the centre of the school) every Thursday afternoon. In this time, recruits and intermediate cadets are instructed by older students who have earned the rank of a non-commissioned officer, in drill, military traditions, navigation, survival, fieldcraft and leadership. Creative and performing arts The school offers various activities in the field of creative and performing arts, including: School Bands, including Junior, Intermediate, Concert, Senior, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Specialised bands, including String Ensemble, Big Band, and Orchestra. School Choir Music Nights Variety Night Drama Club Photography Club Art Club Other Extracurriculars Chess Club Green Group Outreach (A club that organises events for charity) Baulko Bulletin Social Justice (Political debate and raising awareness for social issues) Business Society B-Soc (Business Society) B-Well (Mental-health club) Soul Purpose (ISCF) Spectrums (LGBT club) Notable alumni Greg Combetformer Member for Charlton (2007–2013); former federal minister in the Rudd and Gillard governments; former Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (2000–2007) Sam Dastyariformer Senator for New South Wales (2013–2017); General Secretary of the NSW branch of the Labor Party (2010–2013) Jayne JagotJudge of the High Court of Australia Stephanie Schweitzerathlete; represented Australia at the 2012 London Paralympics Notable teachers Gordon Smith (ret.)wrestler, represented Australia in the 1976 Montreal Olympics Jacob Groth runner, represented Australia at 2010, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2004 Junior world championships Jeffrey Sinclair had an affair with a student, was later fired See also List of government schools in New South Wales Education in Australia List of selective high schools in New South Wales References External links Baulkham Hills High School Army Cadet Unit website Selective schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1971 Public high schools in Sydney 1971 establishments in Australia Baulkham Hills, New South Wales