Our Year 8 Science class has just completed a unit of work on the Transfers of Energy. They investigated the type of energy transfers and levers utilised in creating medieval weapons as part of a project integrating HASS, English, Science and Mathematics. The students then used this knowledge to build and modify catapults to fire...Read More
Mr Angus Martin’s 2019 Doorways to Construction class recently stocked up on tools at Bunnings Warehouse – many thanks to Clara, Tanya and the team for your help. The D2C group have several projects coming up including learning to build wall frames, hang doors and design/build seating areas around the school – we really appreciate...Read More
The students in Mr José Zayas-Buil’s Year 8 S.T.E.M. class were recently asked to consider the wider implications of S.T.E.M. – they explored the definition of S.T.E.M., what it looks, sounds and feels like, and how it is practically applied in society and their own daily lives. The class was then asked to study where...Read More
PLHS was delighted to host professional photographer (and ex-student) Robert Lang at our school yesterday for another one-day photo shoot. Rob’s brilliant shots will soon be displayed across a variety of promotional platforms, including our school website, pull-up banners, Woolies TV slideshow and computer screensavers. We thank Rob for his skill, professionalism and flexibility throughout...Read More
Further to yesterday’s report about our inaugural STEM Floor Challenge, a committed band of Year 8’s and 9’s returned to the Eyre Floor at lunchtime today to have another go at the very difficult “20 Bricks Problem”. We are delighted to announce that (working as a team), the group managed to achieve their goal, by...Read More
Congratulations to the talented and dedicated Year 8/9 students who attempted our first STEM Floor Challenge earlier today. Today’s design brief challenged participants to create a structure using one A4 piece of paper that could support twenty house bricks at least 4cm off the ground. In small groups, they enthusiastically spent their lunch break...Read More
Congratulations to Scott Daley and his Port Lincoln “Science in the Pub” team on the successful delivery on tonight’s inaugural session. Dr Michele Lastella from CQUniversity presented an engaging seminar about sports psychology entitled “Champions Do Extra” . As pictured here, the PLHS staff and students in attendance experienced an informative (and at times interactive) presentation,...Read More
