The entire region is under the local government area of the Wingecarribee Shire...
, the other being Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale High School is a secondary public school in Moss Vale. The school is one of two major public high schools in the Southern Highlands, the other being Bowral High.According to Department of Education & Training;...
. The school was built in 1929 as a tribute to the ANZACs of World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
.
According to Department of Education & Training;
Bowral High School is a recognised Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts. The school community is committed to the pursuit of excellence by providing quality education to students of all abilities and backgrounds in a caring environment. The school motto 'excelsior' defines a school culture that encourages students at all times to surpass their personal best. The school's Code of Conduct clearly explains the expectation that students will demonstrate care, cooperation, contribution, commitment, consideration and courtesy in all dimensions of school life. Bowral High School has been declared a 'drug free zone' in consultation with the school community. Strong links have been developed with the wider community and school alumni.
Bowral High caters as a school for a wide area, the main locations are:
- BowralBowral, New South Wales-Attractions:Bowral is perhaps the best known of the towns and villages of the Southern Highlands, and in recent years has become the commercial centre of the Wingecarribee Shire. Bowral is known for its boutiques, antique stores, gourmet restaurants, and rich coffee culture.Bowral is home to the...
& East BowralEast Bowral, New South WalesEast Bowral is modern suburb in the town of Bowral of the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Australia. It is 1-2 km east of the CBD of Bowral.- Attractions :East Bowral is home to a locally reputable Scottish tavern known as the Scottish Arms...
. - MittagongMittagong, New South WalesMittagong is a town located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire. At the 2006 census, Mittagong had a population of 7,460 people. The town can be seen as the gateway to the Southern Highlands when coming from Sydney. The town is close to Bowral, Berrima,...
- Northern VillagesNorthern Villages (Southern Highlands, New South Wales)Northern Villages is the name that refers to the small villages and hamlets that make up the north of the Southern Highlands and Wingecarribee Shire. All are north of Mittagong. Historically, many either are on the Old Hume Highway or the old Picton Loop Line. In the past they were referred to as...
such as Braemar, Colo Vale, Hill Top and Yerrinbool.
The Smith Cup
Since 1928, annually Bowral High School against Goulburn High SchoolGoulburn, New South Wales
Goulburn is a provincial city in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in Goulburn Mulwaree Council Local Government Area. It is located south-west of Sydney on the Hume Highway and above sea-level. On Census night 2006, Goulburn had a population of 20,127 people...
in a series of sports such as rugby, soccer, cricket, basketball, netball and many other sports one day every year to win the Smith Cup. This sporting cup and competition is one of the oldest in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
.
Facilities
Bowral is a medium sized modern campus. The main buildings include the original historical building built in 1929, a large 3 storey block built in the 1970s and a few more buildings from the 1980s and 1990s. Facilities on Bowral High include science labs, computer labs, a library, kitchens, textile rooms, industrial art labs, basketball courts, amphitheatre/COLA area and sporting fields.Principals
| Herbert Cowie | 1930–1935 |
| Andrew Watson | 1936–1937 |
| Sydney Barker | 1938–1953 |
| Robert Wilson | 1953–1965 |
| Stanley Cutterbuck | 1966–1970 |
| Henry Waterhouse | 1971–1974 |
| John Jeffery | 1975–1978 |
| David McGrath | 1978–1986 |
| Ray Perrau | 1987–1991 |
| Lance Corr | 1992–1994 |
| Kathryn Brennan | 1995–2005 |
| Dianne Hennessy | 2006–2009 |
| Kim Paviour | 2010–present |
Subjects
Bowral High has a long range of subjects based on the N.S.W Board of Studies curriculum for the Higher School Certificate and School CertificateSchool Certificate
The School Certificate was a qualification issued by the Board of Studies, New South Wales, typically at the end of Year 10. The successful completion of the School Certificate is a requirement for completion of the Higher School Certificate...
. Notably, it has some subjects that are not available at the independent schools of the area; Oxley College
Oxley College (Burradoo, NSW)
Oxley College is an independent, co-educational, secondary day school, founded on Christian principles.The college takes its name from the early Australian explorer John Oxley and nestles at the foot of a hill named after him...
and Chevalier College
Chevalier College
Chevalier College is a Catholic co-educational school in Bowral, New South Wales conducted by the priests and brothers of the international religious order, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart...
.
Subjects on offer are:
- English
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Extension 1&2
- Mathematics
- General
- Advanced
- Extension 1&2
- Science
- Senior Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- H.S.I.E
- History
- History Extension 1&2
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Ancient History
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Business Services
- Society & Culture
- History
- LOTE
- Italian
- German
- French
- Other languages through open education.
- Art
- Visual Arts
- Photography
- Home Economics
- Hospitality
- Food Technology
- Textiles
- Information and Software Technology
- Information Processes & Technology
- Industrial Arts
- Design & Technology
- Woodwork
- Metalwork
- Engineering Studies
- Industrial Technology
- Jewellery Technology
- PDHPE
- Sports, Lifestyle and Recreation
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- TAFE Courses; Make-up Artistry, Agriculture and Mechanics.
- Careers
- Support Education for remedial students.
Notable alumni
- Craig ReucasselCraig ReucasselCraig Bruce Reucassel is a television and radio comedian from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is best known for being a member of satirical team The Chaser...
: journalist/television satirist for The ChaserThe ChaserThe Chaser are an Australian satirical comedian group, known for their television programmes on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation channel. The group take their name from their production of satirical newspaper, a publication known to challenge conventions of taste...
- Chris CorriganChris CorriganChris Corrigan is an Australian businessman. He was the Managing Director of the Patrick Corporation until it was taken over in 2006....
: businessman
- Sir Donald Bradman: The most notable Australian cricketer
See also
- List of Government schools in New South Wales
- History of Bowral