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- ALL YEARS - FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- ALL YEARS - APRIL NEWSLETTER
- PROGRESS REVIEW DAY - YEARS 7, 8, 9 TUESDAY, 3 JUNE 10.00AM - 6.00PM
- ALL YEARS - UNIFORM STANDARDS
- ALL YEARS - WA STUDENT ASSISTANT PAYMENT
- ALL YEARS - ESAFTEY ADVICE
- ALL YEARS: LOST PROPERTY AND UNIFORM LABELLING
- ALL YEARS - YARN AND KNITTING NEEDLES WANTED FOR ROTARY PROJECT
- ALL YEARS: REMINDER THAT MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AT SCHOOL
- ALL YEARS - MID-YEAR VISUAL ARTS SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY
- ALL YEARS - DANCE SHOWCASE THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 6.00PM
- ALL YEARS - LOWES 20 PER CENT OFF SALES
- ALL YEARS - INTERNATIONAL CHEMISTRY AND ART COMPETITION
- YEAR 8 - FOCUS DAY AND HASS EXCURSIONS
- YEAR 10 - PARENT INFORMATION SESSION ON WACE AND SUBJECT SELECTIONS ONLINE (SSO)
- YEAR 10 - 2025 SPHINX SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AVAILABLE
- YEARS 10 AND 11 - CURTIN RISING SCHOLAR
- P&C UPDATE
- EXTERNAL NOTICES
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
The Progress Review Day for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 is on Tuesday, 3 June 10.00am-6.00pm.
Students are encouraged to attend the interviews with their parents/caregivers.
See document below for more information and how to book.
A coffee van will be situated onsite between 10.00am - 5.00pm (approx). See below for the menu. Please bring your keep cups if you use them.
Note: the normal class timetable will not be running on this day.
As Term 2 is well under way, we wish to reinforce the high standards of our school uniform. Our uniform builds community, our reputation, and our continuity.
In readiness for the term ahead could you please carefully check your child’s uniforms. Could you also please label the uniforms so in case they are lost they can be returned straight to your child. The Lost Property uniform collection is full of unlabelled uniform items. Please contact PerthModern.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au to seek help with a lost item.
Please note the following:
- Sports uniform must only be worn during PE and practical activities.
- Long sleeve undershirts are not part of the school uniform and must not be visible.
Uniform Shop
Please refer to the uniform guide for comprehensive details. Uniform Guide
Lowes 2025 School trading hours
The Lowes Uniform Shop located at the school is open from 8.00am – 11.30am every Monday and Thursday and some additonal days to coinicide with 20% off sales.
The Lowes Kardinya Park store is open Monday to Saturday - visit Lowes.com.au for opening hours.
Second-Hand Uniform Shop
The Perth Modern School P&C operates a Second Hand Uniform Shop with a range of good quality current uniforms including music 'concert' uniforms. The shop is located on the Lower Ground Floor of the Andrews Building. The shop runs on card transactions and does not accept cash payments. The Second Hand Uniform Shop is unable to accept returns. For upcoming opening dates, please check notices in Compass, the Information Update and the P&C Facebook page.
In Term 2, the Second-Hand Uniform Shop is open:
- Monday, 9 June 8.30am -11.30am
SHUS Openings for Semester 2:
- Friday, 18 July 2025: 9.00am - 11.00am
- Monday, 11 August: 8.30am -11.30am
- Monday, 8 September: 8.30am - 11.30am
- Monday, 13 October: 8.30am - 11.30am
- Monday, 10 November: 8.30am - 11.30am
- Monday, 8 December: 8.30am - 11.30am
WA Student Assistance Payment
The WA Student Assistance Payment helps parents and carers with the cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school.
The second round of the payment is now open, with claim submissions available through the ServiceWA app.
All Western Australian school students in Kindergarten to Year 12, with a valid WA student number (WASN), are eligible for this cost-of-living payment.
You can claim $250 for each secondary student and $150 for students attending primary school or Kindergarten.
To claim the payments, parents and carers are encouraged to set up a ServiceWA account. More information is available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp
For more information on this payment, visit WA Student Assistance Payment
All claims must be received by Friday 4 July 2025.
