{"id":1524,"date":"2020-12-19T22:37:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T14:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/?page_id=1524"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T05:47:37","slug":"society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/index.php\/society\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth Modernian Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Welcome to the Perth Modernian Society Inc. bringing together fellowship, scholarship and learning since 1911\u2026<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au-db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1631 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au-db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-300x110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-1536x561.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PMSoc-Home-pg-1-2048x748.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>The <strong>Perth Modernian Society<\/strong> is a vibrant and respected organisation that represents the <em>alumni <\/em>(former students and staff) of Western Australia\u2019s first senior secondary government school. It values the rich heritage, proud and varied history, and enduring legacy of our school and promotes collegiality, educational excellence and inclusiveness.<\/h3>\n<p>The Society provides opportunities to <strong>connect Modernians <\/strong>of all ages, preserve the history and traditions of <strong>Perth Modern School<\/strong> and supports and encourages current students to achieve their personal best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perth Modern School<\/strong> is currently flying the flag exceptionally high as the number one ranked WA school for academic excellence in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The Society is hoping to find ways to engage with all <strong>former Perth Modern School students<\/strong> so that the school\u2019s rich history can be represented in the Society\u2019s alumni.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>So, this is a call to:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>reconnect<\/strong> with alumni who attended Mod to ensure you are part of the Perth Mod story<\/li>\n<li><strong>reinvigorate<\/strong> the Society to ensure that the history of your time at Mod is celebrated and not lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1524 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wimshurst-machine-science-photo-6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wimshurst-Machine-Science-photo-6-269x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wimshurst-Machine-Science-photo-6-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wimshurst-Machine-Science-photo-6.jpg 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/new-plinth-2020-img_7297-anzac-13\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/New-plinth-2020-IMG_7297-ANZAC-13-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-20.16.331-300x251.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-20.16.331-300x251.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-20.16.331.jpeg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h6><strong>How?<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h3><strong>We need you:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Perth Modernian Society<\/strong> provides many services, including its associated <strong>Sphinx Foundation<\/strong> and<strong> Perth Modernian Society Museum Association<\/strong> which are only made possible by the dedication of many volunteers, donors and members.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge in 2021 and beyond is to connect with younger, capable <strong>Modernians<\/strong> \u2013 past staff and students \u2013 to join in this great work by becoming members of the Society.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What you receive: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>a quarterly <strong>e-Newsletter<\/strong> via email or post,<\/li>\n<li>assistance for former students in organising their <strong>Class Reunions,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>an annual Reunion function which may be a <strong>Concert and Luncheon<\/strong> or other social event to reflect your <em>alumni<\/em> group\u2019s preference. <strong>Discounts apply for Members.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How much does it cost? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>an <strong>Annual Subscription<\/strong> to become a member is just <strong>$40 <\/strong>per calendar year,<\/li>\n<li>this fee covers the essential running costs of the <strong>Perth Modernian Society,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>it will be important in advancing the work done by the Perth Modernian Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>You can join anytime. <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is easy. Head to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/index.php\/society\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.<\/strong> Complete the information and pay online.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au-db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-19.55.041.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au-db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-19.55.041-300x219.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-19.55.041-300x219.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.perthmoderniansociety.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2010-11-13-19.55.041.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Want to get more involved? <\/strong><\/h6>\n<h3><strong>Offer your expertise:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you a webpage designer or event co-ordinator? Perhaps you&#8217;re talented at social networking, or just happy to reconnect and help out.<\/li>\n<li>Would you offer to be the <strong>Contact Person<\/strong> for your <strong>Class Group<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<li>Are you able to share with us what sort of <strong>Annual Reunion<\/strong> or <strong>Social Events<\/strong> would appeal to your year group?<\/li>\n<li>Do you love to sing? You might like to join the Modernian Singers or play in a \u2018rusty orchestra\u2019 or \u2018rusty band\u2019 \u2013 just for fun.<\/li>\n<li>Could you put together a team to help out at events as needed?<\/li>\n<li>Would you help get this message out?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can connect with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/perthmodernschool\">Perth Modern School on Facebook<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/perthmodernschool\/people\/?trk=nav_type_people\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Perth Modernian Society Inc. bringing together fellowship, scholarship and learning since 1911\u2026 The Perth Modernian Society is a vibrant and respected organisation that represents the alumni (former students and staff) of Western Australia\u2019s first senior secondary government school. 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