Since the release of the first Clarkson CHS Learning Journey document in March 2011 and the Learning Journey 2 document in November 2017, a number of conditions have changed which impact the school. However, the overall vision that encompasses decision making processes has not changed, as it is founded on what Clarkson CHS's Senior Leadership Team believe are fundamental truths about working with people in an educational setting.
To download the latest Learning Journey 3 document please visit this link
The Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company visited Clarkson CHS in Week Six to run a Macbeth Masterclass with our Year 10 students who are studying the play.
Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Arts Educator from Bell Shakespeare, had students explore Macbeth’s characters, events and themes through performance, acting games and costume.
The students behaved impeccably, spoke confidently in front of their peers, acted brilliantly and now possess a deeper understanding of the play.
We look forward to working with Bell Shakespeare on future Clarkson incursions and excursions.
Thomas Jones
Head of English and HaSS Learning Area
Our 2018 Student Councillors are doing a great job this year. Thank you for your efforts!
Back row left to right
Robin Ferris (Teacher), Muhammad Sya’ari Mohd Saidfudin (Head Boy Yr 12), Leo Vo Yr 12, Luke Graham Yr 7, Ryan Paolo Mendoza Yr 9, John Young (Principal),
Jhameika Bradford Yr 11, Kaiza Metuariki Yr 11, Viviann Michael Nou Yr 11, Tyson Mora Yr 10 and Jasmita Jeshani (Teacher)
Front row left to right
Sonia Sewpal Yr 8, Georgia Lovett Yr 9, Thu Thay Paw Yr 10 and Jaimee Fairbairn Yr 7
By Adam Inder and Louise Hall.
Invitational Education Theory seeks to “provide a means of intentionally summoning people to realise their relatively boundless potential in all areas of worthwhile human endeavour” (Purkey & Novak 2015).
By Adam Inder, Applied Science HOLA.
Following Clarkson CHS being the hosts for the Pearce Young Leaders Forum in 2017, this morning Peter Moyes ACS had their turn to host the 2018 forum. Attending this year was a great honour for me, as I was able to attend my old high school, where I now sit on the School Council.
The forum is hosted by Federal Member for Pearce and Attorney General, Hon. Christian Porter. The special guest this year was none other than Australian boxing legend Danny Green.
Head of Applied Science Adam Inder writes for Education Today magazine:
As educators, we place a lot of emphasis on ensuring that the practices we put into place at the school level are effective in improving outcomes for students. But do the policies and decisions beyond the scope of the school hinder or help our capacity to ensure a high-quality education for all students? Social segregation and its impact on educational outcomes for students from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background can be a common reality within Australia, with our country identified as one of the worst for an achievement gap between socioeconomically advantaged and disadvantaged students. This crisis and its impact on greater society are explored through the lens of a case study from my own workplace – Clarkson Community High School.
We as a country – and in particular, as those directly associated with the education system in this country – have a moral responsibility to ensure that all children, regardless of background, receive a high-quality education.
“Student voice means sharing thoughts, ideas, beliefs and opinions in a safe environment based on trust and respect.”
“Teach the Teacher” (TtT) is a program designed by the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC), which empowers students to have their voice heard within their school. Clarkson Community High School (CCHS), based in north metropolitan Perth, has adapted the TtT program to suit its contextual needs. CCHS is the first known school to run their own adaptation of TtT within Western Australia. The video featured gives a brief overview of how we are currently using this program within our school.
Clarkson's new Kitchen Operations course was featured in this weeks North Cost Times.