NORTHAM SET FOR EDUCATION

SHIRE OF NORTHAM EDUCATION PROSPECTUS EDUCATION PROSPECTUS CONTENTS

3 The Wheatbelt 10 Secondary Region Education Northam Senior 4 Why pursue High School education St Joseph’s School in Northam? 11

5 Kindergarten 12 Avonvale Education Support Centre 6 Primary Education 13 Northam 7 Avonvale Primary Residential College School Bakers Hill Primary 14 Further School Education 8 Northam Primary 15 Central Regional School TAFE St Joseph’s School 17 Muresk Institute 9 West Northam Primary School 18 Education Directory Wundowie Primary School

2 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 7 2 2 1 50% THE WHEATBELT PRIMARY SECONDARY POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS EDUCTAION SUPPORT IN THE AVON FACILITIES CENTRE NETWORK ARE IN THE REGION SHIRE OF NORTHAM

GOLDFIELDS - ESPERANCE MID WEST The Wheatbelt Education Regional Office (WERO) is located in Northam. The WERO provides support to MT MARSHALL schools to deliver quality educational opportunities and outcomes for students in diverse school and Wheatbelt DALWALLINU community settings. The Wheatbelt Education Region JURIEN BAY comprises 71 public schools providing kindergarten to Year 12 and includes an Education Support Centre, with school- CENTRAL MIDLANDS based education programs for over 10,000 students in the CENTRAL COAST MOORA WONGAN-BALLIDU KOORDA BENCUBBIN YILGARN Wheatbelt area of . DANDARAGAN WONGAN HILLS MUKINBUDIN The 71 schools of the Wheatbelt Education Region are VICTORIA PLAINS TRAYNING CENTRAL EAST incorporated into six networks of schools. NUNGARIN CALINGIRI WYALKATCHEM SOUTHERN CROSS The majority of essential support services to schools DOWERIN WESTONIA BINDOON now operate through schools and networks. Networks GINGIN GOOMALLING also maximise each School’s opportunity to share ideas, TOODYAY MERREDIN resources and professional support. AVON KELLERBERRIN NORTHAM CUNDERDIN TAMMIN NORTHAM YORK Northam was one of the first towns to be founded in WA QUAIRADING BRUCE ROCK and is the regional service centre of the Avon Valley and NAREMBEEN Central Wheatbelt, being one of the largest inland towns BEVERLEY in the state. The Shire of Northam Council is committed BROOKTON CORRIGIN to developing the Shire and encouraging growth through KONDININ new investment and tourism, whilst maintaining a warm PINGELLY country feel and friendly community. WANDERING KULIN CUBALLING WICKEPIN STATISTICS WHEATBELT SOUTH The estimated resident population of the Wheatbelt NARROGIN WILLIAMS LAKE GRACE was 75,000 in 2013. The Shire of Northam is the largest WAGIN DUMBLEYUNG resident base in the region with more than 11,700 people, compared to the majority of community sizes which fall DARKAN between 500-1000 residents. SOUTH WEST WEST ARTHUR GREAT SOUTHERN 3 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS WHY PURSUE EDUCATION IN NORTHAM?

Our education providers are dedicated to student growth and development.

When choosing to study in Northam, IN 2015, NORTHAM’S POPULATION WAS you can be confident that you or your children’s learning needs are our education providers top priority. 20.3% 12.7% PERSONS 0 PERSONS 15 Northam is the regional service centre TO 14 YEARS TO 24 YEARS. and experiencing unprecedented THIS MAKES UP ONE THIRD OF NORTHAM’S growth with over $200 million being POPULATION, THEREFORE IT IS PARAMOUNT invested over the next two years. FOR QUALITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES There isn’t a better time to join FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. our community!

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Kindergarten is Avonvale Education Support Centre T: 9621 5250 recognised as the first E: [email protected] year of schooling and Avonvale Primary School is the beginning of a T: 9621 5200 E: [email protected] child’s journey through Bakers Hill Primary School school where they T: 9574 1411 learn important early E: [email protected] numeracy, literacy Northam Primary School and social skills. T: 9622 1203 E: [email protected]

St Joseph’s School Kindergarten is not compulsory however, T: 9621 3500 is highly recommended with a number E: [email protected] of great options for starting your child’s journey of schooling in the Shire of Northam. West Northam Primary School Kindergarten is available through all seven T: 9621 1731 of the Shire of Northam’s primary schools E: [email protected] providing you with a variety of options. Wundowie Primary School There are seven primary schools in the Shire T: 9573 6239 of Northam which all provide kindergarten, E: [email protected] with St Joseph’s School also offering pre-kindergarten. Avonvale Primary School and West Northam Primary School also offer a 3 year old Kindergarten Program.