Esafety has a website dedicated to providing information on how to ensure a safe online environment for children.
There is also helpful information to guide parents when issues arise including Reporting Abuse.
Sometimes, when students are involved in online groups they may experience a situation that is not a positive one.
We would encourage anyone in this situation to seek help and this web page is an ideal space for that first line of information.
At Perth Modern we have multiple programs set up to assist students to create positive experiences online, however, should these or the eSafety resources not help your child in their situation, they are more than welcome to seek support from the Student Services team at school PerthModern.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au
DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
As part of the curriculum, when using the internet, we encourage students to have a safe, positive experience online and to be aware of their digital footprint that could adversely affect them in the future. Please discuss with your child their online interactions. Include in your conversations school apps like Compass and OneNote, different social media platforms, and email communications.
Label All School Uniform Items
Parents are reminded about the importance of labelling your child's possessions including all uniform items so they can be returned to your child if collected by Lost Property. Unfortunately without a name on the item we cannot ensure your child's property is returned. Items held in Lost Property at Student Services are only held for one term and if unclaimed will be donated to the Second Hand Uniform Shop.
? Join Us in Wrapping the World with Love! ?
The Rotary Interact Club at Perth Modern School is proud to support Wrap with Love, a charity dedicated to providing warm blankets to those in need—both in Australia and across the globe.
We’re calling on students to knit or crochet squares, which will be stitched together to create beautiful, comforting blankets. Full details will be shared via Compass.
To help make this happen, we are seeking donations of complete balls of 8ply yarn and no.8 (4mm) knitting needles. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
? Drop-off Location: Mrs Reilly's office, Beasley Building.
Thank you for your generosity and support—it’s a simple act that can bring warmth to so many! ?
Reminder: The Student Mobile Phones in Public Schools Policy took effect from the start of Term 1, 2020.
The policy requires all public schools to implement a ban on the use of mobile phones for all students from the time they arrive at school to the end of the school day. This extends to the use of smart watches which need to be on airplane mode during this period. The policy aims to reduce distractions in class and improve student engagement.
Under the policy:
- Students in Years 7 to 12 are allowed to have their phone in their possession, but must turn it off and keep it out of sight until the end of school.
Exceptions are allowed for students who have approval from the principal to use a phone to monitor health conditions, or where teachers give students permission to use mobile phones for a specific purpose.
If students need to contact their parents/carers, they can do so through the school’s administration. Likewise, if parents/carers need to get a message to their children, they should call the school.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mid-Year Visual Arts Showcase
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Visual Arts Showcase—a celebration of creativity, innovation and artistic talent!
Featuring a stunning selection of artworks from Years 7 to 12, this exhibition showcases the incredible effort and imagination our students have poured into their work during the first half of the school year.
Official Opening: Wednesday, 28th May
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Mills Gallery, Perth Modern School
Light refreshments will be provided, and we’d love for you to join us in recognising the artistic achievements of our students. Bring a friend—everyone with an interest in the arts is welcome!
All parents and students are invited to attend the Dance Showcase, see details below. Bookings essential.
Parents and caregivers who would like to stay informed about Lowes' 20% off schoolwear sales can subscribe at for updates. These sales are also promoted on the Perth Modern School Facebook page.
Students are invited to participate in this fantastic opportunity to explore the intersection of Science and Art through this external competition. There is $2500 in prizes to be won.
Theme: "What is Chemistry to Me?" This competition aims to inspire students to think creatively about chemistry and its role in their lives.
Entries Close: 1 October 2025
Shortlisting & Public Voting for People’s Choice Award: From 13 October 2025
Final Prize Announcement: 10 November 2025
Prizes
Junior Section:
Ages 5–8: $500 AUD; Ages 9–12: $500 AUD
Senior Section:
Ages 13–15: $500 AUD; Ages 16–19: $500 AUD
People’s Choice Award:
The shortlisted artwork with the highest number of views in the digital art gallery: $500 AUD
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and scientific curiosity. Click here to find out more
The Year 8 Focus Day will be in Week 9 - Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, 25 June.
This will coincide with the HASS excursion which will take place on both of these days. Each day half the cohort will attend either Focus day or their HASS excursion. Groups have been chosen based on their HASS classes.
