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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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🌟🏐 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! 💚✨
Wednesday Winter Warmers this week! ❄️🥣
Join us this Wednesday for a cosy lunch of chicken soup and savoury muffins — only $5!
Last week of term – don’t miss out! 💛
#katanningshs
Country Week is officially underway! 🎉
Opening ceremony completed and spirits are high!
#CountryWeek #KatanningSHS #SchoolPride #schoolsportwa
Have a great week Team KSHS ❤️💙💪
Happy 17th birthdays to Charlie and Kaydance 🎈
Good luck everyone
Good luck to all the KSHS teams. 💙❤️
good luck enjoy have fun
⚖️ Court is in session!
On Friday, Ms Tonga’s Year 10 HASS class brought the Australian legal system to life with a mock criminal trial. 👩⚖️👨⚖️
Our prosecution team came exceptionally prepared, delivering detailed speeches and presenting a range of exhibits—from a Chicken Treat receipt and CCTV footage to medical documents and even the alleged murder weapon! Meanwhile, the defence team impressed with sharp thinking, witty rebuttals, and their own compelling evidence, ultimately arguing a unique plea of not guilty due to insanity.
Expert witnesses, including doctors and psychologists, took the stand, and the courtroom quickly heated up during intense examinations and cross-examinations. In a dramatic twist, the defendant even attempted an escape mid-deliberation before being returned for the verdict!
The jury found the defendant guilty of murder—but the question remained: prison or psychological care? Our calm and composed judge ultimately ruled that further medical assessment was required before sentencing.
A big thank you to Ms Rowe’s class for their outstanding work as the jury—carefully considering the evidence and treating the trial with professionalism and seriousness throughout. 👏
#katanningshs #HASS #MockTrial #LearningInAction #FutureLawyers #StudentVoice #CourtroomDrama #katanningshs
Kirsty Flugge - here's your kids 🙂
Our Book Club students had a wonderful visit to the Katanning Public Library, where they became reading role models for the community.
Students read nursery rhymes to children during Story Time, helped with games and activities during mat time, then enjoyed a library tour. They also completed a fun challenge that taught them about the types of questions librarians answer, how to locate books, and how to return them to the correct shelves.
Congratulations to Trishia and Willow, who were our activity winners!
A huge thank you to Sophie and Emily for your warm hospitality and for making the visit such an enjoyable and engaging experience for our students. We appreciate everything you do and look forward to visiting again.
Miss Klingsporn
🏀 Country Week 2026 🏀
Best of luck to our Country Week squad as they head off to compete! We’re proud of your hard work and commitment—play your best, support each other, and enjoy the experience.
Fixtures can be found here: www.schoolsportwa.com.au/senior-high-schools/
#katanningshs #schoolsportwa
Best of luck to all players & attenders! A big thank you to staff involved in organising and attending Country Week for our students.👍🎉
So proud of you all
🎉🏐 COUNTRY WEEK 🏀🎤
We’ve just wrapped up our Country Week Assembly and are so excited to send off all our amazing KSHS teams! 🙌💙
A big shoutout to our teams and coaches:
🏐 Boys Volleyball – Coach Mr Gaudin
🏐 Girls Volleyball – Mrs Whitehouse
🎤 Speech & Debating – Ms Tonga
🏐 Netball Teams – Ms Sandwell & Ms Powell
🏀 Basketball Team – Ms English
👏 We wish all our students the very BEST of luck as they head off to compete, make memories, and proudly represent KSHS!
🚍 Departure Info:
All Country Week students will be departing on Sunday.
Please make sure students arrive at the front of the school by 2:30pm.
📱✨ Don’t forget to keep an eye on our socials — we’ll be posting updates and results throughout the week so you can follow along and cheer them on from home!
💙💛 Good luck everyone — have an amazing week!
#KSHS #CountryWeek #GoTeam 🎉
Great good luck from WACoA Narrogin!!!
Good luck everyone, go enjoy & make your teams proud 👍💕
Our Year 7 Science students have been exploring the fascinating world of simple machines by investigating pulleys and counterweights.
Through hands-on activities, students tested how counterweights can be used to balance loads and make lifting objects easier.
By experimenting, observing, and making adjustments, students developed their understanding of forces, motion, and mechanical advantage while putting scientific concepts into practice.
It was great to see their problem-solving skills and teamwork as they worked to achieve the perfect balance!
Ms Klingsporn
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