Guest Sandisonsonthemove Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hello all Having received our visa we have been looking at schools for my 12 year old. He is 13 in December and from what I gather will go into year 8. If that is wrong could someone let me know :wubclub: Our son is a keen volleyball player being coached for the last 2 years at Lincoln college by an England youth coach with a view to him progressing to regional and then national training and we are keen to progress this. I note Greenwood and Rossmoyne have volleyball programmes. My questions really are about Greenwood SHS as Rossmoyne website is very helpful. Does Greenwood have an ok reputation? Does anyone know what the catchment area is as I cannot find that information? Is it worth contacting the schools now whilst they are taking applications for the programmes to enquire? Any help or advice will be gratefully received.:hug: Thanks Donna xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe diem Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hello all Having received our visa we have been looking at schools for my 12 year old. He is 13 in December and from what I gather will go into year 8. If that is wrong could someone let me know :wubclub: Our son is a keen volleyball player being coached for the last 2 years at Lincoln college by an England youth coach with a view to him progressing to regional and then national training and we are keen to progress this. I note Greenwood and Rossmoyne have volleyball programmes. My questions really are about Greenwood SHS as Rossmoyne website is very helpful. Does Greenwood have an ok reputation? Does anyone know what the catchment area is as I cannot find that information? Is it worth contacting the schools now whilst they are taking applications for the programmes to enquire? Any help or advice will be gratefully received.:hug: Thanks Donna xx Hi If your son is 13 in December I think this would put him in Year 8 in February next year. (My oldest is 14 in Sept and is currently in year 8). I have been looking at Greenwood recently as my youngest is interested in the Aviation course they run there. For all the specialist programs run at public schools entry is by testing/audition so the school catchment does not apply. The NAPLAN results for Greenwood are not good with the year 9s performing below both national and like schools in all domains. The school has a high level of students with English as a second language which probably impacts on their results. The school is holding an open night next Wednesday for students currently in Year 7 so I am sure they will have prepared information packs which they might be able to email you. I would contact them, the people dealing with enrolments are usually really helpful. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi - I live in Greenwood and the high school does not enjoy the best reputation. The best government high school in the area that is competitively sporty is Carine Senior High. Good results, good reputation but you need to be in catchment. Carine and South Duncraig, Marmion areas are in catchment for this school. Churchlands is the best government high school with outstanding results, again catchment or you can apply for a scholarship which may be possible in your circumstances. Sports results are very good at this school too. Also I have heard John Forrest school is very good but it's a way out to travel. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sandisonsonthemove Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thank you both for your replies. It is so difficult isn't it Carpediem - would you send your son to Greenwoods anyway despite their NAPLAN results just so he can do the aviation programme? I know volleyball isn't everything but my son loves playing it and was so excited to hear a school had a specialist programme in it. I will contact the school to see what they say. Thanks again Donna x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe diem Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thank you both for your replies. It is so difficult isn't it Carpediem - would you send your son to Greenwoods anyway despite their NAPLAN results just so he can do the aviation programme? I know volleyball isn't everything but my son loves playing it and was so excited to hear a school had a specialist programme in it. I will contact the school to see what they say. Thanks again Donna x I wouldn't discount the school based on their NAPLAN results alone they are, after all, just a school average. You have to bear in mind also that Rossmoyne's results will be inflated by the students at the school in their Gifted & Talented program, so you're not really comparing like with like. Just one of the problems of looking at averages! There is no doubt though that Rossmoyne is one of the most highly regarded schools in WA. We have a couple of years before we have to make a decision so I will be visiting the school and having a good look at what they have to offer before making any decision. (My son would also have to pass the entrance test of course). The school claims that students are "placed in academic pathways conducive to their level of achievement, demonstrated capabilities and vocational aspiration" so I will be finding out exactly what that would mean for my son. The aviation course looks perfect for him if he is serious about being a pilot - there aren't many places where students can go flying whilst at high school and students who have gone through the program have gone on to careers in aviation - so that would be of more importance to me than the NAPLAN results. It is hard and I wish you luck with whatever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plmqaz Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 To the person who said Churchlands is the best government school, I'm not sure where you got this information but Shenton College was ranked best public school last year in terms of academic rankings. That's not to say Churchlands isn't a great school. Not too sure about Greenwood, but Rossmoyne is a consistently strong school academically. If I were you I'd definitely consider Rossmoyne for this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plmqaz Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The school claims that students are "placed in academic pathways conducive to their level of achievement, demonstrated capabilities and vocational aspiration" so I will be finding out exactly what that would mean for my son. From my experience going to 4 high schools in WA, this happens in nearly every school. Judging by what I've seen, this is generally a good thing as kids who are struggling get a better chance to grasp the basics and students who are high achievers don't get as bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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