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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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Some of our Year 10 science students have been investigating flame tests this week, using different metal ions to produce a range of colours. Students explored how elements emit unique colours when heated and used their observations to help identify substances. A colourful, engaging, and practical chemistry lesson in the lab. - Miss Klingsporn
A huge congratulations to our Year 9/10 Girls, who won the Grand Final by a single goal after an outstanding day on court.
Our Senior Boys also had a fantastic tournament, going down in the Grand Final after a hard-fought day of competition.
#katanningshs #netball #schoolsport
Well done Girls!
Congratulations girls ❤️
Yay 👏 awesome job girls ❤️💙
Congratulations girls you all played so well all day!
well done girls
Some great action shots from the Junior Girls KA Derby today! 🏐
The girls showed fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition, representing Katanning SHS with pride.
Our 9/10 Girls have progressed through to the Grand Final after a strong day on court, while the Senior Boys fell agonisingly short, with a one-point loss ending their campaign.
#katanningshs #netball #schoolsport
West Coast Fever Cup in Albany 🏐
A great day of competition at the West Coast Fever Cup, with all Katanning SHS teams showing determination, teamwork and school pride throughout the carnival.
Our Upper Boys are hoping to bounce back after a narrow one-point loss to ASHS 1 in a hard-fought game.
The Middle Girls and Upper Girls teams are performing strongly in very competitive divisions, showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day.
A special mention to our Year 7/8 Girls team, who have been absolute champions competing all day without any substitutes. Their resilience and commitment have been outstanding.
With strong competition and perfect weather conditions, it has been a fantastic experience for all students involved.
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters who helped make the day possible.
#katanningshs #westcoastfevercup #netball #schoolsport
Well done to all involved, students, staff and volunteers! Go Team KSHS ❤️💙
🧁 Country Week Girls Volleyball Bake Sale 🏐
The Country Week Girls Volleyball Team will be holding a bake sale on Friday 15 May to help support their Country Week journey.
Come along and grab a treat to show your support — every purchase helps!
#katanningshs #countryweek #bakesale #SupportOurStudents
Our Year 8 Mathematics students have begun an exciting Statistics and Probability Investigation!
Students are conducting real probability experiments using coins, dice and cards to explore:
🎲 Experimental vs theoretical probability
📊 Two-way tables
⭕ Venn diagrams
📈 Data analysis and interpretation
Over four lessons, students will complete over 100 trials, analyse patterns and use mathematical language to explain their findings. It has been fantastic seeing students engaged in hands-on learning while developing important numeracy and problem-solving skills.
#KSHS #MathsInAction #StatisticsAndProbability #Year8Maths #HandsOnLearning #MsDuerrsClass
✨ Year 9 Careers Camp – Albany Experience ✨
Our Year 9 students recently returned from an inspiring Careers Camp to Albany, where they explored a wide range of future pathways through hands-on learning and local industry experiences.
During the camp, students toured SR TAFE Albany and UWA Albany, gaining valuable insight into post-school options and participating in Career Tasters including:
• Light Automotive
• Electrotechnology
• Floristry
• Horticulture & Landscaping
• Conservation & Land Management
• Indigenous Tourism – including a meaningful On Country experience
Students also visited an Australian Blue Gums plantation, where they learned about the diverse careers within the forestry industry. The tour highlighted pathways in seed collection, nursery operations, plantation management, harvesting and export, showcasing the many opportunities available in this vital regional sector.
A huge thank you to all our hosts and industry partners who made this experience both engaging and memorable. Camps like this help our students connect learning to real-world careers and imagine what their futures could look like.
#katanningshs #careerscamp #albanywa #FuturePathways #HandsOnLearning #VETPathways #RegionalCareers #StudentOpportunities
Our Year 8 Science students 🧪🌍 have been busy investigating different types of rock weathering and erosion 🪨✨.
Through a range of hands-on experiments and activities 🔬👐, students explored both physical 💥 and chemical 🧫 weathering, and examined how erosion 🌬️💧 shapes our environment over time ⏳.
A fantastic, engaging investigation that brought Earth science concepts to life in action! 🌏👏
🧵 Year 7 Food & Fibre – Sewing 🧵
Our Year 7 Food & Fibre students have been busy learning a variety of decorative stitches as part of their sewing unit. They have shown great creativity and enthusiasm while working on their first project — a handmade bookmark.
Students are excited to complete their bookmarks, which have been thoughtfully designed as Mother’s Day gifts. It’s wonderful to see their skills developing alongside the pride they take in creating something special for someone they love. 💐
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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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katanning.shs@education.wa.edu.au