New Golf Program
Our new golf program is in full swing! We have nine students who braved the cold mornings last term to attend golf clinics and one-on-one lessons. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for golf and watch their skills grow over time. The program will …
Harrisdale Primary Cross Country
It was an awesome start to Term 3 with the Primary Cross Country today! The weather was perfect for running and students were in great spirits! The Year 6 students were presented with their ‘Daylin Pipes’ medals to remember a special boy and recognise their …
Debating in Year 7 and 8
The Year 7 and 8 Academic Extension classes focussed on debating over Semester 1. This involved work on public speaking, critical thinking, persuasive writing and forming rebuttal arguments. Over several weeks, the students took part in a school-based debate competition which came to an end …
Solutions for the Under-Achieving Child
This article was provided by ‘You Can Do It’ Education. Solutions for the Under-Achieving Child Every kid is unique. No child is the same when it comes to temperament, interests, activities, capabilities, strengths and talents. The same goes for their motivation to achieve. When a …
Investigation Learning in Pre-Primary
What fun to be in Pre-Primary! Here’s some photos of ‘Investigation Time’ showing how our students get to learn in their amazing play space! …
End of Term in Pre-Primary
The Pre-Primary children enjoyed celebrating their grandparents and other special family members late last term. They listened to stories, sang songs and danced! They had afternoon tea and enjoyed showing their special visitors around the classroom. It was a wonderful time together. …
Alumni Success
“I completed my entire schooling at Carey, starting Pre-Primary in 2000 and graduating in 2012. I loved my time at Carey, and I am grateful to have had so many supportive and inspiring teachers. After school, I completed seven years of university in Perth and …
Bush School at Forrestdale
Late last term, the Year 4 students went out to Bush School and learnt about building shelters. It was helpful that the sky was looking a little bit grim that day because the students felt the very real pressure of constructing sturdy enough shelters to …
Year 12 Excursion to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
The Year 12 Human Biology students recently went on an excursion to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research where they had an interactive lab session in the BioDiscovery Centre. They got to apply the skills they’ve been learning in class about the process of …
Secondary Electives At Forrestdale
Our Secondary students are always busy with their many elective subjects! From Permaculture, where the students learn about land management and eco-systems, to Media where they learn about screen arts, digital storytelling and interpreting the stories of others. There are plenty of other electives such …
