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PERTH MODERNIAN SOCIETY CONSTITUTION  PROPOSED CHANGES

The proposals under consideration for revision of the Constitution are now available on this website.

THINKING AHEAD

The support of working groups is as vital to the success of all activities

PRESERVING OUR HISTORY

The Perth Modernian Society is proud to announce the Launch of its History Centre as a separate adjunct to the School Archives and Heritage Precincts on the 30 April 2012.

Quality Public Education - the Honourable Michael Kirby visits Perth Modern School

On an initiative of the Perth Modernian Society Vice President Peter Farr to mark the school’s Centenary year, Politics and Law students had the rare opportunity to share very personal insights into both public education and the highest court in the land, when the eminent former High Court Judge the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG delivered a special lecture in the School Hall on Wednesday, 26 October.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR SPHINX FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPEAL

The Sphinx Foundation Scholarship appeal is an important initiative by the Perth Modernian Society to support the School and its students. Its aim is to invite people who value the fine education provided by the School since 1911 to contribute to a Foundation to provide scholarships for worthy students. The scholarships are to “Support the growth of individual students to their full academic, intellectual, social and physical potential”.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROGRESS

Great news! As at February 2012, $165,000 had been donated or pledged towards the Sphinx Scholarships Appeal target of $490,000.

REUNION NOTES

See the reunions page for details and photos from the Annual Reunion and other reunions.

ARE YOU A RETURNED SERVICEMAN VETERAN?

The school is wanting to establish a register of contacts of former students who have served their country in times of conflict.