Orara High School
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| Orara High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1970 |
| School type | Public, Co-educational, Secondary, Day school |
| Principal/ Headmaster |
Graham Mosey |
| Location | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia  |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Enrolment | ~780 (7-12) |
| School colours | Green & White |
| Homepage | orara.hs.education.nsw.gov.au |
Orara High School, is a secondary school located in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. On 12th November, 1969, approval was given for a new high school to be built on Joyce street. In the August of 1970, positions at the new school were advertised. Orara High School had been born. In 1972, Orara High opened at its present Joyce Street Site. Current student enrollment totals more than 780.
At Orara High School they provide all students with a balanced, general education; provide students with the opportunity to extend their education in order to prepare more thoroughly for the worlds of work, higher education and for citizenship foster within our school equal opportunity and esteem for all; and develop a sense of personal and social responsibility in all students towards themselves and to others.
[edit] Orara High School Shooting Incident
Early in the afternoon of the 19th of June 1991, Orara High School was the location of New South Wales' first highschool shooting. A youth wielding a rifle fired several shots in the direction of staff and students, wounding three. Without regard for their own personal safety, 4 students ran towards the young male while he continued to shoot at staff and students. They successfully tackled him to the ground, averting any further bloodshed. On the 10th anniversary of the event, on the 19th of June 2001, several threats were made by someone who remained anonymous in the form of posting signs around the school grounds. Fortunately, nothing eventuated from these threats.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Deborah Knight - Network 10 News reader.
[edit] References
- Official Website - [1]
- List of Government schools in New South Wales
- Australian Govt Article[2]
- Arial Shot [3]
- Coffs Harbour Council description [4]
