As we near the end of term with the last day for students being Thursday, 16 December, on behalf of staff, I wish all Perth Modern School families and their loved ones a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Staff are looking forward to seeing students refreshed and ready for another successful year of learning and wonderful opportunities on Monday, 31 January 2022. 

Over the last four weeks I have felt honoured to have been allowed to step into such a magnificent school as Perth Modern. I have felt humbled to have been welcomed into your school, rich in tradition, with a proud history and bright future. What will stay with me the most though, is the warmth and friendship afforded to me by the students, parents and the staff. 

Four weeks ago I felt like I was being asked to pilot a resplendent sailing ship; one considered the flagship and pride of the fleet. My task, as I saw it, was to safely navigate this magnificent vessel into port. I was honoured to have been entrusted to perform such an important task. This flagship vessel, your school, however, is more than a ship of fine craftsmanship and ornate carvings. This flagship of the fleet is glorious because of the brilliance of its passengers and crew. The value of this school is not in its façade or edifice but in its students, staff, parents, patron, board, supporters, volunteers and community members.

I hope I have done my job as pilot and harboured this vessel safely. Never forget though, that vessels like this were not designed to stay in harbour, they were designed to sail the open seas. They are built to celebrate a community, to give a nation pride, but moreover, to explore the unknown and enable all on-board to experience adventure. I can say with great confidence that this flagship is capable to sail safely in any waters and both with and against the wind; however, it will require everyone on-board to adjust the sails accordingly. No one on-board should try and command the winds, nor the directions they blow, only to work collaboratively to ensure you stay on course.  

It is with a tear that I disembark, but I will follow every voyage and every passenger and crewmember holds a very special place in my heart. 

MICHAEL MORGAN

INTERIM PRINCIPAL

PERTH MODERN SCHOOL 

Apologies to parents who did not receive the below notice in a timely fashion. We have had some server issues at the school.

Please see the following message from Assistant Director of Education, Steve Watson:

Dear Perth Modern School parents, caregivers and students

I am writing to update you on your school’s leadership arrangements for the start of 2022.

Michael Morgan will return to his substantive role of Principal of Shenton College, and Chris Hill will return to his role at Shenton College at the start of Term 1 next year. My sincere gratitude to Michael and Chris for so ably stepping in at very short notice to take the helm at Perth Modern School at the request of the Director General. Their contribution during this time is much appreciated and highly valued.

Mitchell Mackay, Principal of John Curtin College of the Arts, will take over as interim Principal of your school from the start of 2022. Mitchell is the current 2021 WA Secondary Principal of the Year, a Harvard Fellow and an esteemed leader in gifted and talented education. Mitchell has a track record of building the capacity of his school’s staff and leadership team to make sure they can lead students to achieve outstanding success.

Mitchell Mackay is one of our most highly regarded principals and will serve Perth Modern School well.

Our priority is to put high quality education and the wellbeing of your children at the very centre of everything we do.  If you have any concerns or questions please contact me on steve.watson@education.wa.edu.au

Yours sincerely

Steve Watson

Assistant Director of Education

TERM DATES 2022

Lowes will be opening the Uniform Shop at Perth Modern School on:

• Thursday, 27 January 9.00am - 4.00pm
• Friday, 28 January 9.00am - 4.00pm
• Monday, 31 January 8.00am - 11.30am

From Thursday, 3 February 2022 the Campus shop will return to normal trading hours of Mondays and Thursdays during the term from 8.00am - 11.30am.

Outside of these hours uniform items can be purchased at Lowes Kardinya Park or online.

Please visit www.lowes.com.au to purchase items online and from the Lowes Kardinya Park store which trades seven days a week.

The School Office will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 17 December 2021 from 1.00pm and will reopen at 8.00am on Monday, 31 January 2022. Teaching and the majority of support staff will not be available for contact until late January.

Save the Date!

Parents with a child in Year 7 in 2022 are invited to a parent information evening at the school on Tuesday, February 15 from 6.00pm. Please note this is a parent only event. 

More information will be forthcoming early next year.

House Day activities Thursday, 16 December – Last day for students 

What: End of year House activity day. Normal class timetable has been modified.  

All activities will be House Competitions and will count toward the final tally for the winning House Trophy. Good Luck all!  

What to Wear: Students are to wear their sports uniform and preferably their House Polo Shirt or a House Coloured shirt. 

Time: Students are to attend school during normal school hours for Thursday. It is a normal school day. 

There will be limited student parking on site in 2022. Information and details of how to proceed will be in the notices at the start of next term.