Secret Harbour school up for major maths, science award

Friday, 29 September 2017 09:15

By Kathy Koutzas

Comet Bay College in Secret Harbour has been named a finalist for the 2017 Governor's School STEM Awards.

Seven Western Australian schools have been celebrated for their excellent leadership and achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education after being announced as finalists in the 2017 Governor's School STEM Awards

The finalists were announced last night at a gala dinner commemorating the inaugural STEM Education Conference, attended by Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia.

"Today's students will be stepping into the jobs of the future, and STEM skills will be vital to their success in these yet-to-be-imagined roles.

"These awards aim to raise awareness of the importance of STEM education and encourage best practice in schools. I congratulate all finalists on their achievements."

The primary school category finalists are:

Brookman Primary School (Langford)
Penrhos College (Como)
Perth College (Mount Lawley)
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School (Karrinyup)

The senior school category finalists are:

Comet Bay College (Secret Harbour)
Hampton Senior High School (Morley)
Penrhos College (Como)
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School (Karrinyup)
Warwick Senior High School (Warwick)

The awards, which were established in 2015, recognise the support and commitment of school principals and leadership teams in developing STEM education programs.

The judges will visit the finalist schools next month, ahead of the awards ceremony at Government House on November 27.