11 April 2025

A NOTE FROM THE PRINICPAL

Welcome to the Thornlie Senior High School Community

Term 1 of the 2025 school has been a busy one with the ongoing growth in student numbers, as many new students and their families join the Thornlie SHS ‘Ohana’ (family) from interstate and internationally.

Connecting with Community

As always, all students, staff and parents have been very proactive in demonstrating their willingness to ‘Engage, Inspire and Achieve” in everything we have on offer at Thornlie SHS.

This year we are proud to have conducted a very colourful week of diverse and inclusive Harmony Week activities that included our highly interactive Meet and Greet Parent/Teacher Afternoon and the Harmony Day Carnival on the school oval.

Enjoy reading about the wonderful range of excursions, incursions and class activities that students have engaged in over the last 10 weeks. Congratulations to all Thornlie High Achievers!

Academic Achievement

Our Year 12 students are now a third of their final year of high school and we look forward to supporting them in their efforts to achieve the best they can by the end of this year. Year 12 VET, General and Big Picture students have been actively engaged in their workplace learning placements over the last two weeks of this term. We sincerely thank local businesses who continue to support our school and provide our senior students with a head start in the world of work.

In addition to making a solid start to the academic school year, our focus for Year 10 – 12 has also been to ensure all students were well prepared to successfully achieve OLNA. Passing the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment is a requirement for all students at the end of Year 12 to meet the benchmarks set for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

We are pleased to see that Year 7 – 9 students are settling into their learning programs and taking advantage of opportunities to extend their learning. Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN Testing ran very smoothly this year. We look forward to sharing the reports on student progress in the very near future.

Parent and Community Partnerships

Thornlie SHS values and seeks parent and community involvement in our school. We also encourage students to proactively voice their ideas on how we can improve their learning experiences.

The 2024 School Annual Report will be published in Term 2.

Parents are invited to register their interest to fill any vacant parent position on the 2025 School Board. All interested parents are encouraged to contact me at the school – I particularly encourage parents of Year 7 parents to consider being a part of this important decision making group.

We schedule one meeting per term in Semester 1 and two meetings in Semester 2. The meetings are conducted on a Monday at 5:00pm. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00pm Monday 19 May 2025 in the Conference Room.

If you would like to nominate to join the Thornlie SHS School Board, please contact me at the school during office hours or by email thornlie.shs@education.wa.edu.au.

P&C Meeting – Great work continues

Our P&C Committee have again been highly proactive in providing support to the school community over 2025. Thornlie SHS staged a very profitable Democracy Sausage Sizzle at the recent WA state elections with proceeds going to support the 2025 Japanese Exchange Visit to Osaka in September. We look forward to similar success in May with the upcoming federal election providing the P&C and our Hospitality students the opportunity to serve our community on the day.

The P&C’s support is greatly appreciated by all students who benefit from their dedication and generosity.

Please consider joining us for the next P&C Meeting in Term 2 in the Staffroom or contact P&C President Mrs Michelle Manolas michelle.manolas11@gmail.com if you are keen to hear more about the work undertaken by our hardworking parents.

School Health and Wellbeing

As the warmer weather finally leaves us and we approach the beginning of our cooler months all staff and students are encouraged to update their vaccinations to guard against the impact of the COVID and Flu viruses next term.

COVID cleaning protocols and ventilation remain in place.

If your child is unwell for any reason over the upcoming winter months, please keep them at home until recovered and fit to return to school

Important Dates

Staff will return on Monday 28 April for a School Development Day.

The first day of Term 2 for students is Tuesday 29 April.

I wish all families a safe and happy April School Holiday Break and look forward to continuing work with you to ensure a safe and productive Term 2 for all staff and students.

Mrs Donna McDonald Principal

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LOGGING INTO COMPASS

Haven’t logged into Compass yet? All logins have been sent home via email so if you haven’t received yours, please check your junk mail or SPAM folder first and then contact our office to have yours emailed home. It is essential that you log in and use Compass for a variety of reasons so please ensure you can log in.

Any issues or queries, please contact our office on 6235 7900.

UPCOMING EVENTS

YEAR 12 NEWS

2025 School Ball

THORNLIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL BALL 2025
General Information

The Thornlie Senior High School, Senior School Ball for 2025 is fast approaching.

Please take note of the following information to plan and prepare for this event.

