Chester Hill High School
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| Chester Hill High School | |
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Kenward Avenue , , 2162 | |
| Coordinates | 33°52′30″S 150°59′40″E / 33.87500°S 150.99444°E |
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| Motto | Strength in Unity, Excellence in Education |
| Established | 1962 |
| Status | Open |
| Principal | Ms M O'Harae |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age range | 12–18 |
| Enrollment | 1200 |
| Houses | Florey, Glenn, Hilary and Murdoch |
| Colours | White, maroon and goldish-yellow |
| Nickname | Cheso |
| Website | chesterhil-h |
Chester Hill High School is a high school located in Chester Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It caters for students from years 7 to 12. Classes began on 4 February 1962 with 325 students.[1] The school was officially opened on 1 March 1965 by Jack Renshaw, the Premier of New South Wales.[2] The principal is Ms M O'Harae.
In 2003, Chester Hill was one of eight schools in New South Wales recognized with a Cohesive Community School Award special commendation by the New South Wales Department of Education, for "promoting a cohesive community and in making a significant difference to social harmony and unity".[3]
In recognition of the varied cultures of its students, the school has held an annual multicultural flag ceremony and concert since 1997. The event in 2005 was attended by students from 68 countries, and New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir addressed the students.[4] 2008's ceremony had 300 students participating and was featured on local television.[5]
Notable Former Students
- Kim Ravaillion – netballer
- Khaled Sharrouf – jihadist terrorist, expelled in Year 9[6]
Intensive English Centre
Chester Hill High School features an Intensive English Centre (IEC).[7] The program has been cited by the advocacy group ChilOut as an example of a superior educational alternative for children living in Australian immigration detention centres (IDC).[8] The IEC has educated several refugees and asylum-seekers since its inception in 1978.[9][10][11][12]
Higher School Certificate student achievements
Facilities
In 2005, the state spent A$280,000 to upgrade the science laboratories at the school.[21]
