News and Events

Our second group of Year 6 students had their orientation today. It is wonderful to see so many students fully engaged and keen to start their secondary schooling with us.

Today we hosted our first group of Year 6 students for their orientation day. This included a sample timetable and lots of information to help prepare students for their transition to Aveley Secondary College next year.

Every year Aveley Secondary College supports local families in need with a food drive. This year we are supporting OzHarvest with the collection of non-perishable in-date food items such as pasta, long life milk and canned foods. Donated items should be taken to Student Services and can earn our students one house point per item.

Our students from the STEM programming club are taking part in the First Lego League Challenge 2020 and have been busy programming away ready for the first round of the competitions. We are pleased to announce that this year, Aveley Secondary College we will be hosting the event on Thursday 3 December where other competing teams from 6 Primary and Secondary schools will be on site for the day. Good luck to our Aveley teams!

Sharon is the next of our wonderful new staff coming on board for next year. Sharon will be working in our Education Support hub, where her love of literature and the Arts will create an inspiring activities for our students.

My name is Sharon Rodgers, and I am thrilled to be joining Aveley Secondary College as an Education Support Teacher in the Education Support Hub. Previously I have worked as a Student Enrichment Teacher and Education Assistant. I am studying a Master of Special Education through the University of Southern Queensland, I have a Master of Teaching and Learning through the University of New England (NSW) and I also have a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Writing and Children’s Literature. My favourite pastimes include writing short stories and photographing portraits and landscapes. I am passionate about Education Support and working with students to achieve their individual goals. I look forward to meeting the staff, students and families of the Aveley Secondary College community.

Introducing the first of our new staff joining us in 2021. Caitlin’s background will add strength to many of our programs and we are really excited to have her joining our team.

Hi everyone, I am excited to be joining Aveley Secondary College in the Health and Physical Education Department in 2021. I am an enthusiastic and energetic educator who loves teaching Physical Education and Dance!

Prior to pursuing my teaching vocation, I studied a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. I bring with me, extensive knowledge in the field of strength and conditioning and musculoskeletal rehabilitation and look forward to using this experience to contribute to the extra-curricular activities on offer at Aveley Secondary College.

I have a passion for competitive sports including Netball and Basketball and was privileged to represent Australia in the finals of the World Dance Championships in Florida, USA in 2019. I am excited to meet the students, parents and Aveley community in 2021!

The second student voice nomination we would like to share for this round is for Ms De Leon. She is an amazing Science teacher and doing great work inspiring our students.

“By helping me believe in science and now I have gone from hating science to loving it and wanting maybe to do something with science in the future. She is such a nice person and is a very good teacher. She explains everything so well and does such interesting things in class.”

Aveley Secondary College is pleased to welcome Jordan Day-Perkins to our Education Support Team. Jordan is a wonderful addition to our teaching staff.

Hi everyone, my name is Jordan Day-Perkins. I am super excited to be working as an Education Support Teacher at the Education Support Hub (ESH) at Aveley Secondary College. I recently completed my Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) at the Australian Catholic University and have also completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science) at the University of Western Australia. Whilst studying my Master of Teaching, I worked as an Education Assistant across various school settings, including here at Aveley. I have just completed a terms contract teaching at Calingiri Primary School in the Wheatbelt and am looking forward to working as an Education Support Teacher at Aveley Secondary College. I am a passionate and dedicated teacher who is committed to supporting students with special needs to achieve meaningful goals. I look forward to meeting the staff, students and parents of the Aveley Secondary College ESH community.

Aveley Secondary College would like to welcome Brooke Geary to our Corporate Services team, Brooke will be joining us in Student Services reception and is a warm friendly face to greet our students that may be unwell or in need or support.

Hi my name is Brooke, I am pleased to be joining Aveley Secondary College in Student Services. I have recently moved home to Perth from living in the Pilbara where I worked as a School and Attendance Officer at a Baynton West Primary School. Since being back in Perth I have worked at a number of High Schools covering various support roles. Prior to working within Schools, I have 10+ years working within the Insurance Industry. I am looking forward to interacting with the students who visit our Student Services Office.

Aveley Secondary College has several artworks featured in the Act-Belong-Commit YOH ‘Screen’Fest showcase under the Visual Arts category.

There is a People’s Choice Award so make sure to cast your vote and support our school! Voting closes 15 November.
https://watch.yohfest.com.au/category/visual-arts/q:aveley