School Ball – “A Night at the Oscars”

Venue: Burswood on Swan 1 Camfield Dr, Burswood WA 6100

Date: Friday 20^th of June 2025

Time: 5:30pm arrival, 10:30pm pick up

Tickets: $130 approx

• Permission and medical forms must be completed via compass prior to ticket purchase. 
• Tickets will be available for purchase from the commencement of Term 2
• Final day for purchasing Tickets – 6^th June 2025
• Invitations will be distributed to all students on 9^th-13^th June

Please be aware that this is a school function and as such the usual expectations and code of conduct apply to all students as they would at any other school event.

Who is eligible to attend?

•  This event is a celebration for students who are currently attending Thornlie Senior High School in Year 12, with a potential extension of invitations to Year 11 Students who will be notified of this should final venue numbers allow.  No outside guests are permitted. This allows provision for all Year 12 students to have access to tickets for this event first, before a potential extension to Year 11 students.
• Students need to be aware that Student Services staff monitor all students very closely to ensure they are on track to achieve their personal best. Students on ‘Advanced’ or ‘Good Standing’ will have full access to ticket purchase.  Students on ‘Conditional Standing’ (due to attendance, behaviour or academic performance falling below expectations) may not be eligible to attend the ball. This will be at the discretion of the school Executive Team.
•  Tickets are non-refundable.
•  All schoolcontributions and charges need to have been paid in full at the time of ticket purchase. This includes any fees owed from previous years.
•  Full information regarding this event including permission and health forms will be available prior to the start of the ticketing period.

Other

• Alternate Date: Should the ball date need to be moved due to any reason; you will be notified immediately.

Year 12 Graduation Information

2025 MEET & GREET

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us on March 19^th for the 2025 Meet & Greet!

Our teachers loved the opportunity to connect with you and share in the journey of your child’s education.

Strong partnerships between home and school help our students thrive, and we’re grateful for your support!

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

2025 Meet & Greet

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STUDENT COUNCIL

Burt Youth Leadership Forum

Our School Captains had the opportunity to discuss some of the most important issues facing young Australians in 2025 at the Burt Youth Leadership Forum.

School Captains Tia Nikita and Riley Blacker chose to speak about the mental health concerns that Australians are currently facing. The speech was well received by the audience and our students spoke incredibly well.

This event is always a great way for our students to network with the other student leaders in our local area. Our Federal MP for Burt, Matt Keogh hosted the event and raises these topics at Federal Parliament to discuss on a national scale.

Well done Tia and Riley!

Jersey Day Fundraiser Success

A huge shoutout to our amazing students for showing up in style for Jersey Day!

It was incredible to see everyone repping their favourite teams while supporting an important cause raising funds for mental health.

A big thank you to our Student Council for organising this fantastic initiative! The energy throughout the week was electric, especially with the lunchtime 3v3 Basketball competition, which brought out some serious skills on the court.

Congratulations to our champions - Haytham, Zoe and Lawrenze! After an intense week of competition, they came out on top in today’s grand final. Well done to all teams who participated…you made this event one to remember!

2025 Jersey Day Fundraiser

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2025 HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

Harmony Week – “Everyone Belongs”

Thornlie Senior High School celebrated Harmony Week from Monday 17 to Friday 21 March. The lead up activities however, commenced the week preceding Harmony Week. The students got involved in several activities such as making multicoloured wristbands, plotting their names on a map that indicated their country/state/city of cultural lineage, drawing leaves on a bare tree with salutations in their cultural language in the leaves, engaging in multicultural quizzes, and putting orange fingerprints on a tree that has now become a display mural. Proud of their cultural background, the students actively involved in celebrating what makes them unique while promoting shared values of respect and understanding.

Harmony Day – Friday 21^st March

On March 21st, students and staff came together to celebrate Harmony Day. The theme “Everyone Belongs” resonated strongly within the school community. Students from various cultural backgrounds showcased their cultural dances, wore their cultural clothes, participated actively in the activities on the school oval.

The celebrations commenced with an Acknowledgement to Country by Year 11 Indigenous student leader Kira Ross-Parker followed by an Indigenous dance performance by students from the Follow the Dream Program and the Deadly Sista Group. Throughout the afternoon, the students participated in a series of activities designed to foster cultural exchange and awareness. The festival included food trucks serving food from different parts of the globe, face painting and henna painting stalls, AUG student services our partners in international student education, Bachar Houli Foundation AFL, City of Gosnells activity centre, multicultural quiz table, giant game sets, fingerprinting mural activity, sale of sausage sizzle and drink cans by our own Hospitality students, DJ music and amazing work by our MC Mr Jake Salmon, Foam Party Machine, a catwalk by the students wearing their cultural clothes, a dance-off between the Thornlie Senior High School Mascots and the Year 12 students.

