Model Farms High School

Overview

CRICOS Provider: 00588M School profile: This school is a public comprehensive high school located in the northwest of Sydney. The school occupies a large area and has a farm. The school places high hopes on students, hoping that through their own efforts, they will pay attention to their words and deeds, pursue personal success, and become responsible citizens. The school curriculum is flexible and diverse, and strives to tap the potential of students. There are special trainings for students with special talents and focus on cultivating students' leadership skills.

Description

Model Farms High School

Year of establishment: 1976

Year opened: Year7 -Year12

School address: Gooden DRIVE Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Total number of students: 1000

School motto: Achieving personal excellence through quality teaching

School Profile:

Model Farms is a local, comprehensive and proudly public high school serving all families within its community. We remain committed to our mission: 'Caring and Educating for the Future'. The school has a strong sense of community, both our community within and our ties with the local community. A strong spirit of inclusiveness is evident. Each child is valued and their individual differences respected. By setting high expectations of effort, behaviour and uniform we seek to enable all children to achieve their academic potential and to develop into responsible and caring citizens.

Geographical environment:

The school is surrounded by parks and sports fields, and the environment is beautiful. There are community facilities such as swimming centers nearby. It is close to a large shopping mall and buses are very convenient.

School facilities:

The school farm has cattle, sheep and poultry; technical room; commercial kitchen; cricket and basketball courts, etc.

Supporting students:

Multicultural education;

Supporting English language learners;

Learning support;

Anti-bullying;

Student leandership

Course features:

1. English as a Second Language (ESL)

2. Selectable languages: German, Japanese, French

3. Featured activities:

Creative arts performances, such as choirs and bands;

Farm talent show;

Web pages are involved and maintained;

After-school tutoring project;

Lead the project;

Debate and speech projects;

Talent training program;

Vocational education and training courses, etc.

4. Student Service Center: After-school Mathematics Homework Counseling Center

5. HSC test results: 81% of students enter universities or vocational colleges for further studies.

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