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At our school, your child will have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing school.
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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.
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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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🏐 Boys Volleyball – Country Week 2026 Wrap Up 🏐
The Boys Volleyball team wrapped up their Country Week campaign today, finishing with a competitive match against Coastal Lakes.
Throughout the week, the boys showed great commitment, teamwork and resilience, representing Katanning SHS with pride at every opportunity. They supported one another, worked hard on the court and embraced all the challenges that Country Week had to offer.
A big thank you to Mr Gaudin for coaching and guiding the team throughout the week, and congratulations to all the players on their efforts and sportsmanship.
Country Week is about more than results—it's about growth, friendships, experiences and creating lasting memories, and this group should be proud of everything they achieved.
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🏐 Girls Volleyball – Country Week 2026 Wrap Up 🏐
A great way to finish Country Week for our Girls Volleyball team today. Throughout the week, the girls showed fantastic teamwork, encouragement and determination, representing Katanning SHS with pride both on and off the court.
A big thank you to Mrs Whitehouse for coaching and supporting the team throughout the week, and well done to all of the girls for their effort, resilience and positive attitude.
The friendships made and memories created will last well beyond the competition.
Enjoy some photos from Day 5 and our final day at Country Week! 📸💙💛
#CountryWeek2026 #KatanningSHS #GirlsVolleyball #Teamwork
🏀 Country Week 2026 – Basketball Wrap Up 🏀
What a way to finish the week, with a fantastic 31–26 win over Coodanup in our final game!
We've had a week of highs, lows and opportunities. We started off a little unsettled, but we reassessed, communicated and placed confidence in every person on this team. That made all the difference.
Individuals don't win games. Whether it was power, three-pointers, defensive pressure, strong rebounds, composure, stamina, determination, positioning, scoring, bench support or officiating – every contribution was part of something bigger. It was your commitment to the team throughout the week that earned these wins.
Three weeks ago, we lost to Narrogin Ag in a scratch match. To come back this week, defeat them by 13 points and finish 3rd on the ladder shows just how far you've come as a team.
You should be incredibly proud of yourselves. Your growth, resilience and teamwork have been outstanding, and it has been a privilege to watch you develop throughout the week.
Well done, team! 👏🏀💙 Ms English Basketball Coach
Enjoy a few photos of our basketball team from the last two days of Cou🏀 Country WeeC#Teamworkk2026 #Teamwork
Another class of Year 7 textiles have finished their soft toys, showing a great range of creative designs. Each student designed, cut, sewed and stuffed their soft toy, with some adding LED lights, buttons and other accessories.
Well done to all students for learning new skills and persevering to complete their projects.
What an exciting achievement for Katanning Senior High School, with our debating team attending Country Week for the first time in over 10 years!
Congratulations to Mereki, Liam and James, who, under the guidance of Ms Tonga, delivered an outstanding performance. The team won 3 out of 5 debates, with both losses decided by just a single point. Their efforts saw KSHS finish 7th out of 11 schools — a fantastic result for their first Country Week campaign in a decade.
🗣️ Debate Results
✅ Debate 1: “This House Opposes Same-Sex Education” (Negative) – WIN
✅ Debate 2: “This House Would Implement a Tax on Sugar in Processed Food” (Affirmative) – WIN
❌ Debate 3: “This House Would Have Students Report on Teachers” (Negative) – Loss by 1 Point
❌ Debate 4: “This House Would Implement Conscription During Wartime” (Affirmative) – Loss by 1 Point
✅ Debate 5: “This House Opposes AI in Schools” (Negative) – WIN
We are incredibly proud of the team's preparation, confidence and professionalism throughout the competition.
A sincere thank you to our debating families, the KSHS school community, and the broader Katanning community for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Congratulations, team! 👏
#katanningshs #waschoolsports
Congrats guys
That’s awesome! I feel like those three could argue their way out of anything!
Absolutely incredible! 👏👏 Well done to our Debating Team!! What an amazing effort! 🎉 The boys may have found it a little tricky having to argue *against* reporting on teachers... 😂 Of course, we all know they'd only have positive things to say! 😁 To lose by just **1 point** is such an impressive achievement. You should all be so proud of yourselves! And a huge shout-out to **Ms Tonga** for all your hard work...you're amazing! 💙
Congratulations boys you all did exceptional you are a real credit to your school 🎉
Well Done boys ❤️
Well done Liam & your team. 👏👏
Fabulous work team! Miss Tonga, your passion for Debate is contagious and KSHS is so fortunate to have you 😊 You have all inspired others to compete in CW Debating in the future for KSHS 👏
Congratulations 🙌🎉🎉 A fantastic effort boys. We're so proud of you ❤️
Congratulations wonderful team work should be so proud of yourselves
Fantastic effort! Well done KSHS! 💙❤️🌟👏
Some future lawyers there!
🏆 Country Week – Day 4 Update 🏆
Day 4 of Country Week brought another exciting day of competition, with our students demonstrating determination, teamwork and school spirit across all events. There were plenty of close contests, some tough losses, and several convincing wins to celebrate.
For our debating team, the final day of competition resulted in one win and one loss, marking the end of a fantastic campaign. We are proud of the confidence, skill and dedication they displayed throughout the week.
