Churchlands Senior High School

Churchlands Senior High School is a public co-educational school in Churchlands, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately ten minutes from the central business district. The current principal is Neil Hunt with deputies Bernie Dunn, Greg Zehnder and Stephen Spice.

History

Churchlands Senior High School was founded in 1962 and has since established a tradition of excellence built on the outstanding academic, musical, cultural and sporting achievements of its students. For years Churchlands has been one of the leading music schools in Western Australia and it's specialist programs have been highly sought after.

In 1991 a female student died after being stabbed 18 times by her former boyfriend. The attacker is now serving a life sentence.

In early 1997 the majority of the school was burnt down in a failed attempt to destroy evidence of a break-in. The school has since undergone a major rebuild after spending a few years using demountables for classrooms.

Recently the school's administration block was badly damaged by fire as a result of arson.

Academic status

Churchlands Senior High School holds a very high standard of academic results, including receiving many major awards such as the Beazley Medal on a number of occasions. In 2004, Churchlands introduced the 'Gifted and Talented' and the Accelerated Learning Programmes to reinforce the current high standards.

Music

Churchlands Senior High School is one of two schools in Perth to offer a selective entry music program, the other being John Curtin College of the Arts. It teaches music at an elite level, encompassing many methods of teaching. Churchlands is renowned for its music, with all ensembles being well represented at their respective festivals. The students involved in the program perform regularly for school concerts and numerous extra curricular performances. Prospective students are auditioned early in their final year of Primary School with successful students being awarded a place in the Gifted and Talented Music Program. This entitles them to individual instrumental lessons. Students who are not successful may be offered places in either the Special Music Option or General Music courses where they are provided with group lessons.

Music tour

Churchlands embarks on an international music tour every 3 years. The most recent was in 2006, the group of 131 music students travelled and performed in Vienna, Salzburg, London, Hereford and Southport. A highlight of this journey was the rehearsal and performances with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This was the second time in consecutive tours that Churchlands has worked closely with the LPO, with the LPO inviting Churchlands back in the future. The next music tour is planned for 2009 when selected years 10-12 students will be travelling to Long Island, New York, Toronto, Canada and Montreal, Canada

Music Classes

Churchlands provide Theory, Aural, Literature and Performance classes for students.

Trivia

It is a location used in the filming of the The Sleepover Club. CJ Bruton, Australian Boomer and Brisbane Bullet of the NBL, attended CSHS.

Enrolment patterns

Enrolment Patterns 2001-2007
	Year 8	Year 9	Year 10	Year 11	Year 12	Totals
2001	238	216	265	290	279	1288
2002	249	256	235	301	284	1325
2003	242	270	285	288	244	1353
2004	305	253	291	299	255	1403
2005	361	318	295	318	280	1572
2006	346	389	338	295	282	1650
2007	357	355	397	365	290	1764

References

External links

• Main School web site
• Music Department web site
• Department of Education and Training Gifted and Talented web site