Welcome to our Exchange Students           

Last week we were pleased to be able to welcome fifteen international students, thirteen who are from Hachioji Japan who are here on a study tour until later this week and two students who are here with us for this term, Valerie from Germany, and Liam from France. 

The presence of international students in our school enhances the education experience for all students. International students complement Renmark High School’s existing cultural and linguistic diversity.  They bring their own knowledge, cultures, values and languages into our school, enriching the school community and creating new ways to learn about the world. 

Intercultural understanding is a general capability described in the Australian Curriculum.  It involves ‘learning about and engaging with diverse cultures in ways that recognise commonalities and difference, create connections with others and cultivate mutual respect’. 

Exchanges and study tours provide valuable opportunities for students to experience first-hand the languages and cultures of a different country and way of life.  We support these exchanges and study tours at Renmark High School as we believe that our students should have opportunities to interact with people from different countries and cultures and to reflect on these interactions as a part of their learning. 

Mat Evans

Please join us to learn more about the upcoming move of Year 7 to high school and to provide your views on the proposal for a 3-year transition period in some country primary schools.

A forum will be held in Berri:
Tuesday 30 July, 4-6pm
Berri Town Hall - Mahoney Room
19 Wilson Street, Berri

All families are invited to attend.  We are especially interested in hearing from you if your child is currently in year 2, 3 or 4.

You can read more at www.yoursay.gov.au/year7.

Please register to attend here.  If you’re unable to attend, you can contribute your views here.

Family statements were sent home Thursday July 4^th 2019. Statements were also sent with a Final Notice attached to families who have not been in contact with the school regarding school card applications or have not made regular payments. M&S charges are to be finalised by 3^rd August, 2019. Please be advised that the Governing/School Council therefore intends to commence further debt recovery action on all outstanding M&S charges. All debt recovery action will be in accordance with section 106A of the Education Act which allows Governing Councils to legally recover outstanding Materials and Services Charges.

Please do not hesitate in making contact with Finance Officer - Sonja Modlinski at Renmark High School on 85866974 if you have any queries

ABW 2019

In the last week of Term 2 the year 11 students participated in our annual Australian Business Week. This year the theme was 'Manufacturing' where each team had to control a Sporting goods production company with outlets both within the state, interstate as well as an online store.

We divided the year level into six teams where students were supported by both teacher and business mentors. Throughout the four days each team had to produce the following

• Computer simulation trading as a company over 8 quarters
• 30 second television Commercial
• Written report
• 8 minute oral presentation
• Trade display

There were a variety of sporting company ideas embracing sporting fitness equipment, clothing and shoes as well as natural health products.

Thanks must go to the many mentors from the local community who gave up their time and provided great insight into the world of business.

These included

Mr Andrew and Mrs Patria Kohler from “The Cumquatery’
Mr Simon Vause from Big River Products
Mrs Veronica Rothe from Berri Barmera Council
Mr Tim Preusker from CMV Farms, Lindsey Point
Mr Paul Hutchins from Paul Hutchins Loan Centre
Mrs Gillian Stevens and Mrs Karen Steed from the National Bank
Mr Peter Hunter, Mrs Emma Warner, Ms Stephanie Coughlin, Ms Hayley Ashworth and Mr Myles Fauser from the Renmark Paringa Council.

Thanks also to Mr Nick Spanos and Mr Tim Jackson from Almondco who judged some of the categories.

Final results

Computer Simulation Winner: Xtreme

Company Report: Inspire

Oral Presentation: Alter Blade Industries

Trade Display: Simply Healthy

Video Commercial: Fit Flex

Overall Winners in 3^rd place :  Xtreme;  2^nd place : Good Fit and in 1^st place Simply Healthy.

Renmark High School has welcomed 13 students from Hachioji Junior High School, which caters for 1500 students on the outskirts of Tokyo, in Japan. They arrived last Wednesday night and were greeted by Mrs Tassios and 13 excited host families who have opened up their homes for these students for the duration of the 10-day program. 

With the support of their teacher, Mr Shintaro Namihira and their translator Ms Haruna Sekiguchi they have participated in a tour of Renmark with Mr Elliott and Ms Bower, enjoyed improving their English skills with Ms Bower, experiencing some Australian cuisine with Ms Riar and Mrs Hooper, as well as developing their relationship skills with their buddies through activities with Mr Branford.

The Japanese students have also accompanied their buddy students to regular lessons to gain an insight into what is feels like to be a part of a typical high school class in Australia.

Over the weekend, students participated in a range of different activities with their host families, watching a range of different sports, spending time down the river and kangaroo spotting!

A highlight to date, was a visit to St. Joseph’s School, where the Japanese students taught the two Year 5/6 classes how to put make some fantastic origami creations and performed a wonderful song in Japanese at the end of the session.

