An assembly was held to acknowledge and congratulate the now year 11 and 12 students who achieved outstanding results or growth in their learning in 2022. Students who made the greatest gains in their studies between terms 1 and 4 along with students who had exceptional academic achievement were presented with certificates. Dux of Year 10 2022 - Emma Lienert Dux of Year 11 2022 - Jinger C...

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Our year 9 & 10 @Work classes commenced their volunteering opportunities within the community to learn and develop skills ready for the workforce.  Over the past two weeks they have attended Jervois Sports Club to undertake gardening, cleaning and maintenance to ensure the clubrooms and facilities are all ready for the winter sports season to begin. Over the coming weeks students wi...

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By Joel O'Connor

Since mid 2022, the Murray Bridge High School has been running a plastics recycling program, where the students sort and process plastic bottle lids donated to the school from the community. The students sort, clean and granulate the plastic before it can be used to produce a number of items ranging from carabiner clamps, hair combs through to larger beams of plastic that can then be used in a range of manufacturing processes.  

This year's year 9 Young Designers class has used materials produced by last year's class to build a bench seat to be used by students in the school. The bench used approximately 36 kg of plastic to produce this is the equivalent to approximately 18,000 bottle caps. The combs are sold by the school and a number have also been donated to Mypolonga Primary School for sale in their School Shop.

By Kathryn Reedy

On the 13th to 15th of February 2023, the Year 12 Outdoor Ed class ventured to Goolwa for their first major camp with staff members Kathryn Reedy and Keiran Wandel. Unfortunately, due to the recent flooding events our planned activity was changed from surfing to kayaking due to the unfavorable conditions of the beaches along the Fleurieu Peninsula. The kayaking sessions were run by fully qualified Flatwater Instructors from Victor Harbor Aquatics Centre. Students were given the opportunity to showcase their kayaking skills in a range of unique environments. Day 1 students completed their intro to kayaking course and paddled round Encounter Lakes, day 2 were headed to Myponga Reservoir for a day paddle and on the last day they paddled Hindmarsh River from Bridge Point.

A highlight of the trip was venturing to the Murray Mouth on Hindmarsh Island for an environmental investigation where the students learnt about its ecological importance and the current local environmental issues that are present from a range of perspectives. They also learnt about the value of sand dunes on a short walk to the Lookout located at Goolwa Beach. It was awesome to see the group working closely together and supporting each other over the 3 days. Overall, it was a very enjoyable trip. Students represented the school with pride, showed great determination and teamwork for the entirety of the trip. Well done team. Really looking forward to our two bushwalks to Mambray Creek and Deep Creek next term. 

 

By Maddie Hughes

Nominations have now closed, thank you for everyone who has put their name down! We expect to be taking 21 teams (over 80 students!) across two days in Week 6!

A reminder that there are trainings at lunchtimes and after school for those who are attending beach volleyball, and for those who may be interested in trialling later in the year for Indoor Volleyball Tournament Teams.

Monday Lunch Time: Middle Years (7, 8, 9)

Thursday Lunch Time: Senior Years (10, 11, 12)

Monday After School: Boys (all ages)

Tuesday After School: Girls (all ages)

By Kylie Brunato

The year 10 students in Visual Art and Design have been exploring ethical and sustainable clothing this week and as a part of their research the students have been experimenting with printmaking techniques, rust, flower and plant dyeing. The sustainable and ethical clothing project gives students a greater understanding of the importance of recycling and how these small positive changes will assist in a more sustainable future. 

Thank you to everyone who donated the fabrics. We greatly appreciate it! 

By Ben Fennell

The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate more meaningfully in society.

It has been fantastic to see the Clontarf room full of activity and great energy as we open the doors to our Murray Bridge High School boys. 
If any Aboriginal boys are interested in joining the program, please come over to the Clontarf room to say hello or parents/guardians can give Academy Director Ben Fennell a call on 0403 992 590 or Operations Officer Greg Carter on 0431 144 884. 
 
Upcoming Events: Clontarf Footy Game and Community BBQ 
When: Wednesday March 1st 
Where: Murray Bridge High School Oval 
Time: 12.50pm - 3.30pm 
Clontarf families are invited to join us back at the Academy Room following the game for a BBQ and yarn. 
Below are some photos of some of the boys who are already engaged and loving the program.
 

Thank you to all families that joined us for a BBQ and chat at our recent meet the teacher evening. Details from our digital engagement session have been added to the website and can be found

here

By Helen Peake

We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting 58 girls from the Australian Girls Choir when they come to Murray Bridge from September 18 to September 22, 2023.

It is a specific request of the AGC staff that at least two girls be hosted in any one home. From previous visits these girls are delightful and bond very quickly and easily with their host families. There will be more information coming soon about this visit but if you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me, Helen Peake either by contacting the school or by email  

helen.peake92@schools.sa.edu.au

 Again, this home hosting does not require the host family to have students at the school so is an open invitation to anyone should they be interested.

Tues 28 Feb	Governing Council AGM - 6pm
Wed 1 - Thurs 2 Mar	Yr 11 P.E Aquatics
Mon 6 Mar	Yr 10 P.E Aquatics
Tues 7 Mar	Secondary Youth Leadership Conference
Fri 10 Mar	Sports Day
Mon 13 Mar	Public Holiday - Adelaide Cup Day
Tues 14 Mar	Student Free Day
Wed 15 - Mon 27 Mar	NAPLAN
Tues 21 Mar	Concert Band Excursion to Oakbank Area School
Fri 24 Mar	Senior Formal
Tues 28 Mar	Slingsby Performance - Drama Workshop
Fri 31 Mar	Yr 10 P.E Aquatics
Mon 3 - Thurs 6 Apr	Yr 7 Aquatics
Fri 7 Apr	Good Friday
Mon 10 Apr	Easter Monday
Tues 11 Apr	Secondary Schools Athletics Championships at Mile End
Wed 12 Apr	Middle Years Achievement Assembly
Thurs 13 Apr	MBHS vs Unity College Sports Competition
Fri 14 Apr	Last day of term. 2pm dismissal

The 2023 Materials and Service Charge is due to be paid in full by Friday 14th April 2023, unless you have made a formal payment arrangement with Deb Lang.

School card applications can be made on-line at:

www.sa.gov.au/education/schoolcard

or a form can be obtained from the school. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Lang on 8531 9512.