PLHS staff and students from all levels connected at lunchtime yesterday for a free feed to fuel up for teaching and learning. The menu was inspired by some old Canteen favourites – hot dogs and hot chicken & gravy rolls. We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch; it was...Read More
Yesterday, the students in Ms Wanda Jarvis’ Year 9 Art class were given the opportunity to participate in a brilliant Portrait Masterclass – the session was delivered by our own Visual Arts SSO, Ms Jenny Silver. Jenny discussed and demonstrated concepts such as proportion, colour theory, painting technique and three-dimensional forms. As these images clearly...Read More
As these images clearly depict, our $15M major redevelopment is well and truly underway – earlier today, several of the old transportable classrooms at the top of the school were swiftly demolished and removed. Bye-bye, Quad Block. Thanks for the memories, Design Room. You’re next, Art Room… Read More
PLHS families are advised that this coming Friday (July 3rd) is a Student Free Day for staff professional development (SACE Improvement). Term 2 classes will conclude for students at the normal dismissal time (3:10pm) this Thursday afternoon. The first day of Term 3 (Monday July 20th) will also be a Student Free Day – normal...Read More
Last Thursday, our Senior Drama students presented their annual production – this year entitled “Why?” – to a select audience. During the day, they delivered a matinee performance to a group of Year 9 and 10 Drama students. Later that evening, they presented another show to a handful of staff in the Hall, as well as...Read More
Stage 1 Chemistry: Reverse Spherefication My Stage 1 Chemistry class were recently given the opportunity to participate in a molecular gastronomy lesson by making “Ooho” balls. Students prepared a cordial solution with calcium lactate which, when combined with sodium alginate, formed a jelly-like membrane, encasing the cordial within. Whilst the students enjoyed eating the blobs...Read More
On Tuesday June 9th, ten Stage 1 Outdoor Education students hiked Marble Range as part of their “Experiences in Natural Environments” assessment. The class developed their navigational skills, teamwork and leadership over the five-hour loop hike. The class got lucky with clear skies and sunshine, making the peak worth the calf-aching ridge walk. Well...Read More
Chloe Designs Literacy Group’s Logo We would like to celebrate the outstanding design work of Year 10 student Chloe Poel. As a Year 9 Design student last year, Chloe won a class competition to create the logo for “Paint Port Lincoln REaD”, a local community initiative supporting early childhood literacy. Congratulations, Chloe – you nailed...Read More
Eight aspirational Aboriginal students are one step closer to their dream careers after winning scholarships in celebration of Reconciliation Week – we are delighted to announce that Year 11 PLHS student Kiana Stafford is one of the worthy recipients. The Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarships assist Aboriginal students with their Year 11 and 12 studies, supporting...Read More
Dear PLHS Families, I am writing to inform you of an incident involving a group of students this afternoon. A fight occurred at lunchtime which was witnessed by other students in the area. SAPOL was contacted and attended the school. An ambulance was called as a safety precaution, however no student or staff member was...Read More
