Whole School News
School Board Meeting
Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to our annual open Board meeting next week. Come and hear updates on the Board’s role, focus, and work this year.
Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: ASHS Staff Room
Uniform Ordering for 2026 – Beat the January Rush!
As we prepare for the 2026 school year, we encourage all families—both new and returning—to plan ahead and visit our Willetton Super Store during Term 4. Located at 30 Kembla Way, Willetton, our store is your one-stop shop for all your quality school uniform needs.
Our friendly and experienced staff are here to make uniform shopping easy and stress-free!
Book Your Fitting Appointment Early
To avoid long queues in January, we strongly recommend that new students book a fitting appointment during Term 4. Appointments can be made by scanning the QR code below or by calling the uniform shop directly on 08 9270 4669.
Please note: The most popular appointment times are after 3 pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings, so book early to secure your preferred slot.
Take Advantage of Our $20 Layby Service
Why wait until January? With just a $20 deposit, you can layby your Back-to-School uniform order during Term 4. Pay off the balance and collect your order before 24 January to avoid the last-minute rush, long queues, and unnecessary stress.
Prefer to Shop Online?
You can also order uniforms online by visiting our website:🌐 nellgray.com.au
Store Opening Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
- Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
- Closed Sundays, Public Holidays & partly during term breaks (please call for details).
- Festive Season Closure: We will be closed from 6 pm Thursday 18 December 2025, and will reopen at 9 am Monday 5 January 2026.
📞 Tel: 08 9270 4669
📧 Email: willetton@uc.nellgray.com.au
🌐 Website: nellgray.com.au
Réunion Island Exchange – A Journey of Friendship and Discovery 🌍
This term, four of our students had the incredible opportunity to take part in a cultural exchange program on Réunion Island, a small French territory in the Indian Ocean. The WA/La Réunion Student Exchange (inc), established in the early 1980s, is an annual reciprocal hosting programme for students of French in Western Australian schools and students of English in La Réunion. It involves a three-week stay in La Réunion, in June/ July, for Australian students. La Réunion students spend an equivalent amount of time in Australia in December/January with their correspondent. In both cases, students are billeted with a family. The exchange programme is organised by a voluntary committee of French teachers from both government and non-government schools. They select and match students with an appropriate French applicant, provide support to the host families during the stay here and deal with organisational matters relating to the exchange. The committee also selects the Western Australian students who go on exchange to La Réunion, as well as the teachers who accompany about 30 to 40 students each year.
Students participating in the exchange have the opportunity to:
- become more fluent in French;
- gain a better understanding of French culture and customs - and Réunion Island customs in particular;
- gain a broader perspective of their own beliefs, traditions and history;
- gain an understanding of the differences and similarities between the two countries;
- gain a deeper understanding of oneself and others;
- experience and accept another family and their way of life;
- share the richness of their family and cultural background with the host family; and
- create avenues for forming friendships
Over the course of their stay, the students immersed themselves in the island’s spectacular natural beauty… from pristine beaches and lush forests to dramatic waterfalls and even an active volcano. They also discovered Réunion’s unique cultural heritage, shaped by French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Malagasy influences. A highlight was celebrating Bastille Day (14th July) with their host families, joining in a night of food, music and fireworks that lit up the island. Beyond the sightseeing and celebrations, the most meaningful part of the exchange was the friendships formed. Each student was paired with a pen pal and welcomed into their homes like family. Together, they shared meals, swapped stories, and built bonds that will last a lifetime. Our students spoke warmly of the kindness, generosity, and humour of their hosts, and they are eagerly looking forward to welcoming their new friends to Perth this summer.
This exchange was not just a chance to travel but a true opportunity for personal growth, intercultural understanding, and global connection. We are so proud of our students for embracing this adventure with open hearts and minds.
Well done to the following students who came out of their comfort zone for this amazing experience: Adrisha Poudyal, Olivia Kuhn, Clara Siemon (Year 9) and Cesare Caiazzo (Year 10)
Melinda Kennington, Head of Languages
📣 Leaving Applecross SHS in 2026?
If your child will not be returning to Applecross Senior High School in 2026, please let us know as soon as possible by completing the form at the link below. 📝
Your early notification helps us plan effectively for the year ahead — thank you for your support.
🔗 Click here to notify us
Admin Computing
Finance Reminders
Thank you to all parents and caregivers who have paid the 2025 Contributions and Charges. If you have not made a payment, your immediate attention is requested to finalise your 2025 account. Please contact the Finance Department at your earliest convenience if you wish to discuss payment of your children’s school fees. Please be reminded that debt collectors are used for all outstanding school charges.
**Please note that if compulsory subject cost remains unpaid, students may be removed from high-cost subjects and timetabled into alternative lower-cost subjects
Finance Department
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) New Portal
Applecross SHS has launched a new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Portal in partnership with CompNow.
By purchasing your device through this portal, you’ll benefit from:
- ✅ Special education pricing
- ⚙️ Faster setup with support from our IT Department
- 🔐 Pre-installed school essentials:
- School firewall certificate
- NAPLAN browser
This means devices arrive fully ready to operate within the school’s digital ecosystem.
📲 Visit the portal here: Applecross Senior High School Portal
👉 Click here to access the BYOD Requirements
Ben Percival, Manager Technology Communications
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.
📍𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧
🗓️Term 4
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 7:30–8:30 𝐀𝐌
𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 2:30–3:30 𝐏𝐌 (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