Morley Senior High School Information

Education at Morley Senior High School is seen as a partnership between staff, parents, students and the community.

The school motto, Together We Achieve, reminds students of the rich and vibrant support network that bonds Morley Senior High School students. The school prides itself on providing a caring environment that caters for each person as an individual.

LOCATION

Morley Senior High School is a modern, multi-level educational facility centrally located within 20 minutes of the Perth city centre and five minutes from the Galleria shopping precinct, which is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere and includes cinemas, food halls and major retail outlets. An efficient public transport system provides students with links to central Perth and its environs.


DESCRIPTION

The shady 10 hectare campus with playing fields is built on a faculty school design focused on a state-of-the-art central library. Since the school was established in 1971 a fine tradition of academic achievement and pastoral care has been built up with students’ pathways to university assisted through established university affiliations.

The school has well established links with a broad crosssection of Western Australian industries that actively provide support and direction to students contemplating their career options.

The school is generously equipped with a hall/gymnasium, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all learning areas, five computer areas, a canteen, and a separate upper school block with specialist facilities in English, science, mathematics, and society and environment. The upper school area has a common room for student recreation and relaxation. Magnificent facilities in the practical and creative arts areas of art, photography, graphics and media include a photography and television studio. The school has a long involvement with exchange students and has established sister school relationships with schools from China, Italy and Japan. Key features of these exchange programs include exceptional academic, pastoral care and extra curricular support.

The school is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students can take advantage of an academic community recognised for its excellence in teaching. This cohesive school environment facilitates excellence in learning with students able to realise their full academic potential. Social development and participation in sporting activities are also important facets of school life with students having access to a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Morley Senior High School provides a rigorous academic environment that challenges all students. A wide range of fully accredited courses leading to university entrance is offered. A comprehensive counselling service ensures students select appropriate subjects that meet university course prerequisites. Students who seek an alternative to academic studies in Years 11 and 12 may enrol in Vocational Education and Training programs which include studies in visual industry design and a general course of vocational studies.

All students are encouraged to excel in a wide variety of co-curricular endeavours in areas such as mathematics, English, languages, science and public speaking. Morley students have achieved state and national success in such challenges. Students from Morley also feature significantly in annual Curriculum Council Certificates of Excellence and Distinction. Career pathways for Morley graduates reflect a strong professional preference with past students achieving great success and recognition in their chosen careers.

Morley Senior High School has a strong tradition of academic excellence and continues to achieve enviable academic results in all areas of endeavour.


LANGUAGES TAUGHT

• Chinese (Mandarin), Italian and Japanese (Years 8-12)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

These programs are available to international fee paying students. Interested students should contact the school for information about application procedures.

• Arts programs (Years 8-12) are offered in the areas of music, dance, and drama. Entry is available to interested students.
• Graphics Technology (Years 8-12) is available to students who are interested in image design broadcasting and multimedia.
• Aeronautics (Years 8-12) is offered to interested students and provides opportunities for those who are keen to pursue a career in aeronautics.
• Gifted and Talented (Years 8-10) offers extension activities to students who have been identified as being academically talented.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The school supports students who require assistance with literacy skills through the English as a Second Language program from Years 8 to 12.


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Morley Senior High School has staff dedicated to the wellbeing of students enrolled at the school. These include pastoral care leaders for each year group providing daily support and direction for students, a chaplain servicing the pastoral care needs of all students, a psychologist who is available for student consultation on a wide range of issues, a community nurse, subject selection counsellors and a student services coordinator. The international students coordinator gives individual support to international students.

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