Harmony Day at Thornlie Senior High School was a heartwarming reminder that with, our cultural diversity we all come together and share the same values of respect, responsibility, pride and perseverance. The message of Harmony Day will continue, fostering an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Charlotte Rebello
Cultural Coordinator

2025 Harmony Week Celebrations

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Ngaru Pou

Late this term Māori Thornlie Senior High Students embarked on cultural journey around New Zealand’s, North Island

Year 11 London Mangatai, Mya Poto, Javien Paul and Year 9 Jordan Mangatai and Harlen Paul are part of Perths Ngaru Pou cultural group. Ngaru Pou is a Kwinana based maori performing youth group consisting of 60 students. The group concentrate their learnings in Māori culture with performing songs (waiata), poi and haka and cultural beliefs and protocols. 

Over the last year the group inclusive of students, parents and committee have raised huge funds thanks to community support to allow them to travel with a group of 40 students around the North Island of New Zealand for close to 4 weeks. They are learning important cultural history, engaging with local family group, people of knowledge and schools on their travels. They will face fears and enjoy the many exciting activities New Zealand has to offer. Their amazing journey will end in Auckland where they will perform and share their talent in one of New Zealand's prestigious Polynesian gatherings. Polyfest 2025.

We wish them all the best on this wonderful learning journey and look forward to their stories when they return to us in Term 2.

Māori Cultural Tour 2025

2025 JAPAN TRIP

In October 2025, twelve Thornlie Senior High School students and two staff will be travelling to Japan to represent their school in an Exchange Program with Nishinomiya High School. Students will stay with a Japanese family where they will improve their Japanese language skills, further international understanding, and strengthen the ties between Thornlie Senior High School and Nishinomiya High School in Osaka. Language learning broadens students’ horizons to include the personal, social, and employment opportunities that an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world presents.

To support the students, we are selling advertising space on our official team shirt. We are very grateful to the following sponsors of this year’s trip:

Rotary Club of Southern River

SILVER: Sponsorship $250: CDM Australia; Kelvin Lee Stage Property

GOLD Sponsorship: $500: Professionals Property Plus Real Estate Forest Lakes

Grateful thanks also to the Thornlie SHS P & C for organising a sausage sizzle at the local election and helping the students and staff to raise much needed funds.

The following shirt options are still available:

BRONZE: Company name on back of shirt (text only) - $100.

PLATINUM: Large company advertising slogan on the front beneath the group logo-$1000

Any financial assistance you may be able to provide through sponsorship from your business would be greatly appreciated by our students. Your business will be acknowledged on our school’s electronic sign on Ovens Road, in the school’s online newsletter which is distributed to over 1000 families, and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

RIDE2SCHOOL DAY

On Friday 23^rd March, we had over seventy students riding to school; 55 bikes and 15 scooters! All of these students went in the draw to win prizes consisting of different bike accessories. Our winners were Dexter, Jake, Dillon, Lilly, Austin, Reubin, Zoe, Joab, Kaeden and Seth.

Four students also decorated their bike for Harmony Day! They each received either a pair of bike gloves or a water bottle holder for their bike. Well done Jackson, Max, Jordan and Blake. Our Your Move points have purchased the bike accessories!

All students enjoyed pancakes and watermelon, compliments of the Centrepoint Church and our Your Move student team. Thank you!!!

Your Move and PBS Raffle

We were very lucky to receive a donation from our retired local MP, Mr Chris Tallentire which we used to purchase a new bike and scooter with the support of Jett Cycles and Compleat Angler in Gosnells. Students who demonstrated one or more of the schools PBS values; Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance and Pride were able to get a teacher to put in a raffle ticket for them. Shukria and Ojamie were the lucky winners out of 100s of tickets. Mrs McDonald drew the winners over the PA!

2025 Ride2School Day

GOSNELLS ROBOTICS CLUB – SCHOOLS PLUS SUCCESS

As a member of the South East Education Community (SEEC), Thornlie SHS is a proud partner in a three year STEM program that is funded by Schools Plus with our major contributor being GOOGLE.

Launched in 2024 the first year of the Gosnells Robotic Clubs project has seen some exciting achievements and impacts.

