Dear Parent/Caregiver

As the school year comes to a close, I would like to personally thank all parents and caregivers for the tremendous work and all the contributions made in helping make Perth Modern School such a special environment for our students. It is obvious to see how our students come from families with strong value systems, who care about their child's education and are keen to support the teaching staff at Mod in the amazing work they do. It has been a year filled with change as well as the difficulties of COVID, but as I reflect on the 2022 school year, I have the real sense that Perth Modern is a wonderful and unique place, with incredible students, hard working teachers and supportive families and as the Principal, I couldn't ask for anything more. 

On behalf of the executive, teachers and administration staff, I wish all our Perth Modern School families a restful, joyous and fulfilling summer holiday break. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing students when they return in 2023 for Term 1 on Wednesday, 1 February.  

Our administration offices are closed from December 14 to January 27, 2025. The school administration team wish everyone a happy and safe festive season and holidays.

New bell times will commence when students return to school on their first day back on Wednesday, 1 February 2023. Period 1 will commence at 8.50am.

The bell times reflect a new timetable that enables everyone to learn in a thriving community, with curriculum choice for exceptional students studying the WA Curriculum for Years 7 to 10 and the WA Certificate of Education for Years 10 to 12.

On three days; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the school day will end at 3.30pm and on two days; Wednesday and Friday the school day will end at 2.32pm.

The library will be open from 8.25am Monday to Friday from Wednesday, 1 February for individual and group study, and will close each day at 4.30pm.

Mod Clubs will offer students a range of special interest optional activities and study groups, supervised by teachers before and after school, with clubs finishing at 4.30pm when all students should be offsite unless involved in a teacher supervised activity such as music rehearsal.

Students should arrive no earlier than 8.25am, unless timetabled for a before school Period 0 class or club.

Our school reception office hours for 2023 are 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays when it will be closed from 3.15pm.

Please view the 2023 timetable below.

The Key Dates for 2024 are contained in the document below:  

Please note that these dates are subject to change.  

A Connect Notice on 25 January 2023 will advertise the optional before and after school Mod Clubs for Semester 1, and how students will login to sign up for clubs through Subject Selection Online (SSO). 

The optional Mod Club sign up will close on Wednesday, 1 February ready for a Week 2 start on Monday, 6 February.

Students who opt in for Mod Clubs will receive a new Semester 1 timetable showing the club’s location, teacher’s name, start and finish times.

Lowes Uniform Shop - Perth Modern School

Upon commencement of Term 1, the shop will return to its standard opening hours: Monday and Thursday 8.00am to 11.30am.

Second Hand Uniform Shop - Located in the Andrews Building, lower ground floor

For students who are new to Perth Modern School in 2023, inluding ALL Year 7 students, please see below for where to meet on your first day:  

Year 7

Please meet at the Tyler McCusker Gym from 8.30am.

• Year 7 Co-ordinator: Jacqueline Carter: jacqui.carter@education.wa.edu.au

Higher Years 2023

Please report to Student Services at 8.30am

Student Services can be found above reception in the Andrews building. This is the first building found outside the reception doors and on the upper level.

A school map has been provided for your reference. If there are any issues finding Student Services, please visit the front office team who can guide you.

Students will meet the other new students as well as their Year Co-ordinators who will be: 

• Year 9: Katie Chin: kathryn.chin@education.wa.edu.au
• Year 10: Mel Wilcock: Melanie.Wilcock@education.wa.edu.au
• Year 11: Jessica Lhota: jessica.lhota@education.wa.edu.au

Additional details for our new students will be emailed to Parents and Caregivers over the holiday break.

Be a Youngster over the holiday period

Become a Youngster over the holidays and assist the elderly community with their tech issues such as teaching them how to use their phone.

• Get paid to help Seniors in your community
• Use your tech knowledge
• Flexible working hours
• Learn life skills

Find out more by visiting the link below.

‘Come and Try’ - UWA West Coast Summer Youth Squad

Youth Squad is for high school students who would like to swim in a squad environment with peers who are a similar ability and age.   

Youth squad runs all year round, including school holidays and Term 1.  Morning and afternoon sessions are available, Monday to Saturday. 

Swimmers can select sessions from the Youth Squad training schedule to fit around their other study and sporting activities. 

Contact UWSC Administration for a FREE 'Come and Try' session.

Email: administration@uwawestcoast.org 

Phone: 08 6156 1900 

Website: http://www.uwawestcoast.org