How about a little perseverance? That’s the motto of Baulkham Hills High School. It encapsulates the spirit of this academically selective school. Baulkham Hills High School has a rich history and a commitment to excellence.
Baulkham Hills High School began its journey in 1971. It was officially opened on March 23 1974. Sir Roden Cutler was the Governor then. The first Year 7 students started their classes at Castle Hill High School. Their own school was still under construction. The school finally opened its doors and had only Year 7 and Year 8 students at that time.
In 1990, Baulkham Hills High School became a selective high school. It began catering to academically gifted students. By 1995, the school was fully selective.
The school’s emblem features an orange. This recognizes the area’s history as a major orange producer. The school was actually built on an orange orchard. The four intramural sports houses are named after early European settlers. They are MacDougall Suttor Meehan and Hughes. Each house is represented by a color. MacDougall is red. Suttor is blue. Meehan is yellow. Hughes is green.
Baulkham Hills High School is known as “Baulko”. It has consistently ranked high in the NSW Higher School Certificate. In 2016 2017 and 2020, it ranked second. In 2010, it was the most popular school in NSW for high school applications.
Baulkham Hills High School has a wide range of extracurricular activities. These include sports carnivals and academic teams. There is also a Tri-School Tournament and a Quad School tournament. The school also offers creative and performing arts programs. These include school bands a school choir and a drama club.
The Leo Club at Baulkham Hills High School is the largest active Leo Club in the world. Other clubs include Chess Club Green Group and the Baulko Bulletin.
Baulkham Hills High School has produced many notable alumni. Greg Combet was a Member for Charlton and a federal minister. Sam Dastyari was a Senator for New South Wales. Jayne Jagot is a Judge of the High Court of Australia. Stephanie Schweitzer represented Australia at the 2012 London Paralympics.
Baulkham Hills High School has grown from 120 students to over 1180 students today. It also has a Support Unit for students with special learning needs.
Baulkham Hills High School has a history of sporting achievement. The school regularly wins zone regional and state competitions.
Baulkham Hills High School acknowledges the Darug people. They are the traditional custodians of this land. The school pays respect to Elders past and present. This commitment to perseverance and excellence makes Baulkham Hills High School a remarkable institution.