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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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Congratulations, Zavier!
Katanning Senior High School is incredibly proud to congratulate Zavier Potter (Year 9) on being selected as one of only ten students from across Western Australia to participate in the 2027 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour.
Zavier was chosen through a highly competitive selection process that included a written submission and interview, demonstrating his strong interest in Australian history and understanding of the Anzac legacy.
As part of the tour, Zavier will travel to Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand, where he will learn more about Australia and New Zealand's wartime history, honour those who served, and participate in commemorative events including an Anzac Day service.
This is a remarkable achievement and a wonderful opportunity to represent our school and community on a state-wide stage.
Please join us in congratulating Zavier on this outstanding accomplishment. We know he will be an excellent ambassador for Katanning Senior High School.
👏 Well done, Zavier! We are so proud of you.
#KatanningSHS #PremiersAnzacStudentTour #StudentAchievement #ProudSchoolCommunity #AnzacLegacy #FutureLeaders
Wow!! That’s incredible Zavier. Proud as punch ☺️
Congratulations to the Potter Family. You must be so proud
Well done Zavier!! That is amazing 👏👏👏
Wow!! Congratulations Xavier. What a great achievement. ❤️❤️
Congratulations, how wonderful to have this amazing opportunity. 👏👏👏
Congratulations Zavier , so well deserved 👏
A huge thank you to all the staff at KSHS who supported Zavier through this process, including Miss Tonga, Mr Ly and Mrs Macnicol, and his G&T Online teachers Miss Carter and Ms Thompson, plus local farmers Tim and Felicity Clegg for sharing their local family war history with him. We have such a wonderful public school system and community, helping motivated kids to grow and shine! ❤️💙
Congratulations Zavier, well done! NZ is beautiful...enjoy the trip!
What an incredible achievement. Congratulations young fella
Congratulations, Zavier. Enjoy the experience!
Congratulations 🎉❤️
Congratulations. It is a great achievement 👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations Zavier, Much focus, passion, hard work, research & great support from Family & Friends. Enjoy the journey & all it holds for You👏
Well done Xavier. Over the next five years we need at least 1000000 volunteers to support the defence of our great Sun Burnt Country. I hope you will be one of them. Ex Veteran Conscript
Congratulations Zavier!!!🔥
Congratulations your family will be so proud of you!
Well done and congratulations
Awesome, Xavier 👏
Congratulations Zavier,, proud of you
Well done Zavier. That’s awesome
Wow that’s fantastic little cuz. Rosalie Wharton Christine Oliver ❤️🥀🌹
📚 Welcome to our new UniReady cohort for 2026-2027!
Over the coming weeks, these Year 11 students will take part in an intensive Curtin University UniReady program, beginning with their first unit, Fundamentals of Academic Writing.
Students have already made a fantastic start, learning to navigate the Curtin University online systems and library database, exploring course modules, and even getting started on their first assignment. They have also been developing their understanding of APA referencing, examining the structure of journal articles, and practising strategies for reading academic texts.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is that students are balancing the UniReady program alongside their ATAR exam period, providing valuable experience in managing the demands of higher education study.
Congratulations to our Year 11 students on such a strong start. We look forward to seeing all they achieve throughout the program!
#UniReady #curtinuniversityperth #AcademicSuccess #katanningshs
Students and staff gathered this morning to commemorate Remembrance Day 2026 in a meaningful whole-school service.
Led by two Year 10 students, the ceremony featured a reading of The Unknown Soldier by students from Years 8 and 9.
Wreaths were laid by Principal Mr Masarei and student representatives from Years 7 to 10 beneath the Australian and Aboriginal flags.
The school community observed a minute's silence to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served Australia in times of conflict.
Thank you to all students involved for their thoughtful participation and respectful conduct throughout the ceremony. Their contribution helped make this year's Remembrance Day service a fitting tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.
Don't they scrub up well!
Well done to our Student Leadership Group for representing our school at the Remembrance Day ceremony for the Shire of Katanning.
A special mention to student leaders Emma and Charlotte, who had the privilege of laying the wreath on behalf of Katanning Senior High School.
Thank you to all our student leaders for commemorating this important day with such respect and dignity.
-Mr Daniel Pearn
A good crowd there as well
Bless to everyone, such a special Rembrance Day
Well done, lovely to see the schools represented.
Nice to see the Team all well dressed. 👍
Well done! 👏💜
NOW SOUNDS!
Last week, our KSHS students took part in their final practice and stage presence workshop before performing their very own original song!
It was fantastic to see their hard work, creativity and confidence shine on stage. We are incredibly proud of everyone who participated and helped bring this project to life!
