Monday 14 October | Term 4 Recommences
Friday 25 October | Last day of Year 12 lessons
Tuesday 29 October | Valedictory Assembly
Thursday 31 October | Student Free Day
Monday 4th November | Start of Year 12 Exams
Wednesday 20th November | Start of Year 11 Exams
Monday 25 November | Start of Year 7-11 Exams
Friday 29 November | Year 7-11 Prize Givinig Assembly
Friday 13th December | Term 4 concludes. Students dismissed at 2:30pm
For more Term 4 Calendar dates: download the pdf version here
Dear Parents/ Caregivers
This term has been filled with many of extra-curricular activities that have provided students with diverse opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and hands-on learning. From cultural celebrations to sporting events, our school has offered numerous platforms for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom and nurture their talents.
Valedictory Assembly
Our Valedictory assembly will be held on Tuesday 29th of October. It is a highly anticipated event that holds great significance for both students and staff as we come together to celebrate the achievements of our Year 12 graduating students. Invitations have been sent out earlier in the term, we hope to say many parents join us.
Cultural Event
On Tuesday, 10th September, Modbury High School, in collaboration with Modbury South Primary School and Modbury Special School, hosted a cultural event titled Pudnanthi Taikkurrinthi Mukamukarrinthi, which translates to "Come, Unite, and Celebrate." The event offered a meaningful opportunity for students and parents from all three schools to come together and celebrate First Nations culture. It served as a platform to foster a sense of community, strengthen cultural understanding, and honor the rich traditions and heritage of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
Pedal Prix
On Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd of Septmeber, Pedal Prix students took part in the challenging 24-hour race held at Murray Bridge. The event was a true reflection of teamwork and collaboration, with students, parents, and Fast Cats Racing working together to support the riders through every lap. It was inspiring to witness how each group played a vital role, whether it was maintaining the vehicles, providing encouragement, or ensuring the wellbeing of the team. I had the pleasure of attending on Saturday and was thrilled to see the strong sense of camaraderie and shared purpose that united everyone involved.
Term 3 Reports
Term 3 reports have been uploaded to Daymap. As with every term, I encourage all parents to take a few moments from their busy schedules to discuss their child’s achievements and areas for improvement. Engaging in these conversations not only reinforces the importance of academic progress but also provides an opportunity for students to set goals and identify strategies to enhance their learning outcomes. Your support and guidance are invaluable in helping them reflect and strive for continued growth and success.
Holiday Sessions
During the upcoming holidays, several teachers will be conducting holiday classes to assist students in either preparing for their final exams or completing their final summative tasks. Ms. Woolford has shared the schedule for these classes through a recent communication sent to parents. While attendance is not mandatory, I strongly encourage parents to support and motivate their children to participate in these sessions. Attending these classes will not only help consolidate their learning but also provide an opportunity to seek additional guidance and clarification from their teachers, ensuring they are well-prepared for the final assessments.
Ms Joanne Costa
Principal
On the 12th of September, Modbury High School acknowledged R U OK Day by Year 9 and 10 SVC members working with Miss Shire to prepare a Bakesale and casual day. Students across the school spoke in home groups about how to be a good friend and reach out to support others.
The task given to the Year 9 and 10 home groups was to design shoes and t-shirts as a way of reflecting on the important themes that surround R U OK Day. The students were asked to create shoe designs represented things that impact youth mental health to help increase empathy and considering what it is like to walk in other people’s shoes how may be struggling. The purpose of the t-shirt design was to help students consider the different ways of connecting with others and asking if they are ok. Focusing on this way of reaching out to others increased students awareness of how to create those positive interactions that may help to go a long way in improving someone’s mental health. Ms Freeth has been wearing the designs to help increase awareness and visibility of mental health even further. In the picture 1010s t-shirt design is being worn by Ms Freeth and shoe designs from 911 and 1015.
The staff voted for the winning designs. 911 and 1010 won the shirt design as a great representation of the importance of supporting positive mental health and reaching out to others. The shoe design that best represented the pressures teens face that stop wellbeing being even better was 9A5 and 1010. See photos below of the winning designs.
Ms Lauren Freeth
Year 9 & 10 and Flexible Learning Leader
On Tuesday 10th of September, we celebrated our inaugural Pudnanthi Taikurrinthi Mukamukarrinthi Cultural Event. The event hosted by Modbury High School, Modbury South Primary School and Modbury Special School was a huge success. It was great to see it so well attended by our students, parents, school community and our local support providers. Everyone enjoyed Uncle Moogy’s moving Welcome to Country and dancing with the Tal-Kin-Jeri dance group. Animals Anonymous were informative and captured the audience’s attention with the vast array of native animals, including a crocodile. We can’t wait to see what happens in this space next year!
