Menai High School

Menai High School is a secondary school located in Menai, a suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia.The operation of the school is underpinned by the following beliefs and values:The welfare of each individual is the responsibility of every member of the school community;Every member of the school community has a lifelong right and responsibility to learn and strive for personal excellence;The school and community work in partnership for their mutual benefit.HistoryMenai High School was opened in February 1988. Don Harwin was the first principal. In 1997, Harwin retired and Edith McNally took over the role of principal.CurriculumMenai High school has a successful sporting background, with many teams participating in regional competitions. Other extracurricular activities supported by the school include an agricultural farm, debating, drama and music. The school has also participated in a variety of cultural celebration events, such as in 2006, when the Beverly Hills Intensive English centre visited Menai High School. As part of a cultural exchange program, the event, with performing arts exchanges and food stalls, ultimately aimed at addressing racism and tolerance.Notable alumniAmanda Harrison- award-winning Australian musical theatre actress. She has performed across Australia and in West End, and is currently playing Elphaba in the Australian production of the musical Wicked, a role that she originated.Blake Powell- an Australian footballer who plays as a striker for Sydney FC in the A-League.Erin Bell- an Australian netball player in the ANZ Championship, playing for the Adelaide Thunderbirds.Sheree Mutton- an Australian journalist and television presenter. Steven Smith- an Australian cricketer who plays for New South Wales and Australia.