Upper School – Years 9 & 10
At Mount Lawley Senior High School, the Upper School prepares students for success in Senior School by developing independence, responsibility, and the skills required to pursue their future pathways.
Our programs and support structures ensure students leave Upper School confident, capable, and ready to make informed choices about their education and career goals.
Our Upper School Approach
The Upper School experience focuses on three key areas:
Career Exploration
Students are guided to explore career pathways, build a personal portfolio, and set goals that align with their strengths and aspirations. This ensures a purposeful transition into Senior School courses and beyond.
Developing Independence & Study Skills
We support students to develop self-discipline, organisation, time management, and study strategies, building habits that are essential for success in Years 11 and 12.
Growing Responsible, Resilient Young Adults
Through mentoring and structured guidance, students learn accountability, resilience, and empathy. They are encouraged to become responsible, caring citizens who are equipped to manage the pressures of school and life beyond.
Course Selection & Curriculum
Upper School students select courses aligned with their interests, strengths and future pathways.
- Year 8 → Year 9 Electives: start of Term 2
- Year 9 → Year 10 Electives: mid-Term 2
- Year 10 → Senior School Courses: end of Term 2
Students and families are supported throughout this process by teachers and Year Coordinators.
Course Handbooks
Course Information Handbooks are available below, providing detailed information about courses, pathways and requirements.
Year 9 Course Handbook 2027
Upper School Course Information Handbook for Year 9 in 2027
This handbook provides information to parents and students about course options for students entering Year 9 in 2027.
Year 9 Course Handbook 2026
This handbook provides information to parents and students about course options for students entering Year 9 in 2026.
Year 10 Course Handbook 2027
Upper School Course Information Handbook for Year 10 in 2027
This handbook provides information to parents and students about course options for students entering Year 10 in 2027.
DOWNLOAD YEAR 10 2027 HANDBOOK
DOWNLOAD YEAR 10 2027 OUTDOOR EDUCATION PARENT PERMISSION FORM
Year 10 2026 Handbook
This handbook provides information to parents and students about course options for students entering Year 10 in 2026.
DOWNLOAD YEAR 10 2026 HANDBOOK
DOWNLOAD YEAR 10 2026 OUTDOOR EDUCATION PARENT PERMISSION FORM
Our Upper School Staff
Our Upper School staff work collaboratively to support students' academic achievement, wellbeing, engagement, and personal development during this phase of their education.
Upper School Year Coordinators
Our Year Coordinators provide pastoral care, mentoring, and academic support for students, working closely with families and teaching staff to monitor and enhance student engagement, wellbeing, and achievement.
Year 9 Coordinator – Class of 2029
Steven Bereczky | steven.bereczky@education.wa.edu.au
Year 10 Coordinator – Class of 2028
Sam Glass | samuel.glass@education.wa.edu.au
Upper School Leadership
Sharon Jones – Associate Principal, Upper School (Years 9 & 10)
sharon.jones@education.wa.edu.au
The Associate Principal oversees enrolments into the sub-school, leads the provision of quality teaching and learning programs for Year 9 and 10 students and coordinates Course selection processes for students transitioning from Year 8 into 9, Year 9 into 10 and Year 10 into 11.
Jacob Odu – Assistant Associate Principal, Upper School (Years 9 & 10)
The Assistant Associate Principal is responsible for attendance, uniform and behaviour standards in Years 9 and 10. This includes a positive school environment for the effective implementation of Year 9 NAPLAN, Year 10 OLNA and Year 10 exams.
Contact Upper School
For all inquiries related to Years 9 and 10:
Upper School Office
Phone: 9265 1543
Email: Upper School Administration
The Upper School team ensures students have a positive and safe learning experience. Parents are encouraged to communicate with Form Teachers or Year Coordinators regarding attendance, health, wellbeing, or engagement concerns.
