Kaya wandjoo yok wer maaman. Wanjoo ngala kaartadjiny-mia Governor Stirling SHS Noongar boodjar.
Established in 1959, Governor Stirling Senior High School has a proud history of academic and sporting excellence based on an educational experience that promotes respect, hard work and achievement.
Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their particular abilities and learning style. Our experienced teachers encourage students to imagine the possibilities, create opportunities and achieve their dreams.
To enrich the learning experience of each child we offer a suite of programs including Gifted & Talented, Specialist Engineering, Specialist Artsmedia, Specialist Australian Rules Football and school based programs in Academic Extension, Netball, Dance, Music, Aboriginal Education and nationally accredited vocational certifications. Rebuilt in 2012, today our students have access to a $63 million dollar state-of-the-art school campus, specialist teachers and links to various tertiary and industry bodies.
Respect
Tolerance
Honesty
Excellence
Responsibility
School Base Programs
Netball
The Netball Program involves four contact hours per week consisting of both theory and practical based content.
Music
This course is designed around 4 key outcomes – performance, composition, analysis and socio-cultural context.
Vocational learning
VET opportunities are available to Year 11 & 12 students and provide access to further education and training pathways.
Maali Centre Programs
The Maali Centre provides Aboriginal students with an inviting and culturally suitable environment.
Specialist Artsmedia
Delivered in partnership with universities and industry, the Specialist Program in Artsmedia provides students with in-depth industry knowledge and access to the latest technology to develop their skills in visual arts, digital and game design, film and television, journalism and photojournalism.
Specialist Engineering
Governor Stirling Senior High School is Western Australia’s specialist engineering school. Students will be taught by highly skilled teachers and industry experts and engage in real life engineering projects, workshops and competitions.
Specialist AFL
The Football Program has achieved enormous success in developing rising stars in the AFL and WAFL in cooperation with junior clubs & District Development Squads.
Alumni
At Govo, we like to keep in touch with past students and their successes.
We are very proud of how our past student’s leanings have turned into opportunities in the real world.
Govo Goodness
If you’ve got the GOODS, then we have the SERVICE!
The GOVO Goodness Collection Service (GGCS) is a community collection hub run by a small committee group within the school.
See What’s Happening
Stay informed via our Facebook page.
Chaplain’s Corner
Salvos Christmas Appeal
During week 8 and 9 both staff and students have had an opportunity to contribute to Salvos Christmas Appeal. On Monday 14th December Capt. Carol O’leary and Fred Appleby, representing Salvation Army Swan View Corps came to collect the donations. A group of student council have decorated the Christmas tree, placed the donated gifts under the tree and welcomed the Salvos representatives. Thank you to all who have made it possible for our school to give back to the community in this way, which will make a difference for some of those whom are less fortunate.
Chaplain’s Corner
Recycling Campus Collection Competition
Congratulations to Year 7 Violet, the winner class for Term 4. The class has enjoyed a pizza party on Monday 14th December.
Thank you again to all staff and students who have contributed to make our environment safer. During the school holidays, I do encourage everyone to collect the bottle caps and bread tags to bring to school in the New Year.
Acknowledging Our People
Inspiring Our Future
Dream it. Believe it. Build it.
On Monday 7 December, Governor Stirling Senior High School was proud to launch its inaugural ‘Notable Alumni Wall’. This photo wall has been designed to recognise the significant achievements of a number of our past students, and to act as inspiration for current and future students. This inaugural group of notable alumni have made an outstanding contribution to the community across a range of fields including, medicine, education, politics, technology, sport, law, military, engineering and business. To mark the Photo Wall’s official launch, the school held a celebratory cocktail party for the honoured alumni, which was kindly hosted by alumni notable, Nigel Satterley. The school also held an afternoon tea on Wednesday 9 December for the group, providing an opportunity to view the photo wall firsthand and to see what our impressive school looks like today.