Parents and caregivers are invited to an information session on WACE requirements and Subject Selections Online for students going into Year 11 in 2026.
Date: Tuesday, 27 May
Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium
Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/DBVCC
The Senior Years Curriculum Handbook will be available prior to this event.
If you are unable to attend, the presentation for this event will be made available on Compass under School Documentation – Parent Information after the event.
Year 11 2026 – Course Selection Interviews
Appointments will be available for Year 10 parents and students to discuss subject selections for 2026 and future pathways, commencing on Monday, 3 June.
Appointment bookings will be made through the Compass booking system. Please see the link below on how to make a booking in Compass.
Students will soon receive information on subject selection during Advocacy. This information will enhance the student’s understanding of WACE and ATAR subject choices and will assist them to reflect on their upcoming report and subsequent subject selections.
Parents and students also had the opportunity to attend the Parent Information Session: WACE Requirements and SSO Procedures, TISC talk and University Expo on the recent Progress Review Day on 28 April.
Please click on link below for instructions for booking course selection appointments through Compass:
The Sphinx Scholarship Fund is a great success story for the Perth Modernian Society Inc. and the Sphinx Foundation Inc. Having started in 2008 with a single donation from Modernian Jim Cundill (dec.), donations and good investment strategies have since swelled the fund to $1.5M now, and earnings on the capital sum will permit the 44 awards listed below to be awarded in December 2025. The scholarships and bursaries are therefore one of Perth Modern School’s very special features.
Academic Subject Awards
Under the constitution of these awards, they are to be awarded to students, who, in the opinion of the selection panel, demonstrate outstanding talent and passion in the nominated subject area as well as demonstrating how the award would be used to assist achievement of academic excellence in the respective subject area. The donors have specified that the money awarded is to provide enrichment in the subject area beyond that provided in the normal school program.
Equity Awards
These awards are aimed at facilitating the achievement of educational success by removing barriers and providing access to opportunities to current Perth Modern School students. The School offers many opportunities for enhanced education, and the awards aim to assist students who might otherwise be disadvantaged to take full advantage of them. Applicants or their parents, need to show that they have personal circumstances of financial or other need such that the award will be most beneficial in removing barriers, overcoming a specific disadvantage, or in providing access to opportunities to facilitate the achievement of educational success. Applicants are expected to have achieved well in their academic courses and/or external competitions, and ideally to also have demonstrated an interest in community service.
The following scholarships will be available for Year 10 students to apply for in 2025. Further information of how to apply and deadlines will be communicated to parents and students later this term.
Arts and Technologies:
The Don Tyler IT and Computer Science Scholarship and Bursary
Fortescue Metals Mechatronics Engineering Scholarship and Bursary
The Perth Modernian Society Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship and Bursary
English:
The Jean and Jim Cundill Creative Writing Scholarship and Bursary
Health and Physical Education:
The Perth Modernian Society Elite Physical Education Scholarship and Bursary
Humanities and Social Science:
The Ling and Chris Hayes Accounting Scholarship
The Malcolm Evans Debating Scholarship
The Hunt Family Politics and Law Scholarship
The Shirley Randall Social Sciences Scholarship
The Stokes Sadlier Memorial Scholarship (Awarded by the School)
Languages:
The Malcolm Evans Asian Languages Scholarship
The Malcolm Evans European Languages Scholarship
The Malcolm Evans Languages Bursary
Mathematics:
The Barrie Baker Mathematics Scholarship and Bursary
The Barrie Baker Mathematics Methods Scholarship
The Barrie Baker Mathematics Specialist Scholarship
Music:
The Daniel Girling and John Down Music Scholarship and Bursary
The John Christmass Choral Music Scholarship
The Cundill Violin Scholarship (Awarded by the School)
The Don Tyler Musical Instrument Scholarship – Flute
The Wrightson Cello Scholarship (Awarded by the School)
Science:
The Don Tyler Biological Science Scholarship and Bursary
The Don Tyler Chemistry Scholarship and Bursary
The Dr Philip E. Best Science Bursaries (3)
The Don Tyler Physics Scholarship and Bursary
The Peter Farr Psychology Scholarship and Bursary
Other:
The Don Tyler Innovations, Entrepreneur, and Independent Research Scholarship and Bursary
Equity:
The Doss Family Equity Scholarship
The Jim Leslie Equity Scholarship and Bursary
The Malka Equity Scholarship (2) and Bursary
The Ross and Fran Ledger Scholarship (available for students completing Year 7, 8, 9 or 10)
The TLC Be Inspired Scholarship (for students completing Year 7, 8 or 9 - three year tenure)
The Don Tyler Equity Scholarship (for students completing Year 7, 8 or 9 - three year tenure)
Curtin University Semester 2 Study Opportunity for High-Achieving Year 10 and 11 Students
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open for students to study a unit at Curtin University in Semester 2. Submissions close Thursday, 22 May at 3.30pm.
