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Open Night 2020

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:15:14 AEDT

Marrickville High School is hosting Open Night on Tuesday 18th February 5.00pm - 7.00pm.

The evening provides primary school families with an opportunity to view our school, speak to teachers, students and current Marrickville High School parents.

In addition to Open Night School in Action Day Tours are available for families to have a sneak peek into a typical day at Marrickville High School.

Tuesday 25th February 9.00am - 9.45am
Thursday 5th March 9.15 - 9.50am
Wednesday 11th March 9.00 - 9.45am
Tuesday 17th March 9.00 - 9.45am

Bookings for School in Action Day Tours visit https://www.trybooking.com/BIEHR

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:18:50 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:38:34 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

School Term Dates

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:22:22 AEDT

Last day of school for Term 4 is Wednesday 18th December.

In 2020 students return on:

Years 7, 11, 12 - Wednesday 29th January
Years 8, 9, 10 - Thursday 30th January

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:59:50 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Cyberbile - Year 10 Junior Production

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:01:04 AEDT

We are very excited to announce our 2019 Junior Production will be Cyberbile by Alana Valentine. Tickets on sale now at www.trybooking.com/BGEHO.

Cyberbile is a candid, moving and sometimes shocking glimpse into the online world of today’s teen generation that deals with issues fraught with difficulty: bullying, belonging, isolation, identity. Based on interviews conducted with teachers, parents and students, Cyberbile is a verbatim-based drama from multi-award winning playwright Alana Valentine which speaks from and to the hearts of Australia’s young adults.

Content warning: coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for 13 years and above.

Poster design: Jade B, Year 10

Congratulations MHS 2020 School Captains

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:34:09 AEDT

Congratulations Captains Anna & Oscar, and Vice Captains Dimitra and Shahil. These fine students have displayed exemplary behaviour throughout their years at Marrickville High School, strived to achieve their best, and always upheld the strong values of Marrickville High School.

L:R Oscar, Dimitra, Anna, Shahil

MHS students contribute to City of Sydney 2050

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:52:15 AEDT

What a brilliant opportunity for Marrickville High School students invited by City of Sydney Council to participate in the City of Sydney 2050 Youth Summit. Students were involved in a series of collaborative interschool events designed for young people to have their say on the real-world issues affecting the city and its future. The engagement programs and Summit culminated in a presentation of ideas to the Lord Mayor Clover Moore and councillors at an official event on August 22nd.

Year 7 & 8 boys soccer grade sport champions

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:49:05 AEDT

Congratulations to Marrickville High School's Year 7 & 8 soccer team on winning the Grade Sport competition. This fabulous group of students worked hard throughout the term honing their soccer skills while having lots of fun playing together as a team. Well done MHS!

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:12:19 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:27:26 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Moonlight Movies Thor Ragnarok has a new date

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:30:49 AEST

Moonlight Movies has changed dates due to extreme wet weather. Online tickers will be transferred to the new date Friday 22nd November.

For more details and to book www.trybooking.com/BFAON

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:25:41 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Marrickville High School in Action Tour Term 3

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:12:56 AEST

Learn more about Marrickville High School by joining a school in action day tour on Tuesday 30th July 2019 at 9.00am.

Pop into classrooms, speak with student tour leaders and visit our facilities.

Each tour takes approximately 30 - 45mins. Groups are limited to 15. Reserve a place here https://www.trybooking.com/BCSUM .

We look forward to meeting you!

Shakespeare Regional Carnival Success

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:01:38 AEST

Congratulations to Year 12 students Daniel and Rianne on placing Runner Up in the Sport for Jove Regional Shakespeare Carnival. These talented students performed a comical and lively piece from Romeo and Juliet. 24 schools across NSW competed in the 2019 competition.

Marrickville's Got Talent 27th June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:31:19 AEST

Come see the incredible talent of our music, dance and drama students at Marrickville High School.

Thursday 27th June 2019

This night is an opportunity to witness and celebrate the growing creative arts at Marrickville High School and to enjoy guest performances from our local primary schools, Wilkins Public School and Marrickville Public School.

BOOK online tickets and food to have a stress free night of great food and entertainment.

ONLINE tickets are $7 adult or $15 for families of 4+, Students are $3 and meals are $5 online.

Doors open at 5pm for dinner.

Performances start at 5.30pm.

Get dinner and tickets! Our famous "leb spread" gives you a choice of chicken souvalki, falafel or sausage with salad, dips and sauces. Plus plenty of drinks, hot chocolate and sweet surprises from our Treat Alley.

Venue: Marrickville High School

Program

5.00pm Pre-performance dinner
5.30pm Performances start
8:00pm Marrickville's Got Talent concludes
8.30pm Gates close

BBQ ends when sold out. Buy food online with your tickets to be guaranteed dinner! Drinks & snacks on sale til end of show.

Cash sales for tickets and meals available at the gate on night (pre-booking will help with catering where possible thank-you)

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:35:32 AEST

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year. The NCCD is a collection that counts:•the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability•the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students. Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Schools provide this information to education authorities.

Author & Illustrator Matt Cosgrove visits Year 7

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:05:40 AEST

Talented author and illustrator Matt Cosgrove spent the morning with Year 7 discussing the inspiration behind his brilliant and funny novels 'Epic Fail Tales'. The talk tied in perfectly with Year 7's current study of Fairy Tale Appropriation. Students enjoyed learning more about life as an author, and how to create funny illustrations. Thank you Matt Cosgrove.

Marrickville High School Performs at VIVID

Tue, 28 May 2019 11:37:13 AEST

On Sunday May 26th Marrickville High School students joined Erth Theatre company to take part in a magical puppeteer walking performance through the Barangaroo Precinct for VIVID Festival.

