Phone the school and ask to speak to the teacher (9471 0300 from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm). If they are not available, then you may leave a message for them to contact you (clearly pronounce your name, phone number and leave a message).

EMAIL THE TEACHER

Ask your child if they know the email address of the teacher. Even if they do not know, they can log onto the high school web site via a home computer and find it out for you.

You can construct the teacher's email address if you know their name. The email addresses of school staff is of the form
<first name>.<surname>@lawley.wa.edu.au
so the email for the teacher John Smith would be John.Smith@lawley.wa.edu.au

Click Here for the most Current List of Teachers and their email addresses

Where do I find the standard school forms?

Right here! They are in PDF format.

If there are more forms you want added, please email John Pryor: john@mlshspc.org.au

Student Health Form
You have to fill this one out many times. So photocopy or scan a completed form (without the date) for future use. This will save you a lot of form filling over the years.
Student Absentee
Use this form to notify the teacher of absences, lateness, uncompleted work or requests for early departure.
Swimming and Water Safety - The 9 Stages
This form gives you the 9 stages of swimming competancy (as defined by the Department of Education). This is the stage that should be put in the consent form for water-based activities.
School Council Nomination Form

What parking is available at the school?

Within the school there are only 6 visitor bays (at the Woodsome Street entrance). The other bays are for staff and if you park in them you may be blocked in. So, if the visitor bays are full, please use the street parking and enjoy the few extra metres walk :<)

Almost without saying, it is good practice to avoid visiting the school at the peak drop-off (8:00 to 8:45) and pick-up times (2:45 to 3:30).

What are the hours of the uniform shop and how do I contact them?

Please refer to the "Uniform Shop" link on the menu at the top of the screen.

What about heavy backpacks? Why are there no lockers at school?

Long topic. Click here to read more about the back pack and locker issue

What is the Community Service Program for Students?

The aim is for Students in the senior school to complete 20 hours of community service in years 10, 11 and 12. This is no longer a requirement for graduation (as it was back in 2007).

The Community Service Program gives students opportunities to undertake service in their school and/or in the wider community as part of their school program. The Community Service Program aims to:

Develop a culture and ethos of service in secondary schools
Provide opportunities for students to exercise responsibility and develop leadership skills by solving real-life problems
Provide opportunities for students to learn through helping others
Recognise the contribution of students who already participate in service activities in their own time
Benefit students and the wider community

Community service activities may be organised by the school or by parents. Parent-organised activities take place after school hours only and are referred to as Option 1. School-organised activities can take place during school hours or after school hours. They may be school-based or community-based. School-organised activities are referred to as Option 2.

If you need more information about the Community Service Program or would like to discuss any aspect of it, please contact the school coordinator, Larry Manno.
Email Larry.Manno@det.wa.edu.au

What tutoring services are available?

Help me add to this list! Please submit organisations along with their contact details (preferably a link to their web site). Also let me know about "Broken Links".
Please email to John Pryor: john@mlshspc.org.au

DISCLAIMER - Please note that the P&C does not endorse nor recommend any particular product or service that appears in here. This is a service provided for our local community.

TutorFinder
This site has many thousands of independent and individual tutors Australia-wide including Perth. Quite a good source. Check out their "HELP".
Click here to visit their web site

Academic Task Force
Academic Task Force supports success at school for students through its services which include individual tuition, holiday revision programs, small group classes throughout the term, January Headstart and Transition program for middle and upper school students and excellent study guides for subject consolidation and revision.
Click here to visit their web site

Aldon Tutoring
Professional tutoring for children in Years 1-10 in: Spelling, Grammar, Reading Accuracy, Reading Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics
Click here to visit their web site

Number Works'n Words
Based in Subiaco, Number Works'n Words provide face to face tutoring using technology designed to address the problems observed in classrooms - from boredom in highly competent students to lack of self esteem and a dislike of the subject in others.
Click here to visit their web site

www.YourTutor.com.au
An online tutoring service for years 4 to 12 with personal online tutors.
Click here to visit their web site
Note, you can get FREE access to this at any City of Stirling Library or in your own home - Mon-Fri, 4 to 8 pm.
Click here to Access YourTutor.com.au for FREE via the City of Stirling Web Site

Is there organised Debating (or not)? How can Parents help?

