Selective high schools in New South Wales were introduced in the early 20th century to give academically capable students from working-class and middle-class families fairer access to university, which had largely been dominated by wealthier private-school students.

In 1977, Newcastle Technical High School amalgamated with Cooks Hill Girls’ High School. What was the new school called?

In what year did Merewether High School transition from a comprehensive co-educational high school to an academically selective high school?

Who fell asleep on the school bus in year 7 and woke up in the bus depot?

Whose facial hair has been described as being 'inspirational'?

Who had the strongest balsa tower in year 9?

Who is Mrs Taylors award for the 'most lovable roughnut'?

Mrs Taylor often referred to two students as the 'chatterbox duo.' If one of the iconic duo has since left the course, who would she now describe as 'half of the chatterbox duo'?

Who is the other half of this dynamic duo?

Who is the student Mrs Taylor would describe as the most inquisitive in the class and is always guided by a strong moral code. Who is she talking about?

Mrs Taylor says this student is 'the quiet one to watch, who will do amazing things in the future.' Who is she talking about?

Mrs Taylor studied Engineering Studies during her HSC and was taught by one of the authors of the textbooks we still use today. Which author was it?

What nickname did Mrs Taylor give John Rochford when she was in high school?

Mrs Taylor said she achieved what rank in her HSC class?

What did Mrs Taylor first real name?

Which student has completed the most amount of chapter reviews in the class in preparation for the upcoming HSC Engineering Studies exam?

Who has just completed their HSC Music performance?

Mrs Taylor recalls that in the junior years, there was one student who managed to have the most accidents in a single period. Who was it?

Many students who picked up Maths Extension later decided to drop Engineering Studies. However, there is one student who managed to keep both subjects. Who has it been?

Who is the student is most likely to fall asleep in class?

What event caused significant damage to parts of the buildings at Merewether High School in the summer before Mrs Cadman started year 7?

How many years has it been since Mrs Cadman graduated from high school?

Back in Year 7, who accidentally sewed their finger with the sewing machine during Technology class?

What lesson did they learn after the sewing machine incident?

What Classic car has Mrs Taylor been restoring since she was 16 years old?

What nickname, inspired by her grandmother's name, does Mrs Taylor give to the car she is restoring?

What was the first degree Mrs Cadman completed before becoming a teacher, and how many years of study is the minimum requirement for that degree?

In which two countries did Mrs Cadman complete her fourth year of architectural studies?

Mrs Cadman went to school with the parents of some students in your year. They are about to celebrate their 30th school reunion (eek!) Which parent did she NOT go to school with?

When Mrs Cadman was studying Architecture, she had to complete a subject in Structural Engineering for the first three years. Part of this involved working in pairs to build different types of trusses and beams, testing them to failure each fortnight for a semester.

Which student in this class has a hidden talent of being a really good at skateboarding?

At approximately what temperature does steel reach red heat?

When Mrs Cadman was a recent architectural graduate at Public Works and Government Architects, she worked on a range of projects. Which project did she NOT work on?

Mrs Taylor friend Narissa runs the Pretty Valley Kiosk Avalunch Cafe when many a year 11 restored their energy with a hot chocolate on the Jindy trip?

The boats you made in year 10 boats were an easy build and all worked beautifully

When Melissa is not studying hard you a most likely to find her

What significant global event happened in 2020, the year you started high school?

In 2020, how long were NSW schools in lockdown/remote learning?

During the COVID lockdowns, all Merewether High School teachers agreed to use only one online learning platform and one form of online communication, making life simple and stress-free for students.

During lockdown, what was Peter Maddock most likely doing?

When Spencer isn’t busy studying on the weekend, you’re most likely to find him…

What made a big comeback in 2021 when you were in Year 8?

Over the period at school 7-12 who were the two students most likely to hurt themselves in engineering ?

Which student in Engo would most likely be messaging their friends when they should be doing their work?

How old was Moiz when he moved to Australia?

Which Engineering Studies student once told Mrs Cadman’s son in Year 7, “I don’t like you” and when asked why, simply replied, “I don’t know, I just don’t”?
(Mrs Cadman might seem nice, but she is vengeful; she has never forgiven this, despite the two now being firm friends. Her response: “He’s my son, and I love him!”)

Peter Maddock spent how long on a sailing boat with his parents sailing from Polynesia to Australia?

When Zane isn't busy doing his maths homework you will find him.....