Special Programmes

  SPECIALIST MUSIC YEARS 8 – 10

Students from Years 8 – 12 with musical ability participate in this Specialist Program. Students perform, produce and record in the magnificent Calvert Music Centre equipped with rehearsal rooms, keyboard laboratory, digital recording studio and auditorium. Single “Fingertips Out of Reach” produced by students in 2008 was nominated in the 2008 West Australian Music Awards.

Students participate in local festivals and workshops, travelling interstate or overseas each year. During 2008, students had the privilege of performing with world renowned pianist David Helfgott as part of an annual fund-raiser, raising almost $15,000. The fitting-out of the recording studio was completed during 2008 and was the scene for a number of successful events including the official “launch” of the Calvert Music Centre.

For 23 years Music has been an integral part of South Fremantle’s S.H.S program. Under the guidance of expert teachers, students are encouraged undertake music studies and to play together in assorted musical formations. Classes are kept small to maximise student success and are conducted in the state of the art, purpose built centre, locally referred to as ‘Fremantle’s new music venue’!

This amazing facility accommodates;

• 4 air-conditioned, sound-proof tuition rooms
• Large music auditorium with 150 seat capacity
• Percussion studio
• A Baby Grand Piano
• Professional recording facilities
• 2 Networked classrooms and computer lab

A wide range of instruments, regular tours and camps are on offer to provide a broad and exciting musical experience. The program recently toured Queensland and plans are underway for 2010. Participation in local events, festivals and workshops are part of the annual calendar. This program has plenty to offer for the music enthusiast.

 

  BASEBALL YEARS 8 – 10

Students benefit from working with our experienced coach and teacher Andrew Kyle, a former Olympic level player with recent playing experience in the USA and Japan. Andrew spent 4 weeks on a coaching scholarship to the USA during 2009. Of our former students, 4 are on professional contracts, 5 are playing in US colleges. South Fremantle Senior High School is the winner of 3 national senior titles, has produced 6 National All-Stars in 2007 and in early 2009 had 4 former students and the coach play in the WA winning team Perth Heat in the Claxton Shield.

Strong community links have been formed with local feeder primary schools through workshops and taster clinics and a yard ball competition has now been set up as an annual event hosted by the baseball players.

South Fremantle Senior High School facilities include 4 batting cages, baseball specific diamond with back net and dirt cut-outs and a large range of specific equipment.

National and International tours are a part of the school program with students visiting Queensland and Adelaide in recent years to compete on a National level. Plans are developing to take a tour to China in 2010/2011. This program is a highly specialised course, where students will be provided the opportunity to develop their skill to a high level and to advance further in this sporting area.

Achievements 2008:

• South Fremantle had three graduates sign with junior colleges in America (Max Wheeler, Christian Wise and Adam Gendall).
• Two graduates played in the Claxton Shield Perth Heat National Championship and defeated NSW in January 2009 (Matt Kennelly and Allan de San Miguel).
• Four graduates played in the Perth Heat Team which went on to win the National Title for the second year in a row in January this year (Matt Kennelly, Allan de San Miguel, Daniel Schmidt and Chris House).
• Jake Wright Yr 11, Cameron Doorn Yr 11 played in the Australian Schoolboys team which won the National Championship.
• Jake White, Cameron Doorn and Sean Garratt were selected in the WA State team which won the U16's National Championship.
• Other State Representatives included: Josh Kennelly, Christian Wise, Max Wheeler, Adam Gendall (ACT). Jamee Jones, Rebecaa Crosby (Softball).
• Rebecca Crosby Yr 12, represented Australia in the World Baseball Tournament and became a WAIS athlete for Softball.
• Dylan L'Herpiniere and Jack Rigden played in the SEABYST teams.

 South Fremantle SHS students participated in the Australian Schools Tournament held in Seaton, Adelaide. The Senior Team came third after narrowly losing to the Gold Coast by one run. The Junior Teams placed 2nd and 3rd with various players making the All-star team including:

• Aiden Gill and Josh Kennelly Dylan L'Herpiniere,
  Cody Parkinson - overall Most Valuable Player Award
• Jake White and Rebecca Crosby were selected for the All-Stars senior division.

 The Junior Team won the interschool competition in Perth, dominating the Darling Ranges in the game final.

Specialist Baseball Award Winners;

Community Service Award  Jamee Jones (Yr10)
Most Improved   Shane Ellis (Yr 9)
Outstanding performer  Josh Kennelly(Yr 9).

 

  SPECIALIST MARINE STUDIES YEAR 8 – 10

Students receive accreditation in snorkelling, SCUBA diving and boating. A partnership established with the Fremantle Sailing Club in 2008 enables students to learn how to sail under Bejing Olympic gold medallist coach Arthur Brett. The Curtin University Marine, Science & Technology Centre supports the development of school based learning through provision of professional learning for teachers.

Through another new partnership established with the Fremantle Port Authority, ten Year 8 scholarships have been provided for the next three years. Selection of students will be based on their school record, aptitude tests and swimming ability.

The Marine Studies students maintain the many aquariums and fishponds integral to the school environment.

This Education Department Specialist program featuring in only 3 schools throughout the State was established as a partnership between the Science and Physical Education Departments. The focus is to explore the Maritime environment, developing an understanding of our coastline and its related industries. Practical skills such as snorkelling, diving and boating are enjoyed alongside academic research and investigation. Located close to local maritime industries, this has allowed the school to form important community links.

These include

• Local boat building companies,
• Fremantle Port Authority,
• Curtin University Marine Science Centre
• WA Maritime Museum
• Recent partnership with Fremantle Sailing Club has further enhanced this program, offering students the opportunity to sail with Olympic sailing coach, Arthur Brett.

Students complete a series of maritime modules as listed below and receive accreditation in the following activities;

• Snorkelling
• SCUBA
• Sailing Level 1,2 and Racing
• Power-boating
• Bronze Star and Bronze Medallion
• Senior First Aid

The above modules provide a challenging and exciting introduction into the maritime environment and industry.

 

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