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The Thornlie Senior High School Student Services team work collaboratively with all staff, students, families and outside support agencies to build student capacity and assist students to achieve their personal best. As well as overseeing and implementing school policies, Student Services at Thornlie SHS implements positive school programs such as the Student of the Month, Attendance Champions and House Point System. Student pastoral care is a holistic approach at Thornlie and all staff are actively engaged in the wellbeing of students.

The Thornlie SHS Student Services Operational Plan addresses four (4) main priorities:

• Promoting positive student behaviour
• Improve student attendance
• Support student mental health
• Provide academic support

The team consists of a Deputy Principal- Student Welfare, a Manager of Student Services, Year Coordinators, School Psychologists, AIEO, School Officers and Community Health Nurse.

• Student Services Team
• Year 7 Coordinator
• Year 8 Coordinator
• Year 9 Coordinator
• Year 10 Coordinator
• Year 11 Coordinator
• Year 12 Coordinator
• Health Centre

Thornlie Senior High School Canteen Service is Operated by

Tiffany’s Treats Ph: 6235 7951  Email: tiffany.ching@education.wa.edu.au

2023 Canteen Menu

Everything is hand made by us, using the freshest possible seasonal ingredients. 

 In some instances, we may temporarily remove items from the menu due to unavailability or stock shortages. 

We reserve the right to replace items if ingredients are unavailable. 

If you have any dietary requirements, please contact Tiff or Cody to discuss. 

Any and all special dietary meals or items must be pre-ordered. 

From time-to-time additional special items will be added to the menu based on stock and supply levels, check canteen specials daily for updates. 

Attendance

Compulsory Attendance

The Education Act requires that all students must attend school daily until the end of the year the student turns 17. Record of daily attendance is kept electronically, enabling access by any government agency and maybe subpoenaed for legal purposes. Poor performance is closely linked to poor attendance.

Special Exemption

A student may be permitted to leave school the year they turn fifteen in certain circumstances. A secure and guaranteed job with a training component is required and the mandatory Notice of Arrangement application form (supplied by the school) must be completed by the employer, parents and the Principal. Final approval must be granted by the Minister for Education. 

Absences

Absences must be for legitimate reasons. Any absence for part of a day, all day, or many days, must be covered by a written explanation from the parent or guardian to Student Services. Such notes should be dated and specify the actual date(s) and the reasons for absence. If a note is not supplied, truancy may be suspected. Absentee notes must be given to the relevant School Officer. When a note is supplied, it needs to be acceptable in law. For example a note which states “Johnny was absent with my permission” is not a legitimate reason for absence. A parent is not entitled to keep a student away from school without a good reason. Such reason is usually sickness, or urgent family business.

Swimming carnivals, athletic carnivals and other school-organised activities are treated as normal school days. All absences affect a student’s school performance.

Our Absentee Line :

ABSENTEE INFORMATION

Please report your child’s absences to the school by 9.30am by any of the following:

Phone:   6235 7965

SMS:        0407 479 120

Email:     Thornlie.SHS.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au

• All Periods are of 60 minutes
• Recess and Lunch breaks are 30 minutes each

• The school day starts at 8:50am

Due to the flexible timetabling of our school, some classes may run in a Period 0/6 format.

Our Facilities 

Thornlie Senior High School has been serving the local community since 1971 and is located 16 kilometres south east of Perth in the suburb of Thornlie.

The school is currently undertaking a major maintenance upgrade supported by the WA Government’s Stimulus Maintenance Package.

Our 1200 students are encouraged and support by the staff to ‘engage inspire and achieve’ to do their best.  We strive to be a high care – high performance secondary school.

As a specialist sports school, we offer scholarships to students wishing to join a range of exciting programs. Our Specialist Program in Rugby is available by application and a highly competitive selection process.

School based specialised programs in Netball, ICT and Cheer & Dance offer students challenge both in school and through a wide range of extra-curricular competitions and excursions.

We offer student-centred learning programs, integrating information technology across our curriculum.

Our students have access to an Academic Excellence Pathway and a comprehensive Music program that operates from the purpose built Performing Arts Centre.

Strong links with further education providers offer our students successful academic pathways leading to university entry and a broad range of vocational and portfolio pathways leading to employment and further training.

Thornlie Senior High School is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides nationally recognised qualifications from Certificate I to Certificate III in a range of industries.

Our students benefit from the latest technology and modern facilities including a commercial kitchen and well-appointed Gymnasium (including a climbing wall) and a Performing Arts Centre.

The school has a well-developed focus on pastoral care, catering to the needs of each student. All of our students belong to communities which comprise a Home Room and House.