With a range of excursions off site for the remainder of the week, we hope our guests will enjoy a further taste of Australian culture and lifestyle.

We look forward to hearing more stories of our exchange of cultures this Thursday evening as we farewell the students with a dinner celebration before their return to Japan on Friday morning.

Jasmine Tassios

International Education Program Manager

The Local Government Association is holding the 2019 Roads and Works Conference at the Chaffey Theatre from the 14^th – 16^th of August. The hockey oval will be utilised during the entirety of Week 4 (12^th – 17^th of August) for a sponsorship and marquee display, heavy vehicles will be also be on display in the car park. The Chaffey Theatre car park will have no access to the public beginning the morning of Wednesday the 14^th of August – Friday 16^th of August with the exception of limited access on Wednesday night to parents for EXPO. Security guards will be on site from Monday – Friday monitoring the situation. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Cross Country

Congratulations and well done to Taj Saatze and Bailey White, who were both successful in receiving a silver medal at a recent Athletes SA and Running SA’s long course cross country championship held at Carisbrooke Reserve.  The two boys along with Isabella Cant will be heading off soon to compete in the School Sport SA Cross Country Team. All the best Taj, Bailey and Isabella.

Tag Rugby

On Thursday the 8^th of August (Week 3) both the Year 8 and 9 boys and girls have the opportunity to take part in the Riverland High Schools Tag Rugby Carnival, being held on the Berri No.2 Oval. It is a great day run by High School and NRL staff, to provide students another opportunity to get out and be active.

5 A-Side Soccer  

Later this term (19^th September – week 9) the Glossop High School is hosting the Riverland High Schools 5 a-side soccer carnival. Boys and girls from Years 8-10 can get involved on the day. I will be asking for nominations soon, so please listen out for the daily notices.

Snow Trip

During the second week of the schools holidays, 24 senior students took off to Mount Hotham for the 2019 RHS Snow Trip. After a slow start due to a variety of reasons (bus break down, bus accident and extreme weather) the group had a great week, with many laughs and long lasting memories. To ensure the experience was even more enjoyable we were fortunate to have snow fall most evenings, providing us with fresh snow for the morning ski activities.

Each day consisted of a scheduled snowboard lesson with Mt Hotham staff, before the group explored other parts of the mountain while developing their skills. Every student chipped in and assisted with the cooking and other duties around the lodge before relaxing by the fire telling some stories about the day and playing games.

This year’s group picked it really quick even though it was the first time in the snow for the majority. This enabled them to explore more of the mountain and even attempt a few jumps. As the week went by there were a few sore and tired students but overall it was another great trip with the lodge manager praising the students for their efforts and attitude.

Bring on 2020!

Swimming

At a recent Short Course Carnival held at Marion Swimming Centre, Dylan White and Maddy Long had some success.

Dylan finished 2^nd in his 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly and also collected 3^rd in his 50m Backstroke and 50m Breaststroke.

Maddy finished 2^nd in her 50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke.

At the State Short Course Championships Dylan White, Jordan White, Bailey White and Maddy Long all performed well (despite limited training) with them all achieving personal bests and several top 10 finishes. Well done for your efforts.

All the best to Dylan, who is currently in Melbourne competing at the Nationals.

RFLW Grand Finalist

Well done to the staff and students who competed in the RFLW Grand Final against Berri last Saturday. Unfortunately the result didn’t go our way but th eplayers had a great time and did the community proud. Each year the sport is becoming more popular so if you’re keen to have a kick and have some fun please talk to one of the girls.

Local Sport

As we are drawing near to finals in our local sports, all the best in your final few rounds and good luck in the finals.

Aaron Camplin

More Snow Highlights

Hi everyone, firstly welcome back to Term 3 – lots happening this term and I am really surprised at how quick this year is going.

I have been away at a state conference held in Adelaide. Over 300 Pastoral Care Workers (Chaplains) came together for 4 days for training, encouragement, fun and meeting new people and hearing some outstanding speakers. In our spare time some of us walked on the beach to Glenelg and back to our accommodation. It was so beautiful really early in the morning with the freezing wind, hearing the waves crash and just feeling so alive; a small thing but it impacted the beginning of each day for me hugely.

I came into school on Friday morning and as I was walking past the music room I heard some amazing music loud and strong – mainly trumpets. So I went into the music room and asked the Instrumental teacher if I could stay and listen. There were Year 8’s and others playing different instruments and also the Adelaide Youth Orchestra Wind Quintet were playing with our students. They made some fantastic music together and it was lovely hearing our students playing along. Well done everyone!!

Have a wonderful week, keep smiling and say hello to someone – they might even say hello back.    Cheers Pammy PCW