Dear Parents and Caregivers

I would like to share some personal news with you. On September 16, I will be undergoing a heart valve transplant and will be taking leave until the end of the year to focus on recovery.

I want to express my deep gratitude to the staff and families of Perth Modern School for your tremendous support, kindness, and encouragement during this time. Your care has meant a great deal to me.

During my absence, Robyn Verboon will step into the role of Principal, and I have every confidence in her leadership and commitment to our school community.

Although I’ll be away from my regular duties, I plan to stay in touch with the school and hope to visit during Term 4. I look forward to returning refreshed and ready to commence the 2026 academic year.

Thank you once again for your understanding and support. 

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay 
Principal
Perth Modern School

As part of Department of Education requirements, Semester 1 reports at Perth Modern School will follow a new format this year.

For students in Years 10 to 12, reports will include:

• a Semester Mark
• an Exam Mark
• a Semester Grade
• ABE ratings (Attitude, Behaviour, Effort)

For students in Years 7 to 9, reports will include:

• Semester Grade
• ABE ratings

Please note that individual teacher comments will no longer be provided for any year group. Instead, a general comment from your child’s Year Coordinator will appear at the end of the report, highlighting key activities from Semester 1.

We trust families have had the opportunity to connect with teachers during recent Parent Review Days. If you require further clarification after reviewing the report, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant teacher. We value our partnership in supporting your child’s learning.

Please read the description of the new ABE ratings here. Reports will be emailed to families in the coming weeks.

Grant Staffe
Associate Principal – Systems and Operations
Perth Modern School

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Students and families are encouraged to support the following fundraising initiatives:

WORLD'S GREATEST SHAVE - SUPPORT OUR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

WRAP WITH LOVE - THE ROTARY INTERACT CLUB

The Rotary Interact Club within Perth Modern School is supporting Wrap with Love, a not-for-profit organisation that provides handmade blankets and wraps to people in need, both in Australia and worldwide.

So far, Wrap with Love has distributed over 600,000 wraps worldwide, including in  Australia, Armenia, Bangladesh and other countries facing hardship.

Students are encouraged to knit or crochet squares that will be made up into the blankets. Details of the requirements will be published to students via Compass.

To support this, we are requesting complete balls of 8ply yarn and no.8 (4mm) knitting needles. 

All donations are appreciated and greatly accepted.  Please drop off at Mrs Reilly's office in Beasley.

Thank you for your support of this valuable cause.

Students have been taking part in The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness of mental health. So far students have raised over $3,600. If you would like to donate to this very worthy cause and help us push for better mental health, click at this link -  The Push-Up Challenge - Perth Modern School

All funds raised support Lifeline. 

Rotary Interact Club 

Make sandwiches to help feed Perth's needy. 

HELP KEEP RONALD MCDONALD CHARITIES WELL-STOCKED  

Community Service Opportunity – Weeks 8 & 9

Students can earn one community service hour by donating a shoebox filled with at least five items, each from a different category listed above. Drop your shoebox off at Chaplain Shaye’s office (Lower Andrews) for verification.

If you can’t fill a shoebox but still want to contribute, you’re welcome to donate individual items to the House bins at Student Services to earn House points.

There will also be a sorting session in Week 9 for an additional service hour. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/zLNuYBEFJb?origin=lprLink

Only 20 spots available – first come, first served. If donations are high, another session may be added in Week 10.

Questions? Contact isabella.ho@student.education.wa.edu.au

Happy donating!

Want to build your computer science, cyber security, AI or security and intelligence skills, or know a bright young spark who does? Bookings are now open for our ECU School of Science July School Holiday workshops in Digital Technologies, Cyber Security and Security & Intelligence.

All workshops are hosted at: Edith Cowan University, Joondalup campus, 9.00am – 3.00pm. For more information and to register for a workshop please follow the TryBooking in the flyer below. 

Year 10 Drama Presents: Animal Farm
A powerful allegory of power, propaganda, and resistance.

Dates: Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 June, 7:00 PM
Venue: Casey Theatre
Tickets: $5 – Available at www.trybooking.com/DCRMB

Year 10 Drama students proudly present Animal Farm, a gripping adaptation that explores how noble ideals can be twisted into tools of control. As both performers and designers, students bring to life a rural world infused with historical propaganda and modern relevance.

Guided by a collaborative directorial vision and grounded in Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting, the cast delivers emotionally rich, human portrayals of the animals’ hopes, fears, and betrayals.

This thought-provoking production challenges audiences to reflect on authority, media manipulation, and the power of education in resisting ignorance. Animal Farm is a timely reminder of the importance of civic awareness and critical thinking.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable performance.

All parents and students are invited to attend the Dance Showcase, see details below. Bookings essential.  

Year 8 Focus Day will be spread over two days in Week 9. It will be in collaboration with the HASS classes.

For Tuesday 24^th June-the following classes will be doing Focus Day activities at school.

8HASS_5 Ms Liu

8HASS_6 Mr Cao

8HASS_7 Mr McMahon

8HASS_8 Mr Paranchoy

Tuesday period 6-Year 8 students will be in class.

For Wednesday 25^th June the following classes will be doing Focus Day activities at school.

8HASS_1 Ms Wordsworth

8HASS_2 Dr Driehuis

8HASS_3 Mr O’Loughlin

8HASS_4 Mr T Chisholm

Activities will include team problem solving, Fit Boxing, Cheer Leading, Yoga, Meditation, Team Sports, Craft, Karaoke and some other activities.

All Year 10 students will participate in Keys4Life, a driver education program. SDERA has a Parents Online course available. This is an online self paced course which supports parents, carers and guardians in their role as supervisor for their Keys4Life learner driver.

https://doe-ict-homeschool-prd-fdr-c0dph9g5eqg5edfj.a03.azurefd.net/public/RSDE/keys4life/index.html#/

Friends of Music (FoM)

Click here to volunteer or donate supper for Senior Grand Final Showcase on 30th August.

Entertainment Memberships are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel, and fun family activities - the perfect Father’s Day gift! 

Next Friends of Music meeting 7pm on 13th of October. Help us coordinate our Term 4 concerts and hear how we are allocating our fundraised funds! Join in-person in the Beazley Boardroom or on-line via Teams.

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. 

Opening Dates Term 3 & 4

Monday, 11 August 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 8 September 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 13 October 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 10 November 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 8 December 8.30am to 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. 

P&C Next Meeting - Tyesday, 2 September

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2September 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 6pm. 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

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.