September 2009. As part of this celebration, the school created a time capsule. In 2012, a new multi-levelled administration and science block was opened as well as the refurbishment of a senior area, senior study room and a music extension to the existing school hall. Marnie In 1990, Chatswood High School's P & C purchased a country property for use as the school's Field Studies Centre. The property, Marnie, is a few kilometres from Rylstone, next to the Wollemi National Park. The property includes a cottage with accommodation for 10 people. It has served as a base for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Sport and school partnerships Chatswood High School is also a member of the North Shore 5 (NS5) Secondary Schools partnership, a collaboration between: Killara High School, Ku-Ring-Gai Creative Arts High School, Saint Ives, and Turramurra High School. Chatswood sport runs within the North Shore region that encompasses Turramurra, Killara, Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook Technology, St Ives, Carlingford and Galston High School. Within this area and in regional and state competitions, Chatswood has experienced dominant successes in European Handball, Ultimate Frisbee and Football among the Kuringai zone. Chatswood Education Precinct Planning went underway for a major redevelopment of the school, along with the nearby Chatswood Public School. Under the current proposal, new buildings will be constructed on both campuses, with some non-heritage buildings also being demolished and replaced. The IEC would also be set to move to St Ives High School. As of July 2022, The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment has begun construction of the new buildings, with R block (near the front of the school, facing Centennial Avenue) having been completed earlier in 2022. The rest of the buildings are forecast to be completed in late 2023. Notable alumni Liam Burrows, musician and singer Gia Carides, actor Gordon McClymont , agricultural scientist Carl Scully, former New South Wales Government minister Mark Taylor, former captain of the Australian cricket team Darren Percival, singer and performer Altiyan Childs, singer/songwriter See also List of government schools in New South Wales List of selective high schools in New South Wales References Public high schools in Sydney 1959 establishments in Australia Educational institutions established in 1959 Chatswood, New South Wales School buildings completed in 1959 Selective schools in New South Wales