Ocean Reef Senior High School in Ocean Reef, Western Australia, Australia | Higher education

Ocean Reef Senior High School

Locality: Ocean Reef, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 6206 2700

Address: 21 Venturi Drive 6027 Ocean Reef, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Whilst we have a list of valuable employers that are always willing to support our Workplace Learning program, we are keen to hear from new employers. If you are a local business or know of a local business who would be interested in being part of this Senior School program please email [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support.

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24.01.2022 Mr Miller highly commends his Year 8 Physical Education students for their fantastic level of participation playing inclusive volleyball.

24.01.2022 Our new Performing Arts Centre provided an ideal venue for students to try on their graduation gowns, and have the Year 12 class photo taken for the 2020 yearbook. We are in the process of planning a parent tour of our wonderful new facilities. Details will be provided shortly.

24.01.2022 Year 7, 2022 A reminder that applications to our Programs listed below close this Thursday, 1 April 2021. For further information and the application forms, please visit our website https://www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/specialist-courses

24.01.2022 2020 results available, WACE requires login to SCSA portal, ATAR results are a TISC website login.

23.01.2022 Peer Mentoring Program: Last week was the second week of our Peer Mentoring Program with our Year 10 Peer Mentors and our Year 7 Peer Mentees. Our focus is Organisation with our Mentors assisting our Mentees improve their skills to be organised and ready to learn in the classroom. The year 7s are gaining a better understanding of CONNECT, study skills and time management along with benefiting from the social skills being learnt along the way. We look forward to seeing our students engage in this Program each week.

23.01.2022 Mrs Howeys Year 8 Numeracy class are working out all the ways we can find percentages without a calculator. We also have a trick to finding percentages..... did you know that 28% of 50 is the same as 50% of 28???

22.01.2022 During this term, the year 8 students of Mrs Howey's Mathematics class have been using whiteboards and playing cards to calculate mean, mode, median and range. Some students made the red cards equal negative numbers and some calculated these statistics for the whole pack!

21.01.2022 Applications to our Specialist Contemporary Music Program, for year 7 students in 2021, are open until 10 August 2020. For further information visit www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/contemporary-music-specialist-progr

21.01.2022 The year 7 Science Academic Extension class had their second visit from Fire Tech today. Students began the workshop by discussing potential applications of drone technologies within the mining industry, after which they were given the opportunity to program and then drive drones for themselves through a series of obstacle courses. At the end of the lesson, students were delighted to hear that drone pilot jobs would be a growing future industry, and in their own words, they could be paid to play.

21.01.2022 Year 8 Staff vs Student Netball Last Friday our Year 8s played against our staff team and put up an exciting challenge. A great game to watch and almost a win for our year 8s who managed to steal 4 goals from their teachers. Well done to all players.

20.01.2022 Ocean Reef Senior High School is very proud to share our Acknowledgement of Country that was created to be special to Noongar Country and our school. This acknowledgement was created by a team of students with representation from our Indigenous students and student councillors. Our students were guided by Yvonne Daddow, Yued Elder, and supported by staff from our Indigenous Education Committee, Tanysha McCann and Matt Bartlett.

20.01.2022 Staff vs Student Netball Year 7 Last Wednesday saw the first round of staff vs student netball for our year 7s. It was fast and furious, and our year 7s put up a good fight against their teachers. The teachers remain victorious, but a lot of fun was had by all. Well done teachers and well done year 7s.

19.01.2022 Mrs Lamont’s Year 10 Psychology class enjoyed creating their own 3D human brain models in class this week after learning about their different structures and functions. They are discovering the link between our biology and behaviour this term.

19.01.2022 On Wednesday night as part of Science Week, the Year 12 ATAR Marine and Maritime Studies students had the opportunity to attend a presentation at St Marys Anglican Girls School. The students watched presentations from Marine Scientists, cinematographers and videographers working in the field. This gave a huge insight to the students into the life of a Marine Scientist and the opportunities that are available to them should they pursue their studies in the future. The students had a great night and were offered some great opportunities to network!

