Competitions are run at Quakers Hill High School in all faculties across the school.
Students are encouraged to enter competitions to extend their skills, broaden their learning beyond the classroom and have fun in their learning.
A wide variety of competitions are offered to cater for the diversity of skills and talents within the student body and to provide extra enrichment activities for all students.
All students are encouraged to take up the opportunities offered by the school to extend their learning, challenge their skills, and add some additional achievements to their CVs. Considerable prizes are also often available to be won for individual competitions.
All students and parents are encouraged to read the competitions on offer and enter those that are of interest. Please speak to the Head Teacher of the relevant faculty for further information.
Co-curricular competitions
Creative and performing arts
Harmony Day Poster and Song-Writing Competitions
Art competition – create own Harmony Day poster.
Music competition – create own Harmony-themed song.
Details:
- open to students with a talent in Art or Music
- these competitions are held in Term 1
- Ms Valatiadis, Mrs Tong and Mrs Nichols are the coordinators
- free to enter.
Aboriginal Art Project
Large artwork created by Aboriginal students.
Details:
- open to our Aboriginal students, during Terms 2-3
- Mrs Josselyn is the coordinator
- free to take part.
Gifted and Talented Art Project or Mural
Wall mural artwork created by Art students.
Details:
- open to our Talented Art students during Terms 2 to 4
- Mr Wong, Ms Spring and Ms Valatiadis are the coordinators
- free to enter.
Design an Ad
Art Competition for Talented Art students.
Details:
- held in Term 4
- Ms Spring is the coordinator
- free.
CAPA Showcase
Art display, musical, drama and dance performance evening.
Details:
- open to Talented Art, Music, Drama and Dance students
- held during Term 4
- all CAPA staff can provide information
- free.
Assembly musical items
Students perform individual and ensemble items each week for Assembly.
Details:
- open to Talented Music students
- all year
- Mrs Tong and Mrs Nichols are the coordinators
- free.
English
ICAS Competition
International Maths, English, Science, Writing and Spelling Competitions.
Details:
- open to all students as an after school event
- Ms Earl is the cordinator
- the cost varies depending on the paper, see Ms Earl for details.
Chess Competition
Compete against schools in the Metropolitan West area.
Details:
- open to all students the competition is held in Term 2
- with lunch time training sessions the competition is Every Friday after school for 10 weeks
- Ms Romerosa is the coordinator
- free for students, cost paid by school.
Book and Film Club
Discuss films and books. Write reviews for website and assembly presentations.
Details:
- open to all students during Lunch 1 on Tuesdays in Week A
- Ms Gray and Ms Solimanare the coordinators
- free to enter.
Puzzle Club
Complete crossword and number puzzles.
Details:
- open to all students during Lunch 1, Thursdays of Week B
- Ms Ossington is the coordinator
- free to enter.
Theatre Sports Games and Competition
Students learn interactive drama games with an influence towards comedy.
Details:
- open to all students during Terms 2, 3, 4 after school
- Ms Franco is the coordinator
- free to enter.
History
HTA History Competition
Offers students with an interest in History to develop their knowledge in a competition situation.
Details:
- open to all students, held in August
- all History staff can be contacted for information
- free to enter.
History Trivia Competition
Provides History enthusiasts the opportunity to share their love of History in this competition.
Details:
- open to 4 students each year in Years 7 and 8
- the competition is held in November
- Mrs Neylan is the coordinator
- free for students.
History Competition
Multiple-choice test for Year 10 students, held in October.
Details:
- Mrs Critchley is the course coordinator
- free for students.
Mathematics
Australian Mathematics Competition
General knowledge challenge-type questions.
Details:
- open to all students, held in August
- Mrs Azad is the coordinator
- costs $5.00 per student.
Science
CSIRO-CREST
Awards given for group or individual first-hand experimental work.
Details:
- open to all students, all year
- Mrs Naicker and Ms Breen are the coordinators
- free to enter.
Big Science Competition
1 hour, 30 questions, curriculum based.
Details:
- open to all students, registration required
- competition is held over a week in term 2
- Ms Breen is the coordinator
- $7.70 cost for the online test.
ICAS Science Competition
Paper-based test, age-appropriate questions.
Details:
- open to all students
- Ms Earl is the course coordinator
- costs $8.80 per student.
Australian National Chemistry Quiz
Paper test – 30 multiple choice questions, takes 70-90 mins, administered at school.
Details:
- open to all students, registration required
- Ms Breen is the coordinator
- costs $5.50 per student.
International Science Poetry Competition
A poem on a Science topic, more than one participant required. Hard copy posted to Queensland.
Details:
- open to all students
- Ms Breen
- $5.50 each - minimum cost of $27.50 per school.
Young Scientist Competition
Individual first-hand experimental work.
Details:
- competition for Year 9 sudents with the work due in August.
- Ms Breen is the coordinator.
- free to enter.
Technical and applied sciences
Barista Excursion
Students attain Barista Certificate during this excursion in Years 8 to 10.
Details:
- the excursion is held in Term 4
- Mr Roma is the coordinator
- see Mr Roma for details.
Dance-off Competition
Western Sydney Regional Talented Student Dance Camp.
Details:
- open to Years 7 to 10 gifted dancers this camp is held yearly in Term 1.
- Mr Roma is the camp coordinator
- see Mr Roma for details.
Whole school
Prosperitas
Students work on projects of their own choice with teacher assistance. A Presentation Evening is held in Term 3.
Details:
- open to all students from February to July
- Mrs Critchley is the coordinator
- free to enter.
Tournament of Minds
Problem-solving program and team competition.
Details:
- open to all students with a competition weekend in August
- Mrs Naicker and Mrs Critchley are the coordinators
- free for students.