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Hedland Senior High School powering ahead

Hedland Senior High School has become the school of choice and opportunity, says Principal Janine Keall who has led significant change since taking the helm 18 months ago.

“The number of students enrolling continues to increase and we have secured passionate and committed staff to join our experienced and established workforce,” she said

“An uncompromising commitment and unrelenting focus on our teaching and learning has supported our achievements in engaging students, empowering staff, developing leaders, and connecting with our community.

“The school’s achievements continue to embody our shared values of care, courtesy, respect and responsibility, as we work towards realising our school motto, Together We Achieve.”

Attendance rates are soaring, and students are excelling in their chosen paths.

Ms Keall has challenged the school’s critics to acknowledge the vast improvements over the past 18 months and to “come and talk to me” to get a real understanding of the positive changes.

Addressing Port Hedland Industries Council’s Community Industry Forum last month, Ms Keall said the work being done was “absolutely incredible; a reflection of the hard work by the staff and students”.

“I am so proud of our achievements. There isn’t a school in this State that comes close to the plans and programs that we are running and intend on implementing in the future.

“This  is attributed to the passion, care, and commitment of our staff.

“As a school, we are open and transparent, so we encourage the school and wider community to have a conversation with us because we welcome feedback and like to work with others on finding solutions to challenges.

“We are trying to work collaboratively with the students, the staff, the school community, and Port Hedland itself to be able to provide more and more opportunity.

“We have so many wonderful students at our school, and we need to continue to celebrate what they achieve — day in, day out.

“We also have students who find school a challenge, just like any other school. We work hard to provide wrap around support, and this is an absolute priority. We have gone from a reactive to a proactive model, and change takes time.

“Port Hedland is a beautiful place to live. I’ve been here 18 months and I felt like I was home after about a month.”

Ms Keall said she was working with the Education Department on staff incentives and that “when we attract teachers to Hedland, they generally stay and enjoy the town and the lifestyle it has to offer”.

“We’re supported by several industries in this town, and we are grateful for that. This includes our engagement (Success) program and our vision to become the most IT-tech savvy school in the State.

“The number of senior school students completing an ATAR program has increased largely due to the fact that our classes are now run face to face at school instead of online.

“We made the commitment to provide face-to-face classes even if there’s only a few students enrolled. This is one of our school priorities that supports our industry partners and the Port Hedland community to keep our students and their families in town.

“This investment is putting Hedland students in an incredibly competitive position to students across the State.  In fact, a number of Hedland ATAR students are now achieving scores in the 80s and 90s,  and 100 per cent of our students wanting university entrance have achieved this.”

At the same time, the school is offering more opportunities for students who prefer a different pathway, with a large and expanding focus on school-based traineeships, apprenticeships, and certificates.

The school philosophy is based on supporting students not only to be academically successful but empowering them to reach their potential, demonstrate care for others and give back to the community.

A diverse team of specialists work closely with staff and students, developing preventative programs and plans with appropriate courses of action to support the needs of students.

Students, teachers, and parents/carers can refer to a Student Support team for consultation on issues such as friendship, social skills, bullying, grief, mental health issues, and learning difficulties.

Lower school programs include Maths, English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, and STEM, with electives including Metalwork, Robotics, Coding, Japanese, and Aboriginal Cultures and languages, with more courses to be added next year based on student interest.

The Aboriginal Cultures and Languages program has been introduced this year and there are plans to have it available through to Year 12 and potentially to be an ATAR subject.

Hedland Senior High School is one of only two schools outside the metropolitan area to offer a specialist arts program, which is designed to extend talents and skills beyond regular curriculum and provide more industry relevant opportunities after school for students interested in dance, drama, music, media, photography, production, and visual arts. ​

Equipment is being purchased for a new STEM building, with the support of FMG.

BHP, under a three-year partnership, is supporting the school’s Success Program, to prepare young people for life beyond school by building skills and capabilities for employment, further training, or study.​

“With the Pilbara having industry ‘right on the doorstep,’ students access support from training providers and industry partners to provide knowledge and develop skills to assist making informed decisions about their futures,” Ms Keall said.

“Through targeted curriculum delivery and access to alternative training pathways, students plan for and engage in programs to assist with post-school destinations.​

“It ensures students are supported to increase attendance and remain at school longer in order to access real-world and relevant learning to prepare them for the future.”

