LANGUAGES
Since 2022, Broome Senior High School has been offering languages as a subject, allowing students to continue their language studies from the Broome Cluster of Primary Schools while celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our community.
Upon enrolment, students and families select a language program, which they will study throughout Year 7 and Year 8.
Students can choose between two language options: Yawuru and Indonesian.
Starting in 2024, languages will also be offered to Year 9 students as an optional subject, giving them the opportunity to continue their language studies.
YAWURU
The Yawuru Revival language course provides opportunities for students to appreciate the interrelationship of Yawuru language, land and culture and the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity through learning a traditional language and learning about traditional cultures.
The Yawuru Revival Language course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to function in a culturally and linguistically diverse community, and to provide the foundation for life-long language learning.
For learners of an Aboriginal language of Western Australia, literacy development in the language also extends literacy development in English.
INDONESIAN
The Indonesian: Second Language subject enables all students to communicate proficiently by providing students with essential communication skills in Indonesian, an intercultural capability, and an understanding of the role of language and culture in communication.
For further information about Languages please contact the school and speak with the Languages Coordinator.