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
We have just received this brief update from our SAASTA academy who are in Adelaide this week participating in the 2025 Santos Aboriginal Power Cup… “What a great experience! Both teams undefeated. Thank you to all of those involved in making it happen. Crew.” More info/images to follow…Read More
Our Year 7 Visual Art students recently commenced their new rotation, focusing on birds as their major theme. To enhance the students’ enthusiasm and motivation, we were treated to a visit earlier this week from award-winning local bird photographer, Fran Solly. Fran’s grandson, Bruce, shared that his Nan is knowledgeable about birds on the Eyre...Read More
Further to yesterday’s article about our Academic Excellence Award winners, we are pleased to announce the recipients of our inaugural Crew Awards for Term 1. As nominated by their Dharna Crew Leaders, these awards are given to students who consistently demonstrate our three school values of Responsible, Respectful & Inclusive. Listed below, these 48 students...Read More
We are delighted to announce the recipients of our Academic Excellence Awards for Term 1. These are based on overall grade point averages from end-of-Term-1 reports. Listed below, these 63 students will be acknowledged at a whole school assembly next week (during Thursday Lesson 2). Their parent/caregivers will be invited to join us for both...Read More
Last night, a large crowd filled the Hall for the final performance of our 2025 Senior Drama Production, “Who Stole the Remote?”. Once again, patrons were treated to a fun and frenetic show, brilliantly devised and executed by Director/Drama teacher Mrs. Helen Marks and wonderfully delivered by her brave and talented students. As they did...Read More
Around one hundred patrons packed into our Hall last night to enjoy the second public performance of this year’s Senior Drama Production, “Who Stole the Remote?”. Once again, the audience was delighted by a fast-paced compilation of comedic scenes, wonderfully delivered by our student actors and technical crew. Director/Drama teacher Mrs. Helen Marks must again...Read More