To pay homage to First Nations culture, Marrickville students were transformed into a school of large illuminated fish as they followed a giant puppet Marri Dyin (Great Woman), on a journey through Barangaroo.

First Nations Dancer and choreographer Albert David, and Erth Theatre Company's Director Nicholas O'Regan worked with our students at a special workshop where they learnt the story and themes of the production 'Winter Camp', as well as choreography and puppeteering skills.

The evening was a breathtaking experience and enjoyed by students, families and the whole community.

Marrickville Girls Get Active

Thu, 16 May 2019 15:24:15 AEST

Some of our Stage 4 girls spent the day with, learnt from and played with talented athletes from lacrosse, football, rugby league, softball, gridiron and orienteering at the Girls Get Active Day organised by Inner West Council in partnership with Sports NSW.

Included in the day were athlete stories of inspiration, a Q&A panel of “ask me anything”, a nutrition talk and skills sessions to try out their different sports. Our girls learnt that participating in sport is not just part of a healthy lifestyle but offers real career opportunities.

The six athletes were:

- Bec Putna from the Australian an NSW Wombats Lacrosse team
- Jada Whyman from the Western Sydney Wanderers and Young Matildas
- Janine Jamieson an international and West Tigers rugby league player
- Jorja Barrett a NSW and Australian softball player about to commence a US college scholarship
- Stacey Speers skateboarding coach and Australian Gridiron international player
- Tracy Marsh Australian Orienteering Champion and was ranked 13th in the world.

Pictured are our students with stars (L-R) Tracy Marsh, Bec Putna, Jorja Barrett and Jada Whyman. Plus our fantastic PDHPE teachers Alex Baker and Mardi Crammond.

Marrickville High girls attended the inaugural event last year and will be back again next year, celebrating International Women’s Day!

Marrickville High School in Action Tour Term 3

Tue, 28 May 2019 15:06:30 AEST

Learn more about Marrickville High School by joining a school in action day tour on Tuesday 30th July 2019 at 9.00am.

Pop into classrooms, speak with student tour leaders and visit our facilities.

Each tour takes approximately 30 - 45mins. Groups are limited to 15. Reserve a place here https://www.trybooking.com/BCSUM .

We look forward to meeting you!

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:12:12 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:22:15 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Term 2 back to school

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:56:25 AEDT

Wishing our students and families a happy and safe holiday. Last day of school is Friday 12th April. School resumes for students on Tuesday 30th April.

Moonlight Movies Back to the future

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:16:47 AEDT

Come see cultural phenomena and highest grossing 1985 movie Back to the Future.

Friday 5 April 2019

This open air cinema event is for the whole community.

BOOK online tickets and food to $ave.

ONLINE tickets are $10 single or $40 for families of 4+, and meals are $5 online.

Gates open at 6pm.

Movie starts at 7.15pm.

Plenty of pre-show entertainment for kids of all ages - disco, laser lights, and bubbles.

Get dinner and a movie! Our famous "leb spread" gives you a choice of chicken souvalki, falafel or sausage with salad, dips and sauces. Plus plenty of drinks, hot chocolate & cinema snacks including Popcorn, Alpino Gelato Banana Sticks and sweet surprises from our Treat Alley.

Venue: Marrickville High School

ENTER from Centennial Street

Program

6pm Gates open for pre-show entertainment & food
7.15pm Movie starts
9.10pm Movie ends
9.15pm Gates close

BBQ ends when sold out. Buy food online with your tickets to be guaranteed dinner! Drinks & snacks on sale til end of show.

Cash sales for tickets and meals available at the gate on night but are higher than online prices - $15 individual ticket, $50 family ticket and $7 meals.

A voice for youth at NSW Parliament House

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:05:44 AEDT

Year 10 student Pascal represented Marrickville High School at the recent NSW Children’s Week Parliament. Pascal had the opportunity to speak in front of peers and politicians and express his views about freedom of speech for young people.

MHS achieves School Award at the Principal Network Awards Ceremony

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:26:07 AEDT

On Wednesday November 14th Marrickville High School was proud to receive two significant Awards at the Directors Educational Leadership Principal Network Awards Ceremony.

The School Award
Classroom Teacher Award - Ms Vicky Karmogianni - English/History

Principal, Arety Dassaklis was proud to accept the School Award acknowledging Marrickville High School's outstanding achievements in transforming teaching and learning practices, leading to an enormous impact on student learning outcomes.

The leadership team and staff were commended for the development of a school culture based on:

high expectations
growing student aspirations
commitment to quality teaching in every classroom

"The school focus on improving core skills of literacy and numeracy, on data analysis, explicit teaching practices and personalised student support, evidenced by the outstanding high gain performance in NAPLAN results has positioned Marrickville High School as one of the most substantially improved schools in the state" said Virginia Pacey, Director of Public Schools for Marrickville.

Marrickville High School was also commended for its outstanding performance of students in the 2017 HSC. Since 2013 MHS has recorded an outstanding increased percentage of student eligibility for the Australian Tertiary Entrance Rank and is now recognised as one of the leading schools in the state in this area.

Visit this link to read the full citation.

Open Night 2019 - Monday 25th February

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:26:46 AEDT

Marrickville High School Open Night 2019 is on Monday 25th February from 5.30 - 7.30pm.

Student led school tours 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Presentation 7.00pm - 7.30pm

We welcome families to visit MHS on Open Night. View our facilities, speak to teachers, take a student-led tour, meet our fabulous P&C and hear from Principal Arety Dassaklis.

