A whole school assembly was staged in the Gym earlier today to recognise the Term 1 efforts of around one hundred PLHS students. We were again delighted to have many of their parents and caregivers join us for the awards ceremony, and at the celebratory luncheon which followed in the Staff Room. Today’s assembly was...Read More
The following PLHS students received an Academic Excellence Award (based on their Term 1 report grades) and/or a Crew Award (for consistently demonstrating our school values) at today’s whole school assembly. We congratulate them and their families on this wonderful achievement. YEAR 7 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (pictured from top left): (Announced by Mr. Stefan van Giesen...Read More
Our Year 9 Visual Art students have recently produced stunning skate deck designs… each and every student has developed personally unique and original concepts. As a class, we researched the history of skate deck and surfboard graphics. Students explored the work of many visual artists using skate and surf culture to inspire their works, as...Read More
Last Friday, the students in our Girls Connect program along with the Aboriginal Education Team hosted their inaugural Mother’s Day lunch. The girls crew baked muffins during their weekly Connect session, decorated biscuits and thanked the special women in their lives.Read More
Day 5 commenced with an inspiring weaving workshop with Kristal Matthews, artist and co-founder of Willay Designs; this was the perfect practice to encourage sharing of culture as our students learnt a variety of weaving techniques. They continued their creative research and concept development towards what will become resolved works. Media experimentation informed student choice...Read More
Earlier today, Port Lincoln High School’s Clontarf Academy staged a special Mother’s Day morning tea in celebration of the invaluable contributions made by the mothers and carers in our school community. The event brought together a wonderful gathering of Academy boys, their mothers, extended family members spanning generations, and several PLHS staff. Guests enjoyed a...Read More
The Port Lincoln High School community has embraced the key themes of “Do It For Dolly Day” today by wearing blue, donating to the “Dolly’s Dream” charity and most importantly, by spreading kindness. Events such as this provide vital opportunities for our students to demonstrate our school values (Responsible, Respectful & Inclusive) and to put...Read More
Our six Aboriginal visual art students continue to engage with immersive opportunities whilst part of the ACE Future Studios program – Days 3 and 4 in the ACE Gallery have delivered inspiring learning experiences. Day 3 began with a First Nation artist-led workshop by Bryce Cauwt who works with wood, ochres and a passion for...Read More
ACE Future Studios is a South Australian program that provides fully-supported, Adelaide-based visual art studios to young Aboriginal students in Years 10–12. The program offers a one-week intensive studio experience, as well as ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout the year. Students engage with leading First Nations artists, learn about Adelaide’s artistic community and discover...Read More
“Do It For Dolly Day” is an annual Australian campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent bullying, particularly cyberbullying. It was created to honour Dolly Everett, who, at just 14 years of age, took her own life after an extended period of bullying and cyberbullying. Her story sparked a movement of kindness and awareness...Read More
