MADD (Music, Arts, Dance and Drama) is an annual production of Girraween High School's Music Department. The concert followed the school's annual production which was originally known as the "Riverside Musicale" and was founded by Clive Lane (retired Deputy Principal of the Conservatorium High School) in 1995 as a showcase of musical talent at the school, and a performance opportunity for HSC performance students. MADD was a completely new take on this idea and included performances by all of the ensembles, auditioned soloists with the highlight being a number of combined concert band and massed choir items that involved more than 300 students. An art exhibition was also incorporated to showcase Yr 12 Body of Works. Admissions and enrolment Total enrolment - per year group - in junior years (7-10) is approximately 120 students, and around 140 in senior years (11-12). As a selective school, entry into the school in Year 7 is based upon results in a statewide examination known as the Selective High Schools Test. As of 2015, students must achieve a score of at least 235 in this examination to be accepted at the school. Entry into vacant places in later stages is based on a reserve list, an exam and at times other criteria - mainly reports and academic achievements from previous years. Sport The school has a large gymnasium which contains one small basketball court or one volleyball court. The school also has two full-sized sporting fields, as well as two outdoor basketball courts with a shelter. There is also a room with a few gym equipment, such as plyo boxes and a rowing machine. Girraween High School participates in the Quad Schools Tournament with Penrith High School, Baulkham Hills High School and James Ruse Agriculture High School. Sport houses Girraween High School has four houses named after Australian sporting personalities: Fraser (Dawn Fraser, swimmer) Chappell (Ian Chappell, cricketer) McKay (Heather McKay, squash player) Newcombe (John Newcombe, tennis player) Notable alumni David R. Brown - research neuroscientist Nicole da Silva - television actress Jana Pittman - dual Olympic athlete See also List of Government schools in New South Wales List of selective high schools in New South Wales References External links Girraween High School website Public high schools in Sydney Selective schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1976 1976 establishments in Australia