Strengthening educational outcomes for children and young people in the Pilbara.

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. 

A bright future
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. 

 
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Focus Areas

Our three focus areas are strategically aligned with the key stages of a child’s education and aims to provide children of the Pilbara with the foundations for a successful future, throughout their schooling and beyond.
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Early Years

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.

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Pathways

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.

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Rise Up

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

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Rise Up

More Students are Rising Up

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.

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Students Lead the Way

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.

Pathways

Tasting Career Opportunities

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.

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Success Program – Supporting Students to Succeed

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.

Community Partners

Working together to ensure all students and young people start school well prepared and are ready to take advantage of the Pilbara’s unique employment opportunities.