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Learn MoreKatanning Senior High School serves a multicultural and linguistically diverse community including Afghani, African, Burmese, Chinese, Karen, Malay, Maori, Noongar and Thai. We celebrate and respect individual differences and work in harmony to ensure success for all students. We are the senior high school of choice for the great southern region.
A unique learning environment
Engaged Learning
At our school, your child will have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing school.
Individual Approach
Your child’s individual academic and social needs will be met within a school that values achievement, respect, tolerance, and perseverance. Our professional and experienced teachers are committed to ensuring that all students strive to excel.
Community Partnerships
At Katanning Senior High School, the success of our students is demonstrated by direct entry into university, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment. Graduates from Katanning Senior High School achieve in many different areas including business, academia, trades, teaching and human services.
Rise to the challenge with Bush Ranger Cadets
The mission of the Bush Ranger Cadet program is to support young Western Australians to take an active and lead role in the conservation of the natural environment and to understand the mechanisms for its management.
Developing creativity and critical thinking through STEM
Lower school students have one lesson a week in the STEM room where they develop their capabilities in critical and creative thinking as they learn to: generate and evaluate knowledge, clarify concepts and ideas, seek possibilities, consider alternatives, and solve problems.
Get a head start with vocational pathways
With the Great Southern Trade Training Centre on site, KSHS Students get an early start towards a Vocational Pathway in the Automotive and Engineering Industries if they choose to. The facilities include vehicle hoists, CNC Plasma cutter, CNC Lathes, and Miling Machines, Hydraulic guillotine and Pan brake and a host of Welding Technologies.
Follow the dream
Katanning Senior High School offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to participate in the Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success program (FTD).
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🔬 Year 8 Science Investigation – Bouncing Ball Efficiency!
Our Year 8 Science students have been busy investigating energy transfer and efficiency through a hands-on experiment with bouncing balls.
Students designed their own investigations by changing different variables, including the type of ball, the surface it was dropped on, and the drop height. By measuring how high each ball bounced, they were able to analyse how efficiently energy was transferred during each bounce.
It was fantastic to see students thinking like real scientists — planning fair tests, collecting data, and discussing why different materials and surfaces affect the results.
Great work Year 8! 👏
#katanningshs #Sciencekatanningshs #msduerrsclass
🏀🧠 Boys Basketball Team Quiz Night! 🎉
Our KSHS Boys Basketball Team is hosting a Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Sprigg Bar! Come along for a great night out, test your trivia skills, and help support our talented players.
📍 Sprigg Bar
📅 Date: 22 May
🎟 Tickets available from the Rec Centre, 🏀🧠 Boys Basketball ctice or KSHS Front Office
Bring your friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and support our boys on and off the co🏀🧠 Boysn🏀🧠 Boys Bl🏀🧠 Bn🏀🧠 Boa🏀🧠 Bg#katanningn🏀🧠 Boys Basp🏀🧠 Boysp#SupportOurStudentsdents
🧠🎤 KSHS Debating Team Quiz Night! 🎉
Our first Katanning Senior High School debating team in 10 years is hosting a Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Katanning Club on 18 April!
Grab your friends, test your knowledge, and support our incredible students as they step back into the world of competitive debating.
🎟 Tickets available now from the KSHS Front Office.
Come along for a fun night and help us support the team!
#katanningshs #DebatingTeam #quiznight #fundraiser #katanning #communitysupport #schoolspirit #SupportOurStudents
📢 Public School Review Report Now Available
We are pleased to share that our Public School Review report is now available on our school website.
🔗 Read it here: katanningshs.wa.edu.au/publications/
Our team at Katanning Senior High School was acknowledged for passionately embracing the challenge of school improvement with strong strategy, clear focus, and a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity.
With widespread community support, our dedicated staff continue to help students achieve success through genuine care, positivity and meaningful engagement.
We invite our school community to read the report and celebrate the collective effort that makes KSHS a supportive and thriving place to learn.
#katanningshs #publicschoolreview #SchoolCommunity #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudtobePublic #StudentSuccess
Keep up the good work.
