School History

1959

School first opened.
Celebrations ran all day, however the builders were still working on the school and no rooms were complete, there was no power or light available.
296 Students in 7 classes.

Parents and friends Association was formed later a Ladies Auxiliary. These groups contributed greatly over the years with fundraising and other activities, supplying such things as seating, curtains, screens, utensils, etc. August 28th – 67 trees and scrubs were planted (Arbour Day). 14th December – first speech night, about 900 parents, friends and teachers attended. Salisbury High School catered for students from Elizabeth until Elizabeth High School opened in 1961.

Enrolments: 304
Principal: Mr R. M. MacPherson
Council Chairman: Dr M. W. Woods
Dux: J Baden

1960

613 students (360 – 1st year. 273 – 2nd year)
First School Magazine (Editor W.J. Dunlop)

Headmaster was Mr C.E. Haines.

Irrigation system was installed by large groups of parents, about 4 acres of land was ploughed and harrowed and grasses sown. Prefect system introduced. The school houses were Cairns, Florey, Mawson and Oliphant.

October – Fete, opened by Mr Clarke M. P. – Over 500 pounds was raised.
School canteen served an average 100 lunches a day, all voluntary help.

In the early years students had the choice of joining many clubs amongst which were Red Cross Circle or Salisbury High, Chess, Home Science, Drama, Music, Wireless, Gymnasium, Literary, Science, Folk Dancing, Art, Motor Mechanics, Gardening, Debating, Film, Camera/Photography, French, German and Boys Gymnasium.

Enrolments: 574
Principal: Mr C.E. Haines
Council Chairman: Dr M.W. Woods
Student Leaders: Jeffrey Baden, Judith Sykes
Dux: J Baden

1960 Year Book

1961

April 29th – first Carnival Athletic Day was held 500 parents came to watch the 81 events.
From the very beginning Salisbury High School has participated in many sporting activities, taking part in inter-school competitions, sports days (first in April 1960, staff vs student matches and so on).
Sports played over the years include Archery, Badminton, Indoor Cricket, Lacrosse, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Table Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Softball, Rugby, Swimming, Athletics, Touch Football, Golf, Squash etc. and the school has achieved… much success with these both locally, State and Nationally.

135 students gained their intermediate certificates.

The opening of Elizabeth High School saw 1st and 2nd year students from that area transferred leaving Salisbury High with 473 students. Music and Drama have always been very important and in the early years a school choir was in existence. Many drama productions have been performed over the years to delight and appreciation of large audiences and Salisbury High School bands have entertained many people at various venues. This continues today, along with Dance and the Performing Arts.

Enrolments: 483
Principal: Mr C.E. Haines
Council Chairman: Dr M.W. Woods
Student Leaders: Jeffrey Baden, Louise Appels
Dux: J Baden

1961 Year Book

1962

The Library had a grand total of 2156 books. Salisbury High School Army Cadet Unit was formed and regular parades were held each Thursday afternoon. In the magazine of that year Mr Haines (Headmaster) commented that “120 scholars are in our first Leaving Class, which is a record number of class II school and is unlikely to be surpassed at this school for years to come.” There were many academic achievers but these had to transfer to another school to study at Leaving Honors level. (Mainly Enfield or Teachers College). The canteen’s takings were approx. 80 pounds per week and the profit was a valuable contribution to the school (as it continues to be to this day).

Enrolments: 507
Principal: Mr C.E. Haines
Council Chairman: Dr M.W. Woods
Students Leaders: Jeffrey Baden, Louise Appels
Dux: J Baden

1962 Year Book

1963

Mr Atwell replaced Mr Haines as Headmaster. There was a 79% success rate in intermediate results and 72 % success in leavings.

