Port Augusta Secondary School in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | High School

Port Augusta Secondary School

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8647 3300

Address: 3 Stirling Road 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.pass.sa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 All about the 2020 NAIDOC poster and get your own copy to colour: https://www.naidoc.org.au//waigana-wins-coveted-naidoc-202

25.01.2022 NEWSLETTER, term 3, issue 5 Articles included in this issue: Principal's report Mr Spode's Electronics Yr 12 & Yr 11 Outdoor Education... Clontarf Mrs Press' English Senior study skills session Yr 12 Food & Hospitality YES centre news Technology Tools 2021 Formal photos Link: http://www.pass.sa.edu.au/docs/newsletters/2020_t35.pdf

25.01.2022 At this time we are operating with a closed door limiting entry to necessary access only. The intercom doorbell will be on the reception door, but ask that you only use this for something you can't phone ahead for. Students should access entry to the Office or Student Services from the main courtyard door. Please phone RECEPTION on 86473300 if you need to:... make an appointment with someone or to enrol Please phone STUDENT SERVICES on 86473303 if you need to: collect your child early for an appointment pay accounts or make a uniform purchase Currently masks are not mandatory but recommended by SA Health where a social distance of 1.5m can’t be met. We ask that everyone respect individual choice in this matter.

25.01.2022 There are a range of pathways into Flinders University for 2021. Check out the link below for more information about the year 11 grades pathway. Note: the cut off date for the year 11 grades pathway registration is this Friday https://www.flinders.edu.au//year-11-grades-admission-path

24.01.2022 FACILITY UPGRADE Year 7 to Secondary 2022 https://www.education.sa.gov.au//port-augusta-secondary-sc

23.01.2022 Well-known Aboriginal comedian Kevin Kropinyeri entertained staff and students in the YES Centre today as part of NAIDOC celebrations. As well as comedy, Kevin also delivered a motivational message encouraging students to pursue their dreams. A Ngarrindjeri man, Kevin is a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow regular.

23.01.2022 A new career is waiting for you HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINEE City Services Full Time 12 Month Contract... Our vision is to create and sustain a safe and vibrant Community where people want to live, work, play and visit. If you want to live in a sea-side country town, close to the Flinders Ranges and Outback and help it grow into a full Regional Centre we would be keen to discuss this opportunity with you. THE ROLE The primary objective of this position is to assist the Human Resource and Work Health and Safety team with high-quality administrative support. The successful applicant will have: Strong attention to detail Basic knowledge of clerical/administrative practices An ability to work with people of all levels of Council to produce positive outcomes. Developing knowledge of Local Government The trainee will undertake the Certificate in Business Administration The trainee will be engaged through an external traineeship provider. The position description is available from Council’s website https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/.../human-resources... All enquiries to Theressa Hines, Manager Strategy, People and Culture (08) 86419100. Applications must address the specified personal criteria in the position description. Applications are to be submitted to the Human Resource Administration Officer, Port Augusta City Council, PO Box 1704, Port Augusta SA 5700 or emailed to [email protected] Application closing date 5:00pm, Wednesday 28 October 2020. JOHN BANKS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PORT AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL

22.01.2022 We have just taken delivery of 260 new laptops! Please organise your year 8-12 laptop for next year by coming into the school next week in week 10, (14-18 December) to complete the form. Laptops will then be issued at the start of the new school year once the machine imaging is complete.

20.01.2022 Certificate II in Resource and Infrastructure students from the YES Centre have spent the past two weeks at TAFE Port Augusta, completing two units of study. They have learnt how to use hand tools and to cut, weld and bend materials. Students made a barbecue plate as part of their welding unit. Next term they will complete confined spaces and working at heights training, as well as learning to operate a wheel loader.

20.01.2022 Best of luck to all our students waiting for results tomorrow! Remember that whatever the result, the number does not define who you are as a person. Be kind to others always #successforall

20.01.2022 ! Have you had a study break today? If not, take a few minutes to breathe by looking at this gallery of puppy photos. Rest is vital so please make sure you're looking after yourself.

20.01.2022 In Research Project Caleb has been learning how to hand make an effective lure. We think he did a pretty good job!

19.01.2022 Public schools, preschools and children’s centres will reopen to all students on Monday 23 November. While OSHC is able to operate as usual, families should check with their OSHC service whether it will run a service on Monday. We look forward to having children back on Monday!

19.01.2022 The year 12 end of year celebrations began yesterday with a dress up theme of Throwback Thursday for staff and students. There were some great efforts made to recreate some precious memories and also some great era outfits.

19.01.2022 Good luck to all year 12s starting exams this week!

19.01.2022 Congratulations Zoe on being awarded the Walpaara Anpa clever one (Arabunna) award. Walpaara Anpa Award recipients are awarded a DELL laptop pack, including licensed software, a backpack, key board and wireless mouse. This award is awarded to Aboriginal year 10 students who demonstrate a commitment to their education through regular attendance & consistent academic achievement, demonstrate leadership qualities and have strong aspirations to complete their schooling and progress into further study or employment.

