Yesterday, the Port Lincoln High School community gathered inside the Gym to celebrate the official induction of our 2026 House Leaders; we were again delighted to host many proud parents at our whole school assembly.
Our confident Masters of Ceremony were School Captains Airlie Hartwich and Max Stanley, who led proceedings with poise and professionalism. The assembly began with a thoughtful Welcome to Country from Year 7 student Jackson Long alongside his older sister, Year 9 student Skyla (who also happened to be celebrating her birthday).
Principal Mr. Craig Akehurst delivered an insightful address, highlighting the qualities of successful leadership and reflecting on the importance of a genuine Crew mentality. He noted that this spirit is often exemplified by the winning house during Sports Day, encouraging our new leaders to embody teamwork and community.
As the organiser of this year’s Sports Day (Tuesday March 3 at Ravendale), Mrs. Yasmin Sampson congratulated the House Leaders on their appointment. She also presented a historic running trophy which was generously donated back to our school last year – the Port Lincoln High School Forbes Cup was originally awarded to Miss Laurel Hookings in 1926. The 100-year-old artefact will be presented again at this year’s Sports Day to a deserving student, underlining our school’s proud sporting tradition.
The main purpose of the assembly was the announcement of our 2026 student House Leaders. Staff House Leaders took turns to proudly present certificates of achievement and badges of office to the following students:
EYRE HOUSE:
- Junior Crew (presented by Miss Abbey Degner & Miss Susie Doyle):
Mavis Coleman, Charlie Densley, Jack Keys, Charlie Parker - Senior Crew (presented by Miss Tayla Helbig & Mrs. Casie Richardson):
Mylee Bilney, Remy Ellis, Levi Miller, Ollie Wade
FLINDERS HOUSE:
- Junior Crew (presented by Ms. Simone Habner & Mr. Tyson Collins):
Ocea Allan, Zara Greatbatch, Lincoln Stelzer-Linn, Leo Warrior - Senior Crew (presented by Ms. Holly Dufek & Mr. Jake Stoll):
Xanela Cubacub, Kaden Durdin, Drazzik Stusser, Evie Wiseman
STAMFORD HOUSE:
- Junior Crew (presented by Ms. Caitlin Randall & Mr. Brendan Welsh):
Darcie Manthorpe, Cooper Meyers, Jackson Murphy, Neve Thomas - Senior Crew (presented by Mr. Hayden Bennett & Mr. Stefan van Giesen):
Jeffrey Coleman, Jorja Defelice, Rhy Kayser, Elke Thomas
GRANTHAM HOUSE:
- Junior Crew (presented by Ms. Tennille Aburto & Mr. Craig Curtis):
Esix Curtis, Harry Rowley, Ava Webb, Lucas Zander - Senior Crew (presented by Ms. Michaela Webb & Ms. Shannon Nagel):
Stirling Carter, Jaxon Miller, Matilda Packer, Kiara Tonkin
At the conclusion of the assembly, all newly inducted House Leaders and their attending parents were invited to the Staff Room for celebratory refreshments.
The entire Port Lincoln High School community extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our new House Leaders. May you inspire your peers and uphold the values of true leadership. Good luck—and may the best Crew win!