Enrolments passed 500.
Principal: Mr L.G Atwell
Council Chairman: Dr M.W. Woods
Student Leaders: Marinus Hubrickson, Delwyn Ayling
Dux: M Woods

1963 Year Book

1964

Enrolments: 560
Principal: Mr L.G. Atwell
Council Chairman: Dr M.W. Woods
Student Leaders: Brian Morris, Deidre Robertson
Dux: P Leonello

1964 Year Book

1965

Enrolments: 724
Principal: Mr L.G. Atwell
Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter
Student Leaders: James Birch, Marjorie Magor
Dux: D Wright

1965 Year Book

1966

Enrolments: 778
Principal: Mr L.G. Atwell
Council Chairman: Mr F Potter
Student Leaders: Denis Wright, Heather Coates
Dux: D Wright

1966 Year Book

1967

Enrolments: 796
Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens
Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter
Student Leaders: Ian McFetridge
Dux: L Ursino

1967 Year Book

1968

First adult student teacher was enrolled (Mrs Elleen Wilkes). Mrs Wilkes originally wanted to enter Teachers College but this establishment did not accept married women. Mrs Wilkes had to obtain permission of the Education Department to attend school. Letter sent to Education Department requesting a new canteen. During the 1960’s, in conjunction with Activities Week (when students did fundraising through various ways and means to support the school) the Miss Salisbury High Quest was implemented, also Miss Charity Quest and then eventually Miss Junior High. Each yeah the successful Queen was announced at the High School Ball (usually held at the W.R.E Hall). Not to be outdone the boys held a “Mr Slob” contest.

Enrolments: 817
Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens
Council Chairman: Mr F Potter
Student Leaders: David Lewis, Sally Wagstaff
Dux: D Lewis

1968 Year Book

1969

Prefects overlook the running of the school socials, these were held every term and were well patronised by all they became an important activity. 700 students, only 19% of Matriculation students had employment out of school hours. Miss Salisbury High was Ann Devlin. New wing completed – Matriculation students invited to run this. Fires have cause destruction over the years, for example in 1969 seven rooms were destroyed, on Tuesday, 21st October 1986 the Maths Block was burnt down, in the early 90’s a Science Block was destroyed and in 2000 S&E buildings along with other transportables were lost. However, out of the ashes the Maths block was replaced, the existing Science wings were modernised in 1994 and a Senior School complex has been constructed (2001).

Enrolments: 778
Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens
Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter
Student Leaders: Joe Bivone, Barbra Weisner
Dux: C Cox

1969 Year Book

1970

Appointment of a full time student counsellor. Activities Week shortened to two days for academic reasons. Progressive steps taken, the S.R.C. was established to replace the Perfect System. Pottery was introduced to the Art course.

Enrolments: 795
Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens
Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter
Student Leaders: John Spaans, Lesley Gale
Dux: N Rockliff

1970 Year Book

1971

Enrolments: 818
Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens
Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter
Student Leaders: Bill Corbett, Jenniffer Jacobs
Dux: P Wright

1971 Year Book

1972

The 5th Headmaster Mr A.W. Martin commenced.
(12th December) New Canteen opened.
Manageress – Mrs Wright relied heavily (as is the case to this day) on volunteers.

Enrolments: 916
Principal: Mr A.W. Martin
Council Chairman: Mr R. Rockliff
Student Leaders: Steve Moschos, Eve Cienciala
Dux: R Mawer

1972 Year Book

1973

Woodwork Centre remodelled and extended to enable Metalwork and Plastics to be taught.

Enrolments: 1030
Principal: Mr A.W. Martin
Council Chairman: Mr E. Wilson
Student Leaders: Gary Rella, Gillian Hanks
Dux: B Ferguson

1973 Year Book

1974

Anne Jennewell voted Miss Salisbury High and Miss Junior Salisbury High was Karen Wood.

Enrolments: 1080
Principal: Mr A.W. Martin
Council Chairman: Mr R. Rockcliff
Student Leader: Paul Turner, Marcia Forbes
Dux: N Jones

1974 Year Book

1975

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was the school’s drama production at the Shedley Theatre, Elizabeth.
December 22nd – Work began on multi-purpose School Hall, costing around $81,000 – first of its kind in the area.

Enrolments: 1258
Principal: Mr A.W. Martin
Council Chairman: Mr R. Rockliff
Student Leaders: Michelle La Grutta, John Rockliff
Dux: B Lohmann

1976

March 16th – The Hall was opened.

Enrolments: 1150
Principal: Mr A.W. Martin
Council Chairman: Mr D. Franks
Student Leaders: Roger Babolka, Lee Watson
Dux: A Greco

1977

Alan Kennedy becomes Headmaster.

Enrolments: 1095
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Mr D. Franks
Student Leaders: John Edson, Deanne Windsor
Dux: A Crofts

1978

Foyer added to School Hall.
Socials were then held there.
Mr Rick Laycock started the Feierstunde, this was a festival of food and drink, incorporating a Talent Quest (The Feierstunde became a yearly event and continued for quite a few years eventually becoming a 2 night event in 1982).

