The Department for Education has just released a new recruitment campaign aimed at attracting university students and existing educators to regional teaching positions. The “Teaching in the Country” campaign features a series of videos, one of which stars our own Tayla Helbig, (with cameos from several other PLHS staff and students), and Kobi Clements from...Read More
Earlier this year, Year 9 student Ruby Gamlin submitted a grant application to Edstart’s Achievement Awards Program; this is an opportunity for students to be recognised in an area they are passionate about, with six different award categories available, each coming with a $1,500 grant. We are delighted to report that Ruby has just been...Read More
Following our shortened Governing Council meeting on Wednesday June 21st, we had the privilege of attending the opening of Port Lincoln High School’s exciting new Lumination Learning Lab. There was a large crowd of interested special guests representing local government, business, parents, education staff and students. There was a real buzz of excitement and anticipation...Read More
Port Lincoln High School’s exciting new Lumination Learning Lab was officially launched last night in front of a large crowd of interested special guests, staff and students. The proceedings on the Stamford Floor commenced with an Acknowledgement of Country from Principal Student Leader Nathaniel Hirschausen-Burk. This was followed by welcome and explanatory addresses from Principal...Read More
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back...Read More
Last Thursday and Friday, our Year 10 Science students were fortunate to participate in STEM-based workshops coordinated by Questacon, Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre. Questacon is focused on supporting young people to develop the attributes, skills, knowledge and agency to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Several groups were in turn given a problem to solve...Read More
Year 12 PLHS student Amelia “Mim” Stevens competed in the 2023 Cross Country State Championships held at the Oakbank Racecourse on Thursday, June 8th. Mim came an incredible fourth place… she was running in third position until the last 200 metres, when she ran out of legs. The 75 kilometres she ran in the Simpson...Read More
Today’s presentation from The Resilience Project is all about Mindfulness, our ability to be present at any given moment. We practice this by using intentional awareness and concentrating on what you are doing when you are doing it.Thousands of studies into Mindfulness indicate that with regular practice, Mindfulness can lead to benefits such as: reduced stress...Read More
Social media influencers have become powerful individuals who often shape the opinions and beliefs of others due to strong connections with their audiences. In today’s fast-paced digital world, attention has become a valuable commodity. However, the impact of social media influencers on youth mental health is a growing concern, most recently, the controversial actions and...Read More
It’s our 100th birthday! Old scholars and staff are invited to return to PLHS on the October long weekend to participate in a range of celebratory events. The full schedule has just been finalised and published by the school’s centenary planning committee. Port Lincoln High School’s Centenary Celebration Weekend will commence on the evening of...Read More
