Tim Burton Set Design

In our Year 9 Drama class we have been learning about Tim Burton, including themes and trademarks used in his movies. We learnt about the re-occurring theme of outcasts, how Burton represents them and how Burton includes the same trademarks in all of his movies such as snow, dinner scenes, music, holidays and certain colours to symbolize different things and what they all mean.

We split into groups and created our own set designs in a Burton style based on a fairytale. Our own set designs included the fairytale plotline, the theme of an outcast as well as Burton trademarks in each set design. Our class all had amazing designs and we had fun making them.

Marley - Year 9 Drama Student

RYT Drama Excursion

On Wednesday 15/9 our Year 9 Drama class went to RYT and met with their new artistic director Fleur to do a workshop about Tim Burton, as this is who we are learning about in class.

Our class played some games with Fleur and Mrs Matulic to warm up our voice and body. We played warm-up running and team work games, made sounds with and played a ball game. Some of the games were confusing and hard but they got easier towards the end.

With one item of clothing we also used movement, acting and dance to make characters by looking at moods, tension and a person’s surroundings. I wore a peach dress and straw hat for my character.

Fleur sat down with us and we talked about what we knew about Tim Burton, about the movies he directed, his theme of an outcast, his style and how we would put this information into our set designs.

I really enjoyed the time we spent at RYT with Fleur. I learnt a lot and hope to go again next term.

Matthew, Year 9 Drama student

On the last day of term, our year 8 Drama class performed the play ‘Plane Crash, ’which we wrote as a class. Our play included sound effects, music, singing, a lot of tension and drama. It was fun.

We were on props and costume design. We learnt that every role, on stage or off stage, in the play is important so that the play can go well.

Maria and Chanel - Year 8 Drama student

Our year 9 designers have been busy exploring various features of Adobe XD, leading to creation of an app. The students followed the design process of brainstorming ideas, researching existing apps, writing a brief and finally choosing a client they would like to design an app for. Specific focus was placed on consistency, navigation and interactivity of the app. Our young designers did a fantastic job resulting in great variety of ideas that we are proud to showcase. 

Darija Atsaves - Digital Media Teacher

At the end of last term Year 10 designers have been given a brief by Mrs Farrelly, the Senior Leader of Numeracy and Science Innovation as well as a teacher of Chemistry and Science, to create an illustration based on a science-related topic. Students reflected and brainstormed some topics they learned about in Science, finally choosing a topic they would like to illustrate. DNA structure, SARS-CoV-2, mitosis, solar system, egg structure as well as organs such as heart and brain were some topics students chose to illustrate. This task has enabled students to further explore Adobe Illustrator and build on their existing skill set, deconstruct visual components of an illustration as well as express their creativity in illustrating a chosen topic. Mrs Farrelly was thoroughly impressed and is looking forward to displaying these illustrations around the STEM space.

 

Darija Atsaves, Digital Media teacher

Ms. Schiller and Mr. Tubb’s year 10 Science class spent term 3 studying Biology. They have learnt about DNA, genetics and inheritance to describe how traits are passed on from one generation to the next. To conclude their learning, students had the opportunity to participate in a practical activity where they were able to extract DNA from strawberries and kiwifruit and examine it under a microscope.

Lauren Schiller - Science Teacher

Last week all of our Year 6 and 7 students visited our Come and Try session for Term 4. We love having our future students visit and this time we could already see that they had become more familiar with the High School. We asked the students if they had any questions for us, below are their questions and the answers. Our full time social Worker, Alicia will continue visiting all the primary school this term, during these visits she will answer and questions your students might still have.

Year 6

Nataya

Do you get to look after the animals at the farm?

The short answer is yes. Agriculture is one of the subjects that we offer at school and as a part of this program, your will learn about animal care. You might not be in the Ag class when you first start school, but it is a subject that you can choose right up to Year 12.

 

Emme

When do we find out our care groups?

When you come to the Transition full days at the end of the term (year 6s on Monday and Tuesday of Week 8), you will be in your Care Group for 2022 and you will get to meet your teacher for next year. Hopefully by now you have returned your information sheet to the school where you nominated student who you would like to be with next year. RHS uses this information to put together the groups, you will have at least one of the students you put on your sheet,

 

Isla

What will the Year 7s do next year?

Year 7 is about trying every high school subject, so you will do Maths, Science, English, Humanities and PE all year, then you will get to try a range of subjects across the year, including Technologies, STEM Tech, Food Technologies, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Languages.

