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- ALL YEARS - FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- ALL YEARS - JULY NEWSLETTER
- ALL YEARS - BECOME A DONOR OF A SUBJECT OR LEADERSHIP AWARD AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY
- ALL YEARS - HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY, 27 AUGUST
- ALL YEARS - SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF AT THE 2025 ANGLICARE WA SCHOOL SLEEPOUT
- ALL YEARS - COMMUNITY DAY RAISED AN AMAZING $14,449.21!
- ALL YEARS - MAGGIE DENT PRESENTS: GIRLHOOD SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER
- ALL YEARS - COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
- ALL YEARS - BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION
- ALL YEARS - PARKING REMINDER FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
- ALL YEARS - LANGUAGES WEEK
- ALL YEARS - SCIENCE WEEK
- ALL YEARS - FREE PARENT WEBINAR: HOW YOU CAN MAKE TECHNOLOGY AN ALLY
- ALL YEARS - TEENS AND SLEEP
- All YEARS - SMITH FAMILY SAVER PLUS
- YEAR 8 GIRLS: HARDING MILLER SCHOLARSHIPS
- YEAR 10 - ACADEMIC SUBJECT AWARDS DEADLINE 22 AUGUST
- YEAR 10 - EQUITY AWARDS DEADLINE FRIDAY, 22 AUGUST
- P&C NOTICES
- EXTERNAL NOTICES
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
Perth Modern School – July Newsletter Highlights
The July edition of our newsletter is now available for your perusal, featuring a vibrant collection of events, achievements, and initiatives that showcase the spirit and excellence of our school community.
Key Highlights Include:
- Launch of the Perth Modern School Business Plan
- Years 8 & 9 Focus Days
- Winter Sport Lightning Carnivals
- Visual Arts Exhibition
- Year 10 Drama Production: Animal Farm
- House Dance Competition & Dance Showcase
- INXS Reimagined 2025 Concert
- Vale: Michael Rogers
- Year 9 Aboriginal History Incursion: Koora Waangkininy Boodjar
- Bloom Future Leaders & Bloom Future Founders Courses
- Year 7 Camp at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp
- Student Accolades
- World’s Greatest Shave
- NAIDOC Week Celebrations
- Plus Much more!
Support Academic and Leadership Excellence at Perth Modern School
Perth Modern School is pleased to offer a wonderful opportunity to sponsor an academic or leadership award at our annual Presentation Ceremony.
By becoming a sponsor, you’ll be helping to celebrate and encourage the outstanding achievements of our high-performing students, while being recognised as a valued supporter of our school community.
We wish to thank the following individuals and companies who have recently donated a prize:
Micah Sinclair (Class of 2021)
Grace Sinclair (Class of 2023)
Liam Staltari MLA
Jonathan Huston MLA
in2Dredging Pty Ltd
Mr Rick McMahon (Teacher)
Liam Staltari MLA
Jonathan Huston MLA
Note: The Principal's Award for 2025 is now sponsored.
Note: It is possible to sponsor an award for 2025 only.
We’re thrilled to announce that our Whole School House Athletics Carnival is happening on Wednesday, August 27 at the WA Athletics Stadium! This is a special day where the entire school community comes together—no classes will be held on site, as all students will be attending the carnival.
Expect a vibrant day filled with novelty events, spirited competition, and plenty of chances to connect in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. It’s also a heartfelt moment to celebrate our Year 12 students, as they take part in their final whole school House event—let’s cheer them on and make it unforgettable!
Full event details will be shared via Compass next week, so stay tuned!
This evening, 18 of our Year 11 students will be participating in the 2025 Anglicare WA School Sleep Out at Optus Stadium. They will be accompanied by staff members Mr Grant and Ms Willmans, who have kindly volunteered their time to support this important initiative.
The School Sleep Out is a powerful experience that raises awareness and funds for youth homelessness. As our students spend the night outdoors, we invite you to support them by making a donation—every contribution helps. Team Perth Modern is currently ranked 19th on the fundraising leaderboard.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and their commitment to making a difference.
A Big THANK YOU!
To our incredible school community—students, staff, families, donors and supporters—
Your generosity, spirit, and commitment have made a powerful impact.
Together, we raised an outstanding: $14,449.21 in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care.
Every dollar brings us closer to a cure and helps improve the lives of those affected by MND.
Maggie Dent Presents: Girlhood 
Discover practical strategies Build deeper connections Empower the next generation
Live Seminar with Maggie Dent
Saturday, 20 September 10.00am- 12noon
Cyril Tyler Auditorium
Students are invited to consider these community service opportunities:
JOIN THE STUDENTS FOR BUSHLANDS BOARD
Applications now open for students in Years 11–12
Students for Bushlands is a youth-led organisation dedicated to connecting high school volunteers with local bushland care groups across Perth. Through hands-on workshops and collaborative projects, students gain valuable experience while contributing to the preservation and restoration of our natural environment.
We are currently seeking six passionate and committed students to join the Students for Bushlands Board. Board members will work as a team to help coordinate the organisation’s activities, including planning and delivering bush care workshops in partnership with community groups. This is a chhance to show your leadership ability and love of Australian bushland and wildlife.
Key Details:
- Positions available: 6
- Eligibility: Open to students in Years 11–12
- Application deadline: 20 August
For any questions contact Ekaterina at studentsforbushlands@gmail.com
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 where people are 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.
