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Thank you for taking the time to visit the Coodanup College website, and welcome. I hope it is informative and gives you an understanding of the many diverse educational experiences available at Coodanup.
A co-educational public college, Coodanup College is located 80km south of Perth in the beautiful, coastal City of Mandurah. Catering for years 7-12, we aim to instil ambition and drive in our students throughout their six years at Coodanup, supporting them to gain confidence in their abilities.
Family, carers and the community are integral to our operation, and we welcome the involvement and input into our college, where student learning is at the centre of everything we do…
📣📣 Attention Parents and Carers
We have important communication from our Principal, Mr Mark Utley, regarding the State School Teachers' Union industrial action on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.
Please note the canteen will only be open during lunchtime on this day with a modified menu, more information on this menu to follow shortly.
Dear Parents and Carers,
As you may be aware, the Department of Education is negotiating with the State School Teachers’ Union (SSTUWA) and Principals’ Federation of Western Australia to reach an industrial agreement. While these negotiations are still ongoing, the SSTUWA has announced industrial action for half a day on the morning of Tuesday, 23 April 2024.
On the morning of Tuesday, 23 April 2024, some teachers may elect to participate in a stop-work action as directed by the union. As a result, there will be a disruption to the regular teaching schedule.
The stop-work action will commence at the beginning of the day, and our teachers will be back in classrooms by 12:30p.m. To minimise the impact, we have made arrangements for supervision and modified activities for our students during the affected period. Once the stop-work action concludes at 12:30p.m., regular teaching and learning will resume, and period 4 and period 5 will run according to the normal timetable.
I understand that you may consider keeping your child at home on that day. Please be informed that this decision will not impact the College attendance-based rewards, such as the 100 Club or the Good Standing Policy. For those students who do attend school on the day, there will be a staff and student assembly held during homeroom in the Great Court.
The Department of Education has assured me that they are working as hard, and as fast as they can to reach a resolution with the union. Every effort is being made to minimise future impact on all schools.
Kind regards,
Mr Mark Utley
Principal
19/04/2024
🎉📚 Introducing... The first members of The 100 Club!
On Wednesday morning, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming 75 dedicated students to The 100 Club! Can we get a round of applause? 👏
These amazing achievers have accomplished something truly remarkable: 100% attendance for term 1! These students are the epitome of commitment and dedication.
We wanted to make sure they have something special to commemorate their outstanding achievement, so each student received a certificate to showcase their dedication for their education as well as a snazzy gold 100 Club pin to wear each day.
Atending school every day is the first step toward unlocking your academic superpowers. And guess what? The opportunity to join The 100 Club is up for grabs every term. All our students have the chance to be part of this exclusive club, and all they need to do is show up to school each and every day.
We couldn't be prouder of each and every one of our students who reached this awesome milestone.
#attendancematters #ittakesacommunity #coodanupcollege #the100club
A great start to the year Anthony, well done!!
Today, our community came together for an extraordinary ANZAC Assembly, an event that left an indelible mark on each and every one of us.
ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australians, as it is a solemn occasion when we honour the immense sacrifices made by those who have fallen in war. Each year, on the 25th of April, we gather to pay tribute to their courage and selflessness.
We were privileged to have Lieutenant Commander Andrew Sutton, a guest speaker from HMAS, grace our assembly with his presence. His inspiring words resonated deeply, reminding us of the profound impact of service and the enduring spirit of the ANZACs.
Today's assembly allowed us to reflect on the sacrifices of our service animals. The presence of the members from the Western Australian 10th Light Horse Organisation added an impactful touch, reminding us of the invaluable contributions of these noble creatures.
In a deeply personal gesture, our staff members had the opportunity to pay their respects and attach poppies to the wreath of acknowledgement, honouring their own family members who served in various Defence Force Campaigns. This act of remembrance brought forth a sense of unity and gratitude within our community.
Today's ANZAC Assembly was a humbling and moving experience, reminding us of the sacrifice and the importance of honouring those who have served. May their memory continue to inspire us all.
Lest We Forget.
Such a meaningful service. Thank you so much for the invitation to join with your college to honour our ANZACS. Very special assembly. Well done to everyone involved.
I was there
