In 2011 the Perth Modernian Society commenced the annual oration presentation. Each year the Society hosts an oration at Perth Modern School for students and staff featuring prominent alumni. The following list includes links to articles and presentations.
2024
‘The Art and Science of Navigating Fake News and Alternative Facts’
Kirsten Rose
Deputy Chief Executive, CSIRO
2023
‘My Fortunate Life as a Teacher and Naturalist in Western Australia’
Eric McCrum OAM
2022
‘The Power of One – Governor Reflects on the Value of Education’
His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM
Governor of Western Australia
2021
‘Restoring Full Employment While Dealing with Climate Change’
Professor Ross Garnaut AC
2020
‘What Employers Really Want’ – Slideshow
Professor Gary Martin
(CEO Australian Institute of Management, WA)
2019
‘Out of My Ivory Tower’ – Slideshow
Bruce Armstrong
AM FAA HonMD (UWA)
2018
‘Relating my school life and my role as CEO of Fortescue Metals Group’
Elizabeth Gaines
2017
‘Unfinished Business’
Dr Judyth Watson
2016
AGM – ‘Science and Conservation’
Philip Jennings AM
Emeritus Professor of Physics and Energy Studies at Murdoch University.
‘Reflections on being a Modernian’
Professor Lesley Parker AM FTSE
2015
‘Global Citizenship: Learning to contribute to and take part in a Wider World‘ and Slideshow
Professor Shirley Randell AO, PhD, Hon.DLitt
2014
‘A geologist’s life. of rocks, reefs and wrecks’
Dr Phillip Playford AM
2013
‘Broad Education – Key to Career Choices’
Janet Holmes à Court AC
2012
‘Intricacies and machinations of the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague’
Hon. Kevin Parker AC RFD KC
2011
‘Quality Public Education – an Opportunity for the Individual and an Opportunity for the Community’
Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG
Special Visitors to the School
2013
