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Newsletter #50
SACE chemistry practicals enhance learning and prepare for lab confidence
SACE chemistry students have been building their understanding and laboratory skills through…
From model trenches to care packages: Students build their own WWI artefacts
Year 9 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) students have been exploring how artefacts help…
Hands down: How cold calling keeps students actively engaged in class
Cold calls are one of the key teaching practises that we use in our classrooms to ensure that every…
Year 7 students delve beyond headlines to understand importance of River Murray
Teachers Martin Sumner and Ngaire Bayliss replaced whiteboard markers with microphones to spark…
AIF: Following personal interests helps students become independent learners
Students have been exploring an area of personal interest as part of Activating Identities and…
Year 8 drama performances explore teenage emotions and murder mystery
Year 8 drama classes performed plays at the end of Term 2, building confidence and self-expression….
Year 9 drama and circus students create and perform skits
Students in the Year 9 Drama and Circus class have created and performed their own short skits….
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Agricultural studies: From horticulture convention to poultry production
From attending the Hort Connections Convention in Adelaide, through to installing irrigation,…
Burras win sporting cup in historic 80th exchange with Mount Gambier
Both the debating shield and the sporting cup have been claimed by Berri Regional Secondary College…
Old-school adventure and connection for Year 8s on Woodhouse camp
Year 8 students left the classrooms for a three-day camp full of old-school outdoor activities at…
Beautiful hiking as Year 10s explore Mount Crawford for Outdoor Ed camp
During Term 2, Year 10 Outdoor Education students attended a three-day bushwalk at Mount Crawford,…
Berri wins 80th exchange debate, arguing hard work matters more than privilege
Success is determined more by privilege than hard work. This was the topic up for debate between…
Students take on road safety message after heartfelt presentation
A hard-hitting but realistic presentation about road safety delivered important messages to Year 11…
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More play, less school and Tim Tams a highlight for French exchange student
Shorter school days, a more relaxed approach to learning and Tim Tams are some of the best parts…
Newsletter #47 June 12, 2026
Mount Gambier v Glossop/Berri 80th: Celebrating our history and connections
Starting in 1947, the Mount Gambier exchange with Glossop High School and now Berri Regional…
Interschool cross country photo gallery
In Week 4 about 80 BRSC students competed at interschool cross country, completing a picturesque 3km…
Top awards for Quentin and Gabriel as boys finish runners up at Power cup
The Riverland SAASTA boys team finished as runners up at the Aboriginal Power Cup in Adelaide, with…
Walking and living like an ancient Egyptian highlights injustice of class-based society
Year 7 students have been learning about the lives, social hierachy and customs of ancient Egyptians…
Sista Girls connecting to Nharangga Banggara camp
Eight students travelled to Point Pearce on the Yorke Peninsula recently to learn more about the…
Caravan, lawnmower and retaining wall: ACEE students embrace practical learning
A hands-on, practical learning program called Automotive, Construction, Engineering and Electrical…
Managing school and sports training sets Logan on elite hockey pathway
Rising national hockey prospect and Year 10 student Logan has been named in the U16 Boys squad for…
Cross country serves up healthy competition and downtime
Cross country results by age group and a gallery of images are included at the end of this article….
Newsletter #46 May 13, 2026
‘Your body’s the vehicle to your dreams’: Students hear body positivity message
A body positivity presentation has given students a chance to seek answers about social media,…
Studios give students a taste of real-world skills from Japanese to volunteering
A highlight of the week for many students at BRSC are their Studio lessons, where they have the…
Riverland Specialist Sports Academy students access elite Adelaide facilities
A new offering through the Riverland Secondary Schools Alliance is providing students with a pathway…
Canteen goes beyond food service to provide connections and training
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the canteen is the heart of the school. Our canteen…
Students navigate river, creek, lock and rock weir on three-day kayaking camp
Teamwork, leadership, physical endurance, a couple of spills and a lucky catch were features of last…
BRSC Athletics Carnival photo gallery and results
Our 2026 Athletics Carnival was filled with moments of great teamwork, competition and spirit, with…
Connect classes filling in skills needed to ‘adult’ after leaving school
Students in Years 11 and 12 are offered an opportunity complete the Connect program, which is…
Tyreece represents BRSC at Aboriginal youth leadership summit
The Aboriginal Youth Summit in Adelaide is designed to foster leadership and communication skills….
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