Learning Beyond the classroom - Achieving excellence and respect for self, others and the environment

Wyalkatchem District High School is situated in the small town of Wyalkatchem, 191 kms north east of Perth in the Central Wheatbelt. The school's students  come from within the local community and from the surrounding towns of Koorda, Trayning and Kununoppin. The community comprises of farmers (mainly wheat and sheep) and small business operators servicing the farmers and local people, as well as the service industries (hospital, retail and education). The community has traditionally been supportive of its school, with an active School Council and P&C.

 The teaching staff is a mixture of very experienced teachers and teachers commencing their teaching career. The stability over the last few years has provided opportunities for the school to create several long-term programs and projects.

In addition to the teaching staff, there are non-teaching staff members, including  Education Assistants who work with children with Special Needs, reflective of the school's students with special needs, based on our policy of inclusion.

The school has an excellent undercover area complete with inbuilt sound system, grassed oval, new administration block, and remodeled Home Economics and Design and Technology rooms. The Pre-Primary Centre is on site and there is a well-equipped computer lab, science lab and a library.

For more information read:

the 2010 Annual Report
the 2011 Strategic Plan

 
The school is central to the community and is the interest of all families. Our teachers form positive relationships with both parents and students that extend beyond the school through their involvement in community sport and activities also frequented by students. Students transition easily from Primary School into the Secondary School as they are exposed to many facets of secondary school whilst in their primary years. Pastoral care is provided to students in a personalised and inclusive manner that ensures all students enjoy their learning and are inspired and challenged by the curriculum. The school takes advantage of its unique situation in being able to employ very flexible approaches to ensure that the specific needs of every student have been met.

Wyalkatchem District High School is a place where all students, teachers, assistants and volunteers work together, positively and enthusiastically. The school emphasises the development of personal values indicative of people who display strong active citizenship. Our students contribute to both their school and local community in many different ways from organising their own School Ball to singing Happy Birthday to hospital patients.

Our students are provided with and are supported to embrace leadership opportunities that make a positive difference to their lives and many others around them. Students feel the personal satisfaction that one derives from giving your best and serving others.

We have quality teachers who approach their work with great care and support for every individual child. Whether it be helping to provide a lost lunch, putting a band aid on or putting a smile back on a face, the little deeds mean so much to each child and ensure they enjoy their time at school.

We are also fortunate to have strong support of the community through high participation and attendance at school events and through the advice they provide on the future development of the school. This means a lot to the students, as they feel valued when the community show s an interest in their pursuits.