STUDENT SERVICES | Perth Modern School

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Belong with Commitment, Engage with Courage, Thrive with Compassion

Perth Modern School’s wellbeing framework is THRIVING MINDS, an evidence-based research framework incorporating the science of wellbeing – Positive Education.

We believe that when our community has a shared language and collective effort, we create a culture where students, staff, and the wider school community thrive in all aspects of their lives. Research suggests that a whole-school approach to wellbeing leads to positive outcomes in terms of a strong sense of academic achievement, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships within the school community. In every lesson, activities and interaction, Thriving Minds has an impact, therefore ‘every moment is a ‘wellbeing moment’.

Vision & Purpose

Belong with Commitment: we are committed to providing opportunities for meaningful partnerships, creating a strong sense of belonging. When students are inspired to challenge themselves, advocate for their learning and embrace opportunities, they thrive personally and academically.

Engage with Courage: we strive to develop responsible, empathetic, and socially aware individuals, and a culture of service and leadership among students. Our programs encourage students to take initiative, collaborate effectively and embrace each other’s unique experience and perspectives.

Thrive with Compassion: by cultivating a community of compassionate, proactive and empowered students, dedicated to making a positive impact, we create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Advocacy

At the beginning of Year 7, each student is placed in an Advocacy group. The Advocacy teacher will stay with their Advocacy group throughout their school journey to provide continuity of care and attention. For one period per week, the Advocacy teacher follows an Advocacy program that includes Thriving Minds lessons, House Activities, assemblies and guest speakers.

Sense of Themes - Each cohort has a 'Sense of ...' theme, which connects with the Advocacy program.

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House System

Perth Modern School has a House tradition that dates back to the second principal of the school, Mr Joseph Parsons. When the school returned to its academic focus in 2008, the House System was revived. The four Houses are named after the first principals of Perth Modern School. Every student is assigned to a House through their Advocacy group, and they remain in that House for the duration of their time at the school.

Brown House – Mr F. Brown (Principal: 1911–1912) – Advocacy A & B

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Downing House – Mr Downing (Principal: 1912–1939) – Advocacy C & D

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Parsons House – Mr J. Parsons (Principal: 1940–1963) – Advocacy E & F

Sampson House – Mr Sampson (Principal: 1964–1965) – Advocacy G & H