STUDENT PARTICIPATION:

Debating is an extra curricular activity for years 8 to 12 students. Teams of 3-5 students take part in the inter-schools' debating competition run by the West Australian Debating League (W.A.D.L. - www.wadl.org.au/).

Teams are broken up into three year groups - year 8, years 9/10 Juniors and years 11/12 Seniors. The school pays the bulk of the registration fees but students have to contribute $10. Depending on team numbers, each member takes part in 3-5 debates but students should be present at all 5 debates if possible. The debates are usually held at Perth College on Tuesday or Wednesday nights from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Jobs such as time keeper and chairperson are carried out by students. If the team is successful in winning the 5 debates or is the highest points winner in their division, then they are divisional champions and are required for up to another 5 debates in a knock-out competition which leads to the prize of State Finalist Champions for their year group. The foyer of the Administration building reflects the scope of previous year successes in the competition and many of the students find their way into leadership positions in the school.

There are also other competitions such as:

The International Red Cross competition
The United Nations Mock General Assembly competition
Numerous public speaking competitions such as the Plain English Speaking Awards, Rotary Young Speakers and a special Northbridge Rotary Challenge debate for year 11/12 students.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

Teams need coaches and year groups need co-ordinators. Parents may fill those roles or assist teachers in providing feedback and coaching. To get more information contact Middle School teacher Warren Daniel.

What Inter-School Sports are available? How can Parents help?

STUDENT PARTICIPATION

A wide range of sporting activities are offered each year but the choice depends on the availability of coaches. The following sports have been offered:

WHOLE SCHOOL

Swimming
Athletics
Football - girls

SENIOR SCHOOL

Cricket - Boys
Soccer - Boys/Girls
Football - Boys
Basketball - Boys
Volleyball - Boys/girls
Year 10 multi-sport Carnival

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Soccer - Boys/girls
Football - Boys
Touch rugby - Boys/girls
Volleyball - Boys/girls
Netball - Girls
Year 8 & Year 9 multi-sport Carnival

PARENT PARTICIPATION

The number of teams and types of sports offered is directly related to the availability of coaches (who are mainly teachers). Parents are very welcome to offer their services as coaches, assistant coaches or team managers. Bus drivers are also keenly sought as transport is one of the biggest problems for after school sport.

CONTACTS AT MLSHS

Mark Howard - Learning Area Leader HPE
Reid Hamilton - HPE teacher in the Middle school

HELPFUL QUALITIES

Knowledge of the sport
Previous coaching experience
Enthusiastic and organised
Bus license

What sporting clubs operate in the area serviced by the school?

DISCLAIMER - Please note that the P&C does not endorse nor recommend any particular product or service that appears in here. This is a service provided for our local community.

GENERAL

Click here to visit the Morley Sports and Recreation Centre (YMCA) web site

TENNIS

To find a tennis Club in Australia, go to the Tennis Australia web site. There is a section "Help me find a ...". Use the drop down menu to select "Club", then input your post code. Then press "Find".

Click here to visit the Tennis Australia web site

Click here to visit the Alexander Park Tennis Club web site

Does the P&C organise reunions of ex-students or teachers?

The P&C does not organise reunions. There is a page on the MLSHS web site for Reunions.

Click here to vist the MLSHS Reunions web page.

Please email queries on reunions to John Pryor: john@mlshspc.org.au

What is the Boundary (Area) of the MLSHS intake?

As an indication, the school's intake area covers the Mount Lawley, the Perth CBD, East Perth, Highgate, Northbridge, North Perth, Leederville, West Leederville, Mount Hawthorn, Coolbinia, Menora, Inglewood (up to Central Ave) and Maylands. Some of these (south-eastern) intake areas are shared with Churchlands Senior High School.

A more definitive version is on the MLSHS web site.