Talk:Conservatorium High School

Vandalism
This page has seen quite a lot of vandalism recently. I think I've reverted to the correct version, but I cannot be entirely sure. Attention is needed from someone with knowledge of this school to verify what remains on this page. Robotman1974 05:58, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

This page does receive quite a bit of vandalism, I assume from students of the actual school who believe it to be humorous to do so. I have made some quite large changes to the page today cleaning it up. I went to this school and I have sufficient knowledge to make appropriate changes where needed.218.215.151.166 03:48, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

How did Tony Abbott slip in ? Trianglist? Too funny... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 57.70.73.25 (talk) 23:09, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

Changes
To avoid it becoming a 'protected' page, could all further revisions be suggested here first?

No more Anti-Curry
Any further additions of Anti - Dr. Curry references will be viewed as vandalism. Please Stop. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.214.135.153 (talk) 02:46, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

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Curriculum Inaccuracy
The following subjects are not offered to con-high students in years 11 to 12: Information 'Processes and Technology' and 'Legal Studies'. I am a student at the con-high currently and I am aware of what subject choices we are offered in year 11 and 12. Perhaps this part of the article wasn't necessarily wrong when written and is merely out of date. In any case, I will be removing these subjects from the 'curriculum' section as it is misleading for anyone seeking information about the school. 58.172.181.189 (talk) 10:34, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

The Con versus Con High
The common usage of the term has it that the terms are genuinely interchangeable, with "The Con" also being used to refer to the high school (in fact, I hear it more often than I hear Con High). Thoughts anyone?

I've asked User:Tony1 to come into the discussion also. -Danjel (talk) 12:07, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Kathydrayton, 18 July 2011
The following text should be deleted as the current school P&C supports Dr Curry and his program for the school and so the statements below are distorted and/or untrue: PLEASE DELETE THE FOLLOWING:

Conservatorium High School Parents and Citizens Accociation strongly opposed an introduction of the NSW Selective School tests and wrote to the NSW Education Minister Verity Firth to no avail.

As a result of new policies school population declined to a dangerous level affecting musical studies and practicies such as House Concerts. Dr Curry also plans to take in foreign students which might explain a sharp forced decline in local student admission to the ConHi. The number of students accepted into year 7 in 2007 were 11 compared to a normal class of 20–30. In 2008, 15 students were selected but only 11 decided to stay at the Con High.

Recently the new "Its your birthday" service started where your Birthday is announced right in front of everyone at Assembly. One of the other new services started is the Automatic applause service where any accomplishment for better or worse is applauded by the school students and bring either humility or smugness to the recipient

Kathydrayton (talk) 23:35, 18 July 2011 (UTC)


 * ✅ The first part, if it was a genuine controversy, should be referenced. The second part seemed like vandalism. - danjel  (talk to me) 11:52, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Information update
Bach 09:34, 2 March 2013 (UTC)The following entries need updating as follows:

Conservatorium High School (Main article)

The Conservatorium High School (colloquially known as The Con High), is a selective, co-educational, creative and performing arts secondary day school specialising in the education of talented young musicians. The school is located within the Sydney Conservatorium of Music of the University of Sydney, close by to the Sydney Central Business District. The school is the secondary arm of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the State's only specialist music high school.

The Conservatorium High School accepts students from Years 7 through 12 in preparation for the Higher School Certificate. From the school's inception, Conservatorium High School students constituted an elite core of the State's premiere music institution. The school numbers amongst its alumni some of Australia's most acclaimed performers, teachers and composers, musicians who have made their mark in all facets of the music profession. Through its school-based programs and its collaboration with Sydney University, the School affords gifted students extensive experience and training in all aspects of music while providing them with a broadly-based secondary education.

The Conservatorium High School is dedicated to the pursuit of academic and artistic excellence. It esteems the ideals of honesty, integrity and equity, and is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating environment in which students can strive to realise their full academic, social and musical potential.

Bach 09:34, 2 March 2013 (UTC)Cazzakarajan

School Life and Admissions

The Conservatorium High School is staffed and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET). Instrumental tuition, chamber music programs and individual composition lessons are provided to the students by Sydney University lecturers and tutors. In the course of their studies, high school students are provided with many of the same privileges as the tertiary students, including free admission to Conservatorium concerts and master classes.

Admission is through a highly competitive process of audition and interview that assesses the applicant's potential as well as current level of achievement. Prospective students must also pass the NSW Selective School tests. Auditions are held each year in July/August/September.

In 2012 Principal Robert Curry launched the Junior Vocal Stream, a new initiative in collaboration with Sydney Children's Choir which is proving very popular.

Concerts

Every year the school holds a regular program of public concerts, often attracting world-renowned musicians to perform with the students. The school presents three major choral/orchestral concerts in Terms 1, 2 and 3. Term 2 showcases the Annual Concert and Term 3 is the Valedictory Concert and Farewell to Year 12. The winner of the School's annual Concerto Competition also performs with the orchestra on this occasion. During Term 4 students organise House Concerts where the houses (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms) compete to win the award of best performance for the evening. Each house is allocated approximately 45 minutes organised by house captains and the vice captains without assistance of teaching staff.