19.01.2022 Yesterday Daisy and Jade spoke to our school community on the importance of honouring Remembrance Day. Emergency Cadets, Will and Cash assisted with the lowering and raising of the flags.

18.01.2022 Candidates need to wear clothing that is acceptable to the school or centre where they are sitting an exam. The rules the Authority has about clothing are on page 22 of the Year 12 Information Handbook Part II at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au//year-12-informati.

17.01.2022 Our 2020 yearbook has arrived. Today yearbooks were provided to those Year 7-10 students in attendance who had placed an order (excluding our Adventure World attendees). We apologise for the delay but are pleased to provide an opportunity for the collection of all remaining yearbook orders from the front administration office tomorrow between the hours of 8.00am-3.00pm or after 25 January 2021.

17.01.2022 Not sure about what you can take into the exam room? The front covers of the exams include a list of the equipment you can take into the exam room, along with information about the structure of the papers. You’ll find them at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au//2020-examination-.

17.01.2022 Mrs Howeys Year 10 Numeracy class have been working on Measurement and decided to measure how big our school is. Through team discussions it was decided that two groups were needed to measure the same distances so that the results could be cross checked. Chalk marks were used so students had reference points on where to start and stop the measurements.

17.01.2022 Applications to our Specialist Contemporary Music Program, for year 7 students in 2021, close Monday 10 August 2020. Local intake and out of area students are welcome to apply: www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/contemporary-music-specialist-progr

16.01.2022 The night before your exam, make sure you check your Personalised Written Examination Timetable in the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au, a...s any updated details relating to your exam will appear on your timetable. See pages 7 and 19 of the Year 12 Information Handbook Part II for more details https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au//year-12-informati. See more

16.01.2022 Youth Policing program is a new community initiative that is being offered across metropolitan schools. The focus of the program is on building relationships with youth. On Tuesday two Officers from the Youth Policing program dropped by to say hi to our students during the recess break as part of the new community initiative. The Officers appreciated being able to engage with our great students and look forward to visiting again in the future.

16.01.2022 Our staff and students first look inside the new Performing Arts Centre.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 9 student Indigo Ellis who is the recent winner of two award categories in the West Australian Music (WAM) Awards for her song Home. Indigo won the Schools 14 years and under Award and the Act Belong Commit Award. We are very proud of Indigos achievements. Indigos song Home is playing on both the ABC and Noongar Radio stations.

15.01.2022 Year 9 and 10 students were delighted after a challenging year to make their way to Rotto to put into practice their surf lifesaving skills. Thanks to the teachers involved in the program throughout 2020.

15.01.2022 CAREERS EXPO Wednesday, 9 June 6.00pm-8.30pm. Please find below detailed information about the Careers Expo for Year 10, 11 and 12 students and families.

15.01.2022 ACE YOUR ATAR ATAR written exams start tomorrow, but don't panic ReachOut.com Australia have made a handy exam slaying checklist Good luck Year 12's - you got this! #edunews

15.01.2022 Hot of the press, it's the Half Time Address! Volume 10, Issue 3 includes a recap of our Outdoor Education activities, After School Sports results, and the Year 10 Lightning Carnival.

14.01.2022 Parents are encouraged to download the new cyber safety smartphone app for parents called Beacon. Beacon provides trusted and up-to-date information for families to help keep their children safe in an ever-changing online world.

14.01.2022 Mrs Howeys Year 7 Maths class have been solving some 3-step equations from the Year 10 textbook! We have some students who love to solve by "backtracking" and others who "balance", we even have a few who can do both!!! Well done Year 7!

14.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 8 Surf Lifesaving Cadets who have recently achieved their ‘HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ certificates.