Restructuring the program to provide a more explicit focus on meeting individual student needs around literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional wellbeing had resulted in vastly improved attendance rates, and a significant reduction in student suspensions.

The school’s Rise Up Program encourages students to engage by achieving individual improvement, providing opportunity for students to set individual goals and celebrate their achievements and encourages community engagement and partnerships.

The Follow the Dream program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to successfully complete their secondary schooling, ensuring they are well prepared to embark on successful career pathways and to identify as leaders and role models amongst their peers, families, and communities.

A purpose-built Trade Training Centre within the school offers innovative training to year 11 and 12 students and provides strong links to potential employers through access to work experience.

“It is a pleasure to be leading Hedland Senior High School on its journey and I am so proud of our passionate and caring staff that are supporting students to achieve their exceptional goals and dreams,” Ms Keall said.

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Together We Achieve. This support enables the provision of a variety of educational opportunities that are the envy of many schools across Western Australia.

Hedland Senior High School opened in 1971 and has established a reputation for providing a supportive learning environment in which students have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and understandings to function effectively in a modern society and achieve their individual potential. The school provides a modern, safe educational institution that values cultural difference, promotes e  ... 

xcellence in learning and empowers students to contribute positively in a world of constant change. As the Pilbara’s first Independent Public School, Hedland Senior High School is focused on the achievement of academic excellence and preparing students to be active citizens of a dynamic global community. Our school delivers a comprehensive curriculum that fosters success beyond the school environment and establishes strong connections to the community through partnerships with key stakeholders. The school’s success in improving outcomes for students has been recognised through a range of local, state and national awards in areas such as Educational Leadership, the Arts, Literacy and Innovation. The school receives outstanding support from our local community, in particular from the resources industry, with BHP Billiton Iron Ore providing significant funding for innovative programs, facilities and the appointment of staff members.

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Hedland Senior High School Semester One Showcase Thank you to the students, staff, family, and community members that attended our Semester One Showcase last night! A huge round of applause to all the students who participated in both the performances and the exhibition. Each and every one of you did an outstanding job! Stay tuned for the upcoming photos! 👀

WE'RE HIRING - CAREER PRACTITIONER Please scan the QR code or follow the link below for further information: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=353737

🚨 Reminder: Get your Big Picture applications in! 🚨 Big Picture Learning is thrilled to announce that we are accepting applications for two vacancies in our Year 8 Advisory Class, to start at the beginning of Term 3. Application forms can be picked up from the admin building or the Big Picture classrooms. Make sure to submit your applications by 3pm on Monday, June 24th, 2024. Don't miss out!

Semester One Celebration Assembly 🌟 Congratulations to all of our outstanding students who received recognition at our Semester One Celebration Assembly today! We take great pride in recognizing the accomplishments of our students in academics, behaviour, and attendance. Alongside family members, staff, and students, we celebrated the improvement and achievement of student learning. Well done and good luck to all students who will be participating in Country Week and the Sydney Canberra trip!

Country Week 2024 🏀🏐 Congratulations to the Hedland Senior High School Country Week squad for 2024. Students will depart on Saturday for the week long competition, representing HSHS in Touch Rugby, Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Netball, Dance and Speech & Debating. Students have put in a mountain of work to make it this far, from when the process began at the start of Term One, including committing to positive engagement across classes, a high level of attendance, and weekly training sessions. Year 12 students, Meg Davis and Kurtis Jackson, were announced as Hedland Senior High School’s Country Week Captains. Meg and Kurtis have both shown outstanding leadership qualities, and they will guide our school with pride and honor. We are also pleased to officially announce our 2024 House Captains who received their badges today at our celebration assembly. Ashburton – Nat Cornelius and Sienna Bennett Fortescue – Kami Farid and Isabella McDermott DE Grey - Kurtis Jackson and Maddi Fletcher Sherlock – Taya Sawtell and Bailey Shinners These students have already commenced working behind the scenes to put some exciting things in place for next semester particularly leading up to our house athletics carnival. Good luck to everyone!! 👏

CODING CLUB & MAKERSPACE 🤖🎮 Every Tuesday from 2:30-4:00PM, Mr Kocaj and students dive into all things digital. This club aims to empower young minds and allow for students to unleash their inner tech wizard in a fun and relaxed environment. Students have the opportunity to: 🕹 Learn coding languages such as Python, JavaScript, and MicroPython. 🕹 Explore game designs and development using multiplatform software. 🕹 Create digital designs: Adobe PS, animation, 3D modelling, and online web-based projects. 🕹 Participate in hands-on robotics activities and hardware modding projects. 🕹 Explore automation and its applications. 🕹 Engage in STEM concepts through interactive projects and hands-on making. Coding Club & Makerspace welcomes everyone from any level of experience and promises to be a lot of fun!

