Whole School News

Global Connections: Welcoming Salesian International School

We recently welcomed Mr Caleb Rinard, Assistant Director of Salesian International School in Tokyo, as part of the Department of Education’s International Education program. With their recent approval to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum, the visit focused on learning about our school’s vision and the strategies we use to support student and teacher success. We shared our approaches to secondary education and explored exciting partnership possibilities, including student exchanges. Mr Rinard toured our classrooms, specialist areas, and support facilities. These international connections enrich our school community, offering global perspectives and opportunities. It’s affirming to see how educational excellence transcends borders, and we look forward to the partnerships this visit may inspire.

Lainie Gara, Associate Principal Years 7-9

Finance Reminders

We are now nearing the halfway mark of Term 3!  Thank you to all parents and caregivers who have paid their Contributions and Charges for 2025.   There are still many families that have not made full payments of compulsory charges for this school year.  If you have not made a payment, your prompt attention is requested in finalising your account for 2025.  Please contact the Finance Department at your earliest convenience if you wish to discuss payment of your children’s fees. Please be reminded that debt collectors are used for all outstanding school charges.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please reach out to us—we’re here to help.

Finance Department

Anxiety & Young People

Anxiety is a natural and expected part of growing up. In fact, it plays an important role in helping young people prepare for challenges, stay alert to potential dangers and adapt to new situations. It can motivate them to study for a test, practise before a performance, or tread carefully in unfamiliar settings. However, for many children and adolescents today, anxiety can shift from being a helpful response to becoming intense, persistent and disruptive.

The world young people are growing up in is fast-paced and often demanding. Academic pressures, social expectations, family changes and the constant presence of digital media can all contribute to heightened stress and worry.

When anxiety is left unrecognised or unsupported, it can begin to affect a young person's wellbeing, learning, friendships and self-confidence. That's why it's so important for adult carers to understand how anxiety may present in children. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution.

This edition of SchoolTV raises awareness and provides families with practical strategies to help young people manage anxiety in healthy, constructive ways.

Here is the link to your Edition https://applecross.wa.schooltv.me/newsletter/anxiety-young-people-au

SchoolTV

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