28 October 2025

From the Principal

It’s been a busy start to Term 4, with students already involved in a number of events. Year 7 to Year 12 Dance Showcase Performance The Year 7 to Year 12 students from the Approved Specialist Program in Dance presented the “Atomos” showcase event over two nights on Thursday 16 October and Friday 17 October, which were both a sell-out. All the performances, including a special performance from our Education Support students “The Catta Crew” and staff were exceptional. The students confidently showcased their dance techniques and choreography skills. This was also the last performance from our Year 12 students: Jasmin Caccetta, Danielle Fryer, Ava Hunter, Nadya Igusti, Olivia Kelly, Celina Radici, Jessica Thompson and Mia Veljanoski. As a school community, we wish them all the best.

Year 12 Presentation Ceremony

On Tuesday 21 October, we acknowledged and celebrated the Year 12 Class of 2025 on their successful completion of schooling. The event was held at the Octagon Theatre in Crawley. The students looked splendid in their graduation gowns. This was a massive undertaking to organise, and I thank all staff who contributed to this significant milestone event for the Year 12 students. The evening showcased special performances from our Year 10 Dance students: Taylah Coates, Ella-Rose Grosse, Sammy Kitis, Hazel McCallum, Charlotte Milsteed, Mikayla Palamara, Ada Spadaccini, Nikita Taylor-Sandes, Lisa Tran, Deshek Wangmo and Aimee Yabuka. Our school band ‘Serpentine’ also contributed to the evening’s events with their performance entitled “Home Sweet Home”.

Congratulations to the following Special Award winners: Senior School Special Commendation Award – Samuel Omotunde North Metropolitan Education Region Office Commitment to Excellence Award – Alina Chaudhry ADF Future Innovators Award – Steven Le ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award – Ashleigh Sharman Stan Perron Award – Nadya Igusti Act-Belong-Commit Community Service Award – Ashleigh Sharman Sportsperson of the Year Award – Matthew Lewis Ampol Best All Rounder Award – Violet Dimitrovski and Edoardo Russell Principal’s Recommendation for Outstanding Achievement Award – Samuel Omotunde Principal’s Recommendation to Curtin University Nominees – Alina Chaudhry and Steven Le Ngala Kwop Biddi Brighter Futures Scholarship – Georgie Hookway General Dux Award – Georgie Hookway ATAR Dux Award – Alina Chaudhry.

Congratulations to our Year 12 students. We wish them the best for their future endeavours and look forward to hearing about the next part of their learning journey. Good luck to the ATAR students sitting their final WACE exams. It is also the end of the Balcatta SHS journey for a number of our families. I thank them for their support of the school over the years. Helen Maitland Principal.

Jasmin Caccetta, Danielle Fryer, Ava Hunter, Nadya Igusti, Olivia Kelly, Celina Radici, Jessica Thompson and Mia Veljanoski.

General Dux Award - Georgie Hookway ATAR Dux Award - Alina Chaudhry

News

Interschool Athletics Carnival

The Interschool Athletics team started the day on Friday 24 October, with a breakfast at the school’s caféteria. The team performed well, with so many students participating in a number of events. Congratulations to Daniella Santich, who was awarded the Champion Girl for the Open division.

Year 7 and Year 8 Futsal Competition

We are incredibly proud of our Junior Boys Futsal teams, who competed in the North Region School Sport WA Futsal Competition and represented Balcatta Senior High School with great sportsmanship. The team members committed their lunchtimes to training and self-coached throughout the competition, showing a fantastic display of initiative and teamwork. Congratulations to Team 1 for placing 2nd overall after three wins and two draws.

World Teachers’ Day

We are celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025 on Friday 31 October by shining a spotlight on the passion and dedication teachers bring to the classroom and communities every day. From shaping young minds to inspiring future leaders, we are grateful for the pivotal role teachers play in guiding and nurturing students to reach their full potential.

2025 Years 7-10 Art Exhibition

Staff, students and families are invited to view artworks from our Year 7 to Year 10 Visual Art and Photography students. The exhibition will display fantastic works of art created in various mediums such as sculptures, paintings, photography, animations, murals and much more.

Important dates

• Balcatta Update - 28 October 2025