Lambton High School


Lambton High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary school, located in the suburb of Lambton in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, operated by the New South Wales Department of Education.
The school intake catchment is provided by Lambton Public, New Lambton Public and Wallsend South Public schools. In 2024 the enrolment was 1,159 students.
The school badge features the school colours, alternating blue and orange stripes to fill the shield. Blue often symbolizes wisdom and integrity, while orange brings warmth and enthusiasm. The ribbon below the shield states the school motto "Light The Way" this suggests leadership, guidance, and a commitment to illuminating paths for others.
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History

Initially the Lambton High School site was earmarked to be the location of East Lambton Public School, however with increased demand for secondary schools in the area the Department of Education decided to change its proposed use. On 26 May 1972 approval was granted for the establishment of a High school at Young and Womboin Roads, Lambton to be known as Lambton High School, the land was then changed in name from East Lambton Public School to Lambton High School. Lambton High opened its doors in 1974 and was a merge of Newcastle Hill Boys High School and Hamilton Girls High School.

Principals

  • Mr James Ostermann
  • Mr Gary Bennett
  • Mr Martin Rosser
  • Mrs Julia Caunce
  • Mr Peter Hall
  • Mr Terry Franklin
  • Mr Peter Barry
  • Mr Preben Maehl
  • Mrs Yvonne Isaac

Sport

The names of the four sporting houses are
  • Bradman, represented by the colour green.
  • Freeman, represented by the colour yellow.
  • O'Neill, represented by the colour blue.
  • Rafter, represented by the colour red.
The school holds positions in events such as basketball, netball and waterpolo.

Notable events

Green Day

In 1995, the school began celebrating "Green Day" to celebrate the environment and encourages students and staff to dress in green to show support for environmental concerns and promote environmental sustainability. The celebration includes a concert which usually involves performances by the staff and students, competitions and a "best dressed" contest which awards prizes to the students who are wearing the most innovative green costumes.

Community Cabinet

On 29 September 2008, the Federal Cabinet attended Lambton High School as part of the Australian Government Community Cabinet Program.

Medal of the Order of Australia

In 2013, Ms Kim Sutherland, former Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts and founding Musical Director of Hunter Singers received the Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of her outstanding service and achievement in education.

Minister’s Award for Excellence

  • 2024: Elana Zhang
  • 2023: Jovana Markelic, Ryan Robinson
  • 2022: Mhairi Hammond, Thomas Muggleton-Ryan
  • 2021: Jovana Markelic, Ryan Robinson, Chloe Smith, Alexa Stuart
  • 2020: Jacob Carson, Swathy Raveendran
  • 2019: Kate Lintott, Dewmi Kavya De Silva Paththini Kankanamge
  • 2018: Jacob Carson, Swathy Raveendran
  • 2017: Clare Corliss, Monique Rosser
  • 2016: Ellie Bright, Andrew Gay
  • 2015: Memphis Bourne Blue, Thomas Ellis
  • 2013: Caitlin Rosser
  • 2012: Ben Brown
  • 2011: Jessica Provost, Ashleigh Coburn
  • 2010: Alexandra Bradney, Declan Clausen
  • 2009: Caitlyn Read, Leah Serafim, Annabel Fleming
  • 2008: Courtney Coburn

Alumni