Sustaining friendships and creating professional networks are just some of the benefits of becoming a member of the Karratha Senior High School Alumni.
Our Alumni maintains valuable links with the school and helps to foster a greater sense of community.
We would love to hear from you if you are a former student from Karratha SHS. Simply send through your story and a recent photograph to the email address below.
To become a member of the school Alumni please email your name, contact details and year graduated to Monica Masters – monica.masters@education.wa.edu.au
Alumni Stories
Troy Kirkham (Class of 1992)
After graduating from Karratha Senior High School in 1992, I could never have imagined where sport would take me. I was fortunate to be School Captain at Karratha SHS, an experience that gave me an early sense of leadership and responsibility that has stayed with me throughout my career.
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After school, I went on to university and became a Physical Education teacher, later progressing into a Deputy Principal role working in the Wheatbelt. Education gave me a strong foundation in leadership, people and community. From there, I transitioned into the sport industry, working my way through various roles to become the WA Football Commission’s Executive Manager of Game Development and Community Football, where I was able to positively impact participation and grassroots Football right across the state.
A career highlight was being awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship, which allowed me to travel internationally to explore youth sport systems across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. During this time, I spent time with many organisations including the NFL, The FA and Rugby England, gaining insights that continue to shape my thinking today.
Today I am the Chief Executive Officer of SportWest, the peak body for sport in Western Australia. Our role is to lead and advocate for the sport and recreation sector—shaping the narrative around the powerful role sport plays in building healthier, more connected communities. By working closely with government, industry and partners, we aim to strengthen the sports system and ensure every Western Australian has the opportunity to experience the benefits of sport.
If I could offer one piece of advice to current students, it would be this: stay curious and back yourself. You don’t need to have everything figured out straight away. Say yes to opportunities, learn from the people around you, and don’t be afraid to take a chance—sometimes the most rewarding journeys are the ones you never planned.
I’m really proud to be a Karratha SHS graduate and grateful for where my journey began.