John Forrest Secondary College
John Forrest Secondary College | |
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Coordinates | 31°54′14″S 115°54′04″E / 31.904°S 115.901°E |
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Type | Independent public co-educational day school |
Opened | 1961 |
Educational authority | WA Department of Education |
Specialist |
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Principal | Melissa Gillett[1][2] |
Years | 7-12 |
Enrolment | 1,136[3] (2018) |
Campus type | Suburban |
Colour(s) | Navy blue and gold |
Website | www |
John Forrest Secondary College (abbreviated as JFSC) is an Independent public co-educational high day school, located in the Perth suburb of Morley, Western Australia.
History
John Forrest Secondary College was established in 1961 as John Forrest Senior High School. It was named after the first Premier of Western Australia, John Forrest. In 2011, it became an Independent Public School. Alongside this, the school's name was changed to John Forrest Secondary College.[4][2]
In 2015, John Forrest started accepting year 7 students for the first time, becoming a 7-12 school, alongside most other public high schools in the state.
Future
In 2017, the state Labor government committed $50 million to build new and refurbish existing facilities at John Forrest Secondary College. The new facilities will include a performing arts centre, administration building, buildings for the technologies learning area, a cafeteria and new sports courts. In July 2019, an architect was appointed. Construction is set to start in December 2019.[5][6][7]
Programs
John Forrest Secondary College offers Department of Education endorsed specialist programs in Cricket, Music, Netball and Tennis, and the college based Academic Excellence Program (AEP) and Computer Science Program.[8][2]
Cricket
John Forrest's cricket program is endorsed by the Western Australian Cricket Association. The cricket program includes four hours per week of class time, regular competitions, interstate and international cricket tours. Students play on a turf wicket at school grounds and often travel to the WACA Ground. The program is supported by patron Bruce Reid, who was a former student.[9][10]
Music
To gain entry to the music program, students must audition. Students in the program do music theory, weekly instrumental lessons, ensembles outside class time and various performances and concerts. The music program is open to year 6's from nearby schools, where they travel to John Forrest for an hour each week. Facilities for music are two music classrooms and four instrumental rooms. Students can choose to do Music ATAR in years 11 and 12. Ashley Smith, former student of John Forrest and Head of Woodwind and Contemporary Performance at UWA school of music is the patron for the music program.[11]
Netball
Netball students have four hours per week of class time and are involved in competitions. Jessica Anstiss, player for the West Coast Fever is the patron for the netball program.[12]
Tennis
In the tennis program, students study tennis for four hours per week and participate in competitions.[13] The tennis program does not currently have a patron. Margaret Court was previously the patron, however the school sacked her in October 2017, because her views on family and sexuality did not conform with that of the John Forrest college board, which created controversy amongst students offending different students of different beliefs.[14][15] John Forrest was named Western Australia's most outstanding school at the 2017 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night.[16]
Transport
John Forrest Secondary College is in a good location for public transport, being located near the Morley bus station and several bus routes. High frequency bus routes that stop nearby include the CircleRoute (routes 998 and 999), 950 and 955.[17][18][19][20]
Academic results
Year | Rank | Median ATAR | Eligible students | Students with ATAR | % Students with ATAR | Ref |
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2018 | 82 | 77.85 | 157 | 47 | 29.94% | [21] |
2017 | 126 | 67.00 | 143 | 55 | 38.46% | [22] |
2016 | 109 | 77.55 | 140 | 52 | 37.14% | [23] |
Student numbers
Student numbers have significantly increased since 2015, partially due to year 7 students being accepted and the 2014 half cohort leaving.
Year | Number[3] |
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2008 | 807 |
2009 | 778 |
2010 | 680 |
2011 | 667 |
2012 | 691 |
2013 | 729 |
2014 | 753 |
2015 | 1,065 |
2016 | 1,116 |
2017 | 1,134 |
2018 | 1,136 |
Notable alumni
- Alan Ridge – Former Liberal politician[24]
- Amber-Jade Sanderson – Labor member for Morley[25]
- Bruce Reid – Retired cricketer, patron for John Forrest Secondary College cricket program.[26]
See also
References
- ^ "Principal's Welcome". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "John Forrest Secondary College (4026)". Schools Online. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ a b "John Forrest Secondary College, Morley, WA". My School. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Our History". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Lim, Kristie. "John Forrest Secondary College's makeover to start". Eastern Reporter. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Lim, Kristie. "John Forrest Secondary College $50 million revamp to start in 2019". Eastern Reporter. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Next step towards John Forrest Secondary College major rebuild". Media Statements. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Specialist Programs". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Cricket Specialist Program". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Our Facilities". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Music Specialist Program". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Netball Specialist Program". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Tennis Specialist Program". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Lim, Kristie. "Margaret Court dumped as patron of John Forrest Secondary College's tennis program because of her views, says school". Eastern Reporter. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Titelius, Regina. "They've not our values: Perth school replaces tennis legend Margaret Court as patron". PerthNow. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Lim, Kristie. "Tennis: John Forrest Secondary College named WA's Most Outstanding School at WA Tennis Industry Awards". Eastern Reporter. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Transport". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "CircleRoute Timetable 200" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Bus Timetable 202" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Bus Timetable 99" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "WA School Ranking". Better Education. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "WA School Ranking - 2017". Better Education. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "WA School Ranking - 2016". Better Education. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Keith Alan Ridge". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Amber-Jade Sanderson". WA Labor. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "College Patrons". John Forrest Secondary College. Retrieved 25 November 2019.