Gosnells Robotic Clubs has engaged 9 SEEC Schools. 170 children in active robotics clubs, 12 teachers in professional learning and 7 schools have had teams competing in FIRST Robotics competition events. GRC has engaged with the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Lego League Challenge and Explore programs.

• Ashburton Drive PS
• Gosnells PS
• Huntingdale PS
• South Thornlie PS
• Southern River College
• Thornlie PS
• Thornlie Senior High School
• Yale PS
• Yarralinka PS

Primary schools have had visits from senior secondary Robotics students doing demonstrations of FIRST Robotics Competition robots. Teachers have had mentoring visits at their schools. STPS and SRC staff and students presented a STEAM workshop at the 2024 It Takes a Spark conference.

GRC School leaders have formed a steering committee meeting once per term to guide the program across the SEEC network and engage with Schools Plus Coach Adrian Bertollini. GRC coordinator, John Townley for Southern River College has presented the project to the network Principals at their network meeting.

The GRC Teachers, with Schools Plus Coach Adrian Bertollini have developed a Future Ready Skills framework for release to schools in mid-2025. The framework defines developmental progression for students across 5CS of 21st Century Skills – Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity and Culture. The aim for the Future Ready Skills framework is to provide teachers across the cluster with tools to define, teach and measure skills development in any educational activity or subject. Teacher have completed four days of professional learning in Lego Spike Prime construction and coding, curriculum links, club culture, funding and sustainability and FIRST programs.

This year Southern River College will host a FIRST Lego League Regional event in November with 35 FLL teams from all over Perth competing.

Teachers have surveyed students in Robotics Clubs to gauge their understanding of Future Ready Skills as they enter the club and at the end of each year to measure progress.  To date results have been very positive and we look forward to seeing the project’s overall impact on student engagement and academic achievement.

On April 1^, Southern River College hosted 120 students representing the nine participating Gosnells Robotics Clubs Google WA event.

Staff and students engaged in a series of exciting future focused activities to challenge and engage them in emerging AI technologies. The event’s guest speaker, Dr Adele Goodwin was a state STEM Superstar who as a talented young astrophysicist captured students’ imagination as she explained her work as a researching exploring our universe’s ‘Black Holes’.

Gosnells Robotic Club

BIG PICTURE ACADEMY

Building Community Spirit in the Big Picture Academy

In the Thornlie Senior High School Year 10-12 Big Picture Academy, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. This term, our efforts to foster a strong sense of community have been more visible than ever. Through a series of town hall meetings and designated community times, we have created spaces for students and staff to connect, share, and grow together.

Our students have been actively involved in sharing their knowledge on various aspects of the Big Picture Learning Design unique to the Academy. This peer-to-peer learning has not only enriched our educational environment but also strengthened the bonds between students across different year levels. A highlight of this term has been the warm welcome extended to our Year 10 Big Picture students. They have been invited to participate in exhibitions hosted by senior students, providing them with a firsthand experience of what their future exhibitions could look like. These initiatives have been helpful in easing their transition and inspiring them for the journey ahead.

As we approach the end of the term, we are eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled Big Picture Cricket Day. Organized by Noah, a Year 12 BP student, with the support of Mrs. Hill, this event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for students to unwind and enjoy some friendly competition. Stay tuned for photos and stories from what is sure to be a memorable day!

Keith Turner
Advisory Teacher

CAREER PRACTIONER NEWS

The beginning of 2025 has seen the continuation of Careers activities at school.

Year 9 Early Career Development

Year 9 students in their HASS groups have been accessing the excellent My Future Careers web site to investigate and find out more about their possible future career pathways. Each student has completed their online “My Career Profile” which enabled them to delve into occupations that suited their individual personality traits. From here, a representative from Thornlie TAFE enabled each student to have a taster of their personal occupations using Virtual Reality headsets and the Mind Flight Program. For example, students were able to have a go at various occupations ranging from being a chef to a bricklayer to a pilot. This will continue throughout the academic year with every Year 9 HASS class taking part in due course.

Year 9 Taster Program

Roy Hill Operations Centre – Perth Airport

A massive part of my role as Career Practitioner is to provide experiences for Year 9 students to see if they like an occupation or wish to find out more about a career before they commit to it in the future. I managed to take a group of Year 9 students to the new Roy Hill Remote Operations Centre at Perth Airport this term. Here, Students got an insight into how a WA mining company operated and how many of the services on-site are now operated from here in Perth. Students looked out across the operations centre from the viewing platform. They also took part in a variety of activities ranging from Virtual Reality headsets (mining activities) to remote controlling mining tractors to running there own future based mining company. Many thanks to Roy Hill Mining for providing this awesome experience.

