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 969–1000 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.

Year 12 VS Teachers

This first origins of the concept was unknown. It wasn't until 12 September 2014, that this concept became competitive. A former student Jesse Howard and a former teacher in Jason Foster gathered the most elite athlete year 12 students and teachers for this once a year competition.

With the help of the Industrial Arts faculty Jesse help forged the "Howard-Foster Community Shield".

So on 12 September 2014 this Prestigious Oztag school event kicked off its history. With the Year 12 lead by Joshua Craig kicked off to the teachers lead by David Bromhead and Kate Blissett.

With the match official Jesse Howard giving bad calls it was hard for both teams to score. Until the big forward Izac Wallis caught an intercept to run the whole field and open the scoring, but that would be the only time year 12 would score in the match. As the match was nearing to the end, the teachers were putting bombs up to test the year 12 star fullback Blake Savage, in which he dropped twice, into the hands of Jason Foster and Sandon Walters. giving the teachers the lead and eventually the win.

The final score 2-1, the teachers winning the first ever competitive match. The teachers were honored and they were presented the "Howard-Foster Community shield" by Deputy Principal Daryl Butler.

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