Respect, Responsibilty and Honesty are the core values that form the foundation for learning at Parramatta High School.

I consider it a privilege and honour to be Principal of Parramatta High School, a school with a very proud history. Established in 1913 it was the first co-educational high school in Sydney. School life has always been enriched by a culturally diverse student population.

With selective classes commencing in 2010, 60 Year 7 students, we will continue to have high expectations for academic success; a high proportion of HSC students accept positions in university courses and our students are regularly placed on the merit list

As a partially selective high school our results will reflect the dedication and skill of our teachers, the determination of our students to do well and the tremendous support provided to each student by their families.

I challenge each student to contribute to our history and the fine reputation of our school. This is done through academic achievement, participation in debating, public speaking, musical or dramatic performance, sport, student leadership programs and fundraising for charities. It can be as simple as politeness and good manners, helping out a friend or treating others with dignity and respect.

We value our past but we are also keen to meet the challenges of the future. Our technology facilities are first rate. We are at the cutting edge in student personal development and leadership programs. I see the school as a place where young people learn the values to become productive citizens and leaders of the future.

Students have the opportunity to particpate in a variety of activities to extend and enrich their learning.

English

Debating Competitions

Public Speaking

Sydney Morning HeraldWriter of the Year

Australian Schools English Competition

Australian Schools Writing Competition

Plain English Speaking Competition

Poetry Competition

Mathematics

Australian Mathematics Competition

Australia Schools Mathematics Assessments

Australian Mathematics Olympiad

Science

AAS Challenge - Winners in 2010, 2009 and 2008

Australian Schools Science Competition

RACI Chemistry Quiz

RACI Titration Competition

Rio Tinto Science Competition

National Youth Science Forum

Siemens Summer Science School

Geography

Australian Geography Competition

Water for Life

Fieldwork

Blue Mountains World Heritage Site

History

National History Challenge

NSW History Teachers Association History Competition

The Simpson Prize Competition

Fieldwork and museum visits

Social Sciences

Australian Business Week

Share Market Games

Young Achievers

Australian Geography Competition

Australia Business Studies Competition

Australian Economics Competition

PDHPE

School representative sportswimming, cross country, athletics, gala days

Grade, Zone and Area representative sport

Premier抯 Sporting Challenge

Technology

Solar Car Challenge

Kite Aerial Photography

CO2 Racers

Astronomy related projects

Multimedia productions

Languages

Pen-pals in France and Indonesia

Sister-School activities

International language study trip to Malaysia or New Caledonia

Connected classroom activities with overseas schools and other Australian high schools

ACER Competition

Music

Junior and Senior Choir

Stage Band

Flute & String Ensembles

Rock Groups

Recorder Consort

Music Performance Night

Rock Shows

PULSE Choir and Concert

State Choir

Fred Street Opera Education Program

Sydney West Music Festival

Music Camps and Festivals

Talent Development Project

Youth Rock

Music Tuition

School Assembly Performances

Developing the talents of every individual

Chess Club

Environmental Initiatives

Fundraising Activities

History Week

Mock Trial

Model United Nations Assembly

Debating & Public Speaking

Music & Drama Performances

Dance Groups

Premiers Reading Challenge

Rotary Youth of the Year Awards

Leadership Conferences

School Leadership Programs

Peer Mediation

Peer TutoringTAFE accreditation

Student Representative Council

Youth Forums

Values Education Forums

Tournament of the Minds

UWS Tuition Program

Lachlan Macquarie College extension programs in science and mathematics

Parramatta High School has an excellent range of learning facilities and resources. The school is conveniently located in a parkland setting, close to transport and the Parramatta CBD. Our well-equipped modern facilities include:

four science laboratories

four computer rooms

graphics technology centre

language learning centre

connected classroom

fully equipped music room with MIDI system

integrated audio-visual system

specialist art rooms

two technology workshops

two kitchens and a specialist textiles room

modern well-resourced library with internet access

spacious assembly hall

basketball and volleyball courts, cricket nets, playing field

full service canteen