Enrolments: 1054
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Mr D. Franks
Student Leaders: Roger Babolka, Barbara Bailey
Dux: S Rockliff

1979

Overhead crossing over railway lines completed.
Italian introduced.

Enrolments: 972
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Mr J. Trenorden
Student Leaders: Darryl Willson, Heather Tilley
Dux: P Jezukaitis

1979 Year Book

1980

First year that Year 11 went on work experience.

Enrolments: 931
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Stephen Hastwell, Sue Opie
Dux: David Zawko

1980 Year Book

1981

Shelter shed converted to drama suite.
Initiated by School Council at very little cost.
S.R.C. contributed.

Enrolments: 870
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Mr J. Trenorden
Student Leaders: Michelle Graeber, Stephen Brown
Dux: Stephen Warren

1981 Year Book

1982

Tennis courts rebuilt joint effort of High School and Education Department.
Computer network installed.

Enrolments: 870
Principal: Mr A.D. Kennedy
Council Chairman: Mr J. Trenorden
Student Leaders: Trudy Ware, Brendon Wiblen
Dux: M Genarelli

1982 Year Book

1983

Mr Bruce. 7th Principal (previously known as Headmaster)
Network of B.B.C. computers installed.
During the year, the school celebrated 25th Silver Jubilee.
Staff reunion at Hilton, Old Scholars Ball in the School Hall, Gala day on the oval.

Enrolments: 941
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Dr W. Skybyneckyj
Student Leaders: Lisa Heinrich, Anthony Cini
Dux: Louise Farr

1983 Year Book

1984

Enrolments: 910
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Dr W. Skybyneckyj
Student Leaders: Grantley Stevens, Filas Carbone
Dux: Filas Carbone

1984 Year Book

1985

Dance Contrast started.

Enrolments: 880
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Dr W. Skybynechyj, Mr L.S. Graeber
Student Leaders: Melissa Stevens, Scott Noell
Dux: Julie Ferguson, Martin Nye

1985 Year Book

1986

Significant grant from the Secondary Schools’ Technology Project for computers for CAD.

Enrolments: 822
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Mr A. Leak
Student Leaders: Peter Bellchambers, Karyn Turner
Dux: Nic Morgan

1986 Year Book

1987

Co-operative Year 12 (Salisbury High and Paralowie Schools) commenced – this continued until end of 2000.
New music suite.
KESAB award for mural painted on Hall wall.
New library, top floor wing 3, 5 classrooms had walls removed.
18 ancillary staff, 74 teaching staff.

Enrolments: 775
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Mr J. Williams
Student Leaders: Mark Redington, Lyndy Rivett
Dux: Joanne Menadue

1987 Year Book

1988

Enrolments: 740
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Mr J. Williams
Student Leaders: Mark Robinson, Linnea Sturt
Dux: P Childs

 

1989

The School Magazine became the Year Book.

Enrolments: 674
Principal: Mr F.W. Bruce
Council Chairman: Mr S. Elsby
Student Leaders: Kerrie Ryan, Sarah Ogilvie
Dux: J Barwick

1989 Year Book

1990

Peter Turner became Principal.
First year for the school to be in the Rock Eisteddfod.
The Parents and Friends joined the School Council, forming various task groups.
Reading Recovery Programme started with trained parent tutors
A network of IBM computers purchased.

Enrolments: 580
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Robert Jackman, Renee Robetrs
Dux: N Childs

1990 Year Book

1991

First year for Young Achievers.
History and Geography became Environment and Society.
Boys at Risk programme started.
Youth Annexe first based at Salisbury Swimming Centre, then at the Community House, Hissar Avenue finally to its present location at Paralowie House. Catering for students at risk, and producing some excellent results over the years.

First time team entered into the Annual Maths Quiz Night. Student Shane Bond made his debut for the Port Adelaide League team against Sturt when he kicked his first goal in League football, prior to joining the West Coast Eagles (1994). He was also nominated as the Best and Fairest junior footballer in S.A.

February – Friends of Salisbury High came into being, meeting monthly, started by Anne Buckingham, Assistant Principal.
The Rock Eisteddfod team got into the finals.