A huge thank you to CAN, the artists and everyone who supported our students throughout this amazing experience. It was legendary to see 300 locals turn up to support the students! Go Katanning!
🎧 Watch their song here:
Same Storm music video
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Read about the development of the song here:
Now Sounds Katanning
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Keep shining and sharing your voices!
-Ms Miriam Duerr 💛
This is amazing.
🚗 CONFIRMED! Free First Aid Course for Learner and P Plate Drivers 🚑
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Venue: Katanning Sub Centre, 66 Clive Street Katanning
⚠️ Parent/carer consent is required for students aged 16-17 years.
To register, please provide:
✅ Full Name
✅ Mobile Number
✅ Email Address
✅ USI Number
📧 Send registrations to: saira.naby@stjohnwa.com.au
📱 Enquiries: 0409 487 735
⚠️ Parent/carer consent is required for students aged 16-17 years.
Places are limited, so register as soon as possible.
#katanningshs #stjohnwa #firstaidtraining #RoadSafety #rotaryclubofkatanning St John WA - Katanning
Happening TONIGHT!
All parent and carers of 2027 Year 7 students are welcome.Year 7 Parent Information Session – 2027
Parents and students are warmly invited to attend our Year 7 Parent Information Session for students commencing at Katanning Senior High School in 2027.
📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Katanning Senior High School Library
This session will provide information about starting Year 7 and give families an opportunity to learn more about the school.
For further information, please contact the school on
(08) 9898 1100.
We look forward to welcoming both parents and students.
🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day at KSHS! 🍎
Today was all about celebrating the amazing teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Our students went above and beyond to make the day special, delivering heartfelt cards, sharing inspirational quotes and dressing up as their favourite teachers! We also had a very special "Special Delivery" invitation to morning tea, delivered straight to our staff by students. Teachers took a moment to reflect and share some of their proudest moments in teaching – reminders of why we do what we do and the impact we have on young people.
Of course, there were plenty of laughs along the way! Some of today's highlights included:
• Mr Pearn being surprised by his very own Pearnlings, who had perfected his signature glasses movements in class!
• JJ discovering he had suddenly been doubled! With a namesake and lookalike roaming the school, you could almost say JJ-squared (a little maths humour!).
• Mr Whitelaw having a moment of reflection… quite literally, when he came face-to-face with his lookalikes!
• And Mrs Palmer wondering whether she was experiencing double vision or perhaps quadruple vision, with not one, not two, but four versions of herself!
A huge thank you to our students for the thought, creativity and effort they put into making our teachers feel appreciated. The cards, quotes, costumes and surprises were a wonderful reminder that the little things can mean so much.
At Katanning Senior High School, we know teaching is about so much more than what happens in the classroom. It's about relationships, encouragement, belonging, celebrating achievements and being part of a community that supports one another. To all our KSHS teachers and education staff – thank you for showing up, believing in our students and making a difference every day. You are valued, appreciated and celebrated! 💙
-Ms Miriam Duerr and Ms Natasha Tonga
#WorldTeachersDay #KSHS #KatanningSHS #CelebratingOurTeachers #MakingADifference
Thank you to all our wonderful teachers!! You are so appreciated by your students, their families and the wider community of Katanning!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT! – NOW SOUNDS: SAME STORM
A huge thank you to all the students, families and community members who came along last night to support our Now Sounds project and celebrate the amazing work of our young people! Our students did an absolutely fabulous job, and we couldn't be prouder of what they have created. From writing lyrics and recording music to producing artwork, photography and bringing it all together in a music video, they have shown incredible creativity, talent and teamwork. It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout and so much community support. There was plenty happening, including free clothing, stickers, booklet-making activities and, of course, LOTS of food! (Even something vegetarian for Mr Potts and Ms Duerr!)
A very special thank you to CAN (Community Arts Network) for making this opportunity possible and to our wonderful community partners: Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation, Shire of Katanning and Kojonup District High School.
Thank you for your collaboration, generosity and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our young people. Most importantly, thank you to our students for putting yourselves out there, sharing your stories and creating something truly special. You should be incredibly proud! If you haven't seen the finished music video yet, take a look!
🎬 Watch Same Storm here:
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🎵 Listen to the single on Spotify:
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🚑 Free First Aid Course for KSHS Students 🚑
St John Katanning is offering a free HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course for Katanning Senior High School students who hold a current Learner's Permit or P-plate licence.
Thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Katanning, students who successfully complete the course will receive a free first aid kit.
📅 Register your interest by Friday 13 November
📞 0409 487 735
📧 katanning.subcentre@stjohnwa.com.au
Or visit the St John WA Katanning Sub Centre at 66 Clive Street, Katanning (open Tuesday to Thursday).
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So good!
Sally Brooks would Dexter be interested?????
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