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.

1. Before choosing a scholarship or bursary it is essential to carefully examine the specific requirements of each in the information booklet below.

   (student name) (name of scholarship).

3. Upload the application form to the specific learning area links below by Friday, 22 August 2025.  

4. Individuals can apply for multiple scholarships, although a maximum of one will be awarded per recipient. Each application should be submitted through a separate application form.

Arts and Technologies: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/xNGqAbmYGD

English: Submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/EtP1zMDp95

Health and Physical Education: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/K1jYjCW9vT

Humanities and Social Sciences: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/ZYf7wNZefp

Languages: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/q9CAPGzfpG

Mathematics: submit an application at https://forms.office.com/r/TfurCj8qcE

Music: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/2Nhmf8XDXp

Science: submit application at: https://forms.office.com/r/A9ETcwFyPq

The Don Tyler Innovations, Entrepreneur, and Independent Research Scholarship and Bursary: submit application at https://forms.office.com/r/cRHBfXJmsW

Equity Awards - Deadline is Friday, 22 August

These awards are with thanks to the Sphinx Foundation. 

They are aimed at facilitating the achievement of educational success by removing barriers and providing current Perth Modern School students access to opportunities. 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 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. 

Equity Awards Application process 

1. Before choosing a scholarship or bursary it is essential to carefully examine the specific requirements of each in the information booklet.

3. Upload the application form to https://forms.office.com/r/RD4G7JpH1d by the due date of Friday, 22 August 2025 OR submit in a sealed A4 envelope marked Confidential (name of scholarship) by the due date to:

         Mrs Philippa Roy

         Deputy Principal

         Perth Modern School

         90 Roberts Road

         Subiaco, WA. 6008

4. Individuals can apply for multiple scholarships, although a maximum of one will be awarded per recipient. Each application should be submitted through a separate application form.

5. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only for the purpose of the Scholarship selection process.

World's Greatest Shave

On Friday 27 June, we had 5 amazing students who participated in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, raising almost $6000 to support Australians living with blood cancer.  This is a fantastic achievement as each donation is vital in helping to support research and for providing care for families.

The concourse was crowded at lunchtime with students and staff showing their support of these committed students and the cause. Each participating student embraced the challenge, demonstrating the values of courage, compassion and commitment.  These students’ positivity and selflessness was a true reminder to us all that acts of kindness and demonstrating empathy has a significant impact on the life of others and brings attention to important issues.

To put the impact these students have made into perspective, the funds raised through their involvement is equivalent to supporting a vital blood cancer research program for an entire day. This kind of support enables researchers and clinicians to fast-track breakthrough therapies and diagnostics from the lab into clinics – making real change possible for Australians living with blood cancer.

A special mention of our wonderful students, Bhuvika G, Mohit N, Yvan J, Manas G and Aaron T for their courage and selflessness. Thank you also to everyone who coordinated the event, donated or came to show their support for this very worthy cause.

COMMUNITY DAY

Community Day was held on Wednesday, 2 April. Pop Culture was the dress-up theme for the day and the school was awash with colour, creativity, unity and excitement.

The real highlight of the event was raising approximately $14,500 for FightMND. The generosity and enthusiasm of our students and families made this achievement possible. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated.

The day was packed with vibrant stalls, engaging activities, delicious food and thrilling games. Hair colouring, face painting and quirky Brain Rot unleashed everyone’s creativity. Highlights of the day included the Big Freeze, the Students vs Staff volleyball match and the House Mini Games and debating showcases made the event truly wonderful. Thank you to our Year 8, 10 and 12 Advocacy groups for organising the stalls and activities and the Student Council for their boundless energy and ideas.

We’re incredibly proud of our community for coming together with such enthusiasm and spirit. Thank you to everyone in the school community.  Your contribution to FightMND truly embodies the power of community.

Push-Up Challenge

In June, students from Perth Mod got involved in The Push-Up Challenge with the aim to complete 3,214 push-ups in 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. The number 3,214 is significant as it represents the number of people who died by suicide in Australia in 2023 (the most recent stats).

Thank you to our Push-Up Ambassadors, Sana K, Dylan M and Arnav N and all the students who participated in the challenge to help reach their goal and to help push for better mental health.

Perth Modern raised an amazing $5151 with all funds going to Lifeline.  

