School Photo Day is Tuesday, 25 February. Please see below for more information. 

School Day Information

Please see the January newsletter. This edition contains the SCASA award winners and the full list of award winners from the Presentation Ceremony, along with articles and photos from the NASA, Sydney Canberra, Ningaloo, Italy and Japan Tours, the House Drama Competition, school socials, student accolades plus plenty more! 

House Swimming Carnival

The whole school House Swimming Carnival is on Thursday, March 20.

The Carnival is the first House competition for the year and is an opportunity for students to compete in races and novelty events and support and socialise with their peers.

All classes are suspended on this day and all students attend the carnival.

Full details of the event will be sent to parents on Compass in the next week. It would be greatly appreciated if parents could reply to the event invite promptly.

Sign in and sign out at reception

Any parent/caregiver entering the school ground must sign in and out at reception upon entering or exiting the school grounds. You will be issued with a visitor's badge upon your check in. 

Note: If you attend the school to make a payment, please go to reception. The Finance Desk in Andrews is no longer in operation.   

We kindly ask parents to have a chat with their child about the importance of practicing good Public Transport Safety Etiquette. We've received feedback about some students not following these practices while traveling on the Mandurah Line, and a gentle reminder can go a long way in ensuring everyone has a safe and pleasant experience. Here are a few points to share:

• Encourage them to be mindful of those around them by keeping noise levels low and using respectful language.

• Remind them to offer their seat to an adult, as they are traveling on a concession card.

• Highlight the importance of avoiding doorways, so everyone can board and disembark smoothly—no rushing to be first!

• Suggest they keep school bags tucked safely out of pathways to prevent trips or blockages for fellow commuters.

Thank you for supporting us in helping students show care and consideration for others. Together, we can make public transport enjoyable for everyone!

Please use the dedicated drop off zone on Roberts Road or Subiaco Road to pull in and drop your child off in a safe and timely manner. 

Hamilton Street and Mueller Park next to the school also have road side parking where students can safely be dropped off and walk into the school.

Please do not park in the drop off zones or on the basketball courts. This is for the safety of your children and so no damage occurs to cars.

We of course encourage the use of Public Transport options where possible.

Save the date!

The Year 9 Social will take place on Wednesday, 2 April 2.30pm - 6.30pm. 

More details coming soon. 

The Year 10 Focus Day will be held on Tuesday, 4 March. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of wellbeing activities and the Tomorrow Man & Tomorrow Woman workshops.

The Year 10 cohort will have their first social for the year, a River Cruise, in Week 10, Term 1, on Wednesday, 9 April. Students will spend an evening on the James Stirling as we cruise along the Swan River. A Compass event notification will be sent out in the coming weeks, parents will need to complete the consent (accept/decline the invitation) by the due date.

Year 11 Focus Day 2025 Wednesday, 5 March

The Focus Day purpose is to embrace the Perth Modern School Thriving Minds model through engaging with guest speakers, wellness activities and the Year 11 theme, ‘Sense of Direction'- to investigate individual opportunities. Thriving Minds is a whole school wellbeing approach based on the PERMAH model including each of the 6 domains, Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health. 

The Focus Day activities are selected to support healthy lifestyle choices to inspire and empower students to take responsibility for their own health and encourage lifelong habits of wellness, enabling them to thrive. It gives students a chance to consider different perspectives and challenge stereotypes on behaviours, expectations, and traditional wellbeing activities. 

In this transitional time, the Year 11 students are becoming the role models of the school. It is more important than ever to savour these moments where students can enjoy the company of their peers beyond the classroom, building the foundation of positive wellbeing, becoming the best versions of themselves together to leave a lasting positive legacy. 

Please consider the following by academics in the field of Positive Education when encouraging your child to attend:

• Poor school connectedness results in poorer academic and mental health outcomes for students. (Bond, et al., 2007)
• Positive school experiences are connected to positive long-term outcomes, such as being less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviours, and a strong sense of preparedness for their personal aspirations. (Furlong, Gilman & Huebner, 2014)

Cost for each student is $41. Information will be sent via Compass Events. This is a compulsory event.

FOCUS DAY SCHEDULE:

WELLNESS ACTIVITY ROTATIONS

Students will be able to participate in meaningful, practical activities that help contribute to positive wellbeing. They will be able to select TWO different, 1 hour, wellness activities. 

TOMORROW MAN + TOMORROW WOMAN WORKSHOPS

Tomorrow Man Module 2 – Behind The armour
Participants are empowered with the knowledge and skills to understand and navigate power and privilege, positively influence societal norms, and foster accountability and responsible behaviour within their communities.
Outcomes

• Develops a deeper understanding of power and privilege dynamics and their societal impact.
• Enhances knowledge of how individual actions influence societal norms and how to use privilege for positive change.
• Equips participants with skills to hold themselves and others accountable for harmful behaviour and recognise the role of influential models in shaping society.

Tomorrow Woman Module 2 – Her influence
Participants examine how pressures and expectations influence their treatment of others, particularly women, and learn tools to create a supportive and inclusive peer culture. The workshop empowers students to shape an environment of empathy, reduced judgement, and belonging.

Outcomes
Develops self-awareness of how pressures and expectations shape interactions with other women, fostering empathetic and supportive relationships.
Cultivates an understanding of the impact of words and actions and encourages critical examination of peer dynamics, promoting a culture where women support each other to thrive.
Empowers students to advocate for respectful relationships, promoting inclusivity, belonging, and build a positive community.

Students are requested to see Mrs Chin if they are unsure which Module would best suit their needs.

Year_11_Focus_Day_2025_information.pdf

P&C Next Meeting - AGM

The P&C Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 Feburary from 6.30pm - 8.15pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building.  All parents and interested citizens are welcome. The agenda and instructions to join online are available on the P&C Facebook page.  

Contact Us

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

Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au

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

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

MasterMind Australia - Special Offer

Special offer: $150 per subject (7 one hour sessions remainng) for Year 11 Maths Applications, Maths Methods, Maths Specialist and Economics as well as Year 12 Economics.  

If students are interested in joining these classes, please contact the  Academic taskforce office by phone or email. 

Master Mind Australia Pty Ltd

Phone: (08) 9342 2000

Mobile: 0488 102 907

admin@mastermindaustralia.com.au

Website: mastermindaustralia.com.au

Brainways programs for Gifted Students 

Programs offered to students year levels 2-4 and 5-8:

The Mathematics of Creativity

Is Modern Art … Ancient?

The Science of How We Read

Pivotal Moments in Medicine

Students from Perth Modern School can register directly without being nominated by a teacher. 

See enrolment information