Dear Parent/Caregiver,

This week marked the official launch of the Perth Modern School Business Plan 2025–2029, a special occasion that brought together members from our vibrant school community to celebrate a bright and promising future.

The title of the Business Plan, Kadadjiny Dandjoo, is drawn from the Noongar language and speaks to the strength of a connected community—one that listens, thinks, and learns together.

Kadadjiny Dandjoo reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting tradition, empowering the present, and shaping the future. We remain dedicated to academic excellence, nurturing strong relationships, and fostering an inclusive, innovative environment that supports personal growth, inspires leadership, and ensures long-term success for all members of our community.

I encourage all families to take the time to read the Business Plan and reflect on the principles that underpin it. These values represent a shared journey—one that is future-focused, collaborative, and driven by continuous improvement.

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay 
Principal
Perth Modern School

Perth Modern School Board Parent Representative nominations close 4.00pm Monday, February 10 at 4.00pm  

The Perth Modern School Board has a vacancy for a Parent Representative commencing in 2025. Tenure is for three years (or up until the parent's youngest child leaves the school).

Nominations are now called from parents who are interested in this position. If more than one nomination is received, a vote by parents will be held. 

Nominations should be completed via the provided online form by 4.00pm Monday, 10 February 2025. Nominations must strictly adhere to the 100 word limits outlined on the form. Please note we are unable to accept applications received after the deadline.

The Perth Modern School Board is made up of parents, teachers, students and members from the wider school community. Under State legislation, the role of the Perth Modern School Board is to assist with the administration of the strategic governance and direction of the school. The School Board meets six times per year. 

If interested in this position, please fill in the School Board Nomination Form

Please see the Perth Modern School Board Terms of Reference

Should you have any further queries, please email thalia.cole@education.wa.edu.au  

Please see the School Timetable for 2025. 

In 2025, Perth Modern is offering a diverse range of activities and programs to enrich our students educational journies and personal growth. 

Please see this document for more information. 

Please see this updated Ensemble Timetable for 2025. Note: changes have been made since the last time the timetable was circulated.

NOTE: The following ensembles will be rehearsing this week Thursday - Saturday (Week 1). 

Please see the 2025 Cafe menu and prices for the Food for Thought Cafe.  

In readiness for the term ahead, please check that your child’s uniform is in good repair and labelled with their name. Lost unfirm items that have been labelled can be returned to your child once found. 

Please contact PerthModern.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au to seek help with lost items, as it may be in Lost Property.

We would like to draw your attention to the following considerations:

• Sports uniform, specifically tracksuit pants and the sports polo must only be worn during PE and practical activities.
• Long sleeve undershirts are not part of the school uniform and must not be visible.
• Shoes (not boots) should be all black in colour.
• Encourage your child to bring a hat for PE and break times. 

Uniform Shop
Please refer to the uniform guide for comprehensive details. Uniform guidelines link https://www.perthmodern.wa.edu.au/uniform/

Lowes 2025 School trading hours

Lowes uniform shop is located at Perth Modern School and is open on Mondays and Thursdays (8.00am – 11.30am) during term time. The Lowes Kardinya Park store is open Monday to Friday all year.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The Perth Modern School P&C operates a Second Hand Uniform Shop with a range of good quality uniforms including music 'concert' uniforms. The shop is located on the Lower Ground Floor of Andrews Building. The shop does not accept cash payments. The Second Hand Uniform Shop is unable to accept returns.

In Semester 1, the Second Hand Uniform Shop is open:

 Monday, 10 February 8.30am -11.30am 

 Monday 24 February 8.30am -11.30am

 Monday, 10 March 8.30am - 11.30am

 Monday, 12 May 8.30am -11.30am

 Monday, 9 June 8.30am -11.30am 

For changes to dates, please check notices in Compass, Information Update and the P&C Facebook page.

The school will continue to undertake checks to ensure that our high uniform standards are maintained. Student Services can short term loan items for students in need.
 
If you have any questions, please contact your child's Advocacy Teacher, Year Coordinator or Student Services.

Thank you

Student Services Team

Late Arrivals and Leaving Early

All students are required to sign in at Student Services if they arrive late to school.

When leaving school early, where possible parents must email permission and details school prior. If there is an unplanned departure, please call the front office and request to be connected through to Student Services. If the school has not received any correspondence, Student Services will contact parents to confirm.

Absentees

To advise the school of absences, please use Compass parent portal the Name of student, Advocacy and Reason for Absence.

1. ‘Add Attendance Note’ in the Parent Portal of Compass.

2. For vacations during school term, please email Student Services: perthmodern.absentees@education.wa.edu.au

When a student is absent at the start of school, parents will receive an SMS attendance notification. Parents are to write an Absent Note in Compass or contact Student Services (details above).

We thank you for your assistance.  

This year, school diaries will be issued to all students in Year 7 and Year 8. 

Students in Year 9 - 12 who purchased one can bring their receipt from Campion to the Finance Desk to collect their copy.

Families are asked to familiarise themselves with the diary and encourage their child to regularly utilise it to help with organisation, study routines, assessment deadlines etc. 

Diaries will be available for purchase from the School Finance Office for students in Years 9-12 who may wish to purchse one. The cost is $15. Please note only a limited number of diaries are available for purchase. 

Transperth have added a 28 bus that corresponds to the school finishing times. If students are going to Perth Busport to get a different bus it’s a much better and safer option than crossing Thomas Road to the CAT.

The 28 stops directly in front of the school on Roberts Road at the following times just after school:

Monday - Friday  2.47PM

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 3.38PM

Note: the following notices are for information purposes only. Perth Modern School does not officially endorse any of these activities, courses or programs.

MASTERMIND CLASSES

Master Classes are 1 hour tutorial sessions conducted once a week during the school term. Each week these classes reinforce and extend students’ understanding of the work they are currently studying at school.

Classes run on Saturday afternoons and enrolment can be made at any time during the term. 

The Master Class Program for Term 1 commences Saturday 15^th February on the Christ Church Grammar School campus for all students from Years 7 to 12.

Perth Modern School stduents are offered a 20% discount.                          

MASTERMIND AUSTRALIA

Ph: 9342 2000 mob: 0488 102 907

email: admin@mastermindaustralia.com.au

To enrol - www.mastermindaustralia.com.au