To view our facilities – click here

School Map

Please click Ground Floor Map, First Floor Map to see the school map

School Song – We are One

Our Vision – Engage Inspire Achieve

Thornlie Senior High School students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.

High Performance – High Care

Welcome to Thornlie Senior High School.

We are a proud Perth Government school.

Thornlie SHS is an Independent Public Secondary School with five decades of experience in successfully educating our 1100 Year 7-12 students to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.

Established in 1971, we celebrated our 50^th Anniversary in 2021.

We value well-established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to use the latest research and learning strategies in Visible Learning to prepare our current students for the 21st Century. We know where we are going and how to get there.

Thornlie Senior High School recognises that the world around us is changing and we are changing with it. Our students come to us from many different backgrounds, but they leave with one thing in common – a great education and a significant head start in life. Thornlie SHS students develop the skills they need to thrive in the challenging, interesting and dynamic 21^st Century.

On entry in Year, 7-10 students have access to outstanding programs in Specialist Rugby, Netball, Information Technology and Academic Excellence. Students also excel in the extra-curricular opportunities offered in our Cheer and Dance, Japanese, AUSLAN, Music, Art and numerous Sports programs.

As Year 11 and 12 students move into their senior schooling they have a wealth of opportunities to follow their career and study aspirations.

The school’s Tertiary Entrance (ATAR) Courses are well supported by local universities and combined with outstanding Vocational Education & Training (VET), General Studies Courses and the Year 10 -12 Big Picture Academy our students are well prepared for life beyond secondary school.

Thornlie SHS is an accredited Registered Training Organisation offering 10 Certificate II Courses.

Supported by an active School Board and P&C we believe success is all about the individual working effectively within the school and wider community. A dedicated staff and close ties with local industry and the community ensures we provide personalised programs that capture different interests and nurture the potential in every student. We play to our students’ personal strengths and give them the support to develop their talents and abilities. For some, it’s a matter of helping them create ambitions and dreams.  For others, it’s about realising them.

At Thornlie SHS our approach to Visible Learning is a little different, and our students are reaping the rewards. Our city, our country and our global community is changing and Thornlie SHS is changing with it.

We look forward to all staff and students continuing to engaged in respectful relationships across the school and use effective teaching and learning strategies to ensure they achieve their personal best.

Donna McDonald
Principal

The Thornlie Senior High School, Bring Your Own Device Program encourages students in Years 7 to 12 to bring their own portable computing device to school every day. The aim is to support students and enhance their learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom.

Bring Your Own Device or BYOD has made the use of a wide range of digital technology devices commonplace across Australian schools and Thornlie Senior High School is embracing this approach.

Mobile technology devices, so prevalent in today’s society, have increasingly become everyday teaching and learning tools used by both teachers and students. BYOD has transformed the classroom by creating new opportunities for learning that ensures richer, more collaborative learning experiences. There is a wide body of research that supports the benefit of students participating in BYOD programs.

We have explored Department of Education policy, best practice methods of instruction, sought advice from schools currently using best practice in a variety of settings and conducted research into future technologies. We also run mini-workshops with our parent community to gauge support and answer any parental concerns. 

Our students face an ever-changing and very dynamic job environment where many employment prospects of tomorrow have not been thought of as yet. Preparing our students for the workplace of the future requires a different approach to teaching and learning by incorporating a vast range of pedagogical practices that focus on developing 21st Century Skills for our students.

21st Century Skills include digital literacy, creativity and innovation skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, communication and collaboration, and self-directed learning.

Existing school laptops, computers and iPads will continue to be supported and students will continue to have access to a range of devices and computer labs while at school.

How does Bring Your Own Device work?

Commencing in 2017, students have an option to bring their own device to school to support and enhance their learning.

It is important to note that this is not compulsory for students to participate in this program.

What will students do with the devices in class?

Students will use their device in class when instructed by their teachers.  It is not expected that computers will be used in all classes every day. Under the directed of their classroom teacher, students will have access to online resources, or use the school’s online learning platform Connect.  Our school uses the Connect platform to allow students and staff to collaborate in real time.  Connect is an education platform that offers online productivity tools for learning that is fully supported by the Western Australian Department of Education. These tools allow multiple students and teachers to work together. Students will also be able to access this learning anywhere, including in the home setting.  

What type of computing devices should my child bring to school?

Students are invited to select their own device including those already used in the home setting. We recognise that cost for families play a significant factor in the implementation of this program and stress that the school does not intend to have families purchase expensive equipment for at school use. 

