As we approach the conclusion of another remarkable year at Renmark High School, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on our achievements, thank our community, and share some highlights from our Awards Night celebration.

This year, our school has continued its journey in strengthening student engagement and creating high-quality conditions for learning, guided by our core values of Respect, Connect, and Achieve. These values have been central to building a thriving culture where students excel academically, creatively, and athletically.

A key initiative this year has been the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, which enhances positive relationships and clear expectations across our school. PBL fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel respected, connected, and motivated to achieve. Alongside this, our adoption of explicit instruction has ensured every student benefits from structured teaching and timely feedback, building confidence and strong foundations for success.

We have witnessed countless examples of our school values in action throughout the year—students showing respect through collaborative group work and participation in school events, connection through sports, community and schooling, and achievement through outstanding accomplishments in academics and extracurricular activities.

On Awards Night, we celebrated these achievements, recognising students who excelled across a range of fields. We also welcomed back Zoe Siviour, our 2023 Dux, who achieved the highest year 12 score in the Riverland. Her story continues to inspire our current students.

To the Class of 2024, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. We are proud of your growth into confident, capable young adults and look forward to hearing about your future successes.

This time of year also brings farewells to valued staff members that we know that won’t be part of our team next year:

• Lauren Schiller, after eight years of service, leaves us having made invaluable contributions to Science, Stage 2 Biology, and Nutrition, and through roles on committees like the Canteen and Governing Council.
• Jake Anspach, who has enriched our Design and Technology area with hands-on learning opportunities for students heading into trades.
• Tamika Uzzell, our permanent relief teacher, who has supported a huge range of classes and events across our school.
• Toby Johnson, our HPE trainee, who has provided exceptional assistance to students this year.
• A special farewell goes to Ben Files, who departs after 20 years of dedicated service to Renmark High School to take on a regional role supporting schools across the Riverland. Ben’s contributions as a teacher and Wellbeing Leader have left an enduring impact, and we thank him for his incredible service.

As we look to 2025, we are excited to celebrate Renmark High School’s 100-year milestone. This is a unique opportunity to honour our past, celebrate our present, and shape our future together. We encourage you all to get involved next year!

Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community members for your ongoing support and contributions. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities for every student.

I wish you all a happy and safe holiday and look forward to working with you in 2025 as we continue to strengthen our school and community, grounded in Respect, Connect, and Achieve.

Mat Evans
Principal