OPEN NIGHT TONIGHT! Come on down to the Gratwick Hall in Port Hedland, beginning at 6pm. :) Please follow the link below to secure your spot: https://compasstix.com/event/9d88e352-5c2b-4c54-9ed0-cb77330f7e6b

Hedland Senior High School OPEN NIGHTS ❗️We have included another Open Night session on Tuesday, June 25th. This session will include a school tour beginning at 5:30pm! Secure your spot by following the link below: https://compasstix.com/e/6fk7mh0mo4

Hedland Senior High School's Semester One Showcase is tomorrow night! To purchase your ticket, please follow the link below: https://mattdann.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/135297

SEMESTER ONE SHOWCASE 🎨 Hedland Senior High School's Semester One Showcase will be held on Thursday, June 20th in the Matt Dann Theatre at 6PM. This event is to celebrate the amazing work of our Arts students. Come and enjoy the Art exhibition and performances, as well as canapes! Please follow the link below to purchase a ticket: https://mattdann.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/135297

Men's Mental Health Week On Friday, June 14th, Hedland Senior High School held a whole school lunch event to mark Men's Mental Health Week. Big shout out to Fortescue and Hamilton Village for preparing and serving hot dogs, fruit platters, cupcakes and waters for the students to savor. Various activities were available for all to participate in, including a ‘Push Up’ challenge, Smoothie Bike, sports and more! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to making this event a success! 🩵 👏Fortescue 👏Hamilton Village/Cievo 👏headspace 👏Hedland Clontarf Academy 👏West Coast Eagles Pilbara 👏WA Pilbara Cricket 👏Relationships Australia 👏Programmed Training Services 👏Category 5

YEAR 7-12 CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY Parents, carers and community are welcome to join us as we celebrate student success! 📌Wednesday, June 19th 📍 HSHS Sports Centre 🕑 9:00am - 10:25 am

Come on down to our Open Night tomorrow! 🕐 6pm-7pm 📍 Gratwick Hall, Port Hedland Follow the link below to reserve your space: https://compasstix.com/event/9d88e352-5c2b-4c54-9ed0-cb77330f7e6b

Big Picture Learning On Monday the 17th of June, The Big Picture Learning crew headed over to North Regional TAFE, Pundulmurra Campus for an excursion that looked at future interests the students might have in the Trades, Hospitality and Medical industries. The students were shown around the site and visited several departments including, heavy and light automotive, electrical, carpentry, food, nursing and horticulture. Overall, it was an exceptional day and extremely meaningful for the students understanding about what industries they have the resources to train in, in their local area. A big thank you to all the members of the Pundulmurra Campus that provided this opportunity for our students. 👏

Donating Uniforms Hedland Senior High School is in search of anyone who may have our school uniform at home that is no longer being utilized. If you are willing to donate, please consider dropping them off at the Student Support Office to help students in need. 💙

NAIDOC WEEK Hedland Senior High School will be celebrating NAIDOC Week next week, beginning on June 24th! There will be plenty of activities organised throughout the week during recess and lunch, as well as in your GEL classes. NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. More information to come on activities throughout the week. 😊

Every Day Matters Have you used our Compass App to update your students ‘unexplained’ absences? Here is our easy step by step guide for parents and carers to update their students ‘unexplained’ absences via the Compass App: Step 1: Log into the Compass App. Step 2: Click the attendance alert on your home screen. Step 3: Select the session you are adding a note for and click ‘Explain with Attendance Note’. Step 4: Select the applicable reason for the absence and add relevant details. Step 5: Save. If you require any support setting up the Compass App, please contact our helpful staff at the school, on (08) 9158 1900. A more detailed Parent Guide for Compass can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.compass.education/guide/

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Rise Up Steering Committee On Wednesday, June 12th, parents, students, staff and community met to discuss how we can forward the Rise Up Program over the next 4 years. The Rise Up Steering Committee's next scheduled meeting date is Wednesday, July 31st from 5pm-6pm. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Rise Up Steering Committee, please contact Rise Up Coordinator, Jody Warbrick, at [email protected] !