Notre Dame Year 9 Future You

Fifty Year 9 students had the experience of working with the Notre dame Future You team at school, developing their personal awareness of personal interests, skills, values and preferences. Sessions took place over two hours. The activities ran in conjunction with the My Future Careers website and link in perfectly with the Year 9 Career Taster Program to be followed throughout the remainder of the year. Thornlie students worked closely with undergraduate degree students from Notre Dame University and they demonstrated and discussed how they pursue their dreams and careers post-school. The careers activities led perfectly into another Virtual Reality session where Thornlie students could experience various occupations in the virtual world without any of the associated risks and pitfalls.

Year 10 ABCN Focus

Ten Year 10 girls attended two days of fun activities promoting female leadership in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s offices in Perth City. Here they worked closely with representatives from the bank to develop their personal awareness and profile to achieve higher outcomes in the future. The girls worked closely with carefully selected female mentors and it was awesome to see how they developed over the course.

Year 11 & 12 Notre Dame University Future You Excursion

Twenty students had the chance to experience the delights of Fremantle’s Notre Dame University  Campus for a morning. Students were shown around the campus with various careers based activities thrown in. The students were shown how they can enter University via various pathways (ATAR and non ATAR) to make the experience valid for everyone.

Year 11 & 12 Careers Fair

Held in the Performing Arts Centre at school, over 150 students across both Years 11 and 12 engaged with a variety of external employers and organisations to get a better understanding of opportunities available out in the local and national workplace. Seventeen organisations attended including The WA Police, The University of WA, Jandakot College of Electrical Training and South Metro TAFE to name a few. Students participated in a quick fire “speed dating” format with each organisation so they could get a broad understanding of many workplaces/ study areas in the time allowed. The feedback at the end was awesome with both students and presenters declaring the event a great success. Many thanks to The Smith Family for sponsoring this event.

Mr. Lamont
Career Practitioner
Thornlie SHS

Term 1 Careers Excursions

CAREERS CENTRE

As the term draws to a close congratulations to the Year 12 General students who are currently completing their first block of Workplace Learning for 2025.

Workplace Learning is a very rewarding component of the Vocational Education programs, enhancing the theoretical component with practical experience in industry. Each block of 55 hours of Workplace and a completed Skills Journal earns a student one C grade. Workplace hours are also valuable as they gain points for Tafe entry. Many of our students are offered traineeships, apprenticeships and full or part time work. This program develops the ability to make an informed career choice while acquiring recognised workplace skills and establishing links and networks in industry.

Year 12 Workplace Learning Block 1

SCIENCE NEWS

It’s been a busy and exciting start to the year in Science!

Presently, Year 10s are learning about Genetics and Inheritance of family traits. In a hands-on activity, students used their knowledge of dominant and recessive genetics to design a baby alien. First the students flipped counters to decide which trait each parent would be contributing to their offspring. They then had to consider which trait would be demonstrated by the baby alien, and then they constructed the alien using different materials.

Year 10 Zazzle Genetics

Year 12 Chemistry students refined their titration skills, an essential analytical technique used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution. This precise method is widely applied in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemical manufacturing, and environmental science. Through careful technique and accurate measurements, students learned how to identify the endpoint of a reaction and ensure reliable results—an important skill for both laboratory work and future studies in science and engineering.

Year 11 Physics students delved into Newton’s Laws of Motion, focusing on the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. They conducted an experiment to investigate how the angle of an inclined plane affects the acceleration of an object. By systematically changing the incline and recording the object’s motion, students analysed real-world applications of Newtonian mechanics, reinforcing key concepts in motion and forces. This experiment provided valuable insight into how physics principles apply to engineering, transport, and everyday life.

Year 11 Physics Ramp Investigation

MUSIC NOTES

Term 1 Wrap Up

The Music students have engaged in a fantastic introductory teaching and learning program this term, with a big focus on ear training and attending instrumental lessons and ensemble rehearsals. After just 8 rehearsals, our before and after school ensembles are beginning to sound like real musicians, with all students demonstrating significant improvement in their playing this term. The groups are beginning to work on repertoire that will be performed for certain events this year, such as school assemblies, festivals and our big event for the year, the annual music concert in Term 3.