13.01.2022 Last Saturday, Archie and Ruby, represented the Surf Lifesaving cadet group at the ‘Cadet of the year awards’ held at the RSL HQ. They both delivered a speech on what the ANZAC spirit meant to them and sat an Australian culture/first aid test. If successful they will receive a prize sometime in late January (prior to COVID, this was a trip to Canberra).

13.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020 - 8 to 15 November The theme for 2020 ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. For more information about NAIDOC Week please visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

12.01.2022 Ocean Reef Senior High School would like to acknowledge and celebrate our Year 12 Class of 2020 course and certificate award winners.

12.01.2022 Half Time Address Volume 9, Issue 3. Read about the Inter School Athletics Carnival, Outdoor Education kayaking excursions, and the WA Futsal Championships.

12.01.2022 Ocean Reef SHS is excited to announce the launch of our new STUDY HUB initiative. Study Hub will be running in the library each Tuesday afternoon (3.05-4.00pm) and Wednesday morning (8.20 -8.50am) commencing this Tuesday, 25th August. Staffed by members of our expert teaching team from Science, English, Humanities & Social Sciences and the Arts Study Hub provides a great opportunity for students to complete homework in a supportive environment knowing there is help at hand.... We will be welcoming all students of all year levels with designated lower and senior school study zones. Please encourage your child/children to attend.

11.01.2022 Students have been exploring alternative sources to single use plastics in order to protect and conserve our marine environment. In the students Science classes this week they watched a video about seaweed spheres and their ability to replace plastic water bottles. The students were keen to give them a go! Not sure the texture was as satisfying!

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Aionie, year 12 and Madie, year 7 who took out the National Science Week prizes. Pictured receiving their prizes with Mr Syme, Science HoLA.

11.01.2022 As the holidays are upon us, if you are interested in a "Holiday at Home" we had Elisha Screaigh and Isabella Buckley from Miss Green's Year 7 Extension English Class, have their Holiday in WA recommendations published in Tuesday's West Australian ED! Magazine. It is fantastic to see our students, and our school be represented in the wider community, and if you are thinking about Coral Bay, or Ningaloo Reef as a holiday destination this summer, perhaps these reviews will inspire you!

10.01.2022 P&C Meeting - Tuesday, 4 August at 5.15pm in the Staff Room. An update on the Ocean Reef Marina development will also be on the agenda. All are welcome to attend.

10.01.2022 Parent Information Sessions for Year 7 students in 2021 will be held on Tuesday, 23 June. Please book into a session via https://www.trybooking.com/BJXLN For more information please visit our website https://bit.ly/2MLpXSI

09.01.2022 Firemen to the rescue! The Department of Fire and Emergency Services was called out yesterday morning to rescue our resident Kookaburra who had managed to trap itself in the roof of the old Performing Arts Centre. The Firemen successfully released the uninjured bird and were rewarded with a loud call of thanks. Thank you to Police Officer Clarke for co-ordinating the rescue.

09.01.2022 Year 7 & 8 Surf Lifesaving Cadets attended Point Peron Camp School and participated in a range of challenging activities. These included; a beach carnival at Sorrento, hike at Manning Park, an amazing race, kayaking, Penguin Island visit and a quiz night. Thank you to Miss Bartel, Mr Ottaway, Mr Lee and Miss Herd for all your support in running a fantastic camp. Mr Miller

09.01.2022 SCIENCE WEEK continues... Exploring through virtual reality: students have been taking a journey below the surface, deep into underwater exploration and diving into the ocean with hammerhead sharks in the Bahamas.

09.01.2022 The Half Time Address, Volume 9 Issue 2 is now available. Please click below to read about the Inter House Athletics Carnival.

09.01.2022 Peer Mentoring Program: over the last 6 weeks our Staff Facilitators have upskilled fifteen Year 10 Mentors, supporting them to work side by side with our Year 7 Mentees. The focus this year was organisation with Mentors assisting the Mentees with Connect, emailing, study skills, time management, organising folders, and social skills. It has been a pleasure working with all of the students over the last 6 weeks and they were congratulated with a Certificate of Participation. Well done students!