Congratulations to our staff on a very positive review 👏 This report demonstrates to our community they can be confident in the quality of the education our students are receiving at KSHS. Thank you to all the staff involved in this rigorous review process.
Congratulations to Ian and the KSHS team on the overwhelmingly positive review. It is very evident from the accountability report that the school is on a strong, well-led, improvement trajectory.
So many positive changes at KSHS over the past year or so. The dedication and enthusiasm of the teaching staff was clear at the recent swimming carnival, such a great atmosphere for the students. Congratulations on the successful school review. It’s wonderful to see the school moving forward so positively for both students and the wider community.
🥣 Our Year 7s Have Been Busy in the Kitchen! 👩🍳👨🍳
This week our Year 7 students took part in a fun (and very delicious!) assessment task for Term 1 — baking their own custom‑designed scones.
With two judges on hand to taste, test, and admire their work, students showcased their creativity, teamwork, and practical cooking skills. From flavour combinations to presentation, each student brought something unique to the table.
A big well done to all our Year 7s for their hard work and enthusiasm — the results looked amazing!
#katanningshs #year7 #studentlearning #CreativeCooking #sconechallenge #katanning #schoollife #HandsOnLearning
Well Done,Year 7💐 I am proud of you all. Thanks to Mrs V for you support and Mrs Allen and Bouffler to be judge.
🎤 GET READY KATANNING! 🎶
Legendary hip-hop artists Flewnt & OptaTAmuS will be at Katanning Senior High School, running beat‑making and lyric workshops for young people.
Join in on this year‑long arts project — a chance to tell your story, your way.
#katanning #katanningshs #flewnt #YouthWorkshops #beatmaking #lyricwriting #artproject #tellyourstory #katanningcommunity
🧡 Harmony Day – Coming Up Next Week! 🧡
Everyone Belongs 🌏
We’re excited to celebrate Harmony Day next week at Katanning Senior High School! This special day is all about inclusiveness, respect, and celebrating the many cultures that make our school community unique.
We have a week of activities at lunchtimes, and everyone is encouraged to wear cultural dress or orange on Friday to show support for Harmony Day.
We look forward to coming together as a community to honour the message that Everyone Belongs. 🧡🌏
#harmonyday #everyonebelongs #katanningshs #CulturalDiversity #RespectAndInclusion #HarmonyWeek #communitytogether
KSHS Swimming Carnival.
What a wonderful (and very hot!) Friday the 27th of February it was for our Swimming Carnival! It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved, having fun, and showing great sportsmanship throughout the day. From novelties to relays to all the championship events, our students truly demonstrated our school values by supporting their peers and giving every event their best effort. 🏊♂️🏊♀️💙
A huge thank you to all staff for your outstanding efforts. Events like this take a lot of planning, preparation, and teamwork. We sincerely appreciate everyone who helped with setup, participated in activities, ensured events ran smoothly, and assisted with pack‑up. Days like this simply wouldn’t be possible without you.
A special mention to Miss Lavan, Miss English, Miss Buckley, and Miss Green for jumping into the pool—not just for the novelty events but also for some of the championship races! Your willingness to get involved sets such a positive example for our students.
And of course, a massive thank you to our HPE team, Miss Palmer and Mr Gardiner, for all the hard work behind the scenes in organising the carnival. Let’s give all staff a very well‑deserved round of applause! 👏👏👏
🛟 Participation Shield Results
These points are awarded simply for getting involved—every effort counts!
4th place: Barloo – 132 points
3rd place: Strathglen – 142 points
2nd place: Glenroy – 143 points
1st place: Condeena – 164 points 🎉
Fantastic participation from all students!
🏆 Championship Shield Results
These points are awarded based on event placings.
4th place: Barloo – 118 points
3rd place: Strathglen – 146 points
2nd place: Glenroy – 220 points
1st place: Condeena – 226 points 🥇
Another strong win for Condeena—well done!
