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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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Our Year 8 Science students have been exploring physical and chemical changes through a range of exciting demonstrations and hands-on practical activities.
Students observed different reactions, identified evidence that a chemical change had occurred, and compared these with physical changes. It was fantastic to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they put their scientific knowledge into practice!
- Miss Klingsporn
Our Year 11 Plant Production Systems students have been practising grain sampling in the classroom to mimic the testing and observations completed in the field.
Students examined grain samples, assessed grain quality, and developed their practical skills in preparation for their upcoming test. It was great to see everyone applying their knowledge and building confidence in their sampling techniques.
-Miss Klingsporn
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🏃♂️🏃♀️🌈 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🌈🏃♀️🏃♂️
Get ready for a fantastic day of competition, participation and fun! 🎉💪
📅 Friday 25 September
🏃 Track Events
🏅 Field Events
🥄 Egg & Spoon Race
🛍️ Sack Race
👢 Boot Throw
🤝 3-Legged Race
💙❤️💛💚 Represent your house with pride and give it your all!
🌭 Sausage Sizzle available on the day 🌭
💰 Don't forget to bring some cash! 💰
✨ Have a go, cheer on your teammates, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! ✨
🏆 Be Your Best! 🏆
💪 Respect • Achievement • Perseverance • Tolerance
#KSHS #AthleticsCarnival #SchoolSpirit #RepresentYourHouse #SausageSizzle #BringCash #CompeteParticipateHaveFun #BeYourBest 🏃🏆🌭🎉💙❤️💛💚
WHAT A DAY! KSHS SPIRIT DAY 2026
What an incredible day at Katanning Senior High School!
Our annual Spirit Day was a huge success, bringing together our students, staff and the wider Katanning community for a day filled with fun, connection, creativity and plenty of school spirit. This year's theme was Twins, Triplets and Quadruplets, and our students and staff certainly embraced it!
A huge thank you to all of the organisations, businesses and community groups who joined us and helped make the day so special:
MadCow Entertainment
Mindflight – EcoVoyage
Katanning Police
St John Ambulance Australia
Headspace Katanning
Palmerston and James from Drumbeat
Katanning Landcare
Shire of Katanning
Katanning Leisure and Function Centre
Katanning P&C
Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation
Allied Health
WA Health Promotions
South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)
MEGT
Sea Breeze Ice Creams
Our students enjoyed an incredible range of activities, including VR experiences, inflatables, games, community stalls, STEM activities and our PBS reward lunch. Most importantly, Spirit Day was about belonging, participation and celebrating our school community. It was fantastic to see students getting involved, supporting one another and embracing the spirit of the day.
A massive thank you to our KSHS staff, student leaders, volunteers, community organisations and businesses who gave their time, resources and energy to make the day possible.
We couldn't have done it without you! KSHS Spirit Day 2026 — what a celebration of our community!
-Ms Miriam Duerr (Year 7, 8 and 9 Year Coordinator / Teacher)
#KSHS #KatanningSeniorHighSchool #SpiritDay #Katanning #SchoolCommunity #StudentVoice #CommunityConnections #Belonging #PBS #MadCowEntertainment #Mindflight #KatanningPolice #StJohnAmbulance #HeadspaceKatanning #Palmerston #Drumbeat #KatanningLandcare #ShireOfKatanning #KatanningLeisure #KatanningPC #BadgebupAboriginalCorporation #SWAMS #MEGT #SeaBreezeIceCreams
Sue Evans
Katanning Landcare
Katanning SHS P&C
Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation
Katanning Leisure & Function Centre KLC
Great Southern District - WA Police Force
Sea Breeze Ice Cream
Shire of Katanning
NOW SOUNDS RETURNS TO KSHS!
Last week, Now Sounds returned to Katanning Senior High School, and this time, a select group of our talented student actors had the exciting opportunity to step in front of the camera!
These students, who are passionate about acting and performance, took part in filming a music video to accompany the original song created through the Now Sounds program - a song that captures and represents the youth story of Katanning. From performing to filming, our students brought their creativity, energy and personalities to the project, helping bring the story behind the song to life.
And this is just the beginning…
When Now Sounds returns to Katanning, these talented young people will be stepping onto the big stage to perform the song live! We can't wait to see them shine. A huge thank you to the Now Sounds team and CAN for continuing to provide our students with these incredible opportunities to create, perform and have their voices heard.