Stories in the dark

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:13:43 AEDT

Marrickville High School's Junior Drama Ensemble presents Stories in the Dark:

The Depot Theatre
Friday 30th November 2018
Time 7pm.
Tickets $5.00 - visit www.trybooking.com/ZHAD

The play follows the lives of two orphans in a war-torn country and examines the role that storytelling can have in keeping hope alive, even in the darkest of circumstances.

Marrickville High School's Drama Program gives students an opportunity to learn performance skills, stage production and showcase their work in front of an audience.

Year 11 Physics team achieve Bronze at STANSW Young Scientists Awards

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:26:41 AEDT

Congratulations Year 11 Physics students Binh, Jin, and Michael on achieving a Bronze Award in the finals of the 2018 STANSW Young Scientists Awards for their solar heating project.

These enterprising young students tested concepts of thermodynamics to create an alternative solution to a conventional hot water system. The system needed to heat 1 litre of water by 10 degrees in an hour.

The students designed and developed experiments to test the requirements for the system. Their final design was based on reusable household materials. Students also submitted a comprehensive report.

Competition at the event was strong. Adjudicators were required to read hundreds of submissions from school students across NSW.

The team was presented with their Bronze Award at a special ceremony at the University of Wollongong.

Open Night 2019 - Monday 25th February

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:30:24 AEDT

Marrickville High School Open Night 2019 is on Monday 25th February from 5.30 - 7.30pm.

Student led school tours 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Presentation 7.00pm - 7.30pm

We welcome families to visit MHS on Open Night. View our facilities, speak to teachers, take a student-led tour, meet our fabulous P&C and hear from Principal Arety Dassaklis.

Moonlight-movie-hunt-for-the-wilderpeople

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:44:36 AEDT

We invite our school and local community to the last Moonlight Movie P&C event for 2018 - the fabulous and funny Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/YRLE

Marrickville High School snow sports camp

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:48:56 AEST

Skiing and snowboarding was the order of the day for MHS students in years 7 - 10 who attended an action-packed winter snow sports camp at Perisher. Although ability ranged from beginner to advanced, all students participated in daily lessons. A fabulous time was had by all, and our PDHPE department looks forward to offering winter snow sports to students in 2019.

State drama festival success for Shakespeare ensemble

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:40:54 AEST

What a talented group! Marrickville High School's Shakespeare Ensemble came runner up at the Regional Shakespeare Carnival, performed at the Public School's Art Festival, and this week stood on the NIDA stage and performed their piece, 'The Apparition' for the State Drama Festival.

Marrickville High School offers an extracurriular after school Drama Club for all students interested and passionate about drama and performance.

Wakakirri dance & drama winners

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:31:31 AEST

MHS students won 3 top awards at Wakakirri on Friday 10th August on the NIDA stage.

Spirit of Wakakirri Award

Best Costume Award

Best use of signature fly award.

Congratulations to all student involved.

Wakakirri is a extracurricular dance and drama challenge available to all Marrickville High School students.

MHS student selected as artist for Centenarian Portrait Project

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:45 AEST

A big congratulations to talented year 12 student Tram N, on being selected as an artist for The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers. Tram will be partnered with a centenarian, and over the course of regular meetings will get to know her 100 year old subject and capture his/ her portrait.

An exhibition to coincide with International Day of the Older Person will be held from September 29th - October 12 at The Studio in Rosebery.

#thecentenarianportraitprojectbyteenagers

TCPPT is an intergenerational arts initiative by Embraced Inc. Major sponsor is Estia Health and the NSW Government.

Term 2 School Holidays

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:15:00 AEST

Wishing our wonderful school community a happy, safe and relaxing term 2 holiday break. We look forward to seeing our students return to school on Tuesday 24th July.

Marrickville's Got Talent Show

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:33 AEST

Marrickville's Got Talent is on Thursday 28th June 2018. This is a fun filled evening where everyone gets to participate. The audience will hear performances from our: Junior Rock Band, Senior Rock Band, Jazz Band, parent and teacher bands, and local primary school's including Marrickville Public and Wilkins Public School.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children and $10.00 for families.

No need to bring dinner, our fabulous P&C are cooking up a storm. Bring cash to enjoy a delicious Lebanese wrap for $5.00, sweets and hot chocolates $2.00.

Art Club students exhibit Other Worlds Zine Fair

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:14 AEST

Marrickville High School Art students worked hard throughout the term producing creative Zines for the Other Worlds Zine Fair held at Marrickville Town Hall. Marrickville High School offers an extra curricular Art Club every Wednesday after school for students passionate about art.

Art Club students:

collaborate with local artists:
exhibit at local galleries
develop artistic skills
create friendships with students in a creative and fun learning environment.

Leadership Masterclass Western Sydney University

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:29 AEST

Eight Marrickville High School students participated in a Leadership Masterclass coordinated by The Academy at Western Sydney University.

The Academy is a program that challenges young people to think differently, uncover their passions, cultivate their leadership skills and become engaged and informed members of their community as citizen scholars.

The Leadership Masterclass provided students with activities focused on:

critical thinking
collaboration
project-based learning.

They explored issues in their schools and local communities related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality, zero hunger, access to clean water and environmental management.

Students were divided into groups and had to develop a pitch for their planned initiative to address particular issues.

Our zero hunger student group - Oscar, Shahil, Anna and Daniel - were awarded the "People's Choice" by their peers for their passionate and informed pitch for support of the Exodus Foundation's Loaves and Fishes restaurant that feeds over 300 people in the inner-west each day.

The students enjoyed spending the day at the Western Sydney University Parramatta campus meeting and collaborating with other like-minded students.

