The 2019 Port Lincoln High School Yearbook is out now. To download your free copy, please click either or both of the following links: 2019 Port Lincoln High School Yearbook – Digital Version Port Lincoln High School 2019 Yearbook – Print Version PLEASE NOTE: This is a large PDF file (103MB) – please be...Read More
A group of Year 8 students formed this year’s SA STEM Ambassador Team. We have been meeting together most Fridays during Terms 2-4 (Term 2 was to encourage STEM group skills through small challenges). Our two Ambassador leaders – Ella Thomson and Charlie Day – also attended a five-day STEM camp at Mylor in July....Read More
During the recent Transition program, one group of Year 7 students enjoyed the opportunity to take part in a science lesson looking at the “Elephant Toothpaste” reaction (hydrogen peroxide and yeast). These students had a great time making a mess and playing around with the fountain of foam produced from the reaction. We then went...Read More
The start of Day 2 saw students attending a lecture about forensic DNA technology presented by Professor Adrian Linacre. Students had the opportunity to hear about some gruesome crime scenes Professor Linacre had attended during his days as a forensic investigator. During the lecture, students learned about different types of blood spatter and how they...Read More
Port Lincoln High School was recently invited to attend the ConocoPhillips Science Experience at Flinders University in Adelaide. Twenty-two students from Years 9 and 10 were selected to take part in the trip spanning over three days. During the event, students experience the sciences in all of their breadth, discover firsthand how a university...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
PLHS encourages families to consider purchasing their own laptop for students to use at our school – accordingly, we have established a purchasing portal with HP. To access our purchasing portal, please visit: www.hpshopping.com.au/plhsbyod (Please note: there is only one model on the portal at the moment – more will be added in the coming...Read More
Earlier today, 32 Year 10 students represented Port Lincoln High School at the region’s annual Science and Engineering Challenge. This year’s event was staged in Whyalla – a venue that required a 5:30am start for our bus – and featured six other school teams from across the EP. This wonderful annual event – an outreach program...Read More
To celebrate Reconciliation Week 2019, Port Lincoln High School’s Aboriginal Education team have created several events and learning opportunities to encompass this year’s theme “Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage”. Reconciliation Week Events at PLHS: Tuesday @ Lunch – Staff versus Student Netball in the Gym Wednesday @ Recess – Morning Tea (with...Read More
