At Balcatta Senior High School we are committed to learning together in a safe community with pride and mutual respect to achieve excellence for all. We strive to help all our students be the best people they can be.
BALCATTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Ms Anna Kristancic INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COORDINATOR: Associate Principals – Mr Stephen Pestana / Ms Laurie Saunders NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 600 ADDRESS: 31 Poincaire Street, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021 PHONE: +61 8 9345 8200 FAX: +61 8 9349 9118 EMAIL: Balcatta.SHS@det.wa.edu.au WEBSITE: www.balcattashs.wa.edu.au
LOCATION Balcatta Senior High School has spectacular views over Perth. Located only 15 minutes from the Perth city centre in a quiet, northerly suburb, it is close to Karrinyup and Innaloo shopping centres with their major retail outlets, cinemas and food halls. The school is easily accessible by bus and train services.
DESCRIPTION Balcatta has a multicultural learning community. The learning environment is vibrant and nurtures its students to excel in academic, sporting, cultural, community and leadership roles. The school has a strong reputation for its Visual and Performing Arts program, in particular the Gifted and Talented Visual Arts which is part of the Department of Education GATE Program. Experienced professional art tutors provide tuition in this program. Works from prominent Australian artists are exhibited around the school and in the school’s Art Gallery. Learning Technologies continue to play an increasingly important role in all aspects of the school’s learning and teaching 21
programs. The school is well equipped with a network that includes wireless access to the internet. Balcatta caters for international students to improve their language skills and has a supportive pastoral care program. The school has hosted students from many countries and the school community appreciates the social and educational enrichment that comes from a multicultural student group. The school offers a full range of programs delivered by dedicated teaching staff to equip students for successful entry into university, technical college and other vocational programs, or employment. Balcatta has a history of ex-students doing well in all walks of life; in business, the professions, the arts and sport. Students are offered a comprehensive range of courses with pathways to university, TAFE colleges and employment. Facilities include design, technology and enterprise workshops, and a well stocked library with an independent learning centre. Situated on 11.2 hectares of land, the campus has extensive playing fields, tennis, netball and basketball courts, soccer and