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As one of the top Government schools in NSW, Hurlstone combines traditional academic studies with the opportunity for students to relate their work to a key primary sector. In doing so, students from communities that are separated geographically are provided with the opportunity to live and learn within a thriving academic community.
For 103 years Hurlstone Agricultural High School has provided a vibrant learning environment for boarders. Hurlstone currently houses 155 boarding students from all over NSW.
We provide a challenging, vibrant and stimulating environment, where individuals are encouraged to seek personal excellence. |
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At Hurlstone, students are presented with opportunities to broaden their minds and determine their futures with a distinct and unique curriculum:
Agriculture
Situated on the last remaining farm land within what is now the Sydney Metropolitan Area established by the First Fleet families, Hurlstone staff and students operate a 145Ha commercial farm. Hurlstone stands proud in excellence of stud cattle, RAS exhibiting and regional shows.
Sport
Hurlstone students develop skills in a wide range of sports including rugby union, hockey swimming and a number of other sports through a sporting zone and State knockout championships. In 2010, students achieved, Regional Blues in swimming, orienteering and cross country. Full Blues achieved in snowboarding.
Creative and Performing Arts
For students with a creative flair, Hurlstone offers instruction in all areas of the arts. In June 2011, Hurlstone’s talented performing art students will present their production of ‘Oliver!’ |
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• Position 20 in top 100 schools in NSW
• 22 students on the ‘All Rounders’ list to receive a Premier’s Award
• 400 on Distinguished Achievers list (Band 6 Result in a subject)
• 17 students in Top Achievers list (top 1% in a subject)
• 1st in both Primary Industries and Engineering Studies
• 6 students in Top 10 in Senior Science and 3 students in the top 12 for Biology.
• Two students received an ATAR 99.9 and higher. |
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Many extracurricular activities are available for students during and after school. Rural Youth, Interact, Band, cadets, debating, public speaking, drama are just examples of the limitless opportunity. |
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School facilties include a working farm, the dining room, swimming pool, sports field, tennis courts, music, technology and library facilities.
Close to the centre of Australia's biggest metropolis, students have easy access to a broad range of opportunities. |
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The boarding school caters for up to 300 students. Facilities include dormitories for Years 7-10, individual or twin rooms for senior students, common rooms, games room, cinema, student shop and a large dining and kitchen complex.
The boarding school is an outstanding facility for students to expand and enhance their educational opportunities. It is home for students as they learn vital living skills. It brings city and country students together in a rural environment, only 40 minutes from the centre of Sydney.
The boarding school has a staff welfare team coordinated by a boarding deputy principal, two head teachers and a team of support staff coordinated by the business services manager. |
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