Melville Senior High School

Congratulations to our Year 10 Specialist Aviation program student, Jaimie, on achieving the incredible milestone of her first solo flight. 🙌

A fantastic accomplishment—well done, Jaimie!

INTERESTED IN AVIATION? ✈️

Find out more about our Specialist Aviation Program:
melville.wa.edu.au/aviation

National Reconciliation Week 2026 🖤💛❤️

Our students embraced National Reconciliation Week 2026 and this year’s theme, "All In", by writing heartfelt messages of support and adding them to our whole‑school Reconciliation display. They then contributed to a large collaborative art poster, creating symbols, words and designs that reflected what reconciliation means to them.

It was a true “all in” effort that brought our school community together—a beautiful reminder of the connection we create when we come together.

Gifted and Talented School Tours 🎒📚

Tour dates for our Gifted and Talented School Tours are now available.

Book a tour today and explore Gifted and Talented at Melville Senior High School.
👉 melville.wa.edu.au/gifted-and-talented

Year 7 Gifted and Talented — Bridging Minds 🤝🧩

Our Bridging Minds Program continues to foster meaningful connections between our Year 7 Gifted and Talented students and local aged care residents. Each session offers a valuable opportunity for students to engage in thoughtful conversations, listen to personal stories, and build genuine intergenerational understanding.

In their most recent session, they were joined by some of our Year 9 Gifted and Talented students, who completed the same experience when they were in Year 7 and were eager to reconnect with the program while offering guidance to their younger Gifted and Talented peers.

After completing their biographical interviews, they turned their attention to a collaborative challenge—working together to complete a puzzle. The room was filled with focus, quiet chatter, and plenty of smiles as students wound down from their interviews and reflected on the stories they had heard.

This program remains a highlight for everyone involved, and we look forward to seeing these connections continue to grow throughout the rest of the term.

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Building Confidence in Childcare Skills 👶

Our Year 10 Childcare Essentials class recently participated in practical activities focused on newborn care. Students learnt and practised how to safely change nappies, dress a newborn appropriately and correctly hold and support a baby using infant dolls.

Students also discussed the importance of gentle handling, safety, hygiene and responding to a baby’s needs. It was wonderful to see students developing their confidence, care and understanding through these engaging hands-on learning experiences.

Education WA

The West Australian Pulse 2026 People’s Choice Award

Congratulations to Class of 2025 graduate Arket Udkaew on being selected for The West Australian Pulse 2026, an annual exhibition that highlights some of Western Australia’s most talented emerging artists.

Now in its 34th year, the exhibition presents 63 artworks created by 2025 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates from 43 schools across WA.

Visitors can take part in The West Australian People’s Choice Award, with voting open from Friday 15 May to Sunday 23 August 2026 and the winner announced on Saturday 29 August. The student with the highest number of votes will receive $2,500, their school will gain an AGWA workshop and tour package, and one voter will win a $100 AGWA Design Store voucher.

Arket’s Visual Art teacher, Mellissa McCarthy, attended the exhibition to support her former student, along with the head of the Arts learning area Dave Anderson, and Mike Sims.

Well done, Arket! ✨

This week, our high school’s Gifted and Talented Program proudly celebrated Gifted Awareness Week with the theme: Varied Voices, Shared Future.

Throughout the week, students participated in a range of fun events hosted and organised by our G*T Student Leaders, including Boys vs Girls Netball, a General Knowledge Quiz, a Jigsaw Puzzle Race, Teachers vs Students Dodgeball and Volleyball matches, a Year 11 & 12 Breakfast and Chat with the G*T Coordinator, and a Winners’ Pizza Party.

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase that gifted learners possess a wide variety of skills, talents, and interests beyond academics alone. Well done to our G*T Student Leaders for their fantastic efforts in bringing the week together!

Gifted WA
Gifted Awareness Week Australia
Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented - AAEGT

Happy P&C Day! 🙌

Today we thank our incredible volunteers and members who have helped shape our school community over many years. From running our canteen and supporting students, to organising community events like Music by Night and fundraising for new equipment—their impact is felt every day.

Their time and commitment help create outstanding opportunities for our students!

To get involved or learn more, visit our P&C page via the link in comments 🔗

WACSSO: Representing P&Cs in WA
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Italian Forum 🇮🇹

Today, our Year 10 Italian language students attended the WAATI (Western Australia Association of Teachers of Italian) Year 10 Forum at St Mary’s Anglican School. It was a great opportunity for students to see the world through a different lens and experience how languages can connect people, cultures and ideas.

Throughout the forum, students heard from the Vice Consul of Italy, the President of the Dante Alighieri Society, and PhD students and lecturers from UWA. Their stories and experiences showed how learning Italian can open doors and build bridges to new opportunities and perspectives.

A fantastic day of inspiration for our Year 10 Italian students!

Melville Senior High School – Year 7, 2027 Enrolments

Give your child the advantage of a supportive and inclusive learning environment where they can build resilience, spark innovation, and develop the skills needed for future success. Guided by our experienced educators, every student is empowered to thrive.

Enrolments for Year 7, 2027 are open. Secure your child’s place today and set them on the path to a bright future. Apply today!

To find out more, explore our School Website or book into a School Tour today at:
melville.wa.edu.au