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New Domain Name for CCHS
Clarkson Community High School is changing its domain name to reflect the change in name from the Department of Education & Training to the Department of Education. This means that our old domain name clarksonchs.det.wa.edu.au will change to clarksonchs.wa.edu.au on December 13th 2011.
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Carnival reward for high attendance
About 100 Clarkson students enjoyed a carnival atmosphere at school recently as a reward for high attendance levels.
Clarkson Community High School Damien Croxford said students who had achieved a 97 per cent attendance rate or higher, participated in the carnival as part of the ‘It all starts at school’ program.
Students Say "Tanks" For Watering Solution
STUDENTS and donors enjoyed a garden party at Clarkson Community High School after the recent delivery of a water tank. Butler firefighters filled the tank, donated by Bunnings, with water after it arrived on Monday, November 7.
Learning Centre teacher Sophie Sherlock said the water would enable students to continue gardening through summer.
Trades North @ Clarkson
The West Coast Institute of Training Trades North campus next door to Clarkson Community High School offers a multitude of construction and engineering trades training programs.
If you are about to complete Year 10 and are considering an apprenticeship, please have a look at this video for details on structured training and hands-on practical experience.
Trades North can be contacted on 9233 4600 or visit www.wcit.wa.edu.au
Well done to the Year 12s!
By John Keyworth, Head of Technology
In the past there have been a fair few negative comments made about Clarkson Community High School and the students who attend here, but today I am very proud to say that, once again, our students have proved the naysayers wrong.
Calling all bloggers!
The Blogosphere is a brand new section devoted to blogs by students and staff covering stories of high achievement in academia and sports, arts and music performances, and anything else worth shouting about. You'll find this fledgeling section in the drop down menu above, although new content is being added regularly.
If you are a student, parent or teacher with a great story to tell about Clarkson please contact the Webmaster to get it published!
Bush Rangers Help Clean Up
Clarkson Community High School Learning Centre has a Bush Rangers cadet unit, which is part of Cadets WA and the Department of Environment and Conservation.
The objective of Bush Rangers is to provide young Western Australians with the opportunity to participate actively in conservation projects and a variety of self-reliance, teamwork and initiative training activities, while at secondary school.
Focus 2012 - Directions for Schools and Classroom First Strategy
Focus 2012 outlines the directions and priorities for 2012 and the expectations of schools, districts and central office. Clarkson Community High School's school-wide and departmental planning revolves around these priorities.
To visit the website relating to the Classroom First Strategy, please click here.
To view the full PDF of the Classroom First Strategy, please click here
Mentor learnt his lessons the hard way
CLARKSON Community High School students last week welcomed visiting youth mentor David Gunter, who talked about the importance of attending school and handed out prizes with the Student Edge team.
Mr Gunter, who once lived on the streets and associated with criminals, talked to students about his teenage years.
