John Forrest Secondary College

John Forrest Secondary College (abbreviated as JFSC) is an Independent public co-educational high day school, located in the Perth suburb of Morley, Western Australia.

John Forrest Secondary College
Main entrance
Address
180 Drake Street

Morley, Western Australia

Australia
Coordinates31°54′14″S 115°54′04″E
Information
Former namesJohn Forrest Senior High School, Embleton High School
TypeIndependent public co-educational day school
MottoCourtesy
Opened1961 (1961)
Educational authorityWA Department of Education
Specialist
  • Cricket
  • Music
  • Netball
  • Tennis
PrincipalMelissa Gillett[1][2]
Years7-12
Enrolment1,122[3] (2019)
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Navy blue and gold   
Websitewww.johnforrest.wa.edu.au
John Forrest Secondary College from Broun Avenue
John Forrest Secondary College administration building

History

John Forrest Secondary College was established in 1960 as Forrest High School. In 1961, the school was renamed Embleton High School, staying that way for two years, until 1963, when it was renamed John Forrest High School. The school opened to students c. 1962. On 17 October 1964, Western Australian governor Douglas Kendrew officially opened the school as John Forrest Senior High School. The school is named after the first Premier of Western Australia, John Forrest. The gymnasium was built in 1965. During its construction, the roof collapsed after the steel girders bent.[4][5][6]

In 2011, it became an Independent Public School. Alongside this, the school's name was changed to John Forrest Secondary College.[7][2] In 2015, John Forrest started accepting year 7 students for the first time, becoming a 7-12 school, alongside most other public high schools in the state.

In 2020, it was awarded "best school garden" in the City of Bayswater Garden Awards.[8][9]

Future

In 2017, the state Labor government committed $50 million to build new and refurbish existing facilities at John Forrest Secondary College. The new facilities will include a performing arts centre, administration building, buildings for the technologies learning area, a cafeteria and new sports courts. In July 2019, an architect was appointed. Construction is set to start in December 2019.[10][11][12]

Programs

John Forrest Secondary College offers Department of Education endorsed specialist programs in Cricket, Music, Netball and Tennis, and the college based Academic Excellence Program (AEP) and Computer Science Program.[13][2]

Cricket

John Forrest's cricket program is endorsed by the Western Australian Cricket Association. The cricket program includes four hours per week of class time, regular competitions, interstate and international cricket tours. Students play on a turf wicket at school grounds and often travel to the WACA Ground. The program is supported by patron Bruce Reid, who was a former student.[14][15]

Music

To gain entry to the music program, students must audition. Students in the program do music theory, weekly instrumental lessons, ensembles outside class time and various performances and concerts. The music program is open to year 6's from nearby schools, where they travel to John Forrest for an hour each week. Facilities for music are two music classrooms and four instrumental rooms. Students can choose to do Music ATAR in years 11 and 12. Ashley Smith, former student of John Forrest, and now Head of Woodwind and Contemporary Performance at UWA Conservatorium of Music is the patron for the music program.[16]

Netball

Netball students have four hours per week of class time and are involved in competitions. Jessica Anstiss, player for the West Coast Fever is the patron for the netball program.[17]

Tennis

In the tennis program, students study tennis for four hours per week and participate in competitions.[18] The tennis program does not currently have a patron. Margaret Court was previously the patron, however the school sacked her in October 2017, because her views on family and sexuality did not conform with that of the John Forrest college board, which created controversy amongst students offending different students of different beliefs.[19][20] John Forrest was named Western Australia's most outstanding school at the 2017 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night.[21]

Local intake area

John Forrest Secondary College's local intake area covers Ashfield, Bedford, most of Bayswater (excluding north of Collier Road), part of Dianella (south of Alexander Drive, Morley Drive and Light Street), part of Embleton (south of Collier Road), part of Inglewood (north-east of Dundas Road), part of Maylands, part of Morley (south-west of Walter Road and Collier Road) and a small part of Bassendean (near Ashfield).[22][23]

Students living in the local intake area have a guaranteed place at the school if they apply. Students living outside the local intake area may join the school if they are accepted into one of the specialist programs or after being judged on a case by case basis.[23]

Transport

John Forrest Secondary College is in a good location for public transport, being located near the Morley bus station and several bus routes. High frequency bus routes that stop nearby include the CircleRoute (routes 998 and 999), 950 and 955.[24][25][26][27]

Academic results
Year Rank Median ATAR Eligible students Students with ATAR % Students with ATAR Ref
2020 74 78.70 161 52 32.30% [28]
2019 65 78.70 160 52 32.50% [29]
2018 82 77.85 157 47 29.94% [30]
2017 126 67.00 143 55 38.46% [31]
2016 109 77.55 140 52 37.14% [32]

Student numbers

Student numbers peaked at 1,500 in the late 1970s.[5] Student numbers have significantly increased since 2015, partially due to year 7 students being accepted and the 2014 half cohort leaving.

Year Number Ref
2006 922 [33]
2007 869
2008 807
2009 804
2010 692 [34]
2011 667
2012 691
2013 729
2014 753
2015 1,065
2016 1,116
2017 1,134
2018 1,136
2019 1,122

List of principals
Name[5] Years
George Cullen 1960 – 1969
Maurice Kelso 1970 – 1978
Stefan Slusarczyk 1979 – 1984
Neil Ryan 1985
Stefan Slusarczyk 1986
Neil Ryan 1987
Stefan Slusarczyk 1988 – 1990
Rose Moroz 1991
Peter Tennant 1992 – 1993
Larry Manno 1994
Rose Moroz 1995 – 1996
Alison Legg 1997
Karen Wearn 1998 – 2003
Phil Shea 2004
Di Turner 2005 – 2011
Judy Silsbury 2012 – 2015
Melissa Gillett 2016 – Present

Notable alumni

See also

References
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