Keeping your child home from School
When should I keep my child home from school? Wouldn’t it be lovely if our children never had to miss a day of school? Missing out on school can be disappointing for the child or inconvenient for parents, however there are times when it is …
Cert II in Construction Pathways Project
Year 11 and 12 Carey Harrisdale students, who are currently studying for their Certificate II in Construction Pathways, recently put their skills to the test in our Primary School. Over the course of two days, the group built a limestone retaining wall and seating within …
Mr Montgomery walks the Bibbulmun Track
Our Year 7 students at Carey Forrestdale, shared in the very special personal achievement of one of our teachers on Monday. Mr Russel Montgomery, Specialist Horticulture Teacher, has been spending his long service leave walking the Bibbulmun track from Albany to Perth. Mr Montgomery has …
Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda visit Carey!
Our Primary School students and staff had a wonderful time watching the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda perform today! Students danced and clapped along, and some even got up on stage to try out their dance moves! There is another performance scheduled for 6pm tonight …
Visual Art students visit the Western Australia Art Gallery
Mr Paul Leeming, Senior Teacher in charge of Visual Art, recently took a group of Year 11 and 12 Harrisdale students to the Western Australia Art Gallery. All students thoroughly enjoyed looking at the 2018 Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition and then completed their Art Analysis …
Outdoor Education Camp
Year 11 Harrisdale students recently completed a 3-day hiking expedition in Walpole, after over two months of planning. The Outdoor Education program aims to increase students independence in the outdoors so as they can complete expeditions safely while managing themselves in a self-sufficient manner. Students …
2nd Place in Science and Engineering Challenge
Year 10 Harrisdale students were awarded 2nd Place in the Science and Engineering Challenge against eight other schools from around Perth. The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national STEM program run by the University of Newcastle and aims to provide secondary school students experiences …
Level 1 Cheer Credentialing Course
This year several students from our Harrisdale Campus will undertake their Level 1 Cheer Credentialing course to gain a formal Cheerleading qualification. We currently have a team of seven current and graduated students who dedicate their time to assist with the Carey Cheerleading Program, helping …
Cert II in Community Service hold events at Jump
Year 11 and 12 Harrisdale students currently enrolled in a Certificate II in Community Service Course recently planned and implemented two celebratory events – Easter and Mother’s Day – for the families at Jump Carey Early Development. They chose and developed a range of age-appropriate …
Jaidyn to represent WA in the State School Sport Swimming Team
Congratulations to Carey Harrisdale student Jaidyn Hamilton! Congratulations to Carey Harrisdale student Jaidyn Hamilton, who has been asked to represent Western Australia again for the State School Sport Swimming Team, held in Melbourne at the end of July. This will be the second time that …
