Jamison High School
| Jamison High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Penrith, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°46′29.83″S 150°41′55.48″E / 33.7749528°S 150.6987444°ECoordinates: 33°46′29.83″S 150°41′55.48″E / 33.7749528°S 150.6987444°E |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Comprehensive, Coeducational, Secondary School |
| Motto | Achieve Through Co-operation |
| Principal | Greg Lill |
| Teaching staff | 69 |
| Enrolment | 1069 (2013) |
| Website | Jamison High School |
Jamison High School is located in South Penrith in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the corner of Evan and Maxwell streets, and stands adjacent to the Southlands Shopping Centre.
Currently enrolled at this comprehensive high school is an average of 950–1000 students, ranging from grade 7 to 12.[1] The school's motto is, "Achieve through co-operation".
Building
A decision was made to rebuild Jamison High School in the mid-1980s, a change from its original location on the corner of Tukara and Fragar roads, South Penrith. Before construction commenced, it was labeled a, 'Futuristic High School' in the press because of its modern comprehensive design. It was officially opened by former NSW Premier Nick Greiner in 1989.
Jamison High school retained its name from pioneering local landowner Thomas Jamison (1753–1811), who originally arrived in Sydney with the First Fleet, in 1788 and later accepted position of Principal Surgeon of New South Wales. His son, Sir John Jamison (1776–1844), also held a prominent Medical Practitioner profession. Sir John settled in Western Sydney in 1814, and became the biggest landed proprietor in the Penrith District, and was subsequently appointed a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
School community
Jamison High School has more than 950 students enrolled currently, who have access to a broad curriculum and range of extra-curricular learning and sporting activities. Excellent opportunities are presented for students to exceed in a range of extra-curricular activities including leadership, sports, community involvement, performing arts and cultural awareness prepares for success beyond the classroom learning environment.
Furthermore, this comprehensive high school was the location of the Federal Government of Australia's first Community Cabinet meeting, presided over by former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. Also participating in the meeting were local Federal Member of Parliament for Lindsay, David Bradbury, and several government ministers. This meeting presented the opportunity for roughly 500 local residents to interact face-to-face with government representatives and discuss issues affecting the local area.