The Concert Band have already performed at their open rehearsal at the Parent Meet and Greet afternoon held in week 7, and have also been hard at work preparing hymns, songs and National Anthems for the whole school ANZAC service assembly to be held in Week 10. They should be commended for their sensitive and reflective interpretation of these important pieces of music which are a key part of the school ANZAC service. Well done to all band members who have been participating in the after-school rehearsals to prepare the music for this important performance.

Snapshot of Class Work in Year 7, 8 and 9 Instrumental Music

Year 7 Instrumental Music

The Year 7 class have had a lot of fun this term developing their aural training and theory skills and have enjoyed playing the game Pass the Beat Around the Room. They are currently working on their body percussion skills, learning a piece called Rhythmic Rondo, which they will have a hand at composing and performing in small groups.

Year 8 Instrumental Music

The Year 8 class have been working on their group performance skills this term, learning how to work together to overcome any challenges that may arise when playing music in groups. I look forward to hearing their final group performances at the end of term. They are also learning to compose variations on a given melodic theme. It is hard work creating just enough variation to ensure that you can still hear the original melody!

Year 9 Instrumental Music

Whilst a small group; what they lack in numbers, they definitely make up for in personality! The year 9’s have been having fun learning to increase their secondary instrument skills on both the piano and ukulele this term, playing songs that use AABA form, which was a common song structure in the 1940’s to 1960’s. We have played some Elvis Presley songs, and the students are working hard to learn to play chords on the piano for their piano performance assessment.

Online Resources

There are many online resources that can be utilised for music learning and composing at home, provided you have a computer/laptop and an internet connection. One of the best free online websites for brushing up on music theory and listening skills is musictheory.net

This website provides in depth lessons and exercises that students can complete for practise at home. It includes note recognition, scales and key signatures, intervals and chords and has a fantastic ear training section for improving aural skills. The site is free and no sign up is required.

For those wanting to experiment with composing their own music, the school uses the free website Musescore on the computers in the music room. This is a free music notation software program that can be used on windows or macs. It is great for composing your own music or creating arrangements of melodies for various ensembles. Students are encouraged to get Musescore onto their home or personal computers so that they have access to the music tasks we complete in class using this software.

Mrs Tessa Batty
Instrumental Music Coordinator

Term 1 Wrap Up

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Welcome to an exciting Term 1 in Health and Physical Education at Thornlie Senior High School! Our students are actively engaged in a variety of learning experiences that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and physical activity. Here’s what’s happening this term:

Year 8 Health – Ignite Mentoring Program

Our Year 8 students are participating in the Ignite Mentoring Program, an initiative designed to enhance team-building and problem-solving skills. Through interactive sessions, students will develop their leadership and communication abilities, preparing them for challenges both in and out of the classroom. This program fosters resilience, collaboration, and confidence in our young learners.

AFL Clinics with the Australian Football Commission

We are thrilled to have the Australian Football Commission running AFL clinics for our Physical Education classes this term. These sessions provide students with the opportunity to develop fundamental football skills, improve fitness, and learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. The clinics are a fantastic way for students to engage in physical activity while being coached by experienced professionals.

Parent Meet and Greet – Netball Showcase

We warmly invited parents and guardians of Year 7-9 students to our Parent Meet and Greet event, featuring a Netball Showcase. This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, learn about the Health and Physical Education programs, and see our students in action on the court.

Staff vs Students Annual Basketball Game

One of the most anticipated events of the term is the annual Staff vs. Year 12 Students Basketball Game. This friendly yet competitive match brings together our school community for a fun-filled event where students take on their teachers in a high-energy game. The Year 12s taking out the win after battling the heat.

Year 7 Gymnastics

Our Year 7 students are taking part in gymnastics, where they have been developing balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.

Keep an eye out on Compass events for the range of excursions within Health and Physical Education over Semester 1.

Thanks Mrs Bayliss

Head of Learning Area
Health and Physical Education

Term 1 Health & Physical Education Fun!

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Year 8 Basketball Zone Carnival 

The boys did a fantastic job at the Year 8 Zone Basketball Carnival on Monday 7^th April winning 3 games and losing 2 for the day. Most boys playing their first ever basketball game the first game was a bit all over but they rallied together to figure out how everything we do at training to come together. Stand out effort from Yihan Shao on the day top scoring on each of our games throughout the day.

Notable efforts for the rest of the boys- 

Harris Meecham our big man clogging up the keyway from easy lay ups.