18.01.2022 As we all know there have been some recent developments in relation to COVID-19 cases in SA. The current information from the Department for Education is that it’s business as usual in schools, however we need to follow all existing guidelines. Our Open Afternoon will allow families to take a self-paced, self-guided tour around the school keeping physically distanced. Signage will indicate the maximum number of people allowed in a space at one time. There will also be hand sanitising stations throughout the school. If the situation changes we will inform families immediately. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow afternoon.

18.01.2022 Students from music and drama have been presenting transition performances to year seven students from all of the primary schools. It was an enjoyable experience for all and a great celebration of what the students have been working on this semester. Well done to our students!

18.01.2022 Today the year 12 Student Leadership group for 2021 was announced. We look forward to working with Nicolette, Tayla, Ebony, Torey, Gemma, Deegan, Kurtis and Luke next year!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to former PASS student Tariek Newchurch https://www.afc.com.au//category-b-rookie-pre-selection-ta

18.01.2022 In support of the announced South Australian Government’s measures to keep us safe, all face to face delivery of TAFE SA education and training will cease from ...midnight tonight. TAFE SA campuses won’t be able to be accessed from midnight tonight for the next six days. Digitally enabled delivery will continue where possible. All students will receive more detailed communication shortly. Keep an eye out on your student inbox! Your lecturers, student services, and the TAFE SA information team will be supporting you online or via telephone enquiry every step of the way. Let’s be flexible, nimble, and kind to each other as we do everything we can to curb this coronavirus outbreak. Our priority is to keep you safe while avoiding the disruption of your learning. Reach out to us if you need anything we can circuit-break this together. You can find out more information about the TAFE SA response here: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/services/health-advice Stay safe everybody! #InThisTogether

18.01.2022 Parents, guardians and carers thank you. As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to say a BIG thank you for everything you've done during this extraordinary year. We've asked a lot from you, and you’ve delivered every step of the way. So, here’s to you!

18.01.2022 The Young Women’s Empowerment Program participants have been working hard to prepare cupcakes for the bake sale they are hosting tomorrow. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to breast cancer research.

17.01.2022 We are SUPER EXCITED to announce the ONE COMMUNITY TOGETHER event to take place in NAIDOC Week 2020 on Thursday 12 November 4-8pm at Front Beach. We're working... in partnership with a number of people including the City of Port Augusta and the Department for Education. This will be a FREE event for the whole community. We'll have entertainment, food, activities, the army visiting, a new set of school awards being handed out to young people from 4pm, and a TikTok challenge. It is a COVID safe event, with a COVID Safe Plan in place. We can have up to 1000 people as per SA Government COVID restrictions and measures. We'll have hand sanitizer available for families, spaced out activities, be encouraging social distancing as appropriate, and a large number of COVID Marshalls wearing hi vis vests. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #portaugusta #ConnectedBeginnings #comingbacktogether #onecommunity

17.01.2022 Elevate Education is hosting a free webinar series for parents on preparing their children for end of year tests and exams. This is the same company who came and worked with year 11 and 12 students last term. Follow the link to register. https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/register/

16.01.2022 Good news about the lifting of restrictions and from Monday 23 November 2020, TAFE SA campuses will be open, and learning will continue. Any face to face classe...s will resume. To all our students please remain vigilant with your spatial distancing, hygiene and other key measures to remain as safe as possible during this pandemic. Please check your student inbox for more information. We appreciate and understand that these changes have been happening quickly. We thank you for your support and patience as we have been working through the current situation. We look forward to welcoming you back to campuses from Monday 23 November 2020. If you have any questions, our Student Support Team is available on 1800 882 661

16.01.2022 A group of YES students have been undertaking Working at Heights training at TAFE this week. The unit forms part of the Certificate 2 in Resource and Infrastructure.

15.01.2022 Huge thank you to Sam and his crew from our local SES. Last night, as a result of the extreme weather conditions, we lost a large branch from one of our trees which fell across the highway. The SES not only cleaned up the obstruction but also came back today and removed the branch leaning on the inside of our fence.

15.01.2022 A reminder for those who have already completed the year, and those who are about to finish on Friday:

15.01.2022 Tips for a healthy headspace - Get into life. Keep doing the the stuff you love to do and the things that are important to you. It can help keep the fun in your... life, give you a sense of accomplishment and purpose and help to connect with others. If you are having a tough time headspace Port Augusta can support you. To make an appointment call 8641 4300 or drop into the centre.