Please note that students can arrive at school from 8.15am. Please do not drop your children off to school before this time as there is no supervision on grounds.
Music students can arrive at 7.30am, if participating in a supervised activity.
A friendly reminder to please avoid parking in staff car bays, even if they appear vacant upon arrival. These bays are allocated to staff members, and when occupied by others, it causes inconvenience — staff may be forced to search for alternative parking or park off-site.
If you're visiting the school for any reason, kindly use the designated visitor parking bays near reception. Your cooperation helps keep things running smoothly for everyone. Thank you!
Languages Week is Coming! | 18–22 August (Week 5)
Get ready to celebrate the rich tapestry of languages and cultures that make our world so vibrant! Perth Modern School is excited to host Languages Week in Week 5, and we’ve got a fantastic lineup of activities for all students to enjoy:
Daily Phrase of the Day
Learn a new phrase each morning and expand your linguistic horizons!
Karaoke Competition
Sing your heart out in different languages—fun, music, and maybe even a prize!
Photography Competition
Capture the beauty of cultural diversity through your lens.
Eating Competition
Put your taste buds to the test with delicious international flavours!
Noongar Language Lessons (Years 7–9)
Join us online to learn and appreciate the language of the Noongar people.
Multicultural Recipe Book (Online)
Contribute your family’s favourite cultural recipes and help us create a delicious digital cookbook!
Let’s celebrate the power of language to connect, express, and inspire. Stay tuned for more details and how to get involved!
National Science Week 2025
Theme: Decoding the Universe
Week 4: 11–15 August
Students will be involved in a week of exciting science-themed activities and events celebrating the wonders of the universe!
Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on technology and focus on August 20th.
By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child break free from tech addiction before exams and improve the quality of their revision.
Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!)
Wednesday, 20 August 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
Click here to register for free
Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:
✅ Reducing your child’s dependence on technology
✅ Using apps to prevent your child procrastinating
✅ Using technology to enhance your child’s learning
Sleep patterns change in the teenage years, but your teenage child still needs plenty of good-quality sleep for health, memory and energy. Raising Children Network have helpful information and suggestions on their website Sleep and teenagers
Many children will have a positive experience starting school or moving from primary to high school and despite some initial nervousness, most will settle in very quickly. However, we know some parents/carers may be very concerned about the upcoming changes e.g. buying uniforms, books or devices and that's where we can help.
What is Saver Plus: Saver Plus is a free online money skills program for people on lower incomes and matched savings program. It’s about strengthening financial skills, to build and develop (and keep) good savings habits.
Saver Plus encourages parents to save $50 a month (for 10 months). Savings are then matched - a free $500 for education costs.
Now accessible to any eligible Australian – no matter where they live.
To be eligible for Saver Plus, you must have all of the following:
- Centrelink payment*
- Hold a Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card
- Be in school yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
- Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* /Carers Payment / Child Support or Cash in hand.
- Be 18+ years old
- Not have completed the program previously.
* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information saverplus.org.au
If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back please include our enquiry link https://www.bsl.org.au/services/saving-and-managing-money/saver-plus/ or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact them directly.
Delivered by The Smith Family and funded by Brotherhood of St Laurence, ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
See the brochure here.
Since 2015, the Harding Miller Education Foundation (HMEF) has offered life-changing scholarships to young women in Australian public high schools.
The HMEF's mission is to bridge the long-term societal gap of opportunity for girls within the public school system.
Applicants must be in Year 8 in 2025 to apply and meet the three criteria below:
1. Demonstrate high academic potential
2. Are experiencing challenging socio-economic circumstances
3. Display motvation to complete school and attend tertiary edication
For more information and to apply see below:
Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship
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.
2. Complete the following application form, save the file using the format
(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
- Before choosing a scholarship or bursary it is essential to carefully examine the specific requirements of each in the information booklet.
2 Applicants are to complete the application form, (refer to notice in Compass) save the file using the format (student name) (name of scholarship).
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.
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
MasterMind Australia Academic October School Holidays Revision programs
www.mastermindaustralia.com.au
Leadership Opportunity: Join the Students for Bushlands Board
Applications now open for students in Years 11–12
Students for Bushlands is a youth-led organisation dedicated to connecting high school volunteers with local bushland care groups across Perth. Through hands-on workshops and collaborative projects, students gain valuable experience while contributing to the preservation and restoration of our natural environment.
We are currently seeking six passionate and committed students to join the Students for Bushlands Board. Board members will work as a team to help coordinate the organisation’s activities, including planning and delivering bush care workshops in partnership with community groups.
Key Details:
- Positions available: 6
- Eligibility: Open to students in Years 11–12
- Application deadline: 20 August
For any questions contact Ekaterina at studentsforbushlands@gmail.com
Perth Modern Fencing Program
Beginners:
Time: Wednesdays 2.30pm - 4.00pm, 30/7/25 - 24/9/25
Venue: Tyler Mccusker Gymnasium 6
Cost: $180
What to bring: Spare shirt, track pants, sports shoes, drink bottle. All equipment supplied.
No experience required!
Intermediates:
Time: Wednesdays and Fridays 2.30pm - 4.00pm, 30/7/25 - 26/9/25
Venue: Tyler Mccusker Gymnasium 6
Cost: $200 - students have the choice to train 1 or 2 times per week
What to bring: Spare shirt, track pants, sports shoes, drink bottle. All equipment supplied.
Have been fencing for at least 1 term
Contact: sr.fencing.coaching@gmail.com