Duke of Edinburgh International Award – Bronze Award
Since launching the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in 2017, KSESC has guided over 80 Year 10 students through this life-changing journey. The program delivery is supported by the City of Kalamunda, which plays a vital role in helping them meet the program's requirements through community engagement.
To develop new skills, students immerse themselves in coding and robotics during STEM classes, working with LEGO builds and Mini Sphero’s. Their physical recreation involves committing one hour per week to fitness, while their voluntary service focuses on restoring the Railway Heritage Trail, contributing to local environmental efforts. These components not only fulfill the award’s criteria but also instil discipline, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.
A highlight of the program is the "Adventurous Journey"—a four-day camp packed with challenges that push students beyond their limits. From team-building exercises and high ropes courses to orienteering, archery, and the flying fox, each activity fosters resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence. More than just earning an award, KSESC students are building character, embracing adventure, and preparing for a future filled with endless possibilities.
Art
Kalamunda Secondary ESC is co-located with Kalamunda Senior High School, who have a fabulous Gifted and Talented Education Visual Arts program. Being co-located gives us access to both their facilities and talented teaching staff. From 2026, students will participate in Art and Art Therapy on site. The focus will be on visual arts, including drawing, painting and clay.
Simulated Workplace
Kalamunda Secondary ESC runs a simulated work environment for upper schools to assist in the development of work readiness skills. Named the ‘Business Centre’, students complete various work tasks that keep our school operating smoothly. Students complete job tasks submitted by teachers for the creation workbooks and resources for the classroom, recycling, stationary orders and stock taking. They assist with daily shredding, binding and laminating as needed. Manual handling skills are taught as well as the correct use of PPE. Embedded in these tasks are the soft skills required for employment, such as attitude and work ethic, working effectively with others and communication. All skills developed can be used in multiple industry areas.
Mini Woolies
Mini Woolies has been established to simulate the operations of an actual Woolworths supermarket, with baskets for fresh food, shelving for groceries, ticketing, signage and Woolworths branded uniforms students can wear to create an immersive educational experience. Using the registers, students learn to scan grocery items and simulate a sale. Members from the local Woolworths Kalamunda team assisted in helping students and staff prepare for the new Mini Woolies experience by delivering groceries and teaching them how to use the registers.