Enrolments: 620
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Tamara Tomney, Daniel Morgan
Dux: T Brooks

1991 Year Book

1992

School began innovative new programme to train student teachers.
This was the year the school won the Interschool trophy for cross-country Peer support was established.
Twilight Fete was held – this has since become an annual event.
Students at Risk (boys) wont the National and State awards for film-making.
SACE first came into being, and Salisbury High got its first Chaplin.

Enrolments: 602
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Kerry Poole
Dux: M Edwards

1992 Year Book

1993

The Rock Eisteddfod Team were successful in winning this event (equal first with Charles Campbell).
School uniform re-introduced.
Women’s Multicultural Arts project – resulting in four textile panels being produced.
This project brought together women from different cultures, and was worked over 4 schools the brain child of Melindy Belotti.

Enrolments: 585
Principal: Mr P.M. Tunrer
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Melissa Fenton
Dux: B Edwards

1993 Year Book

1994

New school logo.
New motto “Pathways to Success”.
Budget allocation of $700,00 was approved for the 8 – 12 Learning Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Angelo Costanzo (student) soccer player with Salisbury United, Adelaide City, named in Socceroo Youth Squad.

Enrolments: 565
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Willy Tikoilomadra

1994 Year Book

1995

First Enterprise High School in Australia.
Student Services Centre opened.

Enrolments: 581
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Kristy Salvemini, Jim Palma
Dux: Anne-Marie Munro

1995 Year Book

1996

Vocational Pathways programme started in Building Industry, TRAC and Horticulture.
1996 – 1997 Friends’ Group researched records to contact old scholars with a view to establishing an Old Scholars’ Foundation.

Enrolments: 630
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Shannon Coad, Nicolle Mitchell
Dux: Tien Tran

1996 Year Book

1997

1996 – 1997 Friends’ Group researched records to contact old scholars with a view to establishing an Old Scholars’ Foundation.
July 1st – Launch of the Old Scholars Foundation.
Patron – Rick Maurovic (Old Scholar and S.A. Citizen of the Year).
More than 10 new Industry School partnerships formed.
First secondary school in S.A. to win a Job Pathways Brokerage (working with Salisbury East and Paralowie High Schools).

Enrolments: 734
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Rosa Catanzariti, Justyna Rosa
Dux: Amy Curtin

1997 Year Book

1998

Won a grant of $12,000 through Living Health and Quit for Life.
The Japanese Cultural Exchange programme was successfully introduced.
$52,000 grant from Levi Strauss to establish an Olive Grove at Paralowie House.
A Vineyard has since been added also.

Enrolments: 820
Principal: Mr P.M. Turner
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Desim Dickson, Ethne Vigliante
Dux: Ryan Coad

1998 Year Book

1999

Number of business partners continue to grow. Over 200 people from DECD, Japan, America, New Zealand and South Africa. State industry and business leaders, Minister for Education came to the school. Since then, many more visitors from overseas and interstate have visited.

40th Anniversary and Reunion for Old Scholars held at Hilton Hotel.
Helen Paphitis became Principal.
Some $30,000 in prizes given out at Speech Day.

Enrolments: 894
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Carly McIntyre, Antonia Aristominopoulos
Dux: Len Cirillo

1999 Year Book

2000

Partnerships 21 schools.

Enrolments: 911
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Kerrie Whittingham
Dux: Thiem Tran

2000 Year Book

2001

Enrolments: 881
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Linhda Nguyen
Dux: Keith Mann

2001 Year Book

2002

Enrolments: 1017
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Shaun Maney
Dux: Kate Bradley

2002 Year Book

2003

Enrolments: 1019
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Antonia Aristominiopoulos
Dux: Kate Ryan

2003 Year Book

2004

Enrolments: 984
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Courtney Doherty
Dux: Fiona Hill

2004 Year Book

2005

Enrolments: 1015
Principal: Mrs H. Paphitis
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leader: Shannon Thomas
Dux: Sarah Kennedy

2005 Year Book

2006

Enrolments: 1023
Principal: Mrs H. Symeonakis (Formerly Paphitis)
Council Chairman: Mr A. Hughes
Student Leaders: Rebecca Fleet, Marc Nicholson
Dux: Trent Smith

2006 Year Book

2007

Enrolments: 1039
Principal: Mrs H. Symeonakis
Council Chairman: Mrs Louise Hall
Student Leader: Catherine Glasbrook
Dux: George Dimitroff

