Fairfield High School, NSW

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name = Fairfield High School, NSW
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motto = "To Live is to Learn"
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grades = 7-12
address = The Horsley Drive
city = Fairfield, Sydney
state = New South Wales
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district = South Western Sydney School Region
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Fairfield High School is a comprehensive, co-educational school in Fairfield, Sydney, Australia, part of the South Western Sydney School Region and the Fairfield School Education Area. When Fairfield High School was established in 1955, the school was divided into two adjacent single sex high schools: Fairfield Boys High School and Fairfield Girls High School.

About Fairfield High School

Fairfield High School is a comprehensive local high school located in the heart of the Fairfield Municipality. Situated in the south western suburbs of Sydney, the school is located on the fringe of the Fairfield Central business district along the Horsley Drive. Fairfield is one of the most densely populated suburbs in Sydney containing residents from all over the world. The community is one of the most multi-cultural communities in Sydney.

Fairfield High School offers a comprehensive education in a coeducational setting. The broad curriculum and its emphasis on catering for the needs of the individual are distinctive features. Students from various cultural backgrounds are valued in this multi-cultural learning community.

A well established Intensive English Centre (IEC) is located on site as part of the High School community. It caters for newly arrived students from overseas. The school has particular interest in providing for the needs of these students on entry into the high school setting.

The positive nature of the school is most evident in its welfare and award system and implementation of the community, achievement, respect and environment (CARE) code that underpins the ethos of the school. The aim of the school is to produce informed, confident and caring individuals through many quality programs promoting the CARE code.

The school is part of the Priority Schools Funding Program which supports students through a variety of strategies that are embedded in the school's management plan and school ethos.

Quoted Directly from the Official FHS Website.

The CARE Code

The CARE code is a code of conduct established by the Fairfield High School and enforced as a policy.

:"As citizens in the school community, we will take responsibility to attend classes, be on time and dress to the school standard.":"As individuals,at all times we will aim to work to the best of our ability so that we can learn and succeed.":"We will always behave in a way that shows respect for ourselves, each other, and our laws.":"To do our best, we must make sure that our school is a safe and pleasant place for all members of the school community.:) "

Curriculum

Fairfield High school offers a diverse range of subjects from years 7 to 12. Technological courses are offered to students in years 7 - 8, and elective subjects are offered to students in years 9 and 10. Also offered are a wide variety of extension courses.

Campus

The Fairfield High School building is also used for adult education classes through Macarthur Community College.

Extra events

Fairfield High School is an active member in the community and is the host to a variety of events such as:

*Mini United Nations Assembly (MUNA)The Mini United Nations Assembly is an annual regional event held in the school's auditorium where students form teams to debate about worldwide contemporary issues. Each team is a representative for one individual country and the winning team receives a trophy for their achievements. Students are also treated to a free sausage sizzle and a certificate of participation.

*Regional Chess CompetitionFairfield is the host to the regional chess competition, where talented students from other public and private schools are invited into the school to test their skills as chess players.

*Multicultural Day

*Saturday Classes

*Gifted and Talented Art programThis is a program aimed at young primary school children who have an interest in art, organised by the Art Department.

Notable Alumni

Notable alumni include:
*Mark Aarons - Journalist and Author
* Jelena Dokic, Australian/Serbian tennis player [http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/dhbvg87/Encyclopedia1.htm]
* Joseph Gatehau, Australian Idol finalist.
* Wayne Merton, Australia politician, Minister for Justice 1992-93 and an elected member for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. [http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA20000809054]

See also

* List of Government schools in New South Wales
* Fairvale High School

External links

* [http://www.fairfield-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Fairfield High School website]
* [http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/summaryschool.php?selectOption=8550 NSW Department of Education and Training: Fairfield High School]