Marrickville High School use STEAM to engage students in Shakespeare

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:34 AEST

Marrickville High School is using unique cross-curricular teaching techniques in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) to engage students in Shakespeare as part of its inaugural Shakespeare Carnival held on Friday 11^th May.

Drama teacher Zan Cross said, "The Shakespeare Carnival gives our students the opportunity to celebrate and explore the works of William Shakespeare in unique ways and to encourage the growth of creative arts at Marrickville High School".

In preparation for the carnival, selected students in Years 7 – 10 participated in a series of acting workshops. This group of students forms the Shakespeare Ensemble, who have regularly rehearsed in preparation for performances on the day of the carnival.

The workshops were run by professional actors Christopher Tomkinson, Sophie Gregg, Justin Smith, and Huw McKinnon, all of whom have worked with Sydney Shakespeare companies Bell Shakespeare and Sport For Jove.

In a cross-faculty approach, students also participated in "Shakespeare in STEAM workshops" on the day of the carnival. Students used Computer Aided Design and 3D printing techniques to create Shakespearean props, including a 3D-printed version of Yorick's skull from Hamlet. Smoke and light experiments in Science were used to produce a variety of stage effects that could be used in the first scene of Macbeth.

Two teams from Marrickville High School will join other high schools at the Regional Shakespeare Carnival on June 4.

Term 2 Back to School Date

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:15:00 AEST

For all students, teachers and office staff, last day of Term 1 is Friday, 13 April, 2018.

Term 2 commences on Tuesday, 1 May 2018.

Marrickville High School wishes our school community a happy and safe school holiday.

Marrickville High School in Action Tour

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:28 AEST

Prospective families are invited to attend a Marrickville High School in Action Tour on:

When: Tuesday 22nd May

Time: 9.10am - 9.40am

Where: Northcote Street, Marrickville

Contact: 02 9569 2444

Bookings are essential. Numbers limited to 12.

For more information and to reserve a spot visit the website https://www.trybooking.com/VEYN

Marrickville High School 2018 Duke of Edinburgh Team

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:27 AEST

Meet Marrickville High School's 2018 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Team. These motivated year 9 students have begun completing their required hours in skill, service and physical activity components.

Some of the activities they are undertaking include a range of weekend sports, volunteering within our Social Inc program, practising in school music bands and attending homework centre.

The students have made a very positive start to the award, and it's great to see them taking ownership over their extracurricular activities. Next term, they will begin learning skills needed for our overnight hikes in term 3.

Marrickville High School Sporting Stars

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:30 AEST

Soccer and swimming success for sporting stars

Marrickville High School is celebrating the recent success of two of our high-performing athletes and wishing them luck in upcoming events.

Vanessa Langford (Year 9) will be competing in the U15 Girls Breaststroke at the upcoming NSW Combined High Schools Swimming Championships.

David Retes Mayo (Year 12) is part of the Sydney East soccer team that will be competing in the NSW Combined High Schools Boys Football Championships in June and will be vying for a spot in the NSW state team.

Both Vanessa and David demonstrate strong commitment to their respective sports and their self-discipline and determine is mirrored in their commitment to learning. We are so proud of their achievements and wish them all the best in their upcoming competitions.

Anthony Albanese visits Marrickville High School

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:13 AEST

Phase two of the stunning installation on the Sydenham Fence was officially opened by Anthony Albanese MP.

Marrickville High School P&C commissioned this artwork as part of the "Inside Out" project that aims to change the facade of our school to match the vibrancy within.

The fence art was designed by artist Nuha Saad in collaboration with Marrickville High School students in 2016. It reflects three aspects - the journey and exploration students take going through high school, the geography of the Cooks River near where the school resides and the diversity of the school community. The artwork is designed as a six-piece panel.

The project has been funded through P&C fundraising, ticket sales from Moonlight Movies@Marrickville, sponsorship from local business and local federal government grants. The five street perimeter fence will be completed in 2018.

Moonlight Movies @ Marrickville High School

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:49 AEST

Marrickville High School is screening the classic "School of Rock" for Moonlight Movies outdoor open air cinema on Friday 6th April 2018.

Entrance from Centennial Street
Gates open at 6pm for pre-show and food
Movies starts at 7.30pm
Movie ends 9.10pm
Gates close 9.30pm

Online tickets $10 single or $40 for a family 4+. To purchase visit: trybooking.com/URYD

Dinner available $5.00. A choice of chicken, souvlaki, falafel or sausage with salad, dips and sauces. Plus plenty of drinks, hot chocolate and cinema snacks including popcorn, Alpino gelato banana sticks and sweet surprises from our Treat Alley.

All proceeds go towards the final instalment of our new Nuha Saad community art installation on our school fence.

Bell Shakespeare Actors run Drama Workshop

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:10:22 AEST

Actors from Sport for Jove and Bell Shakespeare ran a workshop for students in Years 7 - 10 today in preparation for the MHS inaugural Shakespeare Carnival in May. Students will demonstrate their talent and understanding of William Shakespeare on the day of the carnival as part of a whole school performance. Students will then have the opportunity to compete at regional and state levels against other schools.

COMMUNICATION - Parent Portal Live

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:52 AEDT

From the Wednesday 14 March 2018 the school will be using Sentral ‘student and Parent Portal' (website) for all communication.

The Portal, hosted by 'Sentral' provides both parents and students discreet information about each child's progress in our school and direct communication with school and parent, parent and teacher and student and teacher via a portal (website) and smart phone app (currently only available to parents).

All students have been granted access to their student portal at the start of 2018. They log onto their portal using their DoE portal user name and password.