In week 9 a group of Modbury High School students completed a Business Cluster course in Commerce which gained the students 20 Stage 2 SACE credits and an excellent experience. The course centered around the students creating a business that would sell many coffee related items. Students not only made coffee for staff but also used the coffee grinds to create lovely face scrubs, candles, soaps and diffusers. Through the course students learned about the importance of developing an effective business name and logo and various marketing strategies. The students business name was “Brewed Awakenings” which is incredibly clever and a sign of how well they understood the importance of business design. At the end of the week the students reported how much they enjoyed the course which made the work easier to engage with. The students worked brilliantly together and put in a lot of effort over the week. We are extremely proud of their efforts and they should be proud of themselves too.
Shari Chipman (SSO) commented, “Such a great week, very proud of the students we support”.
Ms Lauren Freeth
Year 9 & 10 and Flexible Learning Leader
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Dear Parent/Caregivers,
Below are watermarked notices of the proposed Materials & Services plus subject charges for 2025. These were also emailed to all families last week.
The notices also include an invitation to attend the Governing Council meeting scheduled for 6th November 2024, at 6:00pm in the Modbury High School Staff Room.
The proposed M&S Fees for 2025 is set at $720 for Years 7-12, excluding Subject charges
For 2025, Subject charges be set at;-
| $35 -Japanese Workbook Yr 7* | $50-Chef’s Basic/Food Technology*# | $35-Yr 11 Metalwork*# |
| $35-Spanish Workbook Yr 8* | $50-Yr 10 Chef’s Applications*# | $40-Yr 11 WoodworkA*# |
| $75 – Basketball Academy* Yr 7, 9 & 10 | $35-Yr 9 Design Technology*# | $40-Yr 11 WoodworkB *# |
| $95 – Basketball Academy Year 8 * | $30-Yr 10 Metalwork*# | $50-Yr 12 Metalwork* |
| $40 -Yr 11& 12 English Literacy Studies Workbook* | $50-Yr 10 Woodwork*# | $80-Yr 12 Woodwork* |
| $100-Yr7-12 Musical Instrument Hire*# |
*Only applicable for students that select this subject
# Cost per semester
The SA Government will also be providing a $200 M&S Rebate in 2025, these will be applied at the same time as invoicing occurs. Any families that still have remaining 2022, 2023 & 2024 M&S Rebate will also have this applied to their 2025 M&S charges.
Click here to download a pdf of school fees for Year 7- 12
Click here to download a pdf of Subject Levies for Year 7 - 12
What better way to reminisce about the good old days of high school than with a yearbook filled with articles and photos capturing memories for the year that was? Buy the yearbook for your future self! Don’t miss your chance to grab your 2024 yearbook! Pay on QKR! now!
In Week 6 of Term 3, the Stage 2 Modern History class had the privilege of a visit from Mr Fred Pritchard, a Vietnam War veteran, who shared his experiences of the war. Students were encouraged to ask Fred insightful questions about his time in the army, helping them develop empathy skills and gain a deeper understanding of those who served. Students also heard Fred speak about his involvement in the Montague Farm Estate, where he worked with the families of Vietnam veterans to honour their service by naming streets after soldiers who were killed in action between 1962 and 1973. Modbury High are very grateful to Fred for his ongoing support of our Modern History students by sharing his story.
Over the weekend of the 21st & 22nd of September the Modbury High Pedal Prix teams, along with Fast Cats Racing, raced in the 24-hour event at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge. With fantastic efforts from all participants.
The preparations for the race had been ongoing for some time, with the team managers and support crew working hard to ensure the trikes were well prepared and facilities were organised. This made scrutineering a breeze.
Throughout Friday we made our way to Murray Bridge, set up our pit area and camping sites. Practice that afternoon was the first ride on the Murray Bridge racetrack for a couple of our riders. We enjoyed Kym’s famous bolognaise and watched the footy on the projector, lamenting the loss by the Power. Then off to bed to ensure we were well rested for the big race.
With an early start on Saturday, we completed the last adjustments of the trikes, watched the top 15 shootout, over 80 of our group posed for our photos and walked the track. We gridded up with all 151 trikes for the 12pm start of the race, and we were off. The event was full of spectacle and close racing, with teams constantly competing for their place.
Our students remained competitive with quick rider changes and consistent riding efforts, cheering each other on and supporting each other throughout the race. Night came, so did the cold, but we were well prepared and with staggered sleeping, so some slept while others rode.
There were some flat tyres, and racing incidents but the trikes kept on performing. Sunday dawned cold, but clear with our trikes still racing. At the end of the race, 12pm Sunday, we had Lynx in fifth, the girls in Pink Panther fifth and Cheetah in 38th completing in the race beautifully.
We are grateful for the brilliant support from parents and volunteers, who worked together to make the event such a success. Thank you to Fast Cats Racing for their assistance and support all year. We also thank Adelaide Coachlines, Police Credit Union, Kennards Hire and Coles for their support this year. Look out for a full report in the 2024 school magazine.
-Wayne Ferguson & Jess Hanlin
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