08.01.2022 Applications close Monday, 10 August for Specialist Music, Elite Soccer and Academic Extension programs in 2021. Information and application forms available www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/specialist-courses

07.01.2022 Last Friday our students had the opportunity to combine with another year group to play dodgeball. It was great to see our students from Lower and Senior school working together as a team to be the ultimate dodgeball champions. Student Services Team

07.01.2022 Last week we held our Semester Two welcome back assembly for our Lower School Students. During the assembly our students were impeccably behaved and engaged. Students received information regarding OLNA, the results of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Survey and numerous students were congratulated on their efforts and received awards for the following; Academic Award (Semester One) Academic Progress and Achievement Award (Semester One) Swimming Medals Numeracy Awar...d Big Science Competition Award Congratulations to all the Award winners and to all our students for their positive contribution to our Lower School Assembly

07.01.2022 University Open Days 2020 UWA is having their Open Day online 2 August this year. Click on the link to register: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/openday/ ECU Virtual Open Day is 9 August. Click on the link to register: https://www.ecu.edu.au/open-day/overview... Curtins Virtual Open Day is 13 September from 10am to 3pm. Click on the link to register: https://openday.curtin.edu.au/

06.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Reconciliation Week in Australia. At the heart of this journey are the relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme is "More than a word. Reconciliation takes action." We invite you to reflect this week about how you can work towards Reconciliation. If you would like to know more about Reconciliation please speak with your Teachers.

06.01.2022 Study Hub has launched! A reminder to all students and families that our Study Hub is now available, providing an opportunity for students from all year levels to complete homework and private study with help from our expert teaching team on hand. When: Tuesdays 3.05-4.00pm and Wednesdays 8.20-8.50am Where: School Library

06.01.2022 This week is National Science Week, with the theme of Ocean Innovation. During lunch times students have been able to visit a life size replica of a humpback whale and view the snotbot drone technology!! Students should look out for the extra science activities in their classrooms this week to celebrate some exciting innovation in Marine Science.

05.01.2022 Please refer to information from Uniform Concepts regarding Term 4 school uniform fittings.

05.01.2022 Remember that blue and black pens are preferred and whatever you use as a pencil case needs to be clear with no writing or marks. Do not use gel or erasable pen...s. For more information, have a look at the section on written exams in the Year 12 Information Handbook Part II at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au//year-12-informati. See more

04.01.2022 Take time to enjoy some sunshine when you take a break from your studies. Natural light is far better for you mentally and physically than a blue screen.

04.01.2022 The Canteen is looking for volunteers - can you spare an hour to help? You can nominate a date and time that suits you through SignUp https://signup.com/go/iZRbWYN

03.01.2022 Information regarding the 2021 School Resource Lists is available on our website https://www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/resource-list

03.01.2022 Please be advised that Uniform Concepts will be closed for the first week of the holidays from 1pm on Saturday, 4 July 2020. They will reopen at 9am Monday, 13 July 2020

03.01.2022 For Biology this term, the Year 8 science classes have started looking at organ systems within the human body. Students were tasked with recreating a life sized replica of themselves, showing as many body systems as they could remember.

02.01.2022 Study Hub reminder Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning in the Library. A great opportunity to complete homework or private study with help at hand.

01.01.2022 Miss McCann’s Year 9 English class have been discussing the importance of National Reconciliation Week and have developed a deeper understanding through exploring Aboriginal histories, Language and culture. Students have examined the importance of developing relationships and building reconciliation.

01.01.2022 The Minister for Education and Training Sue Ellery MLC visited this morning to tour our new Performing Arts Centre and announced $5 million in funding for a new gymnasium.

01.01.2022 Maintain your good study habits, keep your focus and don’t be distracted by negative thoughts.