Parents were sent an email to their preferred family email account yesterday (Tuesday 13 March 2018). They have been granted access to their child's data via a unique 'Access Key' sent to them in the email. They received two access keys in the email, each access key can only be used once (one person register). the following links are available on our website in 'Communications - Parent Portal' to support the setup process.

Parent Portal Registration (Link)

Sentral - Parent Portal Setup Information v5 (pdf 313 KB)

Student and Parent Portal (link)

It is VERY IMPORTANT for parents to follow the detailed instructions above to set up and register their portal BEFORE downloading the App onto their phone.

Parents will be able to:

Communicate with teachers via the messaging system
View students timetable
View assessment and homework for each child
View school documents and resources
View messages on the portal website
Receive and view school notifications via the app through a push notification
Send messages and absence notifications to the school attendance officer

Future functionality:

Approve excursions electronically
Receive student reports electronically
View student plans

PLEASE NOTE:

Daily student absences will continue to be sent out via SMS and email from our attendance administration manager.
Daily student absences can be explained via the parent portal, app or reply SMS.
All other school communication from now on will be broadcast via the student portal and parent portal and app.
Help desk - If you have any problems setting up the parent portal please email: marrickvil-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Attention: Sentral Parent Portal Administrator.

ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:50 AEDT

Dear Parent/Guardian

After a period of observation, the traffic situation on Northcote Street, both at the start and the end of the school day continues to remain unsafe.

After careful consideration the following will come into effect from Monday 12^th March 2018:

The pedestrian gate on Northcote Street will be locked in the mornings and afternoons.
Students will enter and exit the school via the Yabsley Avenue and Centennial Avenue gates.

Parents who drive their children to school are advised they cannot enter the staff carpark (except parents of support unit students). Please drop off, or pick up your child near the Yabsley Avenue or Centennial Avenues gates ensuring road rules are followed eg. no double parking.

Pedestrian entry into the school grounds between 9:00am and 3:15pm will continue to be via the Northcote Street pedestrian gate.

I thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Ms Arety Dassaklis

Principal

School in Action Tours

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:08 AEDT

School in Action Tours

Thank you to the many families that attended our recent Open Night. We are also running School in Action Tours, these involve taking families through the school on an ordinary school day.

Numbers are limited so bookings are essential.

Wednesday 7th March 9.00am - 9.45am
Thursday 8th March 9.15am - 10.00am
Tuesday 13th March 9.00am - 9.45am
Wednesday 14th March 9.00am - 9.45am

Bookings essential visit

https://www.trybooking.com/UCWW

Marrickville High School 2017 Year in Review

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:56 AEDT

We wish our parents, teachers, staff, and community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let's look back on a busy 2017 full of fun, friendship and learning at Marrickville High School.

Back to School Dates 2018

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:51 AEDT

We look forward to seeing our students refreshed and ready to learn on:

Year 7 - Tuesday 30th January.

Year 11 and 12 - Tuesday 30th January.

Year 8 - 10 - Wednesday 31st January.

MHS Open for Summer Holidays

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:02 AEDT

Looking for green space, cricket pitches, and basketball o enjoy over the school holidays? Come to MHS, we are opening our grounds for our community to enjoy. Open hours are from 8am to 6pm from 23 December to the end of the school holidays in late January.

Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest - Highly Commended

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:50 AEDT

MHS Year 10 student Mahsa, was presented with a Highly Commended Award for her entry in the Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest for NSW and NT School Students. The Consul-General of Japan in Sydney, Mr Keizo Takewaka, hosted the ceremony at the Consul-General's Official Residence in Bellevue Hill on Wednesday 6 December 2017.

In the senior division, students were asked to respond to the question: Japan is due to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Olympic Games in 2020. What are some of the lessons Japan can learn from Australia's own hosting of these major sporting events, to lead to the success of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games?

A list of winners can be view on the Consulate-General of Japan Sydney

Image: L:R MHS Teacher Ms Alison Vokal, Principal Ms Arety Dassaklis, MHS student Mahsa Zams, Mr Zams.

Morning Tea at Government House

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:05 AEDT

Two outstanding Year 12 Marrickville High School students Sarah and Bilkisu attended morning tea at Government House on behalf of Soroptimist International. Earlier this year the students were awarded an $800.00 education grant for excellent dedication to their studies. Soroptimist International is committed to girls and women achieving to their full potential.

MHS School in Action Tours - Full

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:57 AEDT

Considering high school choices for your child? A 'School in Action' tour gives parents a sneak peak into student life at Marrickville. View our facilities, visit classrooms and hear from Principal Arety Dassaklis. Places are limited to 15, so bookings are essential.

To register visit https://www.trybooking.com/SORW

Launch of Term 4 Learning Studio Enrichment Program

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:56 AEDT

The Microsoft HP Learning Studio Enrichment Program begins in Term 4. Students will be extended in the areas of design and technology, working together in teams to solve design challenges. They will use the latest technology including HP Touch Laptops, HP 3D Sprout Computer, 3D Printer, Makey Makey kits, and CAD software. We look forward to bringing you more news as they complete their challenges. Watch our students who participated last year.

Duke of Edinburgh Success

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:53 AEDT

The Duke of Edinburgh program enriches the lives of students by providing challenging opportunities to learn new skills in leadership, outdoor adventure, community service, recreation as well as build upon existing skills in areas such as music, art or sport.

Marrickville students can participate in Duke of Ed from Year 9. This year the team achieved incredible results including two 25km overnight hikes through Royal National Parks, and two coastal walks from Bundeena to Otford. Congratulations team MHS!

MHS Rock Band performing at Marrickville Festival

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:02 AEDT

MHS Rock Band are part of the music line up at the Marrickville Festival on Sunday 22nd October. The group will perform a range of hits on the Break Stage at 10am.

