Term 1, Week 9
Welcome to this week’s What’s on @ WACOA!
This communication is designed to keep parents, carers and families informed of upcoming events and assessments.
Upcoming Assessments and Activities
This week:
Year 10 Industry Tour
Year 11 1st Aid training Tuesday and Wednesday - Group 1
Assessments:
Year 10
English - short story composition
Math_2 - Finance test
Year 11
ATAR Math - Test 1
General English - Advertising analysis
ATAR Biology - Test: biodiversity and ecosystems
Year 12
ATAR English - create a picture book, reflection journal
Metals - Design project 1 - devise a solution
Key Messages
Uni Tour
Unfortunately, the Year 11/12 Uni Tour was cancelled due to expected weather conditions in Perth. Hopefully both Murdoch and Curtin Universities will reschedule this event in the near future.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be released next week. You will receive an email with instructions on how to download your report. Alternatively, you can access your child’s report via Connect. Included in this email will be instructions on how to book interviews with your child’s teachers.
Parent/Teacher/Student Interview Afternoon
Monday 20th April we will be conducting our Parent/Teacher afternoon from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Instructions on how to book will be included in your progress report email. If you are unable to attend but would like a phone interview, please email Tamara.Cybula@education.wa.edu.au to arrange a time.
School Holidays
School holidays are fast approaching providing both students and staff with time to relax and enjoy time with family. School finishes at 2pm on Thursday 2nd April with school resuming on Tuesday 21st April. Boarders return on Monday 20th April from 2pm. I wish you all a wonderful Easter break and look forward to a busy term 2.
Michele Walker
Principal
Upcoming Events
College Noticeboard
We are looking for an organised team player who supports College kitchen operations, provides team leadership, and helps deliver high-quality meals. The role includes rostering, ordering within budget, and applying paddock-to-plate principles, with strong time management, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure essential.
Denmark Family Practice is pleased to be commencing a bulk-billed medical service on site at Denmark Senior High School. This service is only available to students from Denmark Senior High School and WA College of Agriculture - Denmark.
We’re excited to share that the Department of Education is returning to Albany on Tuesday, 1 September to deliver Career Conversations – Pathways and Opportunities 2026. Online sessions also available.
This free and informative event is designed for students and families to explore post‑school options and hear directly from industry experts. Whether you’re interested in career pathways, university options, or training and employment opportunities, there’s something for everyone.
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