Welcome to Helena College

We are delighted to welcome you to Helena College in 2025. We have compiled an 'at a glance' summary of key information that will help you settle in to life at Helena. 

Please simply click on the box most relevant to you:

  • Junior School: for new families commencing in Kindy to Year 5 in 2025
  • Year 6: for families with students commencing in our Middle School next year
  • Senior School: for all new students in Years 7 to 11

Resources for all Families

Please email communications@helena.wa.edu.au if there is any additional information you would find useful to have on this page.

Bus Services

The College provides dedicated bus services to six main regions. All buses arrive at the Glen Forrest Campus in the morning and depart from the Glen Forrest Campus in the afternoon. There is also an intercampus bus service, morning and afternoon, that links the Junior School (Darlington) and Senior School (Glen Forrest), ensuring that Junior School students are also able to access the bus services. Find out more.

Canteen Services

The College Canteen service operates on a non-profit basis with the help of parent volunteers. The Canteen is open five days a week. The College uses the QuickCliq system for online ordering. 

At the Glen Forrest Campus, online ordering is preferred, and Senior School students may make over the counter purchases  at recess and lunch.  No over the counter sales are available at the Darlington Campus, and Junior School parents will be required to order online in advance (up to 8.30am on the day required).  Find out more.

It is important to note that the Senior School (Glen Forrest) Canteen is cashless, and onsite purchases can only be made by eftpos or through their QuickCliq-linked Smartrider card. The Smartrider card is arranged through the College - you do not need to purchase one from Transperth/other outlet.  For information on how to set up your child's Smartrider card on QuickCliq for canteen purchases, please download this handy information sheet.

Key Policies (K-12)

View our essential College policies here. The linked page includes the Student Code of Conduct and the Community Code of Conduct. Parents will be provided with access to the full suite of policies through our Learning Management System (LMS).

Learning Management System (LMS)

The College's Learning Management System is the primary method of communicating with families and is where parents will also be able to see their child's academic progress. Information on the Learning Management System will be provided to all families early in 2025. 

Parent Lounge

The Parent Lounge is a convenient and secure online portal designed for parents to independently input emergency contact details and their child's vital health and medical requirements. You can also easily update your family's contact information and address without the hassle of handling multiple paper forms. Keeping this information current ensures that we can offer the best care for your child while they are on campus or participating in off-campus school activities. 

Login information will be emailed to all new parents before their child commences at Helena College. 

Top Tip: Use the Parent Lounge to set up your annual Fee Payments at the start of the school year. A range of payment options and schedules are available.

    Term Dates and Administration Office Hours

    2025 Term Dates

    Term 1: Wednesday 5 February to Friday 11 April

    Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July

    Term 3: Tuesday 22 July to Friday 26 September (staff return Monday 21 July)

    Term 4: Monday 13 October to Thursday 11 December

    Volunteer

    The focus of the Friends of Helena College group is to build community links across both campuses, through organising activities for Helena families to enjoy.  In the past, this has included guest speaker evenings, dances, parent socials and family-friendly events. It is a wonderful way to contribute to the life of the College, to the benefit of our students. For more information, or to express interest in in joining the Friends of Helena College, please email communications@helena.wa.edu.au.

    Uniforms

    Perm-A-Pleat Midland

    For all new uniform and associated items (excluding shoes) for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, visit the Perm-A-Pleat Uniform Shop at 31 Victoria Street, Midland. Fitting appointments can be booked online, which is ideal for new families. Uniform items can also be ordered online.

    Phone: (08) 6114 4888

    Email: midland.retail@permapleat.com.au

    Perm-A-Pleat Opening days and times

    • Tuesdays from 7.30am to 4pm
    • Wednesdays from 9am to 5pm
    • Thursdays from 10am to 6pm
    • Saturdays from 9am to 1pm

    The last day of trading for 2024 will be Saturday 14 December (closing at 1pm) and reopening Tuesday 7 January 2025 at 7.30am.

    Second-hand Uniform Shop

    The Second-hand Uniform Shop, coordinated by the Friends of Helena group, is located on our Darlington Campus. The shop has a range of pre-loved College and sports uniforms, bags, textbooks, calculators and more.

    November Trading Hours

    • Friday 22 November | 8.30 am to 9.15 am
    • Thursday 28 November | 8.30 am to 9.15 am

    2025 Back to School Trading Hours

    • Wednesday 22 January | 8.30 am to 10 am
    • Wednesday 29 January | 8.30 am to 10 am

    The Second-hand Uniform Shop is reliant on volunteers - and volunteering is a great way to get to know the College community. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, please email communications@helena.wa.edu.au

    Summer Holiday Administration Opening HOurs

    Please take note of our changed opening hours over the summer holiday period.

    Junior School - Darlington Campus

    The Darlington Campus Administration is closed from Friday 6 December 2024 to Friday 31 January (inclusive). For urgent enquiries during this time, please contact the Glen Forrest Campus Administration.

    The Administration office will reopen on Monday 3 February, with normal office hours resuming (8.30am to 4.15pm).

    Senior School - Glen Forrest Campus

    Friday 6 December 2024 | Closed

     9 December to 20 December | Open from 9am to 3pm

    23 December 2024 to 19 January 2025 | Closed

    20 January to 31 January | Open from 9am to 3pm

    Normal office hours resume from Monday 3 February (8.15am to 4.15pm)