MHS musicians are provided opportunities throughout the year to perform on stage at various venues in the Inner West including Gasoline Pony, Marrickville Festival, primary school fetes, as well as assemblies and special concerts within the school.

Term 3 School Holidays

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:08 AEDT

Term 3 school holidays begin on Monday 25th September and all staff and students return on Monday 9th October 2017.

Wishing everyone happy and safe holidays.

MHS Junior Basketball Team Grade Sport Champions

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:01 AEDT

Marrickville High School's Junior boys basketball team claimed the Bligh Zone premiership title with an impressive 62 - 30 win against Leichhardt. The Grand Final was a culmination of two terms and 15 rounds against local high schools participating the Bligh Zone competition. Congratulations to our young sportsmen on an outstanding victory.

Marrickville High School offers every student the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of competitive sport, including all Bligh Zone competitions which takes students off site to compete against surrounding schools playing Summer and Winter sports, athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals.

Marrickville also enjoys hosting inter-school sporting events on our indoor & outdoor basketball and netball courts, cricket pitches and full sized football ovals.

MHS students create public art for the community

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:03 AEDT

Marrickville High School's P&C, in consultation with students and the community, engaged Public Artist Nuha Saad to design an art installation to enhance our school surroundings, and celebrate the values of knowledge, diversity and achievement. The result is a stunning piece of art that captures the essence of our vibrant Marrickville community.

MHS teacher wins prestigious Department of Education Award

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:04 AEDT

Congratulations to Marrickville High School's Sports Coordinator and PDHPE teacher Mr James Elder on receiving one of the Department of Education's most prestigious Awards - the Excellent Service to School Sport. The Award recognises the outstanding achievements of a teacher in making sustained and consistent contributions to school sport and physical activity. We couldn't be prouder of James for delivering an inclusive and diverse sport program that enables all our students to achieve their best.

MHS welcomes The Sapphires

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:11 AEDT

Two wonderful members of The Sapphires sister's Beverly Griggs and Laurel Robinson, visited our English and History students. They recalled their experiences living on a mission, performing for the troops in Vietnam, not even know where Vietnam was, and finding themselves in the middle of a war zone. The women spoke openly about their life in rural Australia, their dreams and hopes, work and future plans.

Our students asked many questions as the information linked with their study of the film in English, and their study of The Stolen Generation and the Vietnam War examined by the same students in History.

We all felt a heartfelt connection with Beverly and Laurel and are grateful for their time.

Moonlight Movies @ Marrickville - The Blues Brothers

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:05 AEDT

Marrickville High School P&C invite friends, family and the Marrickville community to attend our open air cinema event screening of The Blues Brothers on Friday 15th September from 6pm. To purchase tickets visit trybooking.com/RPUX .

Year 12 Major Works Showcase

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:12 AEDT

Family, friends and the community are invited to celebrate the achievements of our Year 12 students as they exhibit/perform their Major Works in a collaborative display between Visual Arts, TAS and Music. It's all happening on Tuesday 22nd August 5pm - 7pm in the School Library. All welcome.

Wakakirri NIDA Performance

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:11 AEDT

Congratulations to the MHS Wakakirri team for choreographing an amazing performance at NIDA.

Students performed to a packed audience. Their drama and dance ensemble won three awards.

Visual Arts teacher Ms Jemima Hall and Drama teacher Mr Zan Cross worked with students over many weeks to put together their award winning performance.

Wakakirri is a creative extra-curricular opportunity offered to all MHS students passionate about dance, drama and performance. Well done to all involved.

Thankyou Westpac WIB Legal Team

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:10 AEDT

We feel honoured that Westpac's WIB Legal Team chose Marrickville High School for their Community Volunteer Day. A team of 11 of Westpac's great legal minds swapped suits for shovels to work in our front garden and help arrange books in our school library. Thank you Westpac.

Vote now MM@M - Greece or Blues Brothers

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:11 AEDT

Grease or Blues Brothers?

The next Moonlight Movies@Marrickville is on Friday 15 September 2017 and YOU get to vote for which classic film we will show!

Vote here: http://bit.ly/mmm17vote

VOTING IS OPEN until 11 August. 1 vote per person.

On Tuesday 15 August we will announce the movie and open ticket sales.

To find out more about the programs our P&C are delivering for Marrickville High School please read P&C news here: http://bit.ly/pandcnews4

MHS represented at Public Schools Arts Festival

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:02 AEDT

Marrickville High School is proud to once again be part of the Public Schools Arts Festival at the Stirrup Gallery in Marrickville. The exhibition opens on Friday 28th July, 2017. Visual Arts, Art Club and TAS (Technology & Applied Science) students will exhibit a diverse collection of creative works, and invite students, parents and the community to come along and support the exhibition.

Art 4 Agriculture Archibull Farming Partnership

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:50 AEDT

It is not every day a Cotton Farmer from Tamworth visits. Marrickville High School Commerce and Visual Art students welcomed their agricultural mentor, 22 year old Agronomist and Young Farming Champion Casey Onus, who will join students on their creative quest decorate a life sized bull as part of the prestigious Art 4 Agriculture Archibull Art Prize exploring the theme "We're all in this together". Students are enjoying the cross collaborative process as they come up with a unique and creative design that reflects the 2017 theme.

MHS Visual Arts teacher takes on state-wide mentoring role

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:04 AEDT

Marrickville High School's dynamic Visual Arts teacher Jemima Hall has been appointed the Mentoring/Early Career Support Project Officer for the Visual Arts and Design Educators Association (VADEA NSW), which represents hundreds of Visual Arts and Design teachers in primary and secondary schools throughout NSW.

