Perth Modern School Today

Centenary Celebrations 2011

Perth Modern School will celebrate its Centenary in 2011 and has commenced planning for major events and activities to recognise the school’s rich history and to look forward to our future.

From our beginning as WA’s first public secondary school to our current status as the State’s only academically selective school, Perth Modern has been a leader in education for generations of students. The Centenary Year will be a time to celebrate our achievements, our commitment to delivering outstanding education outcomes and our unique place in the community.

Centenary celebrations will involve current students, alumni, staff, parents and the many members of the school community.

School redevelopment

As part of the development of Perth Modern School as WA’s only academically selective secondary school, the State Government has allocated over $25 million to upgrade the existing school buildings and to construct state-of-the-art new facilities to provide an outstanding learning environment for gifted and talented students.

The first stage was completed in early 2009 with the opening of the library, resource centre, lecture theatre, performing arts centre and cafeteria. In August, the creative arts centre, research centre, technology centre and media studio were completed.  Term Four 2009 saw Student Services and Administration move into their newly built accommodation.

The next stage of the redevelopment sees some very outdated areas of the school will be transformed into modern, innovative facilities that will further enhance educational programs into the future.

Perth Modern School Today

Perth Modern School today is Western Australia’s only academically selective school where students enter a culture of achievement unmatched in the State. The school supports the growth of individual students to their full academic, intellectual, social and physical potential. It meets the needs of curious, imaginative and gifted students who enjoy learning and bring with them a range of diverse abilities and interests. The differentiated curriculum supports success beyond the school environment and provides students with unique enrichment and extension opportunities.

Current students work co-operatively in a stimulating, relaxed but structured and secure learning environment and are empowered to take their place in today’s rapidly changing world. The school provides leadership opportunities to students through public speaking, debating, community service and student representation initiatives.

Perth Modern School has an international reputation for excellence in music studies and performance. Music students take part in a dynamic program and are taught by highly skilled professional musicians.

Health and Physical Education activities are integrated into the school curriculum and these are designed to improve students’ skill levels, interpersonal abilities and general wellbeing. All students have opportunities to access a selection of sporting activities including athletics, swimming, fencing and team sports.

Teachers at Perth Modern School are merit selected and the school recruits, trains and retains the best available teaching staff who possess specialist skills and experience in teaching gifted and talented students. Included in the school’s staff are a Psychologist, Nurse, Chaplain and Career Counsellor as well as Year Co-ordinators and a Student Services Co-ordinator. These highly skilled professionals provide students with counselling, health and well-being advice, academic support and monitoring, course and career advice and mentoring.

The school is very focussed on developing synergistic community partnerships with universities, professional bodies and research organisations which will further enhance the opportunities available to today’s students.

Perth Modern School has a dedicated parent body with active representation on School Council which overviews school planning processes, priorities, budgets and advises the Principal. Parents also participate in the Parents and Citizens' Association and in a range of committees - such as the canteen, uniform, music parents and dance parents.