Last Term Recap

The last few weeks of Term 3 were certainly a busy time for teachers and students alike in the H.O.P.E Department!

Soccer Program

In Week 7, the Soccer Program breached new ground by welcoming in Year 6 students to trial for next year, with the program expanding to include Year 7 students, all the way through to Year 10 students. This exciting venture led to both Year 6 and Year 7 students trialling at the end of last term, where students enjoyed various different drills and activities throughout their time at the trials. We at the H.O.P.E Department would like to congratulate all students on their participation, behaviour and engagement throughout the day. Mr. Forrest and Mr. Jay were accompanied by four stand-out Year 10 students, in the final year of the program who exceled in their running of the drills and games – well done to them, also.

Cross Country

This year, the Cross Country took centre stage, on what was a beautiful early spring day, late in Term 3. A few changes were made this year to accommodate the unfortunate weather circumstances surrounding the House Track and Field Carnival, which happily led to a great atmosphere for all runners. Year groups were invited down to cheer on their classmates (and housemates!) and to celebrate in school spirit and good will. The Year 12s were given an opportunity to show off their creativity in the form of their costumes in house colours and enjoyed the novelty events which were ran by Student Services. Congratulations to all winners and runners-up, and to those who ran! Those who didn’t – we hope to see you next year!

Year 12s Departing

Last term we also said goodbye to our Year 12 students as they prepared for exams or completed their coursework and certificate course. So, to say goodbye, the H.O.P.E Department faced off against the Year 12s in a Staff vs Student Volleyball match (with some help from Mr. Bennett and Mr. Young!). The Year 12s managed to secure a win in the first game – which is a testament to some of the great teaching that has been done in Physical Education over the years! We wish all Year 12s students the best with their future endeavours and wish all students good luck with their upcoming WACE exams.

Term 4

Week 1

Term 4 began with an immediate start of classes for both staff and students, who were all keen to hit the ground running after a restful break. In Week 1, the Interschool Track and Field Team took centre stage, with Mr. Cameron, Mr. Forrest and Miss Lehembre working round the clock on their Trial Day, and on the Carnival Day itself, to make sure all students were ready to succeed. This year, for the first time, Kalamunda Senior High School were competing with all year groups, from Year 7, all the way to Year 12, which provided an exciting opportunity for students to test themselves against new schools (and to prolong their school athletic careers!). On the day, we managed to finish a respectful 4^th place, with some stand out performance from Heath Orr in Year 8 (Runner-Up Champion Boy) and Tristian Wilson, Year 10 (Champion Boy). This is a great platform to build upon for next year. Well done to all those that took part.

Week 2

Week 2 saw the learning week finish early, as the school concluded its Wellbeing Week with the traditional Kalamunda Day Celebrations. Students who found their way down to the gym would have had plenty of fun in the form of volleyball matches. Year 11 students were lucky enough to face off against the staff who were willing to play and were well matched in most games. Lower school students enjoyed their time also on the courts, playing with great sprit and a strong sense of fun, encapsulating the Kalamunda Day celebrations perfectly.

Week 3 

In Week 3, Mr. Humphreys led his Year 11 General Outdoor Education students on their final expedition of the year, with the helping hands of Miss Hall and Mr. Watson. The expedition, at the time of writing, is still currently on going, but students and staff are expected back Friday afternoon. We at the H.O.P.E Department hope they have enjoyed an excellent time on their Cape-to-Cape expedition, hoping it was an educational and enjoyable experience for all involved. We would also like to thank Mr. Humphreys, Mr. Watson and Miss Hall for their hard work and dedication, without which, such expeditions would not go ahead.