As an early career teacher herself, Jemima brings a unique perspective to the voluntary position, which aims to support new teachers in their networking, pedagogy, professional learning and accreditation. Since joining Marrickville High School in 2016, Jemima has worked tirelessly to deliver creative and innovative programs that enable our students to access the full range of visual arts learning, including exhibiting to wide audiences in our community. We congratulate Jemima on her professional practice and expertise being recognised by her peers.

Marrickville students bridging the gap between young and old

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:59 AEDT

A very special event on the Marrickville High School music calendar is our annual Seniors Concert and Luncheon. Each year, with the support of the Inner West Council, Marrickville High School welcomes local elderly seniors to listen to the very best of our school's musical talent, and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared and served by our food technology students. It was a wonderful afternoon with over 40 seniors in attendance.

Term 3 return to school

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:07 AEDT

A reminder that students return to school on Tuesday 18th July 2017. First bell rings at 8.45am. We look forward to seeing all of our students refreshed and ready for a positive term of learning.

Marrickville's Got Talent

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:59 AEDT

Marrickville's Got Talent is on tonight! Come along and hear our brilliant rock bands, jazz band, soloists, Year 7 stage band, teacher's performance and listen to our special guest band and choir performances by Wilkins Public School and Marrickville Public School.

Our fantastic P&C are cooking up a delicious feast from 5pm:

$5 - chicken souvlaki or beef sausages or vegan sausages or haloumi

+ salad & sauces

$2 @ - soft drinks, juices, hot chic, popcorn, cakes & sweet treats

Year 9 Photography works exhibited at Marrickville Gallery

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:13 AEDT

Year 9 Photography and Digital Media Students invite you to attend the Opening Night of 'Capturing Diversity' on Friday 16th June at 6pm. This is their first professional exhibition at the Create or Die Gallery Marrickville. Please come along and view our students impressive displays.

Zone Cross Country results are in!

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:13 AEDT

Marrickville High School has 6 students who have qualified for the Sydney East Carnival, which is on Wednesday 14th June in Miranda. Congratulations to Oscar, Ashley, Courtney, Amber, David and William!

Premier's Debating Challenge MHS vs MHS

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:06 AEDT

Speak On!

It's debating season! Marrickville A and B teams are participating in the Premier's Years 7 and 8 Debating Challenge and found themselves pitted against each other in the recent first round competition. The topic of whether schools should ban homework found enthusiastic support from Marrickville A and strong opposition from Marrickville B. Adjudicated by Sydney University student and debater Nayeem Halim, the debate was awarded to Marrickville B for their convincing arguments about the benefits of homework.

Well done to all our debaters - several of whom have not debated before. Marrickville A - Zen Marcos, Emile, Trelawney, Charlie (Team Adviser), Marrickville B - Verun, Gus, Reuben, Emily(Team Adviser). Thank you also to Ben(Timekeeper) and Daniel (Chairperson). Our next round is against Fort Street High School's teams.

What a great day! Other World's Zine Fair

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:04 AEDT

Zine enthusiasts came out in force for a packed 'Other World's Zine Fair' at Marrickville Town Hall on Sunday 29th May 2017. MHS Art Club members worked hard to produce an edgy range of pop culture, science fiction and comic zines (small magazines) which they sold for $1 a zine, or 3 for $2. They were even interviewed by the ABC.

MHS Art Club is a free extra-curricular program open to all MHS students interested and passionate about Art. Art Club members are involved in a wide range of opportunities that allow members to exhibit their work at local galleries, work with local artists, create backdrops and props for drama and musical items at school to name a few.

MHS selected to participate in 2017 Archibull Prize

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:03 AEDT

Look who just arrived!

We are pleased to announce that Marrickville High School is one of 30 schools selected across NSW, QLD and ACT to participate in the prestigious and challenging Art4Agriculture Archibull Prize.

Involvement in the Archibull Prize gives our students a unique opportunity to understand first hand the importance and value of farming and agriculture to support everyday life, and the global issues affecting farmers.

MHS students will connect with a Cotton farmer to discuss the important theme of this years 2017 Archibull ‘feeding, clothing and powering a hungry nation is a shared responsibility'.

Geography and Visual Arts students must collaborate to research, prepare a report and ultimately create a colourful artwork on a fibreglass bull.

The winning school will receive the coveted title of Grand Champion Archibull. What an exciting challenge. Watch this space!

Proud to be a part of Public Education Foundation Annual Awards Night

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:07 AEDT

Acknowledging excellence in public schools MHS was proud to be part of the 2017 Public Education Foundation Awards Night. We are especially proud of three exemplary students siblings Ashley, Bilkisu and Amienata who received the the Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary Scholarship, supporting refugee students through the critical years of their HSC.

Monks creates a Mural at Marrickville High School

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:04 AEDT

Under the guidance of our talented Art teacher, Ms Jemima Hall, Year 7 Marrickville High School students have a created a stunning new collaborative art piece with renowned mural artist Rodney Monk. Students decided on the theme of inclusively entwined with academic opportunity. Congratulations Year 7 we love your new addition to our school.

Art Club - Zine Stall

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:50 AEDT

MHS Art Club is an extra-curricular activity made for students of all levels and abilities who are passionate about art, and who want to nurture their artistic talent. This term Art Club members will participate in the 2017 Other Worlds Zine Fair happening at the Marrickville Town Hall on Sunday May 28th. In anticipation, students held their first ever Zine stall at school and did a booming trade!

