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🎭 A Midsummer Night's Dream – A Year 8 SVAPA Production 🚀

Prepare to be transported to a galaxy far, far away as our talented Year 8 SVAPA students present this year's A Midsummer Night's Dream!

This imaginative twist on Shakespeare's classic combines romance, comedy and intergalactic adventure in a fast-paced production filled with creativity, humour and theatrical magic.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as our Year 8 SVAPA cohort brings this out-of-this-world story to life. May the Farce be with them... and with you!

🎟️ Tickets: $20.75 per person
👥 Group discount automatically applied for bookings of 4–6 tickets

📅 Performance Dates

Monday 29 June 2026
https://community.lawley.wa.edu.au/MSNDMon1stRelease

Tuesday 30 June 2026
https://community.lawley.wa.edu.au/MSNDTues1stRelease

Wednesday 1 July 2026
https://community.lawley.wa.edu.au/MSNDWed1stRelease

We look forward to welcoming our school community for three nights of outstanding student theatre!

🎭 Students Take Centre Stage in Bye Bye Birdie! 🌟

Congratulations to Year 10 students Astin Sampson and Lilah Stivaletta, who have been cast in the upcoming Stirling Players production of Bye Bye Birdie during the school holidays.

The Stirling Players team has praised Astin and Lilah for their maturity, commitment and professionalism throughout the rehearsal process. Working alongside performers and volunteers of all ages, they have made a positive contribution to the production and have been described as wonderful ambassadors for both their families and Mount Lawley Senior High School.

We are incredibly proud to see our students pursuing their passion for the performing arts and representing our school so positively within the wider community.

If you would like to support Astin and Lilah, please see the flyer below for performance dates, venue information and ticket details.

Astin and Lilah, we can't wait to see you shine on stage! ✨

🇮🇹 Outstanding Achievement in Italian Studies

Congratulations to Mount Lawley Senior High School alumni Elizabeth Widderick (Class of 2024) on being awarded the prestigious Consulate of Italy–Qantas Award for Excellence in Italian Language and Culture at the University of Western Australia.

The award recognises the most outstanding students studying Italian at UWA and celebrates excellence in Italian language and cultural studies. As part of the award, recipients receive travel vouchers for flights to Italy, with the presentation taking place during official Italian Republic Day celebrations.

Elizabeth studied ATAR Italian at Mount Lawley Senior High School and her achievement is a wonderful reflection of her dedication, passion and commitment to language learning.

We are incredibly proud of Elizabeth and wish her every success as she continues her studies and embraces the opportunities this outstanding achievement will bring.

Congratulations, Elizabeth! 🇮🇹✨

🖌️ Year 7 Chinese Calligraphy Activity

Our Year 7 Chinese students recently participated in a Chinese calligraphy activity as part of their cultural learning.

Using traditional-style calligraphy brushes and reusable water-writing cloths, students explored the art of Chinese calligraphy while learning the correct techniques for holding and controlling the brush. As the water revealed the characters on the special cloth, students were able to practise repeatedly in a fun, engaging and mess-free way.

The activity provided a valuable opportunity for students to experience an important aspect of Chinese culture while developing their understanding of Chinese characters. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm, creativity and concentration students brought to the session.

Lesley Liu
Languages Teacher – Mandarin and Japanese

Mount Lawley SHS Students Set to Take on Australia with Birdland National Tour 🎶

Congratulations to our talented Year 12 triplets, Conrad, Francis and Oscar, who were featured in PerthNow this morning!

Their band, Birdland, is set to embark on a national tour following the release of their debut EP, He Was Me. We are incredibly proud to see these MLSHS students making their mark on the Australian music scene.

Read the story here:
https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/music/birdland-viral-perth-teen-band-of-triplets-to-launch-national-tour-after-debut-ep-release-he-was-me-c-22318814

Well done, Conrad, Francis and Oscar! 🎸🥁🎤

Aboriginal Veterans Commemorative Service 🎖️

On Wednesday 27 May, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans, their families, community members, students and dignitaries gathered at Kings Park to honour the service and sacrifice of First Nations men and women who have served Australia in times of war, conflict and peacekeeping operations.

Students from Mount Lawley Senior High School’s Aboriginal Excellence Program (AEP) and Follow the Dream program attended the service, laying wreaths in honour of Aboriginal veterans and paying their respects to those who served. Our School Choir and Concert Band also performed Abide with Me and the Australian National Anthem.

Following the service, guests attended the premiere screening of The Not Forgotten, a powerful documentary highlighting the stories of Aboriginal soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. The film showcased the remarkable work of Aboriginal students who researched the lives of these servicemen and helped ensure their stories are remembered.

A special point of pride for our school was the involvement of former student Tahlia-Rae Willcocks and School Captain James Anderson, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The documentary also highlighted the work of Follow the Dream students whose research contributed to plaques being placed on Avenue of Honour trees dedicated to Aboriginal soldiers who died during World War I, reconnecting families with stories that had been lost to history.

The day was a powerful reminder of the importance of remembrance, truth-telling and ensuring the contributions of Aboriginal servicemen and servicewomen continue to be recognised for generations to come.

🎯 G*T Fundraiser Event – Laser Blaze is Back!

The Mount Lawley Senior High School Gifted and Talented (G*T) Fundraiser Event is back, bringing our community together for a fun-filled evening while raising funds to support opportunities for our students and teachers.

Join us for a Super Session at Laser Blaze Malaga, featuring 12 games across three action-packed hours. As the event runs through dinner time, a sausage sizzle will also be available on the night, so bring along a few extra coins if you'd like something to eat.

Sunday 14 June 2026
6.00pm – 9.00pm (please arrive by 5.45pm for a prompt start)
$35 per participant
📍 Laser Blaze, Unit 2/299 Victoria Road, Malaga

Secure your place here:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1586705

🍝 Year 10 Italian Dinner at Siena’s 🍕

Pasta, pizza, gelato and plenty of lively conversation set the scene for our recent Year 10 Italian Dinner at Siena’s of Leederville.

Students enjoyed an evening of authentic Italian dining, sharing a range of traditional pasta and pizza dishes before finishing with delicious gelato. The excursion provided a wonderful opportunity to experience Italian culture and cuisine beyond the classroom while spending time together in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

With the atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria, students fully embraced the experience and, for a moment, it was easy to forget we were still in Perth. The only reminder was the collection of signed West Coast Eagles jumpers on the wall, celebrating some of the restaurant’s famous visitors.

A fantastic evening of great food, great company and a little taste of Italy.

🤝 Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

As part of our ongoing commitment to developing student leadership at Mount Lawley Senior High School, our second Student Leader Training Session was held after school during Week 4.

Prefects, Year Councillors and House Captains came together for an afternoon of learning, collaboration and camaraderie, with our newly elected Year 7 Councillors and House Captains officially welcomed into the wider student leadership team.

Students also heard from Esther Deng, Client Services Manager for CARAD-Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees Inc, who spoke about the impact of the Year 8 fundraising efforts in Term 1. Esther, a Mount Lawley SHS graduate and former School Captain, also shared insights into her pathway after school.

Year 12 Prefect Lana presented on a student-led uniform project that has been in development since Year 11, highlighting the importance of planning, research, data collection and persistence. Students were also given a preview of new uniform prototypes.

The session concluded with students working together in year groups and house teams to reflect on their leadership achievements and plan future initiatives for the remainder of the year.

Thank you to Lou Kirkby and Student Services for coordinating another valuable leadership development opportunity. 👏