5 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS PRIMARY EDUCATION

Primary school Avonvale Education Support Centre T: 9621 5250 education E: [email protected]

continues from Avonvale Primary School Pre-Primary T: 9621 5200 E: [email protected] through to Years Bakers Hill Primary School 6 where children T: 9574 1411 receive a strong E: [email protected] foundation in eight Northam Primary School core subject areas. T: 9622 1203 E: [email protected]

St Joseph’s School The environment is structured and T: 9621 3500 more formal than kindergarten and E: [email protected] teachers will plan for a balance of activities based on the learning needs West Northam Primary School of your children and other children in T: 9621 1731 their class. In some instances specialist E: [email protected] teachers teach the class, for example in art, music and physical education. Wundowie Primary School T: 9573 6239 E: [email protected]

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AVONVALE PRIMARY BAKERS HILL SCHOOL (NORTHAM) PRIMARY SCHOOL Avonvale Primary School is an innovative Catering for students from kindergarten and exciting leaning community to year 6 this school is located in committed to providing a high quality beautiful rural surroundings just off educational program meeting the , approximately specific needs of all students. Students 75kms from Perth. The school has are able to explore, and develop their earned an excellent reputation as understandings across a diverse range a small caring community and over of learning areas including specialist the years the staff have continued to Music and Drama programs and a develop its strong reputation for its purpose built Science and STEM facility. competency, teamwork, cooperation Avonvale Primary School recognises and collaborative planning. the need to prepare students for a rapidly growing and changing world and provides programs to create lifelong learners and outstanding global citizens.

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NORTHAM PRIMARY ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL SCHOOL (NPS) NORTHAM Northam Primary School caters for St Joseph’s School Primary campus students from Kindergarten to Year operates as a stream and a half 6 and currently has just over 300 offering a Catholic education for students. We are proud to be one of students from pre-kindergarten the oldest schools in WA, there has to Year Six. As a Catholic school, been a school on this site since 1890. there is an emphasis on the faith We have whole school programs in development of students and Maths and Literacy. We have a Nature participation in the Sacramental Play area that has been built by the Program organised in conjunction parents and staff of the school which with the St Joseph’s Parish. At St is much loved and well used by the Joseph’s School all primary teachers children at recess and lunchtime. program from the WA Curriculum We provide a high quality education and are implementing a whole school that fosters a love of learning and Explicit Instruction program across empowers children to succeed. Literacy and Numeracy. MultiLit is an early intervention program offered to support students during Literacy Dedicated Time. A strong Physical and Health Education program is conducted across the Primary campus and Bahasa Indonesian is taught from Year 1 to 6.

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WEST NORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL With the school vision Dream It, Be It, Climb High! West Northam Primary School caters for students from Kindergarten to 6 and equips their students with the skills and ability to persevere and achieve success. West Northam Primary School fosters a sense of belonging and teaches students to care and contribute. West Northam has a strong focus on the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to transform learning with the children receiving the highest level of ICT instruction using the very latest in ICT. Catering for WUNDOWIE PRIMARY SCHOOL students from The school’s vision is ‘quality teaching Kindergarten to empowering students to maintain improved performance’ which is Year 6. The staff reflected in their learning programs.

at Wundowie The community of Wundowie Primary Primary School School has a common focus on maintaining a safe, harmonious and are committed to stimulating working environment in which students have the opportunity providing a safe, to achieve to their potential. supportive and nurturing learning environment for students.

9 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS SECONDARY EDUCATION

Avonvale Education Support Centre The choice of pathways includes - ATAR, T: 9621 5250 General and Vocational Education and E: [email protected] Training (VET).

Northam Senior High School ATAR students graduating from this school have been successful in gaining places T: 9621 0000 in many courses at university including E: [email protected] medicine, law, education and science. St Joseph’s School The VET program has links with the state of T: 9621 3500 the art Trade Training Centre on the school E: [email protected] site, which delivers Certificate courses in Hospitality and Kitchen Operations.