2007 Year Book

2008

Technical Studies Building – facilities upgrade Completed.
New web/eInventory Server
New ePortfolio Web Environment built
New MOODLE Web Environment Built
New FutureSACE ePLP Web Environment built
341 Computer Grant from the Rudd Government.
SHS LAN stage 1 upgrade from 1Gx100M to 10Gx1G

Enrolments: 1019
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mrs Louise Hall
Student Leaders: Kelly Jones, Sarah Rowberry
Dux: Michele Pagano

2008 Year Book

2009

School Celebrates 50th year.
Performing Arts Centre Opening

Enrolments: 1002
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mrs Louise Hall
Student Leaders: Jake Clark, Ben Kobs
Dux: Mercedes Mifsud

2009 Year Book

2010

Enrolments: 994
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mrs Louise Hall
Student Leaders: James Mattin, Ben Warner
Dux: Tully Crout

2010 Year Book Part 1  |  2010 Year Book Part 2

2011

Enrolments: 958
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mrs Louise Hall
Student Leader: Maidey Woollatt
Dux: Dylan Hoskin

2011 Year Book

2012

Enrolments: 896
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leader: Kathleen Mullen
Dux: Jacob Morrison

Athletics Shield: Oliphant
Sportsperson of the Year: Zoran Tanaskovic
Phillip Warner Memorial Award: Kate Pittaway
Natalie Louise Streather Memorial Award:  Rachel Horlock
Caltex All Rounder: Trischaye Newchurch

Dimitroff Shield: Brittany Hobbs
Rotary Development Award: Alex Knoop

2012 Year Book

2012 Highlights

Top University scores of 99.95.
Merit award, 50 stage 2 A grades.
95% received first round University offers, 52 students received a University placement.
97.5 SACE completion-117 students completed their SACE.
National Teaching Award.
Spirit of Science awards/Youth ANZAAS (NZ), Geo Science summer school/Science Expo/Space (SA and National).
South Australian Public Teaching Regional winners.
Australian Vocational Student Prizes.
Inauguration of War Memorial Wall.
Introduction of electronic reward system 'Vivo Miles'.
Students with Disabilities Basketball Carnival involving 32 teams from 15 different schools.
Hosei and Doshisha Kori University High School Japan School visit.
Power Cup winners.
Mathematics students top private schools in MASA Quiz Night, initiated NASSSA Olympics.
University Aspirations Film Project.
School Musical - 'Your History'.
3 Indigenous students received a University offer.
13 out of 16 Indigenous students achieved their SACE.

 

2013

Enrolments: 812
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leader: Maria Hull
Dux: Maria Hull

Athletics Shield - Oliphant
Sportsperson of the Year - Trevor Wanganeen
Phillip Warner Memorial Award - Jacob Pitt
Natalie Louise Streather Memorial Award - Madeline Lucas
Rotary Development Award - Lachlan Darch
Dimitroff Shield - Caitlin Caputo
Caltex all Rounder - Deanna Greenwood

2013 Year Book

2013 Highlights

Top University scores of 99.95.
2 Merit awards, 71 stage 2 A grades.
6 students achieved an ATAR above 99.
64 students received a University placement.
100% SACE completion-117 students completed their SACE.
National Teaching Award.
Spirit of Science awards/Youth ANZAAS (NZ), Geo Science summer school/Science Expo/Space.
Students selected in the 2014 Spirit of ANZAC tour.
South Australian Public Teaching Award Regional winners and State Winner.
Australian Vocational Student Prizes.
Students with Disabilities Basketball Carnival involving 32 teams from 15 different schools.
Hosei and Doshisha Kori University High School Japan School visit.
Power Cup.
Mathematics students top private schools in MASA Quiz Night, initiated NASSSA Olympics.
School Musical - 'Sheerluck Holmes' 

2014

Enrolments: 806
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Lee Schultz and Robin Pietersma
Dux: Albert Kong
Athletics Shield: Oliphant
Sportsperson of the Year: Joska Tshombe
Jenni Hill Memorial Scholarship:Albert Kong
Phillip Warner Memorial Award: Amber MacDonald
Natalie Louise Streather Memorial Award: Dahley Robertson-King
Rotary Development Award: Brandon McCarthy
Dimitroff Shield: Rachael Anderson
Caltex all Rounder: Sophie Kandalis