Subject Selections Online A reminder to all Year 10 students that Subject Selection Online (SSO) is now open. Emails with login details have been sent to Year 10 students and their parents/carers, and the SSO link can be accessed via the school website below.

Subject Selections Online - Hedland Senior High School Visit the link below to access Subject Selection Online. If you have any questions regarding online subject selection, please get in touch. Subject Selection Online

⚠️ Hedland Senior High School Oval Our oval will be closed for students, teachers & public use for the remainder of the week.

MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK Hedland Senior High School will be holding a whole school Men's Mental Health lunch for students and staff. 🕑 Lunchtime, Friday, 14th of June 📌Student Support, Grassed Area 🌭Free lunch includes hot dogs, fruit, cupcakes, icy poles and water External supports will be attending and running the following events: 🚴‍♂️Smoothie Bike 💪Push Up Challenge 🏓Ping Pong Come on down and enjoy!

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Big Picture Learning - Applications Open! Hedland Senior High School is excited to announce that Big Picture Learning has opened up applications to fill two vacancies in our Year 8 Advisory Class, commencing at the beginning of Term 3! Copies of the application form will be sent to Year 8 parents/carers via compass email. Hard copies can be collected from the front Admin Office or the Big Picture classrooms. Applications must be submitted by 3pm, on Monday, the 24th of June, 2024.

Designing our House Logos 🎨 Selected students in Years 8 and 9 have been busy at work over the last few Friday mornings designing our school House Logos! Students worked alongside Eric Dawud (Houses and Events Coordinator) and fellow staff members Jess Albers (FTD Coordinator) and Robyn Glasson (AIEO). Our new house logos will feature wildlife specific to the river of which the house is named after (Ashburton, Fortescue, DeGrey and Sherlock). This is another step forward in the rejuvenation of our school house system. Once finalised, the artwork will be professionally rendered with the logo options to be considered by the school community and executive.

Every Day Matters During GEL classes this week, students will be receiving a printout of all of their 'unexplained' absences from school and/or classes. For those parents/carers that prefer to correspond with handwritten communication, please provide reasons for your students 'unexplained' absences. These will be due by Friday, the 21st of June. All student with no 'unexplained' absences at the end of the semester, will go into a year group draw for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. These will be drawn in Week 11. Hedland Senior High School thanks you for your ongoing support and communication in relation to attendance.

Announcing Award Winners of the 2024 Senior School Ball..... Belle & Beau: Amy Barnes & Jalen Coppin Best Dressed Year 12 Female: Ashleigh Taylor Best Dressed Year 12 Male: Tyson Van Nunspeet Best Dressed Year 11 Female: Sienna Bennett Best Dressed Year 11 Male: Rhion Toki Cutest Couple: Indyanna Treloar & Kanye Kurei Best Entrance: Joseena Nonu & Lakeisha Toki-Flawn Best Entrance Runner Up: Marcus Jackson & Nathan Murphy Best Dancer: Isabella Amy Photos by Charismatic Photography Thank you to Janine Keall, Chris Buck, MJ Crutchley & Sarah Maea for sitting on the Panel and being guest judges for the evening's arrivals.

OPEN NIGHT TONIGHT! 🕐6pm-7pm. 📍 Jimblebar Room, Wanangkura Stadium

Hedland Senior High School Open Nights HSHS invites all parents, carers and community to attend any of our three upcoming Open Nights during Term 2. 📌Wednesday, June 5th, 6pm-7pm 📌Monday, June 10th, 6pm-7pm 📌Wednesday, June 19th, 6pm-7pm Please follow the link below to reserve your space! https://compasstix.com/e/6fk7mh0mo4

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Successful Pathways for Hedland Students

The Hedland Senior High School Success Program provides skills and training for students who benefit from additional wraparound support, rather than mainstream schooling.

The program seeks active collaboration with employers to create increased pathways opportunities including work experience placements, traineeships and apprenticeships. These collaborations are resulting in students being placed in work experience, with some being offered full time pathway opportunities.

Cody Hingston has secured an apprenticeship with Truck Centre WA, as a heavy diesel mechanic. Cody is the second Success Program student to commence an apprenticeship with Truck Centre, and is the fourth student from his Success Program class to secure an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Congratulations Cody!

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