NORTHAM SENIOR Further community links with Central HIGH SCHOOL (NSHS) Regional TAFE and Muresk College, allows Northam Senior High School is a students to pursue training in industries school where students matter and local to the area and beyond. teachers work in partnership with Engagement programs including students and their parents to cater School Based Alternative Education for each individual’s needs. and Bushranger Cadets, together with The school has a strong Pastoral Care partnerships incorporating the Clontarf program and uses this as a foundation Foundation Northam Academy, Wirrpanda to provide a comprehensive education. Foundation Girls Program, Follow the This program is made up of a suite Dream and Northam Residential College, of courses to prepare students are all providing opportunities for success. for further study at university Northam Senior High School is steeped or TAFE, training and apprenticeships in history, being established in 1921, and or employment. continues to provide a comprehensive education for the future.

10 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS SECONDARY EDUCATION

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL NORTHAM Our School offers a rich secondary In the Senior school (Years 11 to 12) educational program within the context students have access to a number of of a Christian environment which pathways involving ATAR, General and is based on respect for the self, VET courses. These include university, others and the environment while a vocational educational pathway nurturing each individual’s personal (CRTAFE), Workplace Learning Program relationship with God. and ViSN – eLearning experience.

An education at St Joseph’s School We encourage our students to value will equip your child to be a life-long the many opportunities that are offered learner, able to meet future challenges to them at St Joseph’s School, not only with increased confidence. Through in their academic studies but the vast a strong pastoral care program, we range of co-curricular activities. endeavour to provide a learning The da Vinci Program and Drama environment in which the spiritual, pursuits, in addition to our MaJEC intellectual, physical, social and (Christian service learning) program, emotional needs of each child are met. sporting and cultural programs, enable our students to experience success In Years 7-10 we offer a range of with all of their talents. learning experiences aimed at providing a strong foundation for future years. Students are enrolled in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Studies, Science and Physical Education and Health. Opportunities exist for study in a variety of courses such as Outdoor Education, Food, Wood, Construction and Italian.

11 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS AVONVALE EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE (Northam) Kindergarten to Year 12

Avonvale Education Support Centre Staff are trained to incorporate caters for students from Kindergarten research based teaching strategies to Year 12 and is an educational facility into their teaching. Social and play for students with intellectual and skills programs are implemented with adaptive disabilities. We are the only communication as the focus. Our specialist school in the Wheatbelt that teaching practice also incorporates caters for students with special needs. Protective Behaviour programs.

The primary school site has a purpose Students with sensory needs are built centre with three well-equipped provided a number of sensory options classrooms able to facilitate a wide and experiences throughout the range of activities. We have 2 sites school day. This includes accessing located on the Avonvale Primary our state of the art sensory rooms School grounds that caters for Primary located at both sites. Through a wide and a shared site with Northam number of programs we work together Senior High school. Sharing sites with to ensure our students are supported these schools allows for integration to participate meaningfully and and transition opportunities for successfully within their family, school our students. Students have the and local community. opportunity to participate in additional joint activities between the 2 schools. We believe that we offer the best of both worlds for our students, Students are provided with individual a more intensive learning environment education plans that cater to as well as a close connection with their strengths and needs. We their peers in the primary school provide a targeted, differentiated and secondary school. Early curriculum based on the Western intervention is the most effective Australian Curriculum and Abilities for students with any disability however Based Learning Education, Western students’ with special needs may enrol Australia, combined with a rich social at any year level. environment designed to meet the individual learning needs of each child. 12 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS NORTHAM RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE

The residential college provides a home-away- from-home for regional secondary students (Years 7 to 12) attending Northam Senior High School and St Joseph’s School.

Students enjoy living with other students are progressing in their studies country students in a supportive and are accessing any resources or and caring environment while studying support they require. They also provide in Northam. structured study times for students to complete their homework and Located opposite Northam Senior assignments, and help arrange any High School and a short bus ride to St tutoring students may need. Joseph’s School, the residential college gives country children in regional Personal development is also a priority areas the opportunity to access high at the residential college. Staff provide quality secondary education in a a nurturing environment that promotes regional centre. For many, they are healthy living and supports their close enough to their families to visit emotional, social and physical wellbeing. at weekends and on special occasions, Students eat healthy meals, are and their families are welcome at the encouraged to be physically active. residential college at any time. Families are considered an integral part of At Northam Residential College, students’ boarding experiences. students enjoy country living while they study, form lifelong friendships, At the College, students are supported and become independent and active and encouraged to do well in their members of their community. education. Dedicated and experienced staff work with the schools to ensure Email: www.education.wa.edu.au/ northamresidentialcollege

13 EDUCATION PROSPECTUS FURTHER EDUCATION

In 2015, 67% of Northam’s population was made up of people aged 25 years and above. We believe it is important to have extensive options for further education regardless of age!

