Technology at Clarkson Reaches New Heights
One interesting new topic that has hit the headlines recently (and our Year 12 Applied Information Technology course) is the subject of drones in society. Not military drones that exist just to kill people; civilian drones that can be used commercially or for recreation. For example, you may have seen on the news about the ambulance drone that flies to the aid of heart attack victims with an on-board defibrillator - much faster than a traditional ambulance could get there. The drone operator can see and talk to the person assisting the patient, giving instructions on what to do until the paramedics arrive. A brilliant application of this new technology indeed, although there are so many more great things these drones can do.
Civilian drone application is certainly an engaging and relevant topic for students, and the technology behind it such as GPS and high definition film making is something that they WANT to learn. After all, engagement and motivation along with a focus on technology are some of Clarkson's top educational priorities. So the Technology and Enterprise department decided to invest in one of these drones to a) showcase the technology and incorporate it into our IT and photography curriculum and b) provide a fantastic asset for the school in terms of media and marketing productions.
Our Nature Play Space - An Invitational Transition Intervention
At Clarkson Community High School we are committed to providing an inclusive school environment that is safe, engaging and supportive for our students. Developing student engagement, resiliency and academic inquiry is the focus of our Invitational Education philosophy and the driving influence in all areas of school improvement for 2015. Our Invitational Education philosophy ensures that People, Programs, Policies, Procedures and Places in a school are all being considered when we are developing programs for the whole child.
Autralian Cricketer Brad Hogg Visits Clarkson
On Thursday 27th November, Australian cricketer Brad Hogg came to meet and inspire Clarkson students. Nearly 200 students gathered in the auditorium to hear him speak. It was a very sad day as Brad's close friend and team mate Phillip Hughes had just passed away, and Brad began his talk by apologising if he became emotional. He was pure inspiration.
Grand Final Win For CCHS Rugby League Team
In 2011 as the result of an outstanding performance at a lightning carnival, our Year 9 rugby league team was invited to join the West Australian Rugby League Special Schools’ competition. Four years later, on November 20th, 2014, at Curtin University Stadium, all the hard work came to fruition when the Clarkson Community High School Senior League Team defeated Thornlie SHS in the Specialist Schools Grand Final.
Police Training Rubs Off On Teens
Courtesy of The West Australian, 23/11/14
Lacing up their bright new kicks, there was an extra bounce in the students' steps as they started their weekly fitness session with the WA Police Academy trainers.
Thirty-two students at Clarkson Community High School have worked with police for five months as part of a new resilience program to improve their fitness and motivation.
AITSL Statement of Intent
http://youtu.be/QovZvallzW4
AITSL's Statement of Intent, released in November 2014, refines and outlines the institute’s mission, aspirations, ways of working and areas of focus: initial teacher education, school leadership and practising teachers.
Read the AITSL Statement of Intent 58KB PDF
Clarkson students featured on Today Tonight, Channel 7
http://youtu.be/dAjj-EIiPbQ
Students Get a Taste of Police Life
Article courtesy of The West Australian. Photo by Michael O'Brien (The West Australian)
A group of high school students got a taste of what it is like to be a police recruit yesterday, with Year 10s and Year 11s facing the punishing Joondalup Police Academy obstacle course.
Resiliency Program
By Justine McNaught-Conroy - Deputy Principal
Linked to career planning, Clarkson Community High School has established the first ever school partnership with the Joondalup Police Academy.
I met with Inspector Gordan Fairman in Term 2 to investigate the possibility of working together to provide our student with a police career pathway and the opportunity to develop positive links with police in our community. After a presentation in Week 4, Year 10 and 11 students were invited to take part in personal training sessions with police recruits. We were pleased that 35 of our students took advantage of this opportunity and they have been undertaking training with recruits each week. We are anticipating some upcoming visits to the academy this year and hope that this program will grow over the next few years.
As part of the Joondalup Learning Precinct with ECU and Joondalup TAFE, Inspector Fairman is hoping to develop a team that can act as mentors to students in preparing them for the entry requirements of the police force.
