Dear Members of our Shenton College Community
 
It is with great sadness, sincere empathy and the deepest regret that I write to inform you that Stella Berry (Year 11), much-loved sister of Mae Berry (Year 9), tragically lost her life on Saturday 4th February in an incident at the river in North Fremantle. 
 
I understand and respect that people respond to grief and loss in different ways, and that a loss such as this can trigger a broad range of emotional responses that are not always anticipated or evident.
 
To this end, Shenton College and our entire Student Support team (School Psychologists, Student Support Officers, Chaplains, Nurses, Year Leaders, and other staff) will be available to support students as needed.  Further correspondence about how students and staff can access support will be provided this afternoon.
 
I have personally offered, on behalf of the College, our condolences and support to Stella’s family during this very sad time. As all of you will be aware it is vital that we respect the wishes of Stella’s family who have requested understanding and privacy during this difficult time. 
 
I am sharing this communication with the consent of the Berry family. 
 
Shenton College respectfully acknowledges the life of Stella Berry.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Michael Morgan

Families are reminded that the application window for places in the Education Department’s Gifted and Talented Selective Programs closes at 11.59pm Sunday, 12th February.

Applications are open to students who are in Y6 in 2023 who enter Y7 in 2024. There may also be limited places in Gifted and Talented programs for children entering Ys 9, 10 or 11 in 2024.

These unique academic, arts and languages programs are available at select public secondary schools. Shenton College has a proud tradition of success in developing Gifted and Talented students.

Applications are now open at www.education.wa.edu.au/giftedandtalented

The website also contains information about the programs, where they are offered and upcoming parent information evenings. For more information, you can contact the Gifted and Talented Selection Unit on 9264 4307 or at gtsu@education.wa.edu.au. Late applications are not accepted.

More information can be found here.

Last week we were announced as the winners of the Excellence in School Leadership Award in the WA Education Awards. This award celebrates schools and teams taking an inclusive approach to leadership where shared responsibility and a focus on collective impact rather than individual achievement is encouraged. The award was developed to recognise schools that create and sustain the conditions for all students to achieve and progress, and to acknowledge that collective leadership can happen at all levels. It is a testament to the strength and depth of the leadership culture at our school – from our educators, our students, our gardeners, cleaners, admin staff and canteen workers – far beyond the boardroom or those in formal leadership roles.

Successful Shenton College students are not only academically able – they’re strong team members, they care for others, and they want to give back to the world.  Far from an institution of routine testing and grades, we’ve created an environment where students obtain real-world knowledge and understanding, and develop the emotional and social intelligence needed not only to become active life participants but also to be remarkable leaders.

Michael Morgan, Principal

For more information follow this link.

We are delighted to be able to announce that the College has been named a finalist in two categories in the WA Education Awards this year. Nominated for Excellence in School Leadership and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary), this news recognises the extraordinary efforts of our fantastic staff and school community.

More information on WA Education Awards.

A reminder to all parents that applications for enrolment into Y7 2023 are due now.

Please submit your application to ensure you receive information regarding upcoming events scheduled for Term 4.

Either drop your application and all supporting documents at Shenton College or mail it to the school addressed to Middle School Admin.

Enrolment information and forms can be found here https://www.shenton.wa.edu.au/join-us/enrolment-information/

Confirmation of enrolment letters will be emailed to enrolled families at the end of Term 3.

We are running Information Sessions early in Term 3 to give some more context for prospective candidates for positions at the College. Whilst we do have specific roles already advertised during this term, we imagine that the information in these sessions will be relevant for a broad range of applicants and that there will be further advertised roles going live in the coming months.

Leadership Information Session

Teaching Information Session

We are currently advertising for new teaching positions ready for 2023.

Visit the following page for more details on employment opportunities at Shenton College or search for Shenton College on jobs.wa.gov.au.

Dear Parents and Carers of Shenton College

Welcome to all new families who have recently enrolled their child into Shenton College.

May I also extend a warm welcome back to all of the students, and their families, who return to begin another year of learning at Shenton College in 2022.

This year will be a year of challenge.

All of you will be aware of the COVID-19 transmission that is occurring within the broader community. As a school we place a priority on keeping our students and staff safe. I can understand parents’ concern about the risks their children and their families will face as schools return to face-to-face learning next week. Schools, however, are more than a place of learning. Schools play a vital role in developing a child’s ability to socialise and collaborate. For the last two years, the world, families and children, have lived with uncertainty and anxiety.  Many have made sacrifices to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and I can confirm that all Shenton staff have done their bit to try and support your child to enable them to safely return to Shenton College.  I am also aware that the sacrifices and suffering have been inequitable, with the harmful effects of the pandemic particularly evident in the most vulnerable sectors of our society.

I consider myself very fortunate to work within the Shenton community. Ours is a  community that has a shared responsibility for care and compassion and which understands the words of Marcus Aurelius: “That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.”

This stated, I wanted to briefly outline what we have done to try and create an environment that hopefully enables our school to remain a safe and vibrant learning institution.

Shenton College will follow the latest and most up-to-date health advice. We will do this with the desire to ensure teaching and learning continues and that our College stays open. All our staff have been double vaccinated and will have their boosters when they are eligible. Our College will enforce the strictest of rules around regular visitors and contractors on our sites. We have employed additional cleaners, have spare masks and will ensure that both night and day cleaning is undertaken every day to maximise hygiene. We will conduct hygiene, ventilation and regular health and safety audits to try and minimise risk. We have had all air conditioning units cleaned and have conducted a full ventilation audit across the school. As parents/carers, we need your on-going understanding and support. We have greatly valued your support during these complex times and greatly value how parents of Shenton have endorsed COVID-safe practices. Please can I ask you continue to work with us in minimising the transmission of the virus and reconsider how you may visit our school site when undertaking: school drop off/pick up, school visits, assemblies etc.

I have attached an Education Department letter that provides further information on our shared responsibility to ensure that schools are safe and that learning continues.

Michael Morgan

Principal