2014 Highlights

Top University scores of 99.95.
7 Merit awards, 62(15.42%) stage 2 A grades.
11 students achieved an ATAR above 90.
61 students received a University placement.
100% SACE completion-113 students completed their SACE.
State and Territory finalist ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award.
PMA Leadership Maths Award.
Spirit of Science awards.
Australian Vocational Student Prizes.
Hosei Junior University High School Japan School visit.
Power Cup.
Mathematics students top private schools in MASA Quiz Night, initiated NASSSA Olympics.
School Musical - 'No Ill Feeling'.
Opening of Confucius Classroom.
Student Well Being Day.

2015

Enrolments: 829
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Amber Odegaard and Kachia Wyatt
Dux:Kate Dalton

Athletics Shield Oliphant
Sportsperson of the Year Wayne Milera
Jenni Hill Memorial Scholarship Kate Dalton
Phillip Warner Memorial Award William Hogan
Natalie Louise Streather Memorial Award Samuel Dawe
Rotary Development Award Natasha Bryan
Dimitroff Shield Sapphira Sparrow
Caltex all Rounder Lachlan Sparrow

2015 Highlights

Top University scores of 99.95.
2 Merit awards, 85 Stage 2 A grades (19.2%).
11 students achieved an ATAR above 90.
68 students received a University placement.
100% SACE completion - 138 students completed their SACE.
National Vocation Award.
Spirit of Science award.
Australian Vocational Student Prizes.
Hosei Junior University High School Japan School visit.
Power Cup.
Student Well Being Day.
Mathematics students top private schools in MASA Quiz Night, initiated NASSSA Olympics.
School Musical - Radio Active.

2016

Enrolments: 819
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Zack Phillips and Faith Makami
Dux: Thomas Kong

Sportsperson of the Year: Jordan O'Brien
Jenni Hill Memorial Scholarship: Thomas Kong and Jack Banwell
Phillip Warner Memorial Award: Amber Tomkins
Natalie Louise Streather Memorial Award: Clover Kenney
Rotary Development Award: Heidi Bowditch
Dimitroff Shield: Mitchell Odegaard
Caltex all Rounder: Jake Wagner

2016 Highlights

Top University scores of 99.95.
8 Merit awards, 80 Stage 2 A grades (21.3%).
9 students achieved an ATAR above 90.
42 students received a University placement.
100% SACE completion 4th successive year.
National Vocation Award.
Australian Vocational Student Prizes.
Hosei Junior University High School Japan School visit.
Power Cup.
Student Well Being Day.
Mathematics students top private schools in MASA Quiz Night, initiated NASSSA Olympics.
School Musical - The 3 Musketeers.
Vocational students excelled in industry certificate courses. As a result, our school, along with our Northern school partners, were recognised as National finalists in this field, winning the National Vocation award presented at a ceremony in Darwin. Vocational pathway opportunities provided through vocational education programs and VET in Schools arrangements, school based apprenticeships and traineeships, allow young people to experience a range of career options and gain work ready skills whilst completing their SACE.
Our involvement in the Power Cup program showcased our ATSI student's commitment to this State wide indigenous program, bringing awards, pride and a shared vision of academic success. The SAASTA Academic award this year across the State was won by our Year 12 students and we congratulate them on their participation in a trip to China as part of the elite SAASTA Academy. Three Year 12 Aboriginal students, won a $30,000 Amy Levai University scholarship. A Year 10 student, won the Leadership Award at the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. We have a 100% SACE completion of our Aboriginal students this year with four students achieving University entrance and three students having secured apprenticeships. 

2017

Enrolments: 830
Principal: Mrs Ann Prime
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Lenae Bradbury - Nala Brinkworth
Dux: Simon Lieu

 

2018

Enrolments: 877
Principal: Mrs Sylvia Groves 
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Lenae Bradbury - Ethan Skelton
Dux: Calen Hudson

 

2019

Enrolments: 889
Principal: Mrs Sylvia Groves 
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Mitch Darcey - Amber Barry
Dux: Huy Le Tran

 

2020

Enrolments: 894
Principal: Mrs Sylvia Groves 
Council Chairman: Mr Stewart Sparrow
Student Leaders: Amber Barry - Noah Casha
Dux: Tatiana Persic