Principal's Welcome

                                           

Northam Senior High School is a proud learning community located on the banks of the Avon River. Servicing surrounding Wheatbelt districts, we are an Independent Public School with a rich history of igniting a passion for lifelong learning. Our heritage listed school commenced in 1921 as one of the first schools in Western Australia and our motto of “Achievement” has been the schools the keystone belief since inception.

 

At Northam Senior High School, we work together to build a positive school culture that is based on our values of Courage, Collaboration, Connection and Communication.

 

 

Our school consists of dedicated, talented staff, committed to doing what is in the best interest of students. We share a common goal; to assist every student in every classroom, experience growth and progress, everyday. As such, we work diligently in striving for student success in all its forms.

At Northam Senior High School, priority is given to student wellbeing. We know that students need to feel safe, happy, and valued by their teachers and peers, so that quality learning can take place. We endeavour to foster positive connected relationships and to celebrate not only individual achievements, but also the achievements, progress and growth of others. We take time to acknowledge and appreciate where we have come from and where we are headed in the future.

 

Our school community is a vibrant and diverse representation of society, where students learn and grow. We rely on the local community, parents and families to partner with us in their children’s learning journey and encourage open communication. We work to ensure that our school is culturally responsive to the cultures, languages, experiences and world views of our students, their families and our wider community. With the support of the Polly Farmer Foundation, Clontarf Foundation and Waalitj Foundation, our program partnerships empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to aim high, through a range of academic, cultural, wellbeing and sporting opportunities.

 

Northam Senior High School is equipped with state of the art facilities in the Performing Arts, STEM and Hospitality, with a dedicated and impressive Trade Training Centre where students are able to capitalise on real life and industry standard skill application. Catering for Years 7 - 12, we offer comprehensive and innovative programs that support students to achieve their potential. Our ethos encourages personal development and academic aspiration while guiding students future pathway choices. Students are able choose an ATAR, General, VET or Big Picture Learning pathway, preparing them for University entry, TAFE qualification or Employment.

 

Above all else, our school prides itself on having a balance of opportunity with the aspiration to be provide “all things, for all people”.

 

We welcome your enquiry and look forward to hosting you on a tour of our school.