Congratulations to Our Year 12 Students!

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our remarkable Year 12 students for the outstanding way they have concluded their time here at Perth Modern School.

In the past few weeks, the Year 12 students have embraced memorable moments, including a free dress day where they proudly wore their old primary school uniforms, and a day dedicated to envisioning their future selves. These celebrations culminated in the Year 12 final assembly, a cherished tradition where each student had the opportunity to ring the school bell, marking a significant milestone in their journey.

On Wednesday, October 16, we gathered at the Perth Concert Hall to honour our Year 12 students during the Presentation Evening. This event not only celebrated their exceptional academic achievements but also highlighted their dedication to sports, creative arts, and community leadership. The students of Perth Modern School exemplify a profound engagement in all facets of their lives and a commitment to the broader community.

The spirit of camaraderie and mutual support among our students was truly inspiring. It was evident how they have developed their communication and leadership skills, nurturing a culture of care and respect for one another. Perth Modern School is a vibrant community where every child can find their unique place and be celebrated for their individuality and personal accomplishments.

My message to Year 12 students: As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, remember that the experiences and relationships you have built here will always be a part of you. Continue to strive for greatness, support one another, and make a positive impact in the world. Congratulations once again, Year 12! Your journey is just beginning!

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay 

Principal

Perth Modern School 

Please see below for a full list of the prizewinners from the Year 12 Presentation Ceremony:

Key Dates Term 4

Monday, 21 October - Friday, 1 November: Year 11 Examinations

Monday, 28 October - Friday, 15 November: Written WACE Examinations

Thursday, 31 October: Arts and Technologies Showcase

Monday, 4 November: Modernian Oration/Sphinx Society Morning Tea 

Monday, 4 November: Year 8 Big Day Out 

Friday, 8 November: Year 10 Drama Practical Examinations 

Monday, 11 November- Friday, 22 November: Year 10 Examinations

Tuesday, 12 November: Arts and Technology Exhibition Opening Night 

Friday, 15 November: Year 11 Dinner Dance 

Friday, 15 November: WACE exams conclude

Monday, 18 November: Friday, 22 November: GT Online Camp

Friday, 22 November: Year 6 Pin Ceremony

Wednesday, 27 November: Year 11 Honours Assembly 

Wednesday, 27 November: Year 10 Dinner Dance 

Friday, 29 November: Dance Choreographic Night 

Friday, 29 November: Last day for Year 11 students 

Monday, 2 December: Year 10 ATAR Assembly 

Tuesday, 3 December: Open Board Meeting 

Monday, 9 December: Year 10 Honours Assembly 

Tuesday, 10 December: House Drama 

Wednesday, 11 December: Years 7, 8, 9 Honours Assemblies 

Thursday, 12 December - House Day/Last day of school 

It is with pleasure that we invite you to attend the Official Opening Night of the 2024 Visual Art Exhibition. Presenting selected artworks from Year 7 to 12, showcasing the creative endeavours produced throughout the school year. We will also feature some incoming students’ artworks.

6.00pm, Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Mills Gallery, Perth Modern School

Official speeches and Awards 6.30pm

Light refreshments will be served.

peech, awards and prizes ceremony will take place featuring special guests 

artist Fleur Schell and Manager of Linton and Kay Galleries Miranda Brown.

Feel free to invite other interested people to attend this event.

We hope to see you on the night!

The Australian Parenting Website

Raisingchildren.net.au provides parents and carers with free, reliable, and up-to-date information to help families grow and thrive together. They are funded by the Australian Government.  

The site is designed for busy families and has the answers to hundreds of parenting questions when you need them.

The resources are tailored to different ages and stages, taking you from nurturing a newborn to raising confident, resilient pre-teens (9-11 years) and teens (12-18 years) and also helping you to look after yourself as a parent.

Australia will celebrate the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 25 October 2024.  

Let’s celebrate Australia’s teachers for their skilled work in educating, inspiring and supporting our young people.

Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day!

Share a “hats off” selfie of you and your kids to celebrate teachers. Make sure to tell teachers what they mean to you.

This is your chance to join Australia in celebrating teachers.

Get cards, selfie frames, gift tags and more on World Teachers' Day - 25 October 2024 (worldteachersday.edu.au)

On Friday 25 October, you can show your appreciation by posting a “hats off” selfie on social media, either on your own or with family or friends. Grab your hat – beret, beanie, bucket, bowler – and remember to tag #WorldTeachersDay2024 @aitsl 

The School Dental Service provides free general dental care to eligible school children at school-based Dental Therapy centres. The service is available to students up to age 16 or until the end of Year 11, whichever comes first.

