Whole School News
Parent Update C.O.R.E Camps- Year 10 students
Over the whole of week 9 in term 4, year 10 students will have the option of engaging in a week of work experience or C.O.R.E South West or C.O.R.E Metropolitan.
More details include:
CORE South-West (Margaret River)
- 5 days, 5 nights Week 9, Term 4
- ~ $1200 - 1500
- Run by Outdoor Discoveries (external provider)
- Expedition (move camp each day – hike or canoe), tents, cooking meals, abseiling/caving
- Supervision: 1 x Outdoor Discoveries instructor and 1 x Applecross teacher
- Students will be asked for their preference for HIKING or CANOEING and ONE friend preference.
- Groups are then created but preferences are NOT guaranteed.
- Previous experience or personal preference for canoeing or hiking is NOT taken into consideration.
- BYO clothing, sleeping bag + mat, eating utensils (gear list provided)
- All other equipment provided
- Participants do EVERYTHING. This is not a holiday.
CORE Metro (Hillary's, Dept. Sport and Recreation Camp)
- 5 days, 4 nights: Week 9 Term 4
- ~$800-1000
- Sleeping in dorms, catered meals
- High ropes, kayaking, team building games every day
- Supervision: AXSHS teachers + Dept of Sport and Rec instructors.
- BYO clothing, sleeping bag
- All other equipment provided
- Participants clean and maintain accommodation, assist in each activity. This is not a holiday.
Key Dates:
Parent Information Session - 19 March 5pm-6pm
If you have any questions please contact Lauren Warschauer via lauren.warschauer@education.wa.edu.au
Lauren Warschauer, HPE Teacher
Back in Action: Second Hand Uniform Shop!
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! The P&C's 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 is reopening just in time for spring!
Grab quality pre-loved uniforms at budget-friendly prices while supporting a more sustainable school community.
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🗓️Term 1
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 7:30–8:30 𝐀𝐌 (Even Weeks Only)
💳Cash & EFTPOS accepted
👕All items are washed & ready to wear
🎁Donations welcome at the Front Office or Student Services!
P & C Committee
Finance Reminders for 2025 & 2026
Thank you to all parents and caregivers who have already paid the 2025 contributions and charges. For those with outstanding school charges, we kindly request your immediate attention in finalising payment. Please contact the Finance Department at your earliest convenience on 9314 9351 to arrange payment.
Payment Plans:
We understand that managing fees can sometimes be challenging. Payment plans can be arranged by contacting Sheree in the Finance Office via email at sheree.strawbridge@education.wa.edu.au
We encourage families requiring a plan to have arrangements in place by the end of February 2026.
Finance Department