Hoxton Park High School

Hoxton Park High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary day school, located in Hinchinbrook, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[1]

Hoxton Park High School
Location
Hoxton Park High School
Hoxton Park High School
Hoxton Park High School (New South Wales)
Hoxton Park High School
Hoxton Park High School (Australia)
40 Wilson Road, Hinchinbrook, South Western Sydney, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates33°55′10″S 150°51′45″E
Information
TypeGovernment-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary day school
MottoAchieving Excellence, Inspiring Success
Established1974 (1974)
School districtCowpasture; Regional South
Educational authorityNew South Wales Department of Education
PrincipalMartin Bryant
Years7-12
Enrolment710
HousesWenden, Laver, Cuthbert and Mckay
Colour(s)Green, yellow, and white
Websitehoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Established in 1974[2] in what was then a rural district, the school now caters for approximately 69 students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is operated by the New South Wales Department of Education and attracts students from rural areas to the west such as Austral and Kemps Creek. Its feed schools include Hoxton Park Public School, Hinchinbrook Public School and Middleton Grange Public School.[3]

Curriculum

Hoxton Park High School offers a range of courses for students within the fields of English, mathematics, science, social sciences, history, the creative and performing arts, PDHPE/sport and technology[4]. There is a strong academic focus with students supported to achieve their personal best, the introduction of the Self-Select class for Years 7 and 8, and staff working closely with senior students to improve their application and achievement in all areas. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a particular feature of the school, with students able to select from courses such as Hospitality, Metal and Engineering, Construction, Retail and Primary Industries[5].

Students have a range of extra-curricular options available for them including sporting teams, the Duke of Edinburgh Award program, public speaking, music and the performing arts, agricultural activities and visual arts[6]. Students are encouraged to take leadership opportunities within the school and community with many students seeking positions within the Prefect Body and the SRC. It is common to see the student leadership team working closely with the local primary schools.

See also

References
  1. "Hoxton Park High School". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. "Hoxton Park High School". DE International. New South Wales Department of Education. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  3. "Hoxton Park High School Catchment Zone". Domain. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  4. "Learning at our school - Hoxton Park High School". hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  5. "Vocational Education - Hoxton Park High School". hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  6. "Extra-Curricula Activities - Hoxton Park High School". hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
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