Hedland Senior High School, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Years 7 to 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland Senior High School. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth and for its high standards of achievement. Staff and students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of their daily activities and to interact with each other and with the wider community in a positive, constructive and socially responsible manner.
We have a number of programs to support high-achieving students at our school. Our LEAP (Learning Extension Academic Program) offers an accelerated curriculum to high achieving students in Years 7 to 10.
The Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success program is a specialist voluntary program for high-achieving Aboriginal students and is delivered in partnership with the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation. This program provides after-school tuition and individualised mentoring to assist and support Aboriginal students to constantly strive for excellence, set challenging goals and take the necessary steps to achieve them.
We deliver a specialist netball program and an AFL program in partnership with VSwans. We also offer a range of co-curricular programs including a STEM club, robotics club, an Approved Specialist Arts Program, Country Week sports teams and cheerleading.
Hedland Senior High School wants your child to leave school as a resilient, confident and respectful young adult. The health and wellbeing team works with your child to build life-skills by provide leadership opportunities through the Student Council and developing joint programs with the local community.
Local industry plays a significant role at our school in supporting innovative programs, facilities and vocational training opportunities. The new on-site rail facility developed in partnership with BHP offers students a unique opportunity to complete a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure, enhancing their local employment opportunities.
Our staff are committed to working in partnership with you and encourage you to be involved in your child's learning as much as you can. This will effectively support your child's learning and development - as captured by the school motto 'Together We Achieve.'
Find out more about what our school can offer your child:
hedlandshs.wa.edu.au
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