Epping Boys High School

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Epping Boys High School
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Epping Boys High School
Marsfield, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates 33°46′12″S151°05′56″E / 33.7699°S 151.0989°E / -33.7699; 151.0989
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TypeHigh school
MottoStrive to Achieve
Established1957
PrincipalJessica Schadel
Staff76
Grades7–12
Enrolment1400
Color(s)Green, gold   
Website eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Epping Boys High School is a comprehensive, public high school located in Marsfield, New South Wales, Australia, established in 1957. The current principal is Jessica Schadel.

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Achievements

As well as high achievements in the creative and performing arts, the school has a strong sporting and academic record. The school has been placed on the Centre of Excellence program. [1]

On 15 April 2010, the school hosted a Community Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. [2]

In the 2016/17 cricket season, Epping Boys High School won both the Challenge Cup and Allan Davidson Shield, defeating Figtree High and Endeavour Sports High respectively.[ citation needed ]

Houses

The school has four houses, which are based upon prominent figures of Eastwood, Epping, Marsfield and Ryde during the 19th Century. Pupils competing in sport, academic and other various events earn points for their houses. At the end of the year, the house with the most points win the house cup. The houses are:

Alumni

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  2. ↑ "Community Cabinet Meeting – Epping Boys". dpmc.gov.au. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Mark Calder announced as Bishop of Bathurst". Anglican Church League. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
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