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John Forrest Senior High School


Location

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Overview

John Forrest Senior High School has a diverse multicultural population and welcomes international students. It has students from Japan and fosters relationships with sister schools in Japan and Indonesia. The school hosts an annual exchange program to Japan.

The school is well equipped with banks of computers, internet access in every classroom, a large gymnasium, specialist rooms for music, design and technology, drama, media and photography and a new dance studio and science lecture theatre. The majority of rooms are air-conditioned.

The school has an excellent academic record and provides a wide range of courses. Over consecutive years John Forrest Senior High School tertiary entrance students have demonstrated academic excellence by receiving Certificates of Excellence and Distinction. Furthermore, the school has been placed in the top ten schools in a range of Curriculum Council subjects. John Forrest Senior High School has won a number of education innovation awards and has been commended in equal opportunity and diversity awards.

Special Programs

These programs are available to international fee paying students. Interested students should contact the school for information about application procedures.

> Cricket Academy (years 8-12) is a DET-endorsed program which provides coaching for students under the auspices of the Western Warriors and the leadership of a former Australian test cricketer. Students selected for this program through trials have access to the facilities at the WACA cricket ground.

> Music (years 8-12) is a DET-endorsed program which has a strong reputation with its junior, senior and swing bands that develop the talents of musicians and singers of all ages. Students are selected for this program by audition.

> Netball (years 8-12) gives talented students the opportunity to develop their skills under the tuition of accredited coaches. Selection is through trials.

> Tennis (years 8-12) extends the skills of talented students who are selected through trials. • Conservation and Land Management (years 11-12) gives interested students the opportunity to complete certificate programs in this area that are recognised by TAFE colleges.

> In-step (years 11-12) offers students traineeships in conjunction with Swan TAFE college. Students spend one day a week at a training institution and one day a week in the workplace in areas of career interest such as the public sector, retail, engineering and mechanical.

> Academic Challenge (years 8-10) fosters academic excellence in mathematics and science under the guidance of the academic challenge coordinator.

English Support

John Forrest Senior High School runs an English as a second language class for students from years 8 to 12. It also has an English as a second language teacher who provides a mix of individual, small group and in class support as the need arises.

School Website & Contact

For more details you can visit the school's website or email the school directly:

School website: www.johnforrest.wa.edu.au

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