The care includes routine dental examinations or check-ups, oral health advice, extractions, fillings, X-rays and fissure sealants. Specialist dental services such as oral surgery and orthodontics are not provided, and patients will be referred for these services.

School Dental Service | Dental Health Services, Government of Western Australia

The Year 11 Dinner Dance, celebrating the end of the year (and exams!) is coming up on Friday, 15 November at Beaumonde on the Point. It’ll be a fantastic night and parents are reminded that consent and payment are due by Monday, 4 November.

James Casey

Year 11 Coodinator

Friends of Music (FoM)

A Festive Celebration 

7.00pm on Saturday, 23 November in the Agora. Sign up here to volunteer.

Celebrating 2024

7.00pm on Tuesday, 3 December in Cyril Tyler Auditorium. Sign up here to volunteer.

A Final Celebration

7.00pm on Wednesday, 4 December in Cyril Tyler Auditorium. Sign up here to volunteer.

Next FoM meeting 

7.00pm on Monday, 11 November in the Beasley Boardroom. Come along to

• Hear all the Music Department news first
• Shape how fundraised money is spent
• Role model community spirit to your child

Entertainment Memberships can start anytime and are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel, and fun family activities. The digital membership is easy to download to start using instantly. New offers are added weekly for ongoing value all year round.

Get the FoM news first by following us on Facebook. 

P&C Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in the Andrews Building. 

Term 4: 

• Monday, 11 November 8.30am to 11.00am
• Thursday, 28 November 2.00pm to 4.30pm (special opening for transition day)
• Monday, 9 December 8.30am to 11.00am

The P&C SHUS volunteers are delighted to receive any good quality, clean (please wash before donating) and resaleable uniform items that are no longer required.  Please hand the items in at reception or directly to the SHUS at any of our opening days. 

P & C Approvals and News

The following School Support Projects have been approved this year:

• $7,919 10x Lego Spike Prime kits and 8 advanced sensors - Design and Technology
• $12,600 Specialist Projects involving Spotted Gum timber felled in 2019 - Design and Technology
• $3,000 MDT General course related purchases – furniture projects - Design and Technology
• $13,204 Conversation Series 2024
• $7,150 MI7 Mental Health Survey – Institute of Positive Education
• $2,000 Stokes Outdoor Classroom & Garden Shed
• $9,000 Disk Sanders (2) – Design & Technology
• $2,560 GRADS Theatre Group Incursion – English Literature (Year 11 & 12)
• $10,583 Student Communications IT
• $29,421 Timpani (kettledrums) – musical instruments
• $4,637 Sports Uniforms – Interschool Competitions
• $11,399 Gym Equipment
• $11,553 Digital Drawing Tablets – Arts and Technology
• $700 Sustainability Stall Support – Curtin Sustainability Fair 2 November 2024
• $780 Tello EDU Drones Batteries (24) – Mathematics Department
• $796 Italian English Dictionaries  (40) – Languages
• $1,000 Overlocker/Sewing Machines for Dance – Arts & Technology

Total $128,302

Staff Thank You Morning Tea – Friday December 6 - Help Sought

The P&C thank you morning tea for staff has been scheduled for the morning of Friday, December 6. Can you help? We are looking for ideally one or two parents/carers to lead this event. The P&C team can assist with communications via P&C Mailchimp emails and P&C Facebook page - including sign-up process for food donations etc. Please reach out to the P&C President or Secretary (emails below) if you can help organise and/or assist on the day. 

Volunteering Opportunity – After School Rotary Interact Club

Would you like to support a Perth Mod community service program? The Rotary Club of Subiaco is looking for parents for the weekly, after-school Interact Club. Parents would mentor students in planning and running community service events. The Subi Rotary provides financial support, fundraising events, and coordinates volunteering outside of school. To get involved contact Shauna Kinney 0435 089 797, shauna@smk-writer.com. 

The P&C would also like to recognise the Rotary Club of Subiaco and former principal Dr Robyn White and Shauna.  Any students and families involved in this important program appreciate and highly value your time, support, and assistance. 

P&C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 November at 6.30pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. Please note new start time. Scheduled P&C meetings are Tuesday of Week 3 and Week 7 each school term. All parents and interested citizens are welcome. The agenda and instructions to join online will be available on our Facebook page. If you are coming along in person, please come for an informal catch-up from 6.00pm. The formal meeting (and online) will start at 6.30pm. 

Contact Us

If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:

Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au

Steven Paradiss - Secretary@perthmodernpandc.com.au

Also, follow us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/perthmodernpandc

Master Mind Australia is delivering a comprehensive January Jump Start Program for all students entering Years 7 to 12 in 2025.

The programs will be held at Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School, Monday, 13 January to Saturday, 18 January.

Master M9nd offers Perth Modernn students a 20% discount per subject into any program.

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