Care - Optimism - Respect - Trust
Congratulations To The Graduating Class of 2018
Well done to all the graduating students of 2018, especially the special award winners below:
Brody Collins - City of Wanneroo Citizenship Award
The Learning Journey Update 2018
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
"Double, Double Toil And Trouble; Fire Burn And Cauldron Bubble”
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
Feedback As A Focus: Intentional Mind Frames
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).
Pearce Young Leaders Forum 2018
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.
Circling The Drain: How Social Segregation Further Disadvantages Those In Need
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: Teach The Teacher
“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.
Uniform Concepts School Holiday Opening Hours
Dear parents. Please be advised that Uniform Concepts, 5/7 Delage Street Joondalup will be closed for the first week of the school holidays, from 1pm Saturday 30th June and re-opening on Monday 9th July at 9am.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Cathy Searson, Store Manager on 9270 4660