Happy Easter Holidays

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:12 AEDT

Wishing all our students, staff and their families a very happy and safe Easter. We look forward to seeing our students' return rested and fully engaged in their studies.

Term two resumes Wednesday 26 April 2017.

Moonlight Movie is.... Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:04 AEDT

It's Ferris Bueller's Day Off for the next Moonlight Movies@Marrickville on Friday 12 May. Book your tickets now and get the details here: http://bit.ly/MMMFerris

YOU can name our next Moonlight Movies at Marrickville

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:13 AEDT

Each year our P&C hosts a Moonlight Movies@Marrickville, last year The Princess Bride was a hit with our community. In 2017 YOU can nominate your favourite movie, it has to be a classic, something the crowd can dress up too and cheer and/or sing-a-long too. To vote Nominate now: http://bit.ly/mmmm2017 . Entries close on 31st March. Moonlight Movies vote here

Official Opening of Support Unit Sensory Room

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:06 AEDT

Marrickville High School today opened the new Sensory Room as part of the Support Unit for students with special needs. The Sensory Room was a dream of a young Marrickville student named Ethan, who wanted a learning space that was relaxing, imaginative and tactile. Ethan's family worked with the State Government's Building Community Partnerships to raise funds to build the Sensory Room, which was opened today by the Hon Jo Haylen MP. Thank you to the Autism Community Network, Ethan and his family, and our dedicated teaching and support staff for helping to bring Ethan's dream to fruition.

MHS Girls Selected For Soroptimist Education Grant

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:00 AEDT

This year, not one, but two Marrickville High School students were awarded the prestigious Soroptimist International Girls Education Grant .The ceremony to honour these students was held at Parliament House this week.

It is the first time Soroptimist International has awarded the Grant to two students from the same school. The $800 Education Grant aims to support girls in their final two years of high school.

Year 11 students, Sarah and Bilkisu, were selected based on their outstanding commitment to learning, their service to the community and the academic pathway they have chosen for their future. The grant was presented by the Hon Jenny Leong, Member for Newtown.

MHS hosts Girls Soccer Gala Day

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:01 AEDT

Did you know that MHS boasts one the largest school green spaces in the inner west, with two full sized football ovals? With this kind of room to move Marrickville regularly hosts a range of interschool sporting events. Today we welcomed Blackwattle, Tempe, Balmain, Newtown, Leichhardt and Strathfield Girls for the interschool district Girls Soccer Gala Day. Go team Marrickville!

MHS School in Action Tours

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:03 AEDT

In addition to Open Night, we are pleased to provide parents the opportunity to take an informal walk, through MHS on an ordinary school morning. The tours take just half an hour and provide parents with a sneak peek into classroom activities. Booking are essential, as numbers are limited. Email lauren.hetreles@det.nsw.edu.au to reserve a place.

Marrickville High School features in Tech News for Schools

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:56 AEDT

Marrickville High School offers a unique STEM enrichment program for students passionate about their studies. The Microsoft & HP Learning Studio operates in Term 4 each year, and is part of a cross curricular program involving English, Visual Arts and Design and Technology. Our program is featured in the lastest issue of Technology News For Schools. Click to read more.

Senior Visual Arts Excursion

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:08 AEDT

Senior Visual Arts students became art critics for the day whilst seeking inspiration at Art Express (Art Gallery of NSW) and the Tatsuo Miyajima exhibition (Museum of Contemporary Art).

Duke of Edinburgh Award Challenges MHS Students

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:25:53 AEDT

Marrickville High School students aged 14 and over are offered an opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award program. The program teaches students a wide range of new skills as they explore new and challenging tasks. Watch our Duke of Ed group in action as they complete two grueling 26km hikes Sydney's Royal National Parks as part of the Adventurous Journey component of the Award.

Open Night: Monday 27th February 5.30 - 7.30pm

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:06 AEDT

Marrickville High School Open Night is happening on Monday 27th February 5.30 - 7.30pm.

School Tours: 5.30 - 7.00pm
Presentation: 7.00 - 7.30pm

We look forward to meeting our local families and introducing you to our friendly and dynamic school community.

MHS students tackle gender equality as part of Microsoft HP Learning Studio project

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:12 AEDT

Marrickville High School students are working hard to tackle the issue of gender equality at a local level. The program is part of the Microsoft HP Learning Studio global project. Watch our students, and others from across the globe, as they work hard to address one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Marrickville High School is the only high school in Australia selected to participate in this unique program.

Marrickville students selected to attend Leadership Camp at Sydney Academy of Sport

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:03 AEDT

Sport plays an important role in a Marrickville High School education, and recently six Marrickville High School Year 10 PASS students were selected to attend a leadership camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. The students were selected after demonstrating strong leadership and organisational skills whilst participating in the PSC Learning to Lead program.

At the camp, students were involved in a range of challenging activities that developed their critical thinking, problem solving, organisational, communication and conflict resolutions skills. Activities included raft building, blindfold canoeing, team challenge obstacle courses and night activities where students created and implemented games for their peers.

The program has helped MHS students to be confident, and prepared to take on leadership roles within the school and their local communities.

The Red Room Poetry Workshop

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:10 AEDT

The Red Room Poetry Company Workshop is a unique program designed to immerse students in the creative process of poetry writing. The Red Room Company's poet in residence Candy Royalle captivated our students and unleashed their inner creativity. To read our students poetry visit The Red Room Company.

Return dates for 2017

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:26:07 AEDT

Monday 30^th January 8.45am for Years 7, 11, 12
Tuesday 31^st January 8.45am – year 8, 9, 10 (don't forget to wear MHS Sport Uniform)

We look forward to seeing all of our students, new and old, refreshed and ready to learn.