Central Regional TAFE T: 1800 672 700 E: [email protected]

Muresk Institute T: 1300 994 031 E: [email protected]

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Qualifications are available Central Regional TAFE in the areas of: (CRTAFE) is the only State •  Agriculture Government Vocational • Animal Studies Education and Training • Veterinary Nursing •  Horticulture (VET) provider in the •  Automotive Wheatbelt region of WA. • Building and Construction •  Electrotechnology • Business and Finance CENTRAL REGIONAL TAFE • Leadership and Management CRTAFE offers over 300 courses and a variety of • Creative Industries training options to suit all lifestyles, including part- • Visual Arts time, full-time and online. Their nationally recognised qualifications range from Certificate I to Advanced •  Nursing Diploma level including traineeships, apprenticeships •  Health and short courses. • Retail Graduates with a VET qualification are highly • Tourism sought after by employers in many fields due to • Local Government the combination of practical skills and academic • Engineering and Mining knowledge gained through studying at TAFE. • Conservation and Land Management Whether you’re a school leaver, returning to study as • Education and Community Services a mature aged student, interested in expanding your • English, Languages and Foundation Studies current skills or looking for a career change, your local • Information Technology and Digital Media TAFE has everything you need right here in Northam.

CRTAFE’s experienced staff will help you find the qualification and pathway that suits your needs. They also offer several payment options and student support services.

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APPRENTICESHIPS OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS AND TRAINEESHIPS CRTAFE provides short courses CRTAFE offers a broad range and skill development solutions across of apprenticeship and traineeship the Wheatbelt region. A range training in a variety of industries. of short courses are on offer in Apprenticeships and traineeships the areas of Mining, Computing, require you to enter into a formal Management, Government, Safety, training contract with an employer Lifestyle and Leisure. to learn skills on the job. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) With your employer’s support, you is a process that recognises your will complete the theory components existing skills and knowledge. You at CRTAFE. A training plan will be may be eligible to apply for RPL for developed outlining the necessary skills a number of units in a qualification, and knowledge you need to attain in assisting you to complete the order to receive your qualification. qualification sooner. CRTAFE can conduct a Verification of Assessments may also be conducted by Competencies (VOC) assessment for qualified lecturers in your workplace. RPL. This may be conducted in the workplace or on-campus. Prospective students can view CRTAFE’s Course Guide online at CRTAFE also offers clients the www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au opportunity to customise courses to meet their specific needs. Get in To enrol or make an enquiry call contact to discuss your business/ 1800 672 700 | (08) 9622 6777 organisation’s training needs. or visit the campus at Lot 1 Hutt Street, Northam.

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Leading agricultural education and training.

MURESK Muresk Institute is a trusted broker Muresk through a range of public and of agricultural education and training, private education and training provider partnering with leading training providers partnerships offers the following: to equip the Western Australian workforce with relevant and contemporary skills. • Certificate II - Agriculture, Production Horticulture, Conservation Land In collaboration with its partners Management, Rural Operations. Muresk Institute cultivates modern • Certificate III - Agriculture, Rural agriculture by providing: Operations & Merchandising, Industry specific, Equine Hoofcare Practitioner • A specialised agricultural facility for Course, Skill sets- precision agriculture, scientific research and professional cropping, harvest, shearing, wool and development; livestock handling. • Contemporary learning spaces, student • Certificate IV - Vet Nursing, Agriculture, accommodation and a working farm; Project Management, Training and and Assessment, Safety & Health • Industry driven education and training Representative. opportunities delivered by leading • Diploma - Agriculture, Agribusiness, training providers. Leadership & Management. • Associate Degree - Agribusiness, Agriculture (from 2019).

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Avonvale Education Support Centre Northam Residential College T: 9621 5250 T: 9622 1488 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Avonvale Primary School Northam Senior High School T: 9621 5200 T: 9621 0000 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Bakers Hill Primary School St Joseph’s School T: 9574 1411 T: 9621 3500 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Central Regional TAFE West Northam Primary School T: 1800 672 700 T: 9621 1731 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Muresk Institute Wundowie Primary School T: 1300 994 031 T: 9573 6239 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Northam Primary School T: 9622 1203 E: [email protected]

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