- Nossal High School
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Nossal High School A butterfly formed by the crossing of two books Location Berwick, VIC, Australia Coordinates 38°2′21″S 145°20′14″E / 38.03917°S 145.33722°ECoordinates: 38°2′21″S 145°20′14″E / 38.03917°S 145.33722°E Information Type Public, Secondary, Selective, Co-Educational Motto Embrace the Challenge Established 2010 Headmaster Roger Page Grades 9-12 Enrolment 401 (Years 9-10 at present time) Campus Suburban Houses Griffin, Phoenix, Pegasus & Garuda Colour(s) Black, Ecru & Rust
Affiliations Monash University, Chisholm Tafe Website www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au Nossal High School is a state government selective school in Victoria, Australia. Located in the Berwick campus of Monash University[1] and adjacent to Chisholm Institute and Berwick TEC (Technical Education Centre), the school opened in 2010 with 200 students (100 male, 100 female).[2][3] It is one of three new selective entry schools in Victoria including John Monash Science School and Suzanne Cory High School.[4] Prior to these additions, only three selective schools existed in Victoria, MacRobertson Girls' High School, Melbourne High School and the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School.
Reports have highlighted the controversy of selective schooling in Australia, with critics concerned about 'poaching' of high achieving students from other schools, and the 'stratification' of government education.[5][6]
It is named after the distinguished scientist Sir Gustav Nossal.[7][8]
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Principal
- Roger Page 2009–2011. Formerly of Mount Erin College.
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular options available to students include: Literature Club, Chess Club, Debating, Nossal Interactive Multimedia Society (NIMS), Youth Vision, School Magazine Committee, Peer Support, Cheerleading, Environment Club and many more. Students are also able to join in many sport teams including volleyball, cricket (male & female), badminton, table tennis, basketball, soccer, softball, football (male & female), hockey, swimming, athletics, netball and tennis.
Student leadership
Student leadership positions include: School Captains (one male and female of the senior year); Tutorial Leaders (two per tutorial group); House Captains and Vice House Captains (4 per house); Information Resource Center Leaders (two per tutorial group); Information Communications Technology Leader (two per tutorial group), and Environmental Leaders (two per tutorial).
House System
During Nossal's foundation year a competition was run allowing students to enter possible names for the houses; the names chosen were:
Each of the houses is named after a mythical flying creature; which fits with the Nossal emblem of "taking flight". At the end of each year the house to have accumulated the most points is awarded the Page Cup. Points are attained by participation in the six major events as well as smaller contests held throughout the school year. The six major events are as follows: Swimming Carnival; Athletics; Cross Country; Choral Night; Debating; Monash Grand Challenge (year 9 participation only). Other competitions include Table Tennis, Camp Challenges, Dress Up days, Tug of War and Chess Competitions.
Monash Grand Challenge
The Monash Grand Challenge is a competition held for year 9 students at the end of every school year; the winners gain significant amounts of points contributing to next year's Page Cup. The challenge focuses on developing essay writing, creative, public speaking and problem solving skills by incorporating each element into the challenge. The final products of each house are judged by Monash University professors and the winner is decided upon by a vote. The winning house gains the Monash Grand Challenge trophy and house points.
References
- ^ http://www.monash.edu.au/news/monashmemo/stories/20080402/selective-school.html
- ^ http://www.theage.com.au/national/scientists-honoured-20090519-bcwg.html
- ^ http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23466408-2862,00.html
- ^ http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/74625
- ^ http://www.berwickjournal.com.au/news/local/news/general/elite-school-on-the-way/467645.aspx
- ^ http://www.berwickjournal.com.au/news/local/news/general/elite-school-on-the-way/467645.aspx
- ^ http://www.senews.com.au/story/74625
- ^ http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/minister-for-education/living-legends-leave-their-mark-on-select-entry-schools.html
External links
Selective schools in Victoria, Australia John Monash Science School • Mac.Robertson Girls' High School • Melbourne High School • Nossal High School • Suzanne Cory High School • Victorian College of the Arts Secondary SchoolCategories:- Selective schools
- High schools in Victoria (Australia)
- Public schools in Victoria (Australia)
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