'The smart school finds it's foundation in a rich and evolving set of principles about human 
thinking and learning.' David Perkins.

Welcome to Manea Senior College.

Manea Senior College opened its spectacular facilities in February 2009. Located in Bunbury, it is the only specialist senior school in the South West region of Western Australia.  Manea Senior College is a co-educational senior school, catering for motivated Year 11 and 12 students seeking university or vocational pathways. Strategically located between Edith Cowan University (ECU) and South West Regional College of TAFE, Manea Senior College students have the opportunity to combine their school programs with certificate or university studies through accessing the pathways provided by TAFE and ECU.

The courses available for students to select from will continue to expand as Manea Senior College grows. For university destination students, in addition to the courses on offer enabling access to university entry, there is the opportunity to be involved in a mentoring program and the university preparation course.  For vocational students, there are a range of higher level TAFE certificate courses available and that students integrate into their studies.
Students at Manea Senior College experience challenging, invigorating and inspiring learning opportunities and teaching practices from carefully selected, high quality teachers. 

The learning environment at Manea Senior College is based on a model of strong relationships, mutual trust, respect and support.  The College accommodates the learning styles and expectations of senior school students, providing flexible and innovative approaches reflective of the needs of the mature learner.

The College has high expectations of staff and students and matches these standards through supporting students and staff to have an appetite to engage in continuous learning.

Our Staff

Staff at Manea Senior College share the same moral purpose of being committed to making a significant difference to the lives of our students through building quality relationships and providing students with an outstanding set of learning and social opportunities.

Two key questions underpin the approach our staff take in delivering exceptional educational programs:

• What is it about my relationships with students that make them want to see me each day?
• What is it about my classes that make students want to attend each day?

Manea Senior College staff value feedback from the school community and recognise that education is a partnership that requires input from parents as well as students, in addition to the efforts of teachers and school staff.

Our Students

All students at Manea Senior College, being in Years 11 and 12, are regarded as and interact with staff as young adults.  MC students have my trust and commitment and that of our staff. In return, I expect MC students to respond appropriately through demonstrating mutual respect and recognising that they are required to:

• Be active learners, characterised by high levels of motivation and acceptance of responsibility;
• Demonstrate respect for self, all staff, the college and the broader community.

The 2009 students are carving their own slice of history through being the first students enrolled at Manea Senior College.

Manea Senior College offers parents and students a real choice in specialist senior school education.  The MC philosophy, staff, teaching learning programs, facilities and pathways with ECU and TAFE will create an outstanding environment designed to produce outstanding outcomes for our students.

I look forward to meeting with you soon and once again welcome you into the Manea Senior College Community.

Paul Mathews
Principal