The Pilbara Education Partnership was established to ensure all children start school well-prepared, to make sure all children and young people are ready to take advantage of all the unique employment opportunities in the Pilbara.
The BHP Pilbara Education Partnership was established in 2005, to strengthen education services and improve educational outcomes in public schools within Newman, Port Hedland and surrounding areas within the Shire of East Pilbara and the Town of Port Hedland.
BHP has invested around $30 million in education since 2010. These generous contributions have significantly impacted Western Australia’s public education in general and more specifically, across the Pilbara.
We want to make sure all children are well prepared for their first day of school and throughout their education.
We work with a range of agencies and organisations, offering a coordinated approach to services and early intervention to address any areas of concern.
Building clear pathways between primary and secondary school, all the way into training and employment.
Providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to help them make informed decisions about their future. We do this by offering a planned program of learning experiences to improve their understanding of career pathways and provide targeted support. Supporting all students to have increased opportunities to engage in the new world of work, training or further education.
Supporting students to rise to their full potential and celebrating their success. For all students, based on a whole-school framework, targeted support is provided to assist students to set and meet individual improvement goals around attendance, achievement, leadership and community engagement.
I’ve been really trying my hardest and my best. I have been focusing only on my work, all of my work. I think, get it done, have some fun.”
Success Program, Year 12 student
The Rise Up program at Newman Senior High School celebrates student achievement and encourages active participation. With student-led activities like Choir, Volleyball, Bingo, and Escape Rooms, the program helps students build skills, confidence, and strong peer connections in a supportive environment.
Through the Rise Up program, students at Hedland Senior High School are taking ownership of their learning. A student-led initiative sparked the creation of a new Debate Club, now running fortnightly and helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of community.
The Pathways program at Newman Senior High School provides students with hands-on experiences to explore future careers. At a recent Careers Camp in Karratha, 37 Year 9 students engaged directly with industries like mining, construction, health, and beauty – building confidence and expanding their career horizons.
The Hedland Senior High School Success Program helps students build career skills through hands-on learning and local work placements. With improved attendance and a work placement at IBN Group, student Melinda McKenzie is gaining valuable experience and making meaningful contributions to her community.
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which our students live and are educated throughout the Pilbara.
We offer our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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