Secondary School

Upcoming events

Term 3

Wed 20 - Fri 22 Aug	Year 10 Camp
Thurs 21 Aug	Yr 7 Circus Workshop (Incursion)
Tue 26 Aug	Yr 7 Gorge Wildlife Park Excursion
Tue 26 Aug	Yr 9H Army Museum Excursion
Wed 27 Aug	Secondary School Principal Tour
Thurs 28 Aug	Year 7/8 SACSA Badminton
Fri 29 Aug	Year 9/10 SACSA Badminton Year 7 Immunisations
Fri 5 Sept	Fathers Day Breakfast
Mon 22 - 26 Sept	Year 9 Rite Journey Camp

Year 10 Geography Camp in Kangaroo Island

In Week 3, Year 10 Geography students visited Kangaroo Island to explore its competing priorities and investigate whether they are being pursued at the expense of its pristine natural environment.

During the camp, students met with local experts who shared stories of how Kangaroo Island is changing and its challenges. One of our guides took us to her property and spoke personally about the pressures on the neighbouring land, which was once set aside for conservation but is now threatened by a proposed tourism development. This fueled interesting discussions about planning decisions on the island and how tourism growth can be managed sustainably. Students also saw first-hand the complexities of managing the controversial Tasmanian Blue Gum plantations and controlling beach driving along critical nesting sites.

Highlights of the camp also included a visit to Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch, a guided beach tour at Seal Bay with close encounters with sea lion pups, Little Sahara Sand Boarding and Stokes Bay.

Chris Bright

Secondary School Teacher

Year 11 Geography Excursion

In Week 4, Year 11 Geography students visited the Adelaide Hills to investigate whether the Adelaide Hills is adequately prepared for the upcoming bushfire season.

At Belair National Park and Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, students assessed the hazard posed by different fuel layers in the forest. The students used techniques employed by professionals to identify areas for future prescribed burns. Students also visited some of the surrounding neighbourhoods to evaluate strategies used by households to prepare for bushfires.

The first student to spot a koala was promised a chocolate bar, so it was much to the students’ disappointment when I noticed the first (and only) koala in a tree above our heads!

Chris Bright

SecondarySchool Teacher

Semester 1 Academic Achievement Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received Academic Achievement Awards at the Week 5 Assembly.

Year 12 Students who have achieved a grade average of 85% or above:

Brianna	Annalise B
Hannah	Kyla M
Kenez	Belinda
Felopatir	Ethan S
Isaac	Hudson W
Joshua	Olivia D
Vincent	Thomas H
Abeni	Benjamin S
Caitlin	Chelsea N
Caleb Z	David S
Charlotte B	Matthew B
Daniel C	Oliver J
Sienna F	Bradley T
Yixuan Z	Mikha B
Amelie Z	Callan T
Ilya S	Owen H
Isaac B	Spencer M

Year 11 Students who have achieved a grade average of 85% or above:

Leah D	Wesley H
Nulan H	Atara J
Caleb C	Mia G
Caleb V	Georgia S
Rexon L	Isabella A
Finn W	Matthew F
Lily N	Della D
Sharaim S	Hudson L
Jake D	Paige F
Susannah P	Isabella K

Emmaus Staff in Wallies Costumes🤩

The South Plympton Campus was buzzing with excitement yesterday as students searched high and low for hidden Wallies around the college!

Emmaus staff can't miss the annual Where's-Wally-Wednesday Dress-Up Day during Book Week. They came in their red and white striped shirts, black framed glasses, and their red and white striped beanies.