Year 12 Students

Renmark High School continues to support students with academic coaching, academic recovery, catch up study sessions and information about SATAC university applications. Families should be aware that SATAC applications should be entered by the end of term 3 on Friday 27 September. University courses can be entered after this date but the application fee will increase. Once students have applied and paid for their SATAC application, they can then change and update their selections. Students should also be applying for university accommodation, looking at potential scholarships, and checking any Centrelink support they may be eligible for. For students involved with the Flinders University Inspire program, their application fee will be paid for by Flinders University. Students must forward their reference number to Chloe in Senior Study, so we can collate and send to Flinders University for the fee to be paid for.

Mid-term traffic light reports have been released. Some students who have poor results will be contacted by either myself or their Care Group teacher to discuss their goals for the remainder of the year.

I am continuing to advertise local career opportunities in the school and we will support students with their resumes, applications, and job hunting over the coming weeks. Students are encouraged to look at the student bulletin or come and see me to discuss any interests so we can keep them up to date with any career opportunities that we receive from surrounding Riverland businesses. 

Year 11 Students

Year 11 students have been granted home study this semester. Every family should have received, signed, and returned via Edsmart forms, which is entered into the student’s Daymap. We will monitor individual students and inform families if we believe this is not working for their child. This home study is only allowed in the morning and at the end of the day. Students must not come and go during the day and they must attend Care Group at 11.00am each day. This will be followed up with a phone call home if rules are not followed. 

Future Planning Expo

Last week was a fantastic showcase of opportunities and resources at our Future Planning Expo! We had the pleasure of hosting 12 incredible service providers who brought their A-game to help guide our students toward bright futures. It was great to see so many valuable resources, study options, training facilities and service providers available to students throughout the Riverland region.

A huge thank you to all the experts who took the time to share their insights and to everyone who attended. Your participation and enthusiasm made the event a resounding success!

Flinders University, Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA, JMA Engineering, Novita, Mas National, Mobo Group, Murray River Study Hub, SMGT, Sureway Employment & Training, TAFE SA and WISE Employment.

Here’s to empowering our students with the tools they need to shape their futures!

Subject Selections

Following a successful Future Planning Expo last Wednesday evening, year 9, 10 and year 11 students have just made their subject selections for 2025. All students received a form which needs to be signed and approved by parents or caregiver before returning it to their Care Group teachers.  We will then look at subject numbers, staffing priorities, and student choice to ultimately deliver a broad and flexible timetable for students in 2025. 

Elevate Program

The Elevate program will return and deliver its final program to the year 12 students this term. They will receive information on ‘How to ace your exams’. This session will be held on Friday 13 September at 11.00am before The Great Debate at 12.00 pm.

I look forward to sharing more information about our senior school in the upcoming newsletters. 

Marina Pater
Assistant Principal
Director of Operations