Albury High School

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Albury High School

Albury High School is a state high school located in the New South Wales city of Albury, Australia. Built in 1920, this large school hosts over 1300 students to this date.

1 Facilities
2 Notable alumni
3 References
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Facilities

Located in central Albury, two heritage buildings form the core of the campus. The academic facilities include:

Five computing rooms using IBM compatible machines, featuring a variety of computer applications, and several specialised annexes - Languages, Visual arts and Design studios.
A computerised library with study areas and extensive resource collections.
Three language laboratories equipped with oral/aural technology.
A one hectare farm catering for poultry, citrus, livestock and horticulture studies.
A drama studio.

Seven science laboratories and preparation areas.
Nine work rooms for the visual arts, woodwork, metalwork and technical drawing disciplines.
Two fully equipped kitchens.
Two textiles rooms.
Two music rooms with a wide variety of musical instruments.
Audio-visual facilities throughout the school.^[1]

Athletic facilities include two multi purpose hall/gymnasiums, a school oval, and outdoor tennis and basketball courts.^[1]

[edit] Notable alumni

Anne Elizabeth Boyd AM - Composer; Professor of Music at the University of Sydney (also attended Hornsby Girls' High School)^[2]
Richard Roxburgh - actor
Geoff Wilson, MP (1970) - politician^[3]

[edit] References

^ ^a ^b Facilities in the school. Albury High School. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
^ "BOYD Anne Elizabeth". Who's Who in Australia Live!. (2006-11-17). Ed. Suzannah Pearce. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
^ The Ex Students' Page. Albury High School. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.