Our Facilities

Specialist facilities that support the College's learning programs include:

  • Pathways Hub
  • Digital Technology Laboratories
  • Dance Studio
  • Recreation Centre
  • Library and Resource Centre
  • Auditorium
  • Specialist teaching and learning spaces for Visual Art, Design and Technology, Drama, Food Technology, Hospitality, Information Technology, Languages, Media, Music, and Science
  • Trade Training Centre - Painting and Plumbing. 

Pathways Hub

Our Pathways team includes our:

  • Vocational Pathways Coordinator 
  • Career Practitioner
  • Senior School Academic Coordinator, and 
  • Workplace Learning Support Officer

Students have access to extensive career learning and opportunities programs, individual career counselling, a well- resourced Career Centre, software packages, careers exhibitions and opportunities to listen to and meet with guest speakers to maximise their opportunities to explore future pathways.

Library

Music

The College has two music dedicated classrooms, four instrumental teaching rooms, including a well-equipped ensemble percussion studio. 

Sports

Renowned for our specialist sports programs in Cricket, Netball and Tennis, we have excellent sports facilities and resources, set amongst lush and expansive grounds.

Cricket students play on turf wickets and have regular access to the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground.

The College also boasts one turf wicket, four netball courts and six tennis courts.

All programs employ highly qualified and trained specialist staff who have excelled in their chosen sport at state and/or national level.

IT Support Centre

John Forrest has a dedicated Student and Staff IT Support Centre located in the college library. The centre and college network is supported by two highly skilled IT technicians. Students can access the centre before school, during break times and after school. Students experiencing difficulty with their computers during timetable c lasses can access IT support with classroom teacher permission. Students are encouraged to access the centre during their break times.

Trade Training Centre - Painting and Plumbing

This environmentally friendly building claims natural air flow ventilation in all training cubicles, natural sky-lighting and water recycling from the roof through the enviro wash for removing paint pigments. The Trade Training Centre has two general classrooms which overlook the specialised training areas for painting and decorating and plumbing and gas fitting. Each purpose built training area is divided into 15 cells.