Senior School News

As we move into the later part of the year, our year 12 students are, for the most part, engaging well with their studies. Mid-term Traffic Light Reports have now been released. I will be following up with students who are currently underperforming to help them clarify their goals and stay on track for a successful finish to the year.

To support all students, the school continues to offer academic coaching, catch-up study sessions, and guidance around SATAC university applications. Families should note that SATAC applications are due by 26 September. While changes can be made after this date, the application fee will increase. Once students have submitted and paid for their application, they can update their preferences as needed.

Students should now also be exploring university accommodation options, scholarship opportunities, and any Centrelink support they may be eligible for. If a student has participated in the Flinders University Inspire Program, their SATAC application fee will be covered by Flinders.

We are also promoting local career opportunities within the school and will continue to support students with resume writing, job applications, and employment search strategies in the coming weeks.

Year 11 Update

Year 11 students have been granted Home Study privileges this semester. All families should have received a permission form to sign and return; this must be completed for Home Study to be recorded in Daymap. We will continue to monitor students and will be in contact with families if we believe this arrangement is not supporting their child’s learning.

Please note: Home Study is only permitted in the morning or at the end of the day. Students are not allowed to leave and return during the school day and must attend Care Group at 11.00am daily.

Last term’s results for most year 11 students were very positive. However, there are still some students who have not completed their Stage 1 compulsory subjects. This places them at risk of not meeting the SACE requirements and being ineligible for year 12 next year. These students must take urgent steps to complete the necessary work.

Subject Selections

Following a successful RSSA Future Pathways Expo, and our Renmark High School Subject Planning and Information Night, year 10 and Year 11 students have now completed their subject selections for 2026. Parents and guardians are required to sign and return these forms to Care Group teachers.

Once received, the school will begin reviewing subject numbers, staffing, and student preferences in order to build the most flexible and responsive timetable possible.

I look forward to sharing more senior news and student success stories throughout 2025.

Marina Pater
Assistant Principal
Director of Operations