How to Apply:
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Complete the EOI Microsoft form:
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Obtain teacher approval before listing them as a referee.
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Read the accompanying documents in the microsoft forms link to understand requirements and available units.
Key Information:
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Selection may favour students who mention Curtin in their future study plans, but commitment to Curtin is not required.
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Perth Modern EOIs open Wednesday, 30 April and close Thursday, 22 May at 3.30pm, allowing time for assessment and approval. If supported, Mrs Lydon will sign your Declaration Form as the School Nominator.
Important Points:
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Early applications receive earlier responses, based on teacher referee availability.
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Students must have good behaviour and attendance records—poor standing may lead to application rejection.
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Only students with an A Grade average will be supported, ensuring the best chance of success.
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Teacher referee should know the student well, ideally in the subject area, and must agree to be a referee before their name is listed.
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Students are asked to read all provided documents in the forms link before asking further questions.
Next Steps: If an EOI is successful, enrolment with Curtin University is managed between the student and Curtin—not through Perth Modern School. Application dates mentioned by Curtin refer to Curtin enrolment after EOI approval.
Friends of Music (FoM)
The next Friends of Music meeting is at 7.00pm on Monday, 9 June. Help us coordinate our Winter concerts and hear news about the next international tour! Join in-person in the Beasley Boardroom or on-line via Teams.
Entertainment Memberships are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel, and fun family activities - buy one to support the school's wonderful music program!
Get the FoM news first by following us on Facebook.
Notice of P&C General Meeting
Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10 June at 6.30pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. 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.
P & C Approvals
The following School Support Projects have been approved this year:
- $8,030 Mi7 Mental Health Survey – Institute of Positive Education
- $650 Chinese Language Reading Resource
- $831 Perth Mod Branded Inter-School Swimming Caps
- $3,300 Conversation Series Conversation Series – Movie Seen with Q & A with Maggie Dent (March 19)
- $5,087 Mulcher/Chipper
- $1,200 Break Time Soccer Goals (four sets)
Total $19,098
Contact Us
If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:
Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au
James Lear - Secretary@perthmodernpandc.com.au
Also, follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perthmodernpandc
P&C Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)
The Second-Hand Uniform Shop is located in the Andrews Building.
2025 Semester 1
Monday, 9 June 8.0am - 11.30am
2025 Semester 2
Friday 18 July 2025: 9.00am - 11.00am
Monday 11 August: 8:30am -11.30am
Monday 8 September: 8.30am -11.30am
Monday 13 October: 8.30-11.30am
Monday 10 November: 8.30-11.30am
Monday 8 December: 8.30-11.30am
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.
Contact Us
If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:
Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au
James Lear - Secretary@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.
Master Mind Australia Holiday Study Courses
A range of high-quality courses will be available, covering exam revision, skills development, and study support.
Christ Church Grammar School (Monday, 7 – Friday, 11 July)
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ATAR Revision & Exam Preparation – Years 11 & 12 (10 hours)
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OLNA Preparation (10 hours)
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Essay Writing & Study Skills – Years 7–12 (5 hours)
Hale School (Monday 14 – Friday 18 July)
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Essay Writing & Study Skills – Years 7–12 (5 hours)
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Subject Revision – Years 7–9 (10 hours)
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ATAR Revision & Exam Preparation – Years 10, 11 & 12 (10 hours)
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If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to call us on 9342 2000 or visit our website, Mastermind Australia.
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For more information on Imartial Arts and to enrol click here.