19.06.25
Students who are considering enrolling in a VET course in 2026 are required to attend the Try a Trade Day on Thursday 31 July. This event provides valuable hands-on experience and insight into a particular trade.
The day will be held at Port Augusta TAFE from 9.30am - 2.30pm. Registration is required via the provided link below.
19.06.25
A number of teachers have scheduled workshops during the upcoming school holidays for students undertaking Stage 2 subjects. These sessions are designed to provide students with additional support and time to work through set tasks. They may also be particularly beneficial for students who have requested extra assistance. Please refer to the timetable in the link below for more information.
19.06.25
As part of the Year 7 Science program, students in Year 7 will visit Point Lowly to learn about the local marine environment and the potential impact of a desalination plant. Students will be divided into two groups and take part in both activities; a 45-minute glass bottom tour to view the Cuttlefish mating season approximately 100m off the coast at Stoney Point, and an onshore presentation by Paul Mazourek from the Whyalla City Council about the local area and industry connections.
Following the formal learning sessions, students will then have time to have lunch at the picnic area, followed by a supervised exploration of the beach and some free time.
20.06.25
To finish their unit in History on the significance of a local place or building and the effects of technologies on people's lives, the Year 2 cohort will be going to Wadlata Outback Centre. Students will catch the bus from Caritas at 9.00 am on Friday 27 June and board the bus from Wadlata at 11.00 am to return to school.
This term in History, students have been learning about how our daily lives have changed across generations. On Friday 27 June the Year 1 students will be going on the Pichi Richi Railway to experience an older form of transport. Students will meet at school as per normal day and will depart at 9.15am to the Port Augusta Railway Station, board the train and travel to Quorn where they will have recess, before returning to school via bus.
17.06.25
During Term 3, Year 8 White students will be partnered up with Mr Robinson’s Year 12 PE class and partake in a coaching program to help them improve their understanding and skills in volleyball. Students will be split up into teams and will be coached by the Year 12 students in the roles of tactical and technical skill development. All lessons will be filmed, and evidence/data collated will be used by the Year 12 students to complete their AT3 assessment task worth 30% of their grade and marked externally by SACE. This evidence will be incorporated into a 12-minute PowerPoint Screen cast presentations and will be sent straight to SACE and will not be viewed by any other entities.
As we approach the end of Semester 1, we would like to share some important information regarding the final two weeks of term for our Year 11 students. Weeks 9 and 10 will involve a combination of end of semester exams and work experience placements. Please refer to the correspondence link to ensure your young person is well-prepared and supported during this time.
STEM Girls is the University of South Australia’s program to encourage girls in Years 9-12 to continue the study of Science and Mathematics throughout their schooling and into university. A number of female students have been invited to participate in this program:
Students meet at school at 8:00am and return approximately 3:30pm on the dates listed above. Transportation will be by private vehicle with a staff member.
05.08.25
The SA School Immunisation Program will be offered at Caritas College by Port Augusta Council Immunisation Program. The next visit by the Port Augusta Council will be on Tuesday, 5 August. This second immunisation is for Year 10 students and any Year 7 catch ups.
All Year 7 students will be offered;
All Year 10 students will be offered;