Trey Snook- Sharpshooter from the 3 point line

Jezreel Joanes- Our hustle player doing all the hard hustle plays running the ball

Zachary Gandy, Jacob Silva and Eli Doughty- Excellent work guarding the top of the key way and hustling for rebounds

Mr Jordan
Teacher

Year 8 Soccer Zone Carnival 

On Monday 7/4/25 Thornlie SHS competed at the annual Year 8 Soccer Lightning Carnival at Maida Vale Reserve, Maida Vale. The team had a mixture of boys and girls competing together and showed a great team comradery. The carnival saw 7 teams compete, with Thornlie having to play all 6 other teams once (20 minute games). At the end of the all the games, we had won 4, drawn 1, and lost 1. We tied for second place but were demoted to third after count back due to scoring less goals than the other joint second placed team. We played off for third and fourth against Lesmurdie SHS and won 3-0 finishing the day in third place. The Final was won by Kent Street (the team we finished equal with – and beaten during the day!) 2-1 against Darling Range Sports College.

The students were brilliant and showed amazing perseverance and pride throughout the day in hot conditions.

Some of the standout performers of the day were:

Akansh Kumar – 6 goals for the day and a standout performer

Rehan Nurmohamed – dominant playmaker

Jacob Ferguson – absolute rock in the heart of the defence

Jayden Lewis – Goalkeeper, only conceded 4 goals all day

Oliver Fernandez – winger, ran all day and constant menace

Mobye Ngaking – defender, got stuck in all day

Angellea Gallardo – strong in the tackle, didn’t take a backwards step

Well done to all the other players for also trying their best all day!

Mr Jeremy Binder - Coach

Outdoor Education

Mr Symmans’ Year 11 Outdoor Education students were given the opportunity to expand their Outdoor Education skills by attending a snorkelling expedition to Rottnest Island.

The students worked in class prior to departing; planning the routes, snorkel destinations and researching the history and local flora/fauna located on the island.

What a brilliant couple of days they have had!

2025 Rottnest Excursion

Year 12 Canoeing Excursion

Optus Stadium Tour

Our Year 12 Certificate II Sport and Recreation students recently had an unforgettable experience at Optus Stadium! We embarked on a journey behind the scenes of Perth's iconic sporting and entertainment venue.

The tour provided a fantastic insight into the inner workings of a world-class stadium. Students explored the locker rooms, imagining the roar of the crowd as they stepped onto the hallowed turf. They learned about the stadium's innovative design and technology and even got to experience the breathtaking views from the top tiers and the game day coaching boxes.

Highlights included:

• Walking through the players' tunnel, feeling the anticipation of game day.
• Learning about the stadium's sustainability efforts and its role in the community.
• Taking in the views of the oval as it was being prepped for the Western Derby.
• Testing out the ice-baths and spa’s that players use for recovery after games.

The Optus Stadium Tour gave the students an educational experience that broadened their understanding of sports, architecture, and event management.

Mr Symmans and Mrs Bayliss

Optus Stadium Tour

Year 11 & 12 ATAR Health Wellness and Harmony Expo

On Wednesday 9/4/25 the Year 11 and 12 ATAR Health students visited the annual Cyril Jackson Wellness and Harmony Expo in Bassendean. The Expo is held each year and encompasses a mixture of Health agencies (over 35 this year) ranging from Cancer Council, Headspace, Holyoake, Sexual Health Quarters and Volleyball WA with the festivities of Harmony Day with a large Multicultural community attending their school.

The students were encouraged to visit and browse as many of the stalls as possible with vast amounts of interactive activities and plenty of free giveaways (always a highlight!). There was a free sausage sizzle, free prizes to be won and the chance to mingle and socialise with likeminded students/people.

The event allowed our students to get a greater understanding of the many different areas of Health and opportunities that this field has in the community and the job prospects that are available once they finish High School. 

The students behaved impeccably and represented the school with the highest respect. We look forward to visiting once more next year.

Mr Jeremy Binder (Teacher Year 11 and 12 ATAR Health)

Optus Stadium Tour

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST UPDATE

At the beginning of the term, we shared an article on helping your teenager to transition into a new school year. This month we want to focus on what are some key signals that your child could be having difficulty adjusting to transitions. It is often when we see a few of these signals presenting together that it can be indicative that your child may need support with the adjustment.

