As these images clearly show, there was plenty of colour, movement, reflection and collaboration on display during today’s Reconciliation Week activities at PLHS. The following events were on offer across the campus during this morning’s long Dharna session and at lunchtime: Year 8: Inter-class Gym Games Challenge Year 9: Reconciliation Installation – Mabo (Year 9’s...Read More
Earlier today, our Year 9 Dharna Crews took time to learn about and reflect on Mabo Day and the deep connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country. We all have a connection to where we live — the place we call home. In their Dharna Crews, students wrote down a word,...Read More
Earlier today, our “Bridging Now to Next” installation was unveiled on the windows at the entrance to the Specialist Building. The collaborative artwork features dozens of large double-sided leaves based on this year’s stunning official National Reconciliation Week artwork – please see below for more information about the talented digital artist and her work. Each...Read More
National Sorry Day was recognised at Port Lincoln High School today with students and staff participating in a range of reflective activities. During Dharna, we were privileged to have Nawu man Jason Ramp play the didgeridoo over the school’s PA system (pictured above). Jason’s incredible performance was then followed by an Acknowledgement of Country from...Read More
Two of our Year 8 Tailored Learning students – Abby-Lee Leviston (left) and Ebony Dodd (right) – have been working hard to produce a special artwork for National Reconciliation Week (which commences tomorrow across the nation). The girls were supported by staff in Tech and Art/Design to bring their (and Mr. Jack Yeoman’s) vision to...Read More
Earlier this week, our Year 11 Dharna Crews challenged each other to Garden Games on the Oval. The keenly contested events included stilt relays, a bocce tournament, giant Jenga challenges and games of Finska. The winning crew – 11.02 Osborne – took home “The Gnome” perpetual trophy. They also won the privilege of naming the...Read More
A whole school assembly was staged in the Gym earlier today to recognise the Term 1 efforts of well over one hundred PLHS students. We were again delighted to have many of their parents and caregivers join us for the event, and at the celebratory morning tea in the Specialist Building which followed. The assembly...Read More
Last week, our Stage 2 Outdoor Education class headed north to the Gawler Ranges National Park for a three-day/two-night bushwalk; this camp served as part of the preparations for next term’s self-reliant bushwalk. The eight Year 12 students – accompanied by Mr. Jake Stoll, Mr. Josh Partington and pre-service teachers Abby and Sam – enjoyed...Read More