Please ensure your student’s subject selections for 2026 are finalised by Thursday, 17 July. Note: Year 11 selections have now closed. Perth Modern School allocates required subjects across the eight learning areas. Students may choose additional subjects for Semester 1 (S1) and Semester 2 (S2). Selections can be updated anytime until the Subject Selection Online (SSO) portal closes.

After the deadline, changes cannot be made, and any requests will be limited to available options at the start of the school year. While most students will receive their preferred selections, scheduling conflicts may occasionally arise. If this happens, students will be contacted to discuss alternatives. If a selected course is not viable, guidance will be provided to help choose a reserve or alternative option. Parents are reminded to download their child’s selection report, and either return to the school by dropping off to student services a paper copy or emailing the pdf to the address provided below by 22 July.

For detailed course information, please refer to the Middle and Senior Years Curriculum Handbooks available on the school website.

If you need further assistance after reviewing the handbook, please ? PerthModern.CourseSelectionEnquiries@education.wa.edu.au
Include the student’s WA Student Number, 2026 year level, and a brief two-line description of your request.

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey!

We're excited to announce that ModClubs will commence from Monday 4 August. These clubs run before and after school on Monday to Friday, are optional, not assessed, and continue to be extremely popular with students. ModClubs are designed to foster a strong sense of belonging by connecting students with peers who share similar interests, in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Many clubs span Years 7–12, offering valuable leadership opportunities for older students. We would like to acknowledge and thank our dedicated staff who generously volunteer their time and expertise to make these enriching experiences possible for our students.

 Please note: ModClub selection is separate from Subject Selection 2026. Students will receive a different SSO login, and parents/carers will be issued a unique ParentPIN to authorise selections.

ModClubs will run until 12 December, and students are expected to commit for the full semester. Attendance is recorded via Compass. Details about available clubs and login information will be shared early next term. The opening date and time for selections will be advertised through Compass. As many clubs fill quickly, we encourage families to plan carefully before submitting preferences.

A quiet reminder: Our school library is open until 4:30pm each day, providing a calm and supportive space for students who wish to study privately or work independently.

As we approach the end of semester one, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions of staff members who are moving on to new and exciting chapters in their lives. Their dedication has shaped the educational journey of countless students and enriched our school community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to teachers; Ms Maria Biddle, Mr Shayne Gilbert, and Mr Glen McCelland for their outstanding service and commitment to education. Their passion, professionalism, and care have left a lasting legacy, and they will be deeply missed.

We also wish to acknowledge the invaluable work of our Allied Professional staff, whose behind-the-scenes efforts are essential to the smooth running of our school. A special thank you to our Manager of Corporate Services Ms Yvonne Tulley for her dedication and support—her contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of both staff and students.

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

FREE PARENT WEBINAR SERIES

Preparation for assessments, combined with a growing workload and out-of-school commitments can be the perfect storm for raising your child’s stress levels.  

Whilst no parent wants to see their child anxious or unsettled, the good news is that this is perfectly normal and there is plenty you can do to help.  

The first step to helping your child when they’re feeling pressure is to talk about it – but even this can feel like a mission sometimes.  

To help, Elevate is running a webinar that will talk you through how you can start the conversation about stress with your child and how you can help them manage those feelings of anxiety around their exams

Live Webinar: How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress
Wednesday 2nd July
6:30pm-7:30pm (AEST)

REGISTER NOW

JULY 2025 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

REVISION, EXAM PREPARATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

We have a number of courses running to assist students to achieve the best possible academic results in their term 3 and final year exams.

Christ Church Grammar School (Monday 7 to FrIday 11 JULY)

• ATAR Revision and Exam preparation for year 11 and 12 students only (10 hours).
• OLNA Preparation (10 hours)
• Essay Writing and Study Skills programs for years 7-12 (5 hours).

Hale School (Monday 14 to Friday 18 JULY)

• Essay Writing and Study Skills programs for years 7-12 (5 hours).
• Subject revision for years 7-10 students (10 hours).
• ATAR Revision and Exam preparation for students in years 11 and 12 (10 hours).

Bookings can be made via this link:

https://www.mastermindaustralia.com.au/year-7-10-holiday-programs-including-NAPLAN-tutoring.html