Well done to all students for representing Katanning Senior High School so positively! 👏💙💛
#countryweek #katanningshs #waschoolsports
🌟🏐 Country Week Day 3 Update 🏐🌟
Another action-packed day for everyone! Here’s how things are shaping up so far:
💚 Netball
The girls had a tough match, going down to Jurien Bay 💪 but still have Champion Bay coming up — good luck girls, keep fighting!
Our other netball team had an awesome day with TWO wins 🎉👏 defeating Cunderdin and Denmark — amazing teamwork!
🏐 Volleyball
The girls gave it their all, going down to Geraldton but bounced back strongly with a great win against Narrogin 🙌🔥
The boys had a fantastic win against Bunbury 💥🙌 well done team!
🗣️ Speech & Debating
Absolutely brilliant effort with a win by just one point 😲👏 on a very interesting topic — fantastic thinking and teamwork!
🏀 Basketball
Boys are still to play — we’re cheering you on! 💪🏀
🍳 Tonight’s Activities
Students are in for a fun evening with an in-room cook-up 🍝🥪 followed by an exciting torchlight tour of Fremantle Prison 🔦🏰 — what an experience!
Keep up the amazing effort KSHS ! 💚👏🎉
Way to go KSHS!!
Our Book Club students wrapped up the term with a special morning tea to celebrate finishing Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. It has been fantastic to see students so engaged in discussing the characters, sharing their favourite moments, and enjoying the adventure together.
Students enjoyed a range of fun activities inspired by the book, putting their knowledge of Greek gods and legendary monsters to the test through themed games and challenges.
The morning also included the presentation of Book Club certificates and prizes, recognising students for their enthusiasm, commitment, participation, and love of reading throughout the term. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!
To finish the celebration, students were introduced to our next Book Club read...
⚡🪄 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! 🪄⚡
We can't wait to step into the magical world of Hogwarts next term and continue sharing great stories, lively discussions, and plenty of book-themed fun.
We wish all of our Book Club members a safe and relaxing holiday break, and happy reading! 📖✨
Miss Klingsporn
🌟 Country Week 2026 – Day 2 Update! 🌟
Day 2 brought some classic winter weather 🌧️💨, but that didn’t stop our students from showing incredible resilience, teamwork and school spirit! 💚💛
🏐 Volleyball (Boys): A fantastic win – great work, team! 🙌🔥
🏀 Basketball (Boys): Secured a win and still have another game to go – keep pushing! 💪👏
🏐 Volleyball (Girls): Took on strong competition with great determination and positivity! 🌟
🏐 Netball Teams: Huge effort out on the outdoor courts in tough conditions – and a big shoutout to Red Team for their win! 👏💫
Blue Team showed great persistence and teamwork all day 💛💚
Despite the wind and rain, our students kept smiling, supporting each other, and representing our school.
Tonight, they’re off to enjoy a well-deserved dinner and a movie 🍽️🎬 – the perfect way to relax, recharge, and get ready for another big day tomorrow!
go KSHS! 💚✨
💰 WA Student Assistance Payment 💰
The WA Student Assistance Payment is here to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families with school-aged children.
✅ All WA students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with a valid WA student number (WASN) are eligible
✅ $250 for each secondary student
✅ $150 for each primary or Kindergarten student
📱 Claims will be made through the ServiceWA app – make sure your account is set up and linked to your Digital ID (myID).
📅 Claims open: Monday 20 July 2026
📅 Deadline: Friday 25 September 2026
📌 Eligible students include those enrolled in public schools, non-government schools, or registered for home schooling.
For support and general information about ServiceWA, including assistance to download the app and set up your Digital ID, visit wa.gov.au/servicewaapp
🧾 What you need to claim
• WA student number (WASN) for each student (found on reports, NAPLAN, or SmartRider for secondary students)
• Student’s name at enrolment, date of birth, school name, and year level
• Bank account details for payment
📞 Need help?
For support with ServiceWA, including downloading the app and setting up your Digital ID:
🔗 wa.gov.au/servicewaapp
📞 Call: 13 33 WA (13 33 92) – available 24/7
📧 Email: support@digital.wa.gov.au (business hours)
You can also call 13 33 92 for help with eligibility or claiming at any time.
The WA Student Assistance Payment is a State Government initiative providing cost-of-living relief to families and supporting students across Western Australia.
Check eligibility here: www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap/eligibility-and-claiming
How to claim: www.wa.gov.au/organisation/servicewa/servicewa-app
👉 Get ready now by setting up or updating your ServiceWA app.
🔗 More info: wa.gov.au/servicewaapp
#katanningshs #WASchools #CostOfLivingSupport #waeducation
🌟 Country Week 2026 – Day 1 Wrap-Up! 🌟
What an amazing start to Country Week for our students! 💚💛
The energy, teamwork and school spirit on display today have been fantastic.
🏀 Basketball (Boys): 1 win, 1 loss – great effort and determination!
🏐 Netball (Girls): An incredible day, winning all but one game! 💪
🏐 Volleyball (Girls & Boys): Both teams are on fire, winning their games! 🔥🙌
🗣️ Debate Team: Kicked off their week with a fantastic win – well done! 💫👏
After a big day of competition, students had some well-earned fun with a game of mini golf at Wembley Golf Club ⛳😄 before enjoying dinner together at the hotel 🍽️ and refuelling for the days ahead.
Everyone is in great spirits and ready to hit the ground running for Day 2! 💥
We’re so proud of the way our students are representing our school – keep it up! 💚✨
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