The BHP Pilbara Education Partnership is the largest corporate and government partnership undertaken in regional Western Australia and has seen BHP invest approximately $40 million in education since 2010. The Partnership was established in 2005 to enhance education services and improve education outcomes in public schools within Newman, Port Hedland and surrounding areas within the Shire of East Pilbara and Town of Port Hedland.
Current Partnership
The 2021 to 2024 iteration of the Partnership was developed through extensive consultation with BHP, Pilbara schools and communities. Following on from success across 2021 to 2024, the 2025 to 2028 iteration seeks to strengthen Early Years, Pathways and Rise Up Program initiatives.
At Hedland Senior High School, the Pathways initiative delivers the Success Program which focuses on pathways planning for students, preparing young people for life beyond school by building skills and capabilities for employment, further training, or study.
For more information, visit the Partnership website: Pilbara Education Partnership
Within the Pathways focus area there are four key directions:
- Year 7 to 12 Aspiration, Engagement and Participation
- Innovative School based Training Opportunities
- Business and Industry Collaboration
- ATAR Achievement Support
Hedland Senior High School’s Success Program provides students with access to more targeted curriculum and pathways planning, creating opportunities for students to engage in alternative pathways that will lead to successful post-school destinations, with preparations through skill-building in lower school and a workplace readiness focus in upper school.
Steps to Success Program
The Steps to Success Program caters for students in lower school, with a literacy and numeracy focus, and preparation through skill-building.
Working for Success Program
The Working for Success Program caters for students in upper school, with a focus on completing certified training and workplace readiness.
Striving for Success Program
The Striving for Success Program is an alternative learning pathway for students requiring wrap-around support in order to successfully engage in learning through an alternative curriculum.
Redefining Success Program
The Redefining Success Program caters for students across all year groups with special educational needs.
For further information, please contact Hedland Senior High School at hedland.shs@education.wa.edu.au