Arthur Phillip High School
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Arthur Phillip High School (APHS) is a coeducation
al public high school
in Parramatta
, New South Wales
, Australia
. The school was established in 1960 in its own right, in buildings which had been used continuously as a school since 1875, and is named for Arthur Phillip
, the first governor of the state of New South Wales and the founder of the city of Sydney
.
In 1967, the school was Principaled by Mr Walsh who had been principal for the past 6 years. His Deputy was Mr E.G. Ledlin. Mr Walsh was succeeded by Mr Hoolahan in 1969 but Mr Ledlin remained as deputy. The school then consisted of two distinct buildings - (1) the current double storey southern wing which accommodated the principal's office on the ground floor in the south west corner, 2 x science labs, a first aid room and a staff room. The first floor had all classroom. (2) A timber and tile roof building on the eastern side of the school grounds consisting of classrooms only.
Construction of the new eastern and northern wings (built simultaneously) began in 1967 and were completed in mid 1970. This required the demolition of the old timber and tiled buildings.
When Mr E.G. Ledlin died, the original early colonial building on the northern side of the school (still standing today) was named in his honour.
In 2009 APHS had 1,507 students across years 7–12 and 105 teaching staff.
At the front of the main side of its two-part campus the Old School House building, now a museum, is situated and contains photos and items pertaining to education in Australia's early colonial era and beyond. The Old School House is the oldest continuously used educational building in Sydney.
Lynne Goodwin has been principal of the school since 1996.
, on both sides of Macquarie Street. The architectural front and main entrance of the school faces Smith Street, however it is rarely used and is an artefact of a different structure which has now changed due to the building's numerous appendages. The school has a central courtyard around which the main classroom buildings are arranged, and additional sports grounds which have gradually decreased in size due to an increase in demountable classrooms.
There is a playing field across the road from the main school building, but it is largely covered with portable classrooms (17 as of July 2007). In 2002 the playing field was not covered with any classrooms at all, but slowly as student numbers have increased so have the demountable classrooms. The school also has a large multi-purpose hall with a stage, and three basketball (or netball) courts.
attended APHS. Subsequently in 1994 at age 17, she moved to Melbourne
to take up the role of Libby Kennedy in the long-running Australian series Neighbours
, for which she is best known. Napoleon Perdis
(born 19 March 1970), an Australian makeup artist and businessman, also attended APHS.
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
al public high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Parramatta
Parramatta, New South Wales
Parramatta is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in Greater Western Sydney west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Parramatta River. Parramatta is the administrative seat of the Local Government Area of the City of Parramatta...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
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. The school was established in 1960 in its own right, in buildings which had been used continuously as a school since 1875, and is named for Arthur Phillip
Arthur Phillip
Admiral Arthur Phillip RN was a British admiral and colonial administrator. Phillip was appointed Governor of New South Wales, the first European colony on the Australian continent, and was the founder of the settlement which is now the city of Sydney.-Early life and naval career:Arthur Phillip...
, the first governor of the state of New South Wales and the founder of the city of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
.
In 1967, the school was Principaled by Mr Walsh who had been principal for the past 6 years. His Deputy was Mr E.G. Ledlin. Mr Walsh was succeeded by Mr Hoolahan in 1969 but Mr Ledlin remained as deputy. The school then consisted of two distinct buildings - (1) the current double storey southern wing which accommodated the principal's office on the ground floor in the south west corner, 2 x science labs, a first aid room and a staff room. The first floor had all classroom. (2) A timber and tile roof building on the eastern side of the school grounds consisting of classrooms only.
Construction of the new eastern and northern wings (built simultaneously) began in 1967 and were completed in mid 1970. This required the demolition of the old timber and tiled buildings.
When Mr E.G. Ledlin died, the original early colonial building on the northern side of the school (still standing today) was named in his honour.
In 2009 APHS had 1,507 students across years 7–12 and 105 teaching staff.
History
Parramatta South Public School opened in 1873, and in 1875 moved to Smith Street. In 1887 it became a "Superior Public School" offering both primary and post-primary courses. In 1907 it was renamed Parramatta. For many years, boys' and girls' post-primary classes were taught separately in the adjacent buildings. In 1944, they were combined into a Central School. At the start of 1958, the primary school moved to Macquarie Street, where it remains today. In 1960, the secondary classes were separately established as Arthur Phillip High School.At the front of the main side of its two-part campus the Old School House building, now a museum, is situated and contains photos and items pertaining to education in Australia's early colonial era and beyond. The Old School House is the oldest continuously used educational building in Sydney.
Lynne Goodwin has been principal of the school since 1996.
Campus
The campus is located at the corner of Smith Street and Macquarie Street in Parramatta's central business districtCentral business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
, on both sides of Macquarie Street. The architectural front and main entrance of the school faces Smith Street, however it is rarely used and is an artefact of a different structure which has now changed due to the building's numerous appendages. The school has a central courtyard around which the main classroom buildings are arranged, and additional sports grounds which have gradually decreased in size due to an increase in demountable classrooms.
There is a playing field across the road from the main school building, but it is largely covered with portable classrooms (17 as of July 2007). In 2002 the playing field was not covered with any classrooms at all, but slowly as student numbers have increased so have the demountable classrooms. The school also has a large multi-purpose hall with a stage, and three basketball (or netball) courts.
Alumni
Australian actress Kym ValentineKym Valentine
Kym Valentine is a Maltese Australian actress best known for her portrayal of Libby Kennedy in the soap opera Neighbours.-Early and personal life:...
attended APHS. Subsequently in 1994 at age 17, she moved to Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
to take up the role of Libby Kennedy in the long-running Australian series Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
, for which she is best known. Napoleon Perdis
Napoleon Perdis
Napoleon Perdis is an Australian makeup artist and businessman.Napoleon launched a small makeup studio in the Sydney suburb of Leichhardt in 1992. He created a line of cosmetic products which he sold through his own concept store in the Sydney suburb of Paddington in 1995 and later through major...
(born 19 March 1970), an Australian makeup artist and businessman, also attended APHS.