For one of her major practical projects, Year 12 Design student Mardi Dennis took on the formidable assignment of re-designing the logo of the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA). Yesterday, Mardi was invited to deliver a ten-minute presentation of her completed graphics at ASBTIA’s annual research workshop, held at the Lincoln Marine Science...Read More

PLHS parent/caregivers and students are advised that the school’s Hot Weather Policy will be implemented tomorrow (Thursday October 31st). Accordingly, Year 8, 9 and 10 students will be dismissed at 12.50pm (the start of lunch). SACE Stage 1 and 2 classes will run as normal.Read More

To celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 25th, Educators SA hosted an awards ceremony in Adelaide last Friday night. More than seventy awards were presented to outstanding educators who were nominated by their peers as leaders in their profession. PLHS Arts staff Ms Wanda Jarvis and Ms Jenny Silver were invited to attend in recognition...Read More

PLHS Aboriginal Secondary Education Transition Officer Miss Nicole Carter is in Canberra with two of our senior Indigenous students – Halee Adams (Year 12) and Craig Miller-Kropinyeri (Year 11). They are currently attending WEX 2019 (Work Exposure in Government); this event aims to increase the number of ATSI students completing Year 12 and going on...Read More

Earlier today, my Year 8 Science class participated in their first dissection practical. These students are currently learning about body systems and in particular, the circulatory system. Despite a few queasy stomachs, most students were able to identify the main components of a sheep’s heart. I was particularly impressed with the skill and precision demonstrated...Read More

  Last month, we were delighted to enrol a new international student – Pauline Gandon from France. Pauline has joined our Year 10 cohort for the remainder of this year, and will be a PLHS Year 11 student for Semester 1, 2020. She was kind enough to provide the following profile… Tell us a bit...Read More

This edition of the Principal’s Podcast is dedicated to outlining a range of major events scheduled for this term: Year 12 Exams Year 12 Art/Design Exhibition Year 12 Awards Ceremony Year 11 Exams Year 11 (into 12) Transition 2020 Timetable Release Year 9 Pantomime Student Free Days End of 2019 School YearRead More

PLHS students in Years 8-11 are encouraged to “put their hand up” and nominate for next year’s Student Representative Council. Please contact Mrs Sarah Kidd via SEQTA with nominations and any questions.   Nominations close Friday Week 2 (October 25th).Read More

Dear Parent/Caregivers, Section 106A of the Education Act enables schools, in consultation with the school council/community to set, collect and recover a Material and Services Charge. Attached is the written verification from the Chief Executive Officer in the form of a “Watermarked Notice”. Notice (1) is for Year 8/New Students, whilst Notice (2) is appropriate...Read More