R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity. Their mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and to support anyone struggling with life. The 2021 national day of action (R U OK? Day) is Thursday September 9th (tomorrow). Once again, thanks to our SRC and Wellbeing...Read More
Earlier this year, students in my Year 8 and Year 9 English classes studied the art of film-making; they produced a number of short films to enter into the Port Lincoln City Band’s annual Film and Music Entertainment (F.A.M.E.) Awards. Five of our films were accepted as finalists in the Under 15 category and were...Read More
Our Transition & Learning Centre (TLC) is hosting an Open Day this coming Friday for any new potential students and families – Friday September 3rd from 2pm-3pm at 30 Edinburgh Street. If this day/time is not convenient, please phone the Centre on 8682-1409 to arrange an alternative booking. For more information about the TLC ,...Read More
In the next instalment of our PLHS Podcast series, we speak to Mrs Sophia Crewdson (formerly Wilson) – currently a Year 5 teacher at Port Lincoln Primary School, Sophia will be joining our staff in 2021 to teach the new Year 7’s. In preparation for her transition to our school, Sophia has been working closely...Read More
Earlier this year, the SA Government launched ASK (Adults Supporting Kids), a new website dedicated to parenting and child safety advice. Go to: https://adultssupportingkids.com.au/ Created in close collaboration with key stakeholders and parents with lived experience, (including child protection advocate and grandmother Belinda Valentine), ASK brings together a range of South Australian-specific services in one...Read More
Earlier today, eight PLHS students participated in a mixed badminton tournament at Navigator College. Our students were split into two Division B teams and after some mixed results, both defeated Navigator to play off for first and second place. PLHS 1 defeated PLHS 2 in a close game. All students participated with great team sprit and...Read More
PLHS has partnered with HP BYOD (bring-your-own-device) to offer educational grade laptop computers to our school community at the best possible prices. HP BYOD devices come with a 3-year onsite warranty, plus (optional) Accidental Damage Protection. HP have just updated the products and prices available on our purchasing portal. To check out the latest offerings, please go to www.hp.com.au/byod...Read More
Our SRC and the wider school community recently joined forces and created a Winter Woollies Wheelie Bin Drive to support the Share on Eyre initiative with Magic 89.9 and West Coast Youth & Community Support. PLHS students and staff donated a range of warm winter clothing, rugs, beanies, sleeping bags and more, to help fill the...Read More
To celebrate this year’s Book Week theme – “Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds” – the students in our Year 10 Visual Art were presented with the challenge of painting a suitable scene on the surface of a large helium or air-filled balloon. Ever tried it? The Year 10’s will confirm that it’s not that...Read More
