Governing Council Community Voice (August)
Some of the highlights from last week’s Governing Council included:
- We at PLHS are working on building connections with feeder primary schools through events like Reconciliation Week, Culture & Languages Day and assemblies; we’re also gathering data on school transitions and parent choices
- Mark your calendars for two student free days (dedicated to staff professional development on the South Australian Curriculum) on December 11/12; also, Friday September 5 will be a school closure day (day of local significance)
- Our staffing profile is looking great for 2026!
- New couches have arrived in the study space and are a hit!
- University presentations are happening, along with sessions on SATAC application processes
- We’re raising funds for Diabetes Australia in Week 8 with a bake sale and a blue-themed casual clothes day
- Another casual clothes day is planned for August 15 for Bullying No Way, with headspace Port Lincoln visiting, supported by Dharna/Crew
- The Old Scholars’ Association launch event is on August 15 at the Port Lincoln Hotel
- We’re trialling new assembly formats for the three Channels (7/8, 9/10, 11/12) which include music and performances
- Our presence at this year’s Port Lincoln Show featured several school bands, an Aquaculture display and an Old Scholars’ Association information stand
- Subject selections are commencing for 2026
- We’re welcoming four Muroto High School students on August 27/28
For further details – including information about how to get involved with the GC – feel free to reach out to us; we can be contacted via the school’s Front Office on 8683-6000.
Thank you for your continued support and interest.
~ Steph Hoy (Chairperson) on behalf of the PLHS Governing Council
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