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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).
Stay Up To Date
International Book Week 17-23 August.
This year’s theme is “Reading is Magic." There'll be a dress up day and a parade on Thursday 22 August at lunch time. Think Hogwarts, witches, warlocks, and goblins. Cannot get a costume sorted? Wear faction colours with a logo from a Hogwarts House to earn your KSHS house points! There are PRIZES on offer for the best dressed-up individuals, so get involved in this fun and exciting day.
Academic Achievement was the PBS value recognised at the assembly on Friday 9 August for Semester 1 results.
Anything But a School Bag Day saw students bring some imaginative alternatives!
Claire Groves Archer in the background. Not surprised with his choice. 😂
What a fun day!
Nominations for 2025 Country Week
Nominations for 2025 Country Week are currently open to all students in 2024 Year 9/10/11 (2025 Year 10/11/12). Based on the nominated sports, the boys will choose from Football, Volleyball and Basketball, with two out of three sports. The girls will choose from Netball, Volleyball, Basketball and Indoor Cricket, with three out of four sports. All nominations must be in to Miss Sandwell ASAP, with more information to come.
Regards KSHS
TONIGHT! 6pm for a 6.30pm start at Katanning Leisure Centre
Career conversations 2024 - Information sessions for parents and students.
Book here:
JB's Quality Meats are looking for an apprentice. Call into 124 Clive Street or call 9821 2994
Yes this is for current Year 10 Parents and Students.
Current Year 10s or next years Yr 10s? Has this been sent out in an email?
It's for current year 10s going in to year 11 I am pretty sure.
Is that for next yr yr10s?
Will there be something similar for year 11 courses too?
FREE EVENT - Career Conversations Monday 12 August
Book here: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1221936
Career conversations 2024 - Information sessions for parents and students
The world of work is changing. It is important to have career conversations with our young people to support their understanding of the future learning, work and life opportunities available to them.
Armed with accurate, up-to-date information, parents and students can explore the full range of career pathways, building confidence to make decisions about course selections and support successful transition to post-school education, training and employment.
Come to our free events for parents, students and community in your local area and learn more about:
• exploring university and training pathways
• career pathway information for young people with disabilities
• the labour market and where the jobs are
• future work trends
• what employers and industry are looking for.
Registration opens at 6:00 pm for a 6:30 pm start. Refreshments provided.
Date: Monday 12 August 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+08)
Location: Katanning Leisure Centre, 4 Pemble Street, Katanning WA 6317
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