Albany Senior High School, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albany Senior High School |
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| Coordinates | 35°01′12″S 117°53′31″E / 35.02004°S 117.89185°E |
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| Type | Public co-educational high day school |
| Motto | Keep troth |
| Established | 1918 |
| Educational authority | WA Department of Education |
| Principal | Melissa Walker' |
| Years | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 835 (2024) |
| Campus type | Regional |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
 View of Albany Senior High School main building |
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Albany Senior High School is a public high school in Albany, Western Australia. It teaches both boys and girls from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is located in the Great Southern region, about 420 kilometers (260 miles) south-east of Perth.
The school first opened its doors in 1918. In 2015, about 1,113 students were enrolled.
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About Albany Senior High School
Albany Senior High School is a public school. This means it is funded by the government. It offers a wide range of subjects and activities for its students.
The school's main area for students, called its "catchment area," covers most of the City of Albany. This is the area where students usually live to attend the school.
School History and Growth
The school buildings were designed by William Hardwick, a famous architect in Western Australia. The school officially opened in 1924.
Over the years, the school has had many upgrades. In 1997, the science labs, design and technology areas, and home economics rooms were improved.
More improvements happened in 2002. A new sports oval, a gymnasium, and a performing arts center were built.
The number of students at the school has changed over time. In 2007, there were 1008 students. By 2015, this number grew to 1113 students. The school now has 835 students as of 2024.
Sports Achievements
Albany Senior High School has a strong history in sports. They won the State Country Week Champion School title five years in a row, from 2000 to 2004.
They won the champion shield again in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, they were the runner-up champion school. However, they did win their third football premiership in a row that year.
The school was runner-up again in 2013 and 2014. They then won the overall championship once more in 2015.
Academic Success
Albany Senior High School has also done very well academically. In 2013, the school was ranked 39th in the state for its WACE results. WACE is the Western Australian Certificate of Education, which students get at the end of high school.
In 2014, the school was named the top country school in Western Australia. It was ranked 27th overall in the state that year.
The school has had several principals. Peter Havel was a long-serving principal who left in 2015. Brendan France took over, and then Melissa Walker became the principal in 2021. She is still the principal today.
Special Programs for Students
Albany Senior High School offers many special programs for its students. These programs help students learn new skills and explore different interests.
Some of these programs include:
- Aboriginal School Based Traineeships: Helps Indigenous students get job training.
- Follow the Dream – Tertiary Aspirations Program: Encourages students to go to university or college.
- Online Teaching and Learning System: Uses online tools for learning.
- VET in Schools Program: Offers vocational education and training.
- Marine Science: Focuses on studying the ocean and marine life.
- Education Access/TAFE-Link: Helps students connect with TAFE courses.
- Gifted and Talented Education Program: Provides extra challenges for high-achieving students.
- Marine and Maritime: Explores topics related to the sea and ships.
- Outdoor Education: Involves learning through outdoor activities.
Students can choose to join some or none of these programs while attending Albany Senior High School.
See also
- List of schools in rural Western Australia
