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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
The Maali Centre provides Aboriginal students with an inviting and culturally suitable environment.
Specialist Arts Media
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.
Specialist Arts Media
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
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FUTURE FOCUS EXPO
Governor Stirling SHS is currently planning a “Future Focus Expo”, during our Semester Two parent afternoon 27th July 1pm -5pm to allow parents and students time to access industry and resources together. Come along meet local employers and training providers, representatives from a range of services available, Learning/study programs available, BYOD programs, apprenticeships and more.
WHO: All Parents and Students of GSSHS
WHAT: Future Focus Expo
WHERE: Governor Stirling SHS
WHEN: 27 July 2021
TIME: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
If you know an organisation or business that would like to be involved, please contact Karen.clark@education.wa.edu.au.
Governor Stirling SHS Approved Specialist Programs
Intake for Year 7 in 2022 are now open.
Apply now for;
• Specialist Artsmedia
• Specialist Engineering
• Specialist Australian Rules Football
Applications close Thursday 13 May 2021.
For more information or to apply online visit www.govo.wa.edu.au
Specialist Australian Rules Football Promo video attached.
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