News Bulletin
Roof project update 20 May 2013
The replace roof on the Mathematics and Arts buildings is nearly completed. We anticipate on Friday 31 May to be moving students back into these areas which includes upper school students regaining access to the locker area. The next phase of works will be the English block. Students will be gaining access again to the Great Court for recess and lunch times as the area behind English and Careers will be used as an access point by contractors. Once the English block is completed the next area for upgrade will be the Gymnasium and Performing Arts Theatre.
Uniform Shop – access during roofing program
Please note access to the uniform shop via the car park off Venturi Avenue will be limited during the building program. Parents are advised to park in the Kiss And Drive area along Venturi Drive, at Lexcen Park, or streets adjacent to Lexcen Park. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Principal's Message
| As an Independent Public School in 2011, Ocean Reef SHS has a proud academic history, which has been built around strong positive leadership and excellence in teaching and pastoral care. Our reputation is enhanced by a wide range of activities conducted by the School. This combination has seen the school win numerous national and state awards, including an Australian Careers Service National Innovation in School Careers Programs Award and Young Achievement Australia. In 2010 the School won a ‘Top Public Schools’ Award from the Minister for Education and Training for the third time. |  |
The atmosphere of the school is friendly, supportive, well ordered and disciplined; pastoral care is an integral part of school life. Our Student Services personnel, Year Coordinators and Tutorial teachers show a genuine interest in our students and nurture them to strive for personal excellence. They also ensure that students feel safe, secure and happy at school. We encourage pride in our school and expect all students to follow our dress code.
At Ocean Reef SHS, we are equipped and committed to providing opportunities that allow your child and our teachers to perform to their highest potential. The school is air-conditioned, providing a comfortable learning environment even in our hot Perth summers. Students’ differing needs, interests and abilities are well catered for with the offering of a wide variety of optional programs in Art, Business Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Home Economics, Marine Studies, Media Studies, Music, Photography and Physical Education, in addition to the compulsory subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment. To maximize your child’s potential, we also offer Specialist Music, Specialist Marine Studies, Academic Extension (SEAC) and Elite Soccer. Students at risk are catered for with a range of extension, pastoral, literacy and numeracy initiatives. Special needs students are supported with relevant programs and individual assistance. Two CadetsWAY units, State Emergency Services and Surf Lifesaving, are also available and well supported.
Ocean Reef SHS has become a first choice school, because of the strong relationships we have developed over time with our learning partners – parents, families, community members, service providers, businesses, other schools, institutions of higher learning and the professions. The school is highly regarded in the local community, evidence of which is demonstrated by our energetic School Board, the numerous special committees and a hard working P&C. Also, many people newly arrived in Australia choose the school because of its reputation in promoting academic achievement, providing positive pastoral care, having high standards of discipline and an overt focus on values and sporting success.
We are justifiably proud of our students. Our motto, ‘Sail Forth’, emphasizes that students graduating from Ocean Reef SHS are well equipped to take on their individual directions for their futures and that they leave the school prepared to be productive and worthwhile members of the community.
Thanks.
Principal
Greg Thorne.