1. Not feeling connected – if they are having trouble connecting with friends or aren’t able to list a teacher or school staff member they can go to for help
2. Unable to list anything about school that they enjoy and are hesitating to come in the morning
3. Not interested in any hobbies outside of school
4. Having trouble being separated from you as their parent

What you can do to help

• Spend 10 mins of 1:1 time with your teenager doing something with them that they enjoy each day. These short amounts of undistracted time remind our young person we are available to them
• Encouraging your teenager to be a part of community groups and clubs in and outside of school
• Regular physical activity.
• Speak to the year coordinator if you are concerned about how your young person is travelling.
• Check out the wealth of resources on this topic through School TV https://thornlieshs.wa.schooltv.me/newsletter/school-transitions 

Have a fantastic school holiday break

Kathryn and Allison
School Psychologists

HEALTH CENTRE NEWS

Your Move

What a busy term the Your Move team has had, what with the Community Health Nurse speaking to all the new year 7 students in the first 3 days of school, our Ride2School day in March and then the Your Move and PBS raffle of a new bike and scooter to any student who demonstrated one or more of the school values.

Year 7 Transition Days

The Community Health Nurse spoke to each Year 7 class about Your Move and Act Belong Commit. Students were encouraged to look at the way they travel to school and to see if they could use a more active way to get to school. They then were told about being active, belonging and committing to look after their own mental health. Students then made a pledge to themselves about how they are going to look after their mental health.

Ride2School Day

We had over seventy students ride or scoot to school on Friday, 21 March, 55 bikes and 15 scooters. These students all got tickets in a raffle with a variety of bike accessories (that we got as Your Move rewards) as prizes, from helmets, to bike locks, bike gloves and water bottle holders. Our winners were Dexter, Jake, Dillon Lilly, Austin, Reubin, Zoe, Joab, Kaeden and Seth. We had 4 students, Jackson, Max, Jordan and Blake, decorate their bikes for Harmony day and they all got a pair of bike gloves or a water bottle holder for their efforts. Pancakes and watermelon were available for the cyclists and scooters for breakfast, thanks to the Centrepoint Church and the Your Move student team.

Bike Mechanic

The Your Move student team also organised a bike mechanic to visit the school bike compound who serviced over 20 bikes. The students were very pleased to get their brakes checked and their bikes serviced.

Immunisations

Our Year 10 students have been vaccinated last week by the school based immunisation team. The team will be back in November to vaccinate anyone who missed out. The team will be at school in Term 3 to vaccinate the Year 7 students for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

Term 1 Health Centre News

WHAT’S ON AT THORNLIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

P & C News

The P&C members wish to sincerely thank the school community for supporting our fundraising events so far this year and supporting students across the school.
 
Many staff and families have been donating some of their 10c containers to our P&C at various Cash4Container depots since December, totalling $225.65!  Your generous support has enabled us to provide food & other items to our school Breakfast Club, run by the wonderful Thornlie Student Service Team and staff volunteers five days a week. 
 
At our State Election Democracy Sausage Sizzle the P&C members collaborated with Mrs Stewart, Mr Young and the student group travelling to Japan this year and $1800 was raised which will subsidise the Japanese cultural activities on their trip. 
 
At our Federal Election Democracy Sausage Sizzle and Bake Sale on Sat 3rd May, the P&C members are collaborating with Mrs O'Callaghan-Munt and students studying Hospitality Cert II.  The proceeds are going towards their excursion to Bentley Pines Training Restaurant at Bentley TAFE in Term 3.  
 
If you're able to make a $20 P&C contribution through school fees this year, our members would be most grateful. We'd love to provide resources and activities for students: like Artist Workshops during Art Week, a new set of Interschool Sport Uniforms and more outdoor seating.
 
The next P&C General Meeting is scheduled for Monday 19th May at 6pm in the staffroom. 

CONTRIBUTIONS & CHARGES

We welcome payments in a range of ways to assist you with family budgeting. Payments can be made by cash, EFTPOS, credit/debit card over the phone or by direct deposit to account:  Thornlie Senior High School BSB 066 162 Account 10682762 using your child’s name as a reference.

Also to assist with easy payments the schools QKR Commonwealth Bank Payment App can be downloaded onto your phone or tablet, visit our website for instructions on how this works.

UNIFORM

Uniform Supplier

Uniform Concepts

30 Kembla Way,

Willetton

Ph: 9270 4669

Online ordering is available at www.nellgray.com.au/Schools/Thornlie-Senior-High-School 

COMMUNITY NEWS