Epping Boys High School

Epping Boys High School is a government high school located at Marsfield, New South Wales, Australia, which was established in 1957. The current relieving principal is Jessica Schadel.

Epping Boys High School
Location

Australia
Coordinates33.7699°S 151.0989°E / -33.7699; 151.0989
Information
TypeHigh school
MottoStrive to Achieve
Established1957
PrincipalJessica Schadel
Staff76
Grades7-12
Enrolment1200
Color(s)Green, gold
Websiteeppingboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Achievements

As well as high achievements in the creative and performing arts, the school has a strong sporting and academic record. The school has been placed on the Centre of Excellence program.[1]

On 15 April 2010 the school hosted a Community Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd.[2]

In the 2016/17 cricket season, Epping Boys High School won both the Challenge Cup and Allan Davidson Shield, defeating Figtree High and Endeavour Sports High respectively.

School style

The school traditionally uses green and gold in its logo and student uniforms. The school tie for junior year students consists of gold stripes on green with white stripes and school logo, while for senior year students consists of gold school logo printed on a pure green background.

Houses

The school has four houses, which are based upon prominent figures of Eastwood, Epping, Marsfield and Ryde during the 19th Century. Pupils competing in sport, academic and other various events earn points for their houses. At the end of the year, the house with the most points win the house cup. The houses are:

  • Darvall (red)
  • Harris (yellow)
  • Midson (blue)
  • Terry (green)

Alumni

See also

References

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  2. "Community Cabinet Meeting – Epping Boys". dpmc.gov.au. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. "Mark Calder announced as Bishop of Bathurst". Anglican Church League. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
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  12. "The Nurseries of Australian Rugby Wallabies". braveandgame.com.au. 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  13. Rowbotham, Jill (12 October 2011). "PM's Prize for Science". theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  14. "NSW Rhodes Scholars 1904–2009". sydney.edu.au. 2010. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  15. "NSW CHS State Championships – 2002". nswschoolsfootball.org.au. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
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