Striving for Success

Year 12 English students have been working hard over the school holidays to ensure that they stay on top of their learning as they make their way through the course. Collectively, the students in this class are motivated and have demonstrated that they will do what it takes to gain the best results that they are capable of. They have consulted heavily with our Teacher Librarian Mandy Smith and teacher Mrs. Elliott to gain ideas during their journey.

The Year 12 students have been busy reading books of their choice that have literary merit over the school break and well into the early part of this term in order to complete their 30 per cent external component, known as the Comparative Task. Students have also been spending their time watching films, Netflix series and reading short stories to gain some inspiration for the task.

Independent reading at school and at home has placed the Year 12 students in the ideal position to tackle this SACE assessment task. Students have developed positive habits related to reading and given that they have read and been exposed to a range of books, their selection of choices is much broader. I can’t express enough how important it is to read on a daily basis, both at home and at school. It not only helps to build vocabulary but just as importantly assists in building reading stamina-meaning how quickly you can read. This is a life - long skill required of us all. Year 12 English students are currently creating their own texts and will then develop a Writer’s Statement.

Biljana Elliott - Senior Leader, Literacy and Global Perspectives

CROSS COUNTRY

With much excitement it has been announced that the annual RHS Cross Country event will take place this Friday 15th of May. 

All Year 8 students, Advanced PE students and Year 12 House Captains and SRC members are expected to take part. We are also pleased to see a large number of other students putting their names down to participate.

For many students, this will be the first sporting event they've been able to participate in for quite a while so excitement levels are running high!

Stay tuned on Facebook for results.

Aaron Camplin - Health and PE Coordinator

FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

As Term 2 commences, it is great to have another group of enthusiastic Year 8 students participating in Music. Students are keen to get going, and start playing the variety of instruments Renmark High School has to offer.

It is also an exciting time to be a student studying Music at Renmark as we have just began our RHS Band. It currently consists of Year 8 and 9 Instrumental Music students who are meeting once a week with band leader Alan Geddie to start playing together as an ensemble. The students are ready to get in there and make some music, as well as improve their group work and performance skills. Keep your ears open, as we hope to be sharing some music with you in the future.

We are also opening the Music room every Wednesday during lunch for students to come in and learn some new skills with the instruments. These sessions aim to give students a taste for Music, and even if you have never picked up an instrument, all are welcome to come along. As a plus, we already have some students who want to share their knowledge and musical know-how with others.

I will keep you updated on how our new musicians are going throughout the term. If your student is keen to be a part of instrumental lessons, or wants to be considered for the band (we are in need of a keyboard/piano, and bass player/s) please let me know.

Alistair Ward - Music Teacher

BEYOND TOMORROW

Kieran Johnson, local paramedic, presented an online session to the Year 11 care groups. He covered a wide variety of topics including paramedic careers, safe driving and accidents, and the current Covid pandemic.

We thank him very much for once again giving up his time.

Marina Pater - Director of Operations

AGRICULTURE

Late last term some of our Year 9 Agriculture students started their own veggie garden. Just look how much it has grown!

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LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Students can get involved in a number of extra-curricular activities in the library. These include Game Design every Wednesday lunch time and Creative Writing held every Friday at lunch time, both run by Mr Tubb. Book Club is held twice a term on a Wednesday run by Mrs Smith.

Details on these events are regularly updated in the Daymap Bulletin.

New Books in the Library

If you would like to see the new books, particularly fiction, the library has purchased this year, please visit the Renmark High School library webpage, select the Reading and Books tab, then select New Books. 

Mandy Smith - Teacher Librarian

ART SUPPLIES

The Art department has a selection of ink jet papers and other specialty ‘papers’. If you are at all interested please contact the school to arrange pick up.

Heidi Stanojevic - Art Teacher