School Board Matters - August 2019

Hear the latest from our August 2019 open meeting from our Board Chair, Scott Amy.  

Event Reminders

Parent/Student Meeting for Canberra Tour 2020
Monday 2 September from 6pm to 7pm in the school PAC

Excursion to Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (Diagnosing Diabetes)
Wednesday 11 September for Year 9 and 10 AEP students. 

Wear it Purple Day - Friday 30 August 

Staff and Students Health & Wellbeing Day - Thursday 17 October

For 2019 events go to the School Calendar 

VacSwim 2019

You can now enrol your children in VacSwim swimming lessons for the October school holidays.  With swimming pools and beaches a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle, it's important your children are safe in the water.  Programs are available for children from 5 to 17 years and cater to all skill levels - from beginners to those doing their Bronze Medallion. 

Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/swimming

Scholarships

The Harding Miller Education Foundation are offering scholarships for Year 8 girls (going into Year 9 in 2020) who have high academic potential and are experiencing socio-economic hardship. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 22 September 2019. READ MORE HERE

The Youth Award Tertiary Education Scholarship valued at $5,000 is now open to students who wish to have a career in local government and are passionate about their community.  Applications close Sunday 1 September 2019. More details HERE

Watch this space! Department of Education scholarships will open in October 2019.  Details to follow ... 

Attention Year 10 Students - Apply now!

The City of Joondalup Youth Awards provide students in Year 10 (or equivalent) the opportunity to apply for an amount of $1,000 to assist them in completing their ATAR studies or General/VET/Alternative Studies.  The 2020 Awards open in August and close on Friday 22 November 2019.  Application forms, eligibility criteria and funding conditions are available HERE