14.01.2022 There will be a Year 11 Assembly tomorrow morning in home group to announce the 2021 leadership team and to look at hoody designsThere will be a Year 11 Assembly tomorrow morning in home group to announce the 2021 leadership team and to look at hoody designs

13.01.2022 We would like to congratulate all our senior students who completed their schooling this year. In particular, we want to acknowledge the 56 students who achieved their SACE using the range of flexible options available at PASS #successforall See our latest newsletter for more information http://pass.sa.edu.au/docs/newsletters/2020_t46.pdf

13.01.2022 POSITION VACANT: SSO1 27.5hpw Resource Tech Centre Support Officer 21/1/21 to 26/1/22 Applications close 26/11/20 - EduJobs online. Enquiries: [email protected] VACANT: SSO1 27.5hpw Resource Tech Centre Support Officer 21/1/21 to 26/1/22 Applications close 26/11/20 - EduJobs online. Enquiries: [email protected]

12.01.2022 YES Community Studies B Health students took part in a simulated accident exercise on Thursday as part of one of their subject tasks. Students completed first aid training in September and during the accident simulation task they were assessed on their ability to apply first aid in a real life situation. The simulated accident was a collaborative exercise with students from the YES Community Studies B SFX program, who created the fake injuries using special effects make up.

12.01.2022 * Don’t forget * Graduation notes need to be returned TODAY so that tickets can be allocated* Don’t forget * Graduation notes need to be returned TODAY so that tickets can be allocated

12.01.2022 YES students attended a Learner Driver Workshop earlier this month and obtained their Learner’s Permits. Thirteen students attended the one-day course run by an accredited driving instructor at TAFESA Port Augusta. Pictured are some of the successful recipients.

12.01.2022 Port Augusta Secondary School’s Community NAIDOC Award recipients 2020.

12.01.2022 Due to Covid-19 this year's Art show opening night can only cater for the year twelves and their guest. The Exhibition will be displayed for two weeks from tomorrow until the November 11. We encourage those of you wanting to see the artwork to visit the Platform Gallery over the next two weeks.

11.01.2022 What’s a bit more water in the rain! Good luck year 12’s!

11.01.2022 Just a reminder that when year 12 students are at school studying in the next few weeks they need to sign in through Student Services. Although formal classes have finished, students are encouraged to continue attending until all work is submitted and their exams are completed.

11.01.2022 Reminder that we have the school Breakfast Club running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings

10.01.2022 YES students and staff completed first aid and CPR training on Wednesday. Most of the students are from the YES Community Studies B Health program. These students undertook the first aid training in preparation for a mock accident scene at which they will be assessed on their skills and performance providing first aid response.

08.01.2022 A group of YES students have been learning Adnyamathanha language in Terms 3 and 4. Aunty Kae McMillan has been taking students for two lessons each week, teaching them basic language and telling them dreaming stories.

07.01.2022 Please return ALL borrowed items, including electronic devices to the RTC, even if you intend to keep using the item in 2021. It must be accounted for.

07.01.2022 Technology and production quality of the yearbook certainly has come a long way in the last 25 years. It is wonderful to have a reminder of treasured memories.

06.01.2022 Good luck to year 12 students today at graduation and for the coming weeks.

04.01.2022 Information regarding the school closure and student free days was texted to families and a hard copy given directly to students today. If you have missed this you can click the link below: http://www.pass.sa.edu.au/docs/covid_closure.pdf

04.01.2022 Certificate 2 Resource and Infrastructure students from YES have had their last TAFE block for the year this week. Students have completed the unit Skid Steer Operations. Quentin is pictured carrying out one of the practical components of the unit.

04.01.2022 Even Off the Grid looked different this year as we traded in our hiking shoes for bowling shoes #year12 #bowland #offthegrid

04.01.2022 What’s a bit more water in the rain! Good luck year 12s!

04.01.2022 This week Council Staff, Elected Members and the Clontarf Foundation Staff and Students have commenced a clean-up near the Nerrilda Edenfield Nursing Home. Two ...more clean-up sessions will be held this week, and will continue along the Redbanks area, in a great collaboration between Staff, Elected Members and the Clontarf Foundation. We kindly thank the Clontarf Foundation for all their hard work and assistance with the clean-up. See more

03.01.2022 TECHNOLOGY TOOLS UPDATE Hire of devices will be available to all year levels in 2021. This can be organised as of now in preparation for the new year, if you do not intend to BYOD. Laptop hire forms are available on the school website at http://pass.sa.edu.au/byod.htm or from Student Services or the RTC.

03.01.2022 Wellbeing Wednesday: Just a reminder to students and families that Term 4 can be stressful especially for our Year 12 students. Make sure you take time to practice in some self-care. Here are some activities you could try.

03.01.2022 SACE exams are currently happening across South Australia, so here are 5 study tips that might help you or someone you know. : Make a...udio recordings of yourself reading notes so you can listen to them later during walks (because study breaks and fresh air are important!) Use white noise to help block out noise. There are lots of white noise videos on YouTube and plenty of free apps. Bring some colour into your study time to help you remember and associate better. Things like highlighters, sticky notes and crayons. Sing information that just won’t stick. Even better, put the information into a new or existing song. Get rest! Sleep is vital. Share your best study tips below!

02.01.2022 You can now view the final newsletter for 2020: http://pass.sa.edu.au/docs/newsletters/2020_t46.pdf