Name and Profession
Allan Sidebottom - AFL Footballer
Beau McDonald - AFL Footballer
Bruce Yardley - Australian Test Cricketer
Cheryl Stevenson (nee Sidebottom) - Australian Netballer
Colonel Peter Douglas (Doug) Gibbons AM - Army Officer
Craig Gregson LLB, LLM (Applied Law) TEP - Legal Practitioner Director
Damon White - AFL Footballer
David Ellard - AFL Footballer
Diane McDonald (nee Sidebottom) - Australian Netballer
Dr Alan Roberts - Sports Scientist
Dr John R Owen AM - Specialist Orthodontist, Dental Volunteer, Sculptor
Dr Ron Edwards - Chair State Emergency Management Committee
Garry Sidebottom - AFL Footballer
Gaye Teede (nee Switch) - Australian Netballer
Graeme Wallis AM - Company Director
Greg Ryan-Gadsden - Chief Executive Officer (missing photo)
Gregory Yurisich - International Operatic Baratone
Jan Cooper - AFLW Pioneer
John Gangell - Mayor of Bassendean (2009-2017)
Joyce Sala Tenna (nee Bennett) - Dual Olympic Athlete
Justin Longmuir - AFL Footballer And Coach
Kate Lamont AM - Chef/Restauranteur
Matthew Bill - West Australian Young Person of the Year 2017
Max Binnington OAM - Olympic & Commonwealth Games Athlete
Michael Walters - AFL Footballer
Mr Len Dundo - Football Hall of Fame
Nathan Broad - AFL Footballer
Nic Naitanui - AFL Footballer
Nigel Satterley AM - Chief Executive Officer
Peter Randell - Dermatologist
Phillip Delich - Inventor/Entrepreneur
Phillip Fawell - Senior Principal Research Scientist CSIRO
Professor Bruce Robinson - Professor of Medicine
Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker AM - National Basketballer & Social Scientist
Professor Dominic Spagnolo AM - Pathologist
Professor John Yovich MD PhD FRCOG FRANZCOG CREI - Obsetrician, Gynaecologist & IVF Pioneer
Ramon Andersson - Olympic Medallist and World Champion Canoeist
Rear Admiral Raydon Gates AO CSM - Royal Australian Navy
Renée McLennan (nee Weston) - Mayor - Town of Bassendean
Roland Rocchiccioli - Writer & Broadcaster
Rory Lobb - AFL Footballer
Sandy McKiernan (nee Nicholls) - NFP Executive
Steele Bishop OAM - Professional Cyclist
Superintendent Valdo Sorgiovanni APM - Superintendent WA Police Force
Suzanne Brown - Civil/Environmental Engineer
The Hon Bob Pearce - WA Government Minister
The Hon Chris Pullin QC - Judge
The Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich - Minister of Education & Training
The Hon Michael Murray AM QC - Supreme Court Judge
Todd Banfield - AFL Footballer
Tony Mann - Test Cricketer
Troy Longmuir - AFL Footballer
Wally Edwards - Australian Test Cricketer and owner of Holman Industries
Winthrop Professor Frank Christiansen - Clinical Immunologist
Yvonne Rate (nee Liddlelow) - Australian Netballer
Zak Kirkup MP - Member of Parliament
congratulations to all individuals.
No matter where you come from, you can achieve greatness against all odds. Congratulations 👏
Well done 6056!
Damir Lendich
Lachlan Beau Munro check out the 2nd name listed.
My name’s not there😔
Duncan check out some of the names! Kirsten never knew JLo went to Govo! 🤯
Aidan Hoy
Wow!!!!!! 6056 are great achievers. Amazing list .
Simone I'm guessing there's some of your relatives 😁
Joy Reid Walkerden Daniel Rex Michael Michaels Trigger Carlsson
Suzanne Perrin
Sad I missed this. After flying over the new school as it took shape and in years since, I have wondered what it looked like. Cheers. ps. Does Shire Councilor count ?
Weird Taylor Bell Martin Farce can’t see you guys on this list?
Impressive list
Great idea!
Finding Your Way…