The School appointed Carolyn Watson Conductor-in-Residence in 2011. Recent repertoire performed under Watson includes Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition in a performance involving every student at the school. In 2012 the CHS presented a first-ever all-Australian programme featuring works by composers Vine, Sculthorpe, Stanhope, Hindson and John Peterson and during 2011, the school performed the Mozart Requiem to capacity audiences.

In addition to orchestral concerts, there are numerous chamber music concerts, soloist concerts, large and small ensemble concerts and assembly performances.

Bach 09:34, 2 March 2013 (UTC)Cazzakarajan

External links

Addition of the following websites: 1. http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/counting-on-john-peterson 2. http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/event/a-festival-of-australian-music-1 3. http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/perspectives-on-pictures-the-conservatorium-high-students-perform/6639.html 4. http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/conservatorium-high-school-annual-concert/2556.html Bach 09:34, 2 March 2013 (UTC)Cazzakarajan

In the information panel on the right, the link to Principal Robert Curry is incorrect - this is not the same Robert Curry.

Bach 09:34, 2 March 2013 (UTC)Cazzakarajan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cazzakarajan (talk • contribs)

Edit request on 2 March 2013
The following entries need updating as follows:

Conservatorium High School (Main article)

The Conservatorium High School (colloquially known as The Con High), is a selective, co-educational, creative and performing arts secondary day school specialising in the education of talented young musicians. The school is located within the Sydney Conservatorium of Music of the University of Sydney, close by to the Sydney Central Business District. The school is the secondary arm of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the State's only specialist music high school.

The Conservatorium High School accepts students from Years 7 through 12 in preparation for the Higher School Certificate. From the school's inception, Conservatorium High School students constituted an elite core of the State's premiere music institution. The school numbers amongst its alumni some of Australia's most acclaimed performers, teachers and composers, musicians who have made their mark in all facets of the music profession. Through its school-based programs and its collaboration with Sydney University, the School affords gifted students extensive experience and training in all aspects of music while providing them with a broadly-based secondary education.

The Conservatorium High School is dedicated to the pursuit of academic and artistic excellence. It esteems the ideals of honesty, integrity and equity, and is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating environment in which students can strive to realise their full academic, social and musical potential.

School Life and Admissions

The Conservatorium High School is staffed and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET). Instrumental tuition, chamber music programs and individual composition lessons are provided to the students by Sydney University lecturers and tutors. In the course of their studies, high school students are provided with many of the same privileges as the tertiary students, including free admission to Conservatorium concerts and master classes.

Admission is through a highly competitive process of audition and interview that assesses the applicant's potential as well as current level of achievement. Prospective students must also pass the NSW Selective School tests. Auditions are held each year in July/August/September.

In 2012 Principal Robert Curry launched the Junior Vocal Stream, a new initiative in collaboration with Sydney Children's Choir and a programme which is proving very popular.

Concerts

Every year the school holds a regular program of public concerts, often attracting world-renowned musicians to perform with the students. The school presents three major choral/orchestral concerts in Terms 1, 2 and 3. Term 2 showcases the Annual Concert and Term 3 is the Valedictory Concert and Farewell to Year 12. The winner of the School's annual Concerto Competition also performs with the orchestra on this occasion. During Term 4 students organise House Concerts where the houses (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms) compete to win the award of best performance for the evening. Each house is allocated approximately 45 minutes organised by house captains and the vice captains without assistance of teaching staff.

The School appointed Carolyn Watson Conductor-in-Residence in 2011. Under her guidance there has been a marked improvement in the standard of orchestral playing and a fresh approach to concert programming. Recent repertoire performed under Watson includes Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition, a performance involving every student at the school. In 2012 the CHS presented a first-ever all-Australian programme featuring works by composers Vine, Sculthorpe, Stanhope, Hindson and John Peterson and during 2011, the school performed the Mozart Requiem to capacity audiences.

In addition to orchestral concerts, there are numerous chamber music concerts, soloist concerts, large and small ensemble concerts and assembly performances.

External links

Addition of the following websites:
 * 1) http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/counting-on-john-peterson
 * 2) http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/event/a-festival-of-australian-music-1
 * 3) http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/perspectives-on-pictures-the-conservatorium-high-students-perform/6639.html
 * 4) http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/conservatorium-high-school-annual-concert/2556.html

In the information panel on the right, the link to Principal Robert Curry is incorrect - this is not the same Robert Curry.

Bach 23:00, 2 March 2013 (UTC)Cazzakarajan
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: - removed the incorrect Robert Curry link. Some of the text you're suggesting appears to me to have a tone more like advertising and opinion, not encyclopedic. — Preceding unsigned comment added by GoingBatty (talk • contribs) 15:38, 6 March 2013 (edit) (undo)

School colours
The information bar on the right side of the article states that the school colours are black and gold. However, I am fairly sure this changed recently to black and light blue (judging by the school uniform and school logo). Confirmation (and an edit if I am correct) on this would be appreciated. I am not going to take action now because I could be entirely wrong.Jp426 (talk) 03:46, 24 April 2013 (UTC)