 

Emelia

‘Can I get a map of the high school?’

Here is a map that you can look at now.

 Each visit your will get a bit more familiar with the school.

 

Grace

‘how long has the school been running transitions for?

We have been working with our four feeder primary schools running transitions for a very long time, but now we do visits across Term 2, 3 and 4. We have been running transition like the ones you have attended this for about 10 years. We are really proud of the work that the four Renmark Primary Schools and the High School have done to build a cohesive program that supports all of our future students. We are always looking for ways to improve so if you have any more suggestions, feel free to email them to dl.0794.info@schools.sa.edu.au

 

Rilah

Why can’t we use our phones?

Renmark High School has a range of computers and devices that students can use for their learning, so we just don’t need to have our phones at school, they can be a distraction. We provide phones for students to use to make contact home in the Student Services Office near the Library and parents can call us any time to pass messages to you in the school day. As a part of our pastoral care program we provide lessons and information on cyber safety and making positive online choices, so we will talk to you and help you to be safe online, but we would rather you use your social media accounts at home, where your parents can monitor your interactions.

 

D’ana

What do we need for high school?

This is a great question, and the short answer is not too much. You will need a school bag, lunch box, hat, drink bottle and pencil case. School uniform is available to be purchased through Tri-State Graphics and Yates Menswear. In the summer school holidays you will receive a letter in the post explaining when you can come into the school to pick up your book packs. We provide all the books you need and some basic stationery, it is a good idea to also buy your own highlighters and coloured pencils.

 

Nataya

Do you get to look after the animals at the farm?

The short answer is yes. Agriculture is one of the subjects that we offer at school and as a part of this program, your will learn about animal care. You might not be in the Ag class when you first start school, but it is a subject that you can choose right up to Year 12.

 

Bedirhan

Do we have PE every week?

Yes, you will have PE all year. During your PE lessons you will also do some theory work, in particular, we use these lessons to teach the Child Protection Curriculum.

 

Armaan

Do we get to do cricket?

During PE you will get to learn about and practice a range of skills and sports, cricket is one of these.

 

Gemma,

Is there casual days?

The SRC will run a number of casual days over the year, these collect funds for charities and school projects. Usually they have a theme, like ‘Wear it Purple’, Wear Yellow for R U OK day, or Sports Colours Day. We set up the SRC early in the year, each class has representatives, so if you’re would like to be involved in organizing these events you can join the SRC.

 

Ebony

Am I going to get lost?

Probably not, while the high school is larger than your primary school, you will very quickly learn your way around. During the first few weeks of school additional staff are available in the yard during each lesson change and break, there job is to help new students find their classes. On the first day, your care group teacher will take you on a tour to make sure you know where to go. There is also a map in the front of your school diary. We find that students are very comfortable finding their way around the school within the first week of high school.

Year 7

Ben

How many cooking lessons are there?

You will get to do Food Technology as a subject during the year. You get to try every subject for at least a term. When you get into year 9, you can choose to do Food Technology for the whole year.

 

Aniela

Will we be able to sit anywhere in the classroom?

Sometimes, initially it is likely that your teachers will have a seating plan for you. This helps you feel comfortable and familiar with each classroom. You will get to choose where you sit sometimes, particularly in Care Group and for different class activities.

 

Makayla

Can I catch a bus home from school?

School buses fun across the region. If you live 5km from Renmark High School you are eligible to catch a school bus. Bus application forms were included in the enrolment pack, but you can pick up another one from the RHS office if you need.

 

Emily

How do you remember where to go?

On the first day you will get a timetable. Your Care Group Teacher will make sure that you understand how to read it. In Year 7 and 8 most of your lessons will be with your Care Group. Your timetable is available on Daymap so there is also an electronic copy that your family will have access to all the time as well. If for some reason you leave your diary at home and you don’t have your timetable, you can get another one at the Student Services Office.

MATERIALS AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR 2022

You’re invited to attend the Governing Council meeting on Wednesday the 27th of October at 7pm in the Elaine Balfour-Ogilvy Library. The meeting will give the opportunity for parents, caregivers and students to discuss and comment on the Materials and Services Charges for 2022.

Please note: Renmark High School is requesting to keep fees at the Department for Education standard rate of $334 for the 2022 school year.

Karina Lambert - Business Manager

• The Renmark Hotel has jobs on offer for 15-17 year olds including waiting and glass collection. To express your interest, please email: dbaker@renmarkhotel.com.au.