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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.
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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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KSHS was well-represented at the Katanning Remembrance Day service held in town. Our school captains Leah Edwards and Dylan Quartermaine attended along with Isaac Anderson as a Katanning army cadets representative and Zavier Potter as a representative for Katanning Scouts. The students were accompanied by our Senior School Year Coordinator and HASS teacher Ms Tonga. Leah, Dylan, and Zavier laid flowers as a symbol of respect for the fallen while Isaac had the important honour of manning the flag. Our students showcased our PBS values beautifully through the solemn respect they brought to the occasion and displayed great maturity when mingling with special guests such as the Katanning Shire president and councillors.
Meanwhile, back at school, all staff and students paused their work to participate in a special service over the PA. Wade Green led the opening and conclusion of the service, explaining that Remembrance Day is a day when we remember all those who have served in conflict. Thomas Wilson-Hayden gave a special Acknowledgement of Country with recognition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in combat. Tiarna Clifford, Annalyce Hogan-Jackson, and Isla Maclennan gave a solemn recital of the poem “The Farmer Remembers the Somme” which tells the story of a farmer who returns from World War 1 only to mentally still see the horrors of the river Somme in France where he fought. Finally, Angel Hall led our staff and students in a minute of silence along with the Last Post, Rouse, and National Anthem. Thank you to Mr Ly for assisting our students.
Parent Information Session For Students Starting Year 7 in 2026.
Monday 10 November at 6 pm in the School Library.
Athletics Carnival – Part 3 Photos!
We’re back with even more amazing moments from our Athletics Carnival!
Part 3 features additional highlights, fun snapshots, and the vibrant energy that made the day so memorable.
Thanks again to our students, staff, and supporters for making it such a fantastic event!
Athletics Carnival – Part 2 Photos!
We had so many great moments captured during our recent Athletics Carnival that we couldn’t fit them all into one post!
Here’s Part 2 featuring more action shots, team spirit, and highlights from the day.
Thanks again to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success!
🌟 Athletics Carnival Fun! 🌟
What an amazing day we had on Friday for our Athletics Carnival — the weather was absolutely perfect! ☀️
It was so wonderful to see all our students getting involved, giving it their best, and having an absolute blast. The energy was contagious, and the spirit of participation was truly inspiring.
A big thank you to all the parents who came along to support — your presence made the day even more special. 💙
Every student displayed our KSHS values with pride. Well done to everyone for making it such a fabulous day!
📸 Here are some pics to enjoy 😊
👏 Go KSHS! 👏
Brilliant and well done
Don't forget your money today!!Athletics Carnival This Friday 🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️~ Don't forget your cash for a Sausage Sizzle & Zooper Doopers 😃
🎉 First Lego League Fun in Mount Barker! 🧱🤖
On Tuesday, two enthusiastic teams of Year 8 students headed to Mount Barker to compete in the First Lego League, a highlight of their Semester Two STEM program!
The challenge? Presenting an archaeology-themed Innovation Project and programming a Lego robot to tackle tasks in three fast-paced 2.5-minute games. 🏺🕹️
Our students impressed with their teamwork, creativity, and perseverance—from preparing for the event to adapting strategies between rounds and confidently presenting to the judges. 👏
The judges praised their innovative ideas, confident delivery, and infectious enthusiasm. What an achievement!
A big thank you to Ms Duerr, Mr Burnett, and Miss Watson for making this exciting excursion possible.
Parent Information Session For Students Starting Year 7 in 2026.
Monday 10 November at 6 pm in the School Library.
Athletics Carnival This Friday 🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️~ Don't forget your cash for a Sausage Sizzle & Zooper Doopers 😃
WORLD TEACHERS DAY
Staff and students alike were doing double takes on World Teachers Day as a new group of teachers took over the school! Equipped with lanyards, whistles, and even knee braces, our students fully entered the spirit of “Dress up as a teacher”. It’s hard to say what costume was most memorable- was it the mini Mr Treloar complete with mohawk, Mr Pearce in formal attire, or the Mr Barley with his iconic hat? Was it the mini Mrs Allens, or the Dr Thinleys who brought class and sophistication? PE was well-represented with a mini Ms Palmer, Whitelaws, complete with drawn-on mustache, and a Ramirez crew with flared leggings and knee braces. And it was impossible to ignore that the mini Ms Buckleys and Ms Tongas stepped out in excellent style, matched by our new Clontarf team in their black shirts!
Meanwhile, our staff took a moment to share their memories of a teacher who inspired them. These were beautiful to read and reminded us why many of us have entered the profession.
Finally, our Student Leadership group teamed up with our staff Social Committee to deliver coffee, milkshakes, and cupcakes to staff. Thank you to all the staff who coordinated this effort. Our delivery team commented on how much it brightened staff’s day.
Thank you to all the teachers for the incredible work you do each day.
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.
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