Duval High School, an elite Governmentally Funded Higher School Education Facility located in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia was founded in 1972. It has a current enrolment of apx. 800 male and female students, from Year 7 to Year 12. It has adopted a school motto of 'Learning to Live'. Armidale (population 22,000) is a university city in northwestern New South Wales, Australia, and is the administrative centre for the New England region. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... Jump to: navigation, search A motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. ...

History

Name Origin

Stockman John Duval, a farmer from Staffordshire, England was sentenced to death in 1825 following the break and enter of a property. As a result, he was sentenced to transportation to New South Wales. He worked for Captain William Dumaresq and guided squatters to the North. Jump to: navigation, search Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. ... Jump to: navigation, search Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...

Uniform

There has been a recent update to the school's uniform which now consists of bottle green jumpers and white shirts. Boys are expected to wear grey trousers or shorts and girls, the school's own tartan skirt or black pants dependant on current season.

Achievements

The school consistently produces exceptional Higher School Certificate results as shown in statistics from the Board of Studies below. Jump to: navigation, search Board of Studies logo Higher School Certificate, or HSC for short, refers to the credential awarded to secondary school students who undertake years 11 and 12 in New South Wales, Australia. ... The Board of Studies is the New South Wales education board in Australia. ...

2003 Higher School Certificate Examination Results

 * 27 of 114 students appeared on the State Merit List (for scoring over 90 in a subject) * 42 times Duval High School students appear on the Merit List * 61 of 114 students gained 80 or above in a subject. * Of the 38 courses examined at Duval High School, 30 were consistent with or above State average. 

2002 Higher School Certificate Examination Results

 * NSW Top All-Rounders: Two from Duval High School * Students on the Honour Roll in NSW who achieved a mark of 90 or above in any one of the 113 subjects: * Duval High School: * Students>90 19 Credits (Above 90) English 8 Mathematics 8 * 14 State Merit List Awards * 78 Results in Band 5/6 * 25 Results in Extension Band 3/4 * Substantial number in Band 6 * 15 Subjects Above State Average on a State Average * Of the 39 courses examined at Duval High School, 32 of these were consistent with or above state average. 

2001 Higher School Certificate Examination Results

 * 14 State Merit List Awards * 78 Results in Band 5/6 * 25 Results in Extension Band ¾ * 15 Subjects Above State Average on a State Average 

Sporting

Duval High School has also been recognised for its high achievements in sporting. Many ackowledgable achievements including; State Final victory, 2004, hockey; State Finals, Futsal, 2004; State Finals, table tennis, 2004. Jump to: navigation, search Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a hard, round ball or a puck into the opponents goal, past the goalkeeper or goaltender (often abbreviated goalie), using a stick. ... Jump to: navigation, search Futsal is the indoor version of association football (soccer) that is officially sanctioned by footballs international governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), as well as the Asociacion Mundial de Futsal (AMF). ... Jump to: navigation, search 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search Regional competition level table tennis, showing table, net, and player getting ready to return the ball with a winning backhand topspin stroke. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...