Approved devices include:

• Laptops running Windows 10 or higher
• Macbooks running OXS 10.13 High Siera or higher
• iPads running IOS 11.1 or higher

Minimum Device specifications are:

• Capacity to connect to the Thornlie SHS Wi-FI
• Screen size – no smaller than 7-inch screen size is recommended.  Smartphones or Devices with a screen size less than 10 inches are considered inappropriate as it causes eye strain over time.
• Battery life of 6-10 hours. We are not allowing charging at the school. Students will need to ensure that charging occurs prior to coming to school.
• Lightweight for portability

What software will be needed on my child’s computer?

• Office 365 is available free online from the DET Portal.
• Virus protection software.

Purchasing Options

Thornlie Senior High School has partnered with JB Hi-Fi Education Solutions and Hewlett Packard to provide parents and caregivers with an option for purchasing devices at a reduced educational price. Each of the devices listed is suitable for the learning activities that take place over our school network.

For peace of mind, there is an insurance option and an extended warranty guarantee. Delivery will be at the student’s home or picked up from the store.

     TSHS Pamphlet

     TSHS BYOD Policy & Memorandum of Acceptance form  
                – to be completed when bringing device to school

     Student Microsoft Office 365 Guide

     Third Party Policy

PARTNERSHIP SUPPLIERS

JB HIFI
    JB HIFI online website– click on the link to go directly to the JB HIFI website this link includes school code

     JB-HIFI-BYOD-Brochure

     JB HIFI BYOD Tool Kit for Parents

HEWLETT PACKARD
     HP online website – click on the link to go directly to the HP website
               School code: ThornlieSHS

     HP flyer

  Further Information

This page contains information for parents, carers and students on our BYOD Policy, ICT Policy, Connect information, purchasing options and support resources. It will continue to be updated as more information is made available.

ICT Coordinator
Tel: 08 6235 7900

Compass is a school management solution that allows parents and carers to access up-to-date and meaningful information about your school and your child’s progress. Compass includes many different features, including the ability to:

• Monitor your child’s attendance, and enter an explanation for absence or lateness
• Communicate with your child’s teachers, and update your family contact details
• View your child’s timetable 
• Book parent-teacher conferences
• Pay and provide consent for events and school fees

Compass is accessible on any modern web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) or by using the Compass iOS or Android apps (continue reading to learn more about the app including how to use it).

To access the parent portal, you can go to your school’s website and click the Compass link on their homepage. Alternatively, you can go to schools.compass.education where you can search for our school’s direct URL.

To log in you will require your unique family username and password. These details will be provided to you by our school. Upon first login, you will be required to change your password and confirm your email address and mobile phone number. These details may be used by our school for SMS, password recovery and email communication throughout the year.

New Parent Guide

There is a new and improved Parent Guide available for you to download (click on link below). This guide covers key actions such as how to add an attendance note and consent for an event, among others. The guide includes instructions for the parent portal via web, as well as the app.

Click here to download the new Parent Guide.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools program are delivered as part of a broad, general education that combines study towards the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) with a nationally recognised VET qualification within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). 

Thornlie Senior High School is committed, through its administration and VET staff, to offer the best and most comprehensive range of subjects available. Thornlie Senior High School gained status as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in 2005. As a Registered RTO we are required to follow set policy and procedures which are listed below:

• Quality Policy
• Complaints & Appeals Policy
• Student Induction Procedure & Acknowledgement

As an RTO, Thornlie SHS delivers National Competencies which are recognised by TAFE and industry. Competencies completed will attract TAFE exemption and gain selection points for TAFE entry.

Full qualifications are offered as follows by Thornlie SHS as a Registered Training Organisation:

• BSB20115   Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• CHC22015  Certificate II in Community Services
• CUA20113  Certificate II in Dance
• MEM20413  Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• SIT20316    Certificate II in Hospitality
• ICT20115    Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
• SIS20115    Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• CUA20715   Certificate II in Visual Arts – Furniture
• CUA20715  Certificate II in Visual Arts – Arts Focus

In order to complete the requirements of all certificates, students must attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled classes. Students who choose to study this course in Year 11 must continue the course in Year 12.

All certificates have a work-based component where students will be required to demonstrate competency in any given workplace.

A range of learning strategies in a variety of learning environments will be used in order to cater for differences in learning styles, learning interests and needs, and variations in learning opportunities (including online). Students will be provided with further information in the Learning and Assessment Strategy in each course package.

Students participating in VET Courses are required to complete 4 Work Place Learning blocks (2 in Year 11 & 2 in Year 12).

The following paperwork and policies must be followed for students to be permitted to go into the work place:

• Work Place Learning Flow Chart
• ADWPL Policy and Student Contract
• Work Place Learning Statement Brochure
• Work Place Learning Student Handbook
• B1 Student Selection Form
• Work Place Learning Parent Information