Check out the process behind this project by clicking here: Now Sounds www.can.org.au/community/now-sounds/katanning#overview
-Ms Miram DNOW SOUNDSoNOW SOUNDS REnNOW SOUNDS RETUYNOW SOUNDS REVNOW SOUNDS REeNOW #Katanningnning
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📢🌭🧁 DON'T FORGET! 🧁🌭📢
Tomorrow at the canteen we will be having a Sausage Sizzle for Recess & Lunch 🌭😋 along with a delicious Bake Sale 🧁🍪🍰!
💰 Make sure you bring your cash! 💰
Come along, grab a tasty treat, and support the school! 🎉😊
🌭 Recess & Lunch
🧁 Bake Sale
💵 Cash only
See you there! 😄🎉 #SausageSizzle #BakeSale #SchoolFun #BringYourCash 🌭🧁💰✨
🎉 SPIRIT DAY IS TOMORROW! 🎉
The countdown is ON! Tomorrow, Friday 18 September, KSHS will come alive for an awesome day of school spirit, fun and community!
👯♀️👯♂️ THEME: TWINS, TRIPLETS & QUADRUPLETS!
Get your matching outfits ready and show off your school spirit!
We have an exciting day planned with:
🎈 Inflatables
🥽 VR Experience
🍕 FREE PBS Reward Lunch
🎪 Games, activities and challenges
🔬 STEM activities
🏘️ Community stalls and visitors
🍦 Ice cream, bake sale and other goodies
BRING A LITTLE CASH!
There will be some extra goodies and activities available to purchase throughout the day, so bring a few dollars if you would like to grab something special!
We are also excited to welcome visitors and community organisations from across Katanning to join us, connect with our students and be part of the celebration.
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make Spirit Day possible. We can't wait to see our students, staff and community coming together tomorrow!
DON'T FORGET: Dress up, bring your school spirit and get ready for a fantastic day!
#KSHS #SpiritDay #S
choolSpirit #Katanning #Community
🌟 KSHS students recently had the incredible opportunity to contribute to a mural through the Now Sounds project.
Now Sounds brings together young people from First Nations and multicultural communities through art, music, dance, spoken word and storytelling. Our students loved being part of this unique experience, celebrating diversity, creativity and intercultural connections.
A huge thank you to the organisers and artists for giving our students the chance to be involved in such an inspiring project! 🎨✨
#KSHS #NowSounds #StudentVoice #Creativity #CelebratingDiversity #OpportunityForAllStudents
Thanks so much Aimee Squibb, Shah Jackey and Now Sounds (CAN) for making this project come together 🖌🎨
Shah's Art Studio
😍 This is going to look amazing in our school!
TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY 16th September - KSHS P&C AGM📢 Save the Date – KSHS P&C AGM
Attention KSHS families,
Please save the date for the 2026 Katanning Senior High School P&C Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 16 September at 5.30pm in the Dome Boardroom (near the lift).
The AGM will be followed by a short general meeting. All executive positions will become vacant, and nominations are invited from parents and community members interested in joining the committee.
Our school is incredibly fortunate to have an active and supportive P&C that contributes so much to our students and school community. We would love to see this continue into 2027 and beyond.
The 2027 Senior School Ball Subcommittee will also be formed on the evening. If you would like to be involved, please attend the meeting or express your interest by emailing kshspc@yahoo.com.
A sincere thank you to the current executive committee for their dedication and service throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming new and returning members who are passionate about supporting KSHS and its students.
We hope to see you there! 😊
🎉 Spirit Day is this Friday! 🎉
If your child would like to participate in the VR and inflatable activities, parent/carer permission is required.
Permission can be provided by:
✅ Completing the permission through Compass
✅ Calling the Front Office
✅ Emailing the school
⚠️ Students without parent/carer permission will not be able to participate in the VR or inflatable activities.
Please note that no new permissions can be accepted after Thursday evening, so please ensure permission is provided before then.
Thank you for your support!
On the weekend the Bush Ranger Cadets went on camp to Pemberton and enjoyed camping at Big Brook Arboretum, bike riding on the mountain bike trails, visiting Beedelup Falls, climbing and ziplining at Aerial Adventures, climbing Gloucester Tree, and playing games.
Well done to all the students for helping with meals and equipment, supporting each other with the activities, and demonstrating respect for the environment.
The WA Student Assistance Payment Closes Friday, 25 September.📢 WA Student Assistance Payment Claims Now Open!
Parents and carers of eligible students can now apply for the WA Student Assistance Payment.
✅ $250 per secondary student
✅ $150 per primary school or Kindergarten student
Claims are now open and will close on Friday, 25 September 2026, so be sure to submit your application before the deadline.
This payment is designed to help families with the cost of schooling and ease financial pressures.
For eligibility information and to submit a claim, visit the WA Student Assistance Payment website.
#wasap #wastudentassistancepayment #waeducation #katanningshs
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