School Board / P & C
Infrastructure Update from your Board and P&C
As Chair of the School Board and President of the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), we want to provide you with an update on the infrastructure advocacy we have been undertaking on behalf of our school community.
We are pleased to report that our sustained advocacy – with the strong support of Kim Giddens MLA, Member for Bateman – resulted in a $7.9 million commitment from the Cook Labor Government for a new two-storey modular learning hub at Applecross SHS. The hub will include eight classrooms and is expected to be delivered for the 2027 school year. This is a significant and welcome outcome, and we are grateful to all who have contributed to making the case for our school.
Both the Board and P&C are currently seeking confirmation regarding the delivery timeline and readiness of the modular learning hub. We are actively following up to ensure the project remains on track.
While the modular hub addresses our most immediate need, we remain focused on the future. We are concerned, however, that limited planning or development for the medium and longer term has been communicated to us. Our school site is physically constrained. Enrolment growth continues to place pressure on facilities, including our gymnasium, and our swimming pool has been sitting idle for approximately three years. Any new infrastructure must also deliver the support services and amenities – for both staff and students – that a growing school community requires. We have written to Kim Giddens MLA to seek a clear update from the Department on what planning is underway and what the path forward looks like.
Please be assured that your Board and P&C remain active and united. We will continue to advocate for the children in our community – both today and into the future – so that Applecross SHS remains a school our community can be proud of, supported by the excellent teachers and staff who make it so. We will keep you informed as this important matter develops.
Andrew Dwyer Chair, Board of Applecross Senior High School
Tammy Cooper President, Parents and Citizens Association
P&C News
Next P&C General Meeting — Monday 3rd August
Our next general meeting is on Monday 3rd August in the boardroom near reception. We'd love to see as many parents and community members as possible — it's a great opportunity to hear what's happening at the school, get involved and have your say. All welcome!
Subcommittee Meeting Dates
Art Subcommittee — Next meeting is Saturday 1st August at 11:30am at the Art Canteen. The Art Subcommittee meets once a term on Saturday mornings. To get in touch email artsubcommittee@applecrosspandc.com.au
Music Subcommittee — Next meeting is Thursday 20th August at 7:30pm in the Music Room (C117, inside the PAC Building). Meetings are held on Thursday evenings once a term.
Tennis Subcommittee — Next meeting is Tuesday 28th July in the classroom next to the tennis courts. Meetings are held once a term.
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is open on even weeks during term time, every Tuesday morning from 7:30–8:30am. You'll find us behind the canteen, near the library. We stock a full range of school uniforms including tennis and music items, so come along and stock up!
Dads Needed — Laser Tag Event at Bibra Lake!
We're organising a Laser Tag event at Bibra Lake and need a few Year 7 and 8 dads to help make it happen. If you're keen to get involved and give the kids a great day out, please get in touch — we can't run this event without you!