🌟 Champions & Runners‑Up
Year 7
Girls Champion: Manaia Tuwhangai
Runner‑Up: Alize Bransby‑Riley
Boys Champion: Daegon Green
Runner‑Up: Damien Chambers & Taylor Bolt
Year 8
Girls Champion: Dakotah O’Connell
Runner‑Up: Indii Parker
Boys Champion: Beau McCarthy
Runner‑Up: Fraser Anderson
Year 9
Girls Champion: Matilda Beeck
Runner‑Up: Harriet Matthewson
Boys Champion: Zavier Potter
Runner‑Up: Jason Whitehouse
Year 10
Girls Champion: Emma Forman — Freestyle: 38.21, Butterfly: 44.7
Runner‑Up: Kyleah McRoberts‑Clayton — Breaststroke: 50.54, Backstroke: 46.50
Moana‑Faye Kokiri‑Waihaki
Boys Champion: Zane Flugge
Year 11
Girls Champion: Callie Hamon
Runner‑Up: Jhustice Hodgson
Boys Champion: Bryson Davis
Runner‑Up: William Mader
Year 12
Girls Champion: Addison O’Neil
Runner‑Up: Leah Edwards
Boys Champion: Kaiden Flugge
Runner‑Up: Isaac Anderson
Open 100m Freestyle
Girls: Emma Forman
Boys: Beau McCarthy
A special award was also presented to Jayden Ryan for his incredible enthusiasm and participation throughout the day. Well done, Jayden! 🌟
🏅 Interschool Swimming
All students who won or placed runner‑up in an event are invited to attend Interschool Swimming in Mount Barker on Wednesday, March 25th.
Please visit the HPE office to collect a permission note.
Mr Whitelaw - HPE
Further proof that Condeena is the best
🎉 BIG NEWS: YEAR 9 STUDENTS ARE NOW WELCOME TO ATTEND THE KSHS CAREERS CAMP! 🎉
📣 YEAR 9 & YEAR 10 – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
The KSHS Careers Camp is coming… and you do NOT want to miss out! 🌟
If you're excited for hands on experiences, future career inspiration, and a week packed with unforgettable activities, make sure you get your Expression of Interest in!
🗓 EOIs due: Monday 9 March 2026
📍 Submit to: Front Office
📄 Need a form? Grab one from the front office or see Mrs King in the Library.
Limited spots available — get in quick! 🔥
Adventure, opportunity, and your future start here. 🚀
Year 8 students recently attended an excursion to Katanning Primary School to take part in a workshop for the upcoming Synergy Solar Car Challenge. Students proudly represented our school, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving skills, and respectful sportsmanship throughout the day. They worked cooperatively with the primary school students and showed resilience during the competition activities. The top two teams from Katanning Primary School will be joining us in Albany next week for the regional round of the challenge. It was great to see our students putting their STEM learning into practice and we look forward to the upcoming regional competition.
- Miss Klingsporn
Wow🤩! This is very, very heartfelt 🥺 and warm 🤗! This got me right to my core 😳... And honestly, that's an accomplishment 😀 God bless you!
📸 School Photo Day – Tuesday 10 March
Order envelopes were handed out during Period 3 today, except for our Year 8 students – their envelopes are still on the way and will be distributed as soon as they arrive.
👨👩👧 Family photo order envelopes are available from the Front Office.
📄 Parent information below.
📸 School Photo Day – Tuesday 10 March
Order envelopes were handed out during Period 3 today, except for our Year 8 students – their envelopes are still on the way and will be distributed as soon as they arrive.
👨👩👧 Family photo order envelopes are available from the Front Office.
📄 Parent information
Our Book Club is currently reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Students are completing reading challenges that are designed to support comprehension, vocabulary development, and discussion skills. These activities encourage students to think more deeply about character development, themes, and key events in the story. This is also helping students to build confidence in sharing their ideas.
At the conclusion of the novel, we hold a themed morning tea to celebrate finishing the book and to acknowledge students’ efforts and participation.
New members are always welcome to join Book Club at any time throughout the year and we have copies of the book available for students' to borrow.
-Ms Klingsporn & Ms Tonga
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work, the Goreng Noongar peoples and their Elders, past present and emerging.
(08) 9891 1100
katanning.shs@education.wa.edu.au