Work Experience
This term we had nearly 70 Workplace Learning students complete work experience placements over a two-week period. Thank you to all the host employers for warmly welcoming our students and sharing valuable industry experience with them. …
Year 11 Biology Experiments
Year 11 Biology students were determining the percentage of organic molecules in plants this week. This involved learning two methods of removing water 1) Slow Heat – Dehydrate and 2) Fast heat with the Bunsen burner. …
Year 10 Rock Climbing
The Year 10 Outdoor Education students have been attending Urban Jungle Indoor Rock Climbing once a week this term. They’ve been learning skills such as bouldering, artificial rock climbing, belaying and abseiling. Their determination and enthusiasm has been fantastic! …
Year 7 Aviation Excursion
The Year 7 Aviation class recently went on their first excursion to Jandakot Airport. Students visited the Royal Aero Club where they had the chance to meet pilots and instructors, tour training facilities and learn about the aviation industry. A highlight was sitting in the …
Carey Educators
“Carey is dedicated to excellence in education and excellence in pastoral care. Because of this, I’m able to engage students in full potential learning whilst also developing them as young citizens. Every day I have the privilege of being with students that are polite, dedicated, …
2021 Pom Showcase
The Jewels Cheer and Pom Team are holding their 2021 Pom Showcase ‘Be The Brightness,’ next Thursday night! This is a free event for families, friends and staff to watch the Pom Showcase before they begin their competition season. Thursday 17 June, 6-7pm in the …
The Bibb Track Club
Over the weekend a small group of Harrisdale Year 9 students from our newly formed “Bibb Track Club” travelled to the south coast to help maintain an 8km stretch of the Bibbulmun Track in between Peaceful Bay and Denmark. Carey has “adopted” this section of …
Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse Perform
Last Thursday, Harrisdale Year 8 students were treated to the phenomenal musicianship of singer Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse, as part of our Humanities course. In Year 8 Civics and Citizenship, students look at different perspectives about Australia’s national identity, including Aboriginal and Torres …
Year 12 Outdoor Education Trip
During Week 4, our Year 12 Outdoor Education students headed down to the South West to engage in hiking and roping activities in the Margaret River region. Students hiked along the Cape to Cape track and abseiled and climbed at some spectacular locations including Wilyabrup …
WA Maths Problem Solving Program
Our Year 8 STEM GATE students have had the opportunity to extend their mathematics problem solving skills through lessons with expert teacher, Mr Cirillo, as part of the WA Maths Problem Solving Program (WAMPSP). The College is partnering with the The Mathematical Association of Western …