Menai High School
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Menai High School is a secondary school
located in Menai, a suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire
, New South Wales
, Australia
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The operation of the school is underpinned by the following beliefs and values:
Other extracurricular activities supported by the school include an agricultural farm, debating, drama and music.
The school has also participated in a variety of cultural celebration events, such as in 2006, when the Beverly Hills Intensive English centre visited Menai High School. As part of a cultural exchange program, the event, with performing arts exchanges and food stalls, ultimately aimed at addressing racism and tolerance.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Menai, a suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire
Sutherland Shire
The Sutherland Shire is a Local Government Area in the Southern Sydney region of Sydney, Australia. Geographically, it is the area to the south of Botany Bay and the Georges River...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
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, Australia
Australia
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The operation of the school is underpinned by the following beliefs and values:
- The welfare of each individual is the responsibility of every member of the school community;
- Every member of the school community has a lifelong right and responsibility to learn and strive for personal excellence;
- The school and community work in partnership for their mutual benefit.
History
Menai High School was opened in February 1988. Don Harwin was the first principal. In 1997, Harwin retired and Edith McNally took over the role of principal.Curriculum
Menai High school has a successful sporting background, with many teams participating in regional competitions.Other extracurricular activities supported by the school include an agricultural farm, debating, drama and music.
The school has also participated in a variety of cultural celebration events, such as in 2006, when the Beverly Hills Intensive English centre visited Menai High School. As part of a cultural exchange program, the event, with performing arts exchanges and food stalls, ultimately aimed at addressing racism and tolerance.
Notable alumni
- Amanda HarrisonAmanda HarrisonAmanda Harrison is an Australian musical theatre performer who will be originating the role of Paula in the World Premiere of An Officer and a Gentleman in Sydney 2012.-Early years:...
- award-winning Australian musical theatre actress. She has performed across Australia and in West End, and is currently playing Elphaba in the Australian production of the musical Wicked, a role that she originated.