Enrolments: 1005
Principal: Mrs Sylvia Groves
Governing Council Chairperson: Ms Kimberley Watson
Student Leaders: N/A
Dux: Rithisha Dahal
Vocational Dux: Lajwaro Basukhel

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

2011 Year Book

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 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.

2012 Year Book

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 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’.

2013 Year Book

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.

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 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 and initiated NASSSA Olympics.
• School Musical – The 3 Musketeers.
• Vocational students excelled in industry certificate courses, leading to National finalist recognition and a National Vocation Award win in Darwin.
• Vocational pathways through VET, apprenticeships and traineeships provided students with work-ready skills while completing their SACE.
• Power Cup participation showcased ATSI student achievement and academic success.
• The SAASTA Academic Award was won by Year 12 students, resulting in participation in a trip to China through the elite SAASTA Academy.
• Three Year 12 Aboriginal students received $30,000 Amy Levai University Scholarships.
• A Year 10 student won the Leadership Award at the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
• 100% SACE completion was achieved by Aboriginal students, with four students gaining University entrance and three securing apprenticeships.

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

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

2006 Year Book

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

2007 Year Book

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

2008 Highlights

• Technical Studies Building facilities upgrade completed.
• New web/eInventory Server implemented.
• New ePortfolio Web Environment built.
• New MOODLE Web Environment built.
• New FutureSACE ePLP Web Environment built.
• 341 Computer Grant received from the Rudd Government.
• SHS LAN Stage 1 upgrade from 1Gx100M to 10Gx1G.

2008 Year Book

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

2009 Highlights

• School celebrated its 50th year.
• Performing Arts Centre officially opened.

2009 Year Book

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

1996 Highlights

• Vocational Pathways programme commenced in Building Industry, TRAC and Horticulture.
• The Friends’ Group began researching records to contact former students with a view to establishing an Old Scholars Foundation.

1996 Year Book

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

1997 Highlights

• The Friends’ Group continued researching records to establish an Old Scholars Foundation.
• 1 July – Official launch of the Old Scholars Foundation.
• Patron appointed: Rick Maurovic (Old Scholar and South Australian Citizen of the Year).
• More than 10 new Industry-School Partnerships were formed.
• First secondary school in South Australia to win a Job Pathways Brokerage, working with Salisbury East and Paralowie High Schools.

1997 Year Book

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

1998 Highlights

• Received a $12,000 grant through Living Health and Quit for Life.
• The Japanese Cultural Exchange Programme was successfully introduced.
• Received a $52,000 grant from Levi Strauss to establish an Olive Grove at Paralowie House.
• A vineyard was later added to the Paralowie House site.

1998 Year Book

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

1999 Highlights

• The number of business partners continued to grow significantly.
• Over 200 visitors from DECD, Japan, America, New Zealand and South Africa visited the school, along with state industry leaders and the Minister for Education.
• 40th Anniversary and Old Scholars Reunion held at the Hilton Hotel.
• Helen Paphitis became Principal.
• Approximately $30,000 in prizes were awarded at Speech Day.

1999 Year Book

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

1981 Highlights

• Shelter shed converted into a Drama Suite.
• Project was initiated by School Council at very little cost.
• The SRC contributed to the project.

1981 Year Book

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

1982 Highlights

• Tennis courts rebuilt through a joint effort between the High School and Education Department.
• Computer network installed.

1982 Year Book

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

1983 Highlights

• Mr Bruce became the school’s 7th Principal (previously known as Headmaster).
• Network of BBC computers installed.
• The school celebrated its 25th Silver Jubilee.
• Celebrations included a staff reunion at the Hilton, an Old Scholars Ball in the School Hall and a Gala Day on the oval.

1983 Year Book

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

1984 Year Book

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

1985 Highlights

• Dance Contrast commenced.

1985 Year Book

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

1986 Highlights

• Received a significant grant from the Secondary Schools’ Technology Project for computers used in CAD.

1986 Year Book

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

1987 Highlights

• Co-operative Year 12 programme with Salisbury High and Paralowie Schools commenced and continued until the end of 2000.
• New Music Suite opened.
• Received a KESAB Award for the mural painted on the Hall wall.
• New library established.
• Top floor of Wing 3 renovated, including removal of walls to create five classrooms.
• School employed 18 ancillary staff and 74 teaching staff.

1987 Year Book

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

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

1989 Highlights

• The School Magazine became the Year Book.

1989 Year Book

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

1976 Highlights

• On 16 March, the new School Hall was officially opened.

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

1977 Highlights

• Alan Kennedy became Headmaster.

1978 Highlights

• A foyer was added to the School Hall.
• School socials were subsequently held in the new foyer area.
• Mr Rick Laycock established the Feierstunde festival.
• The Feierstunde featured food, drink and a Talent Quest.
• The event became an annual tradition and expanded to a two-night event by 1982.

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

1979 Highlights

• The overhead crossing over the railway lines was completed.
• Italian was introduced as a subject.

1979 Year Book

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

1960 Highlights

• Student numbers reached 613, including 360 first-year and 273 second-year students.
• The first School Magazine was published, edited by W.J. Dunlop.
• An irrigation system was installed with extensive support from parent volunteers.
• Approximately four acres of land were ploughed, harrowed and grassed.
• The Prefect System was introduced.
• The school houses were Cairns, Florey, Mawson and Oliphant.
• The annual fete raised more than £500.
• The canteen served an average of 100 lunches per day using volunteer assistance.
• Students could participate in a wide range of clubs including Red Cross, Chess, Drama, Music, Science, Photography, Debating, French, German and Motor Mechanics.

1960 Year Book

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

1961 Highlights

• The first Athletics Carnival was held on 29 April, with approximately 500 parents attending.
• 135 students gained their Intermediate Certificates.
• The opening of Elizabeth High School resulted in many students transferring, reducing enrolments.
• Music and Drama continued to play an important role in school life.
• The school choir, drama productions and bands entertained large audiences.
• These traditions continue today alongside Dance and the Performing Arts.

1961 Year Book

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

1962 Highlights

• The library collection reached 2,156 books.
• The Salisbury High School Army Cadet Unit was established.
• Regular cadet parades were held every Thursday afternoon.
• The school’s first Leaving Class included 120 students, a record for a Class II school.
• The canteen generated approximately £80 per week, providing valuable support to the school.

1962 Year Book

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

1963 Highlights

• Mr L.G. Atwell replaced Mr Haines as Headmaster.
• The school achieved a 79% success rate in Intermediate results.
• Students achieved a 72% success rate in Leaving results.
• Enrolments exceeded 500 students.

1963 Year Book

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

1964 Year Book

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

1965 Year Book

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

1966 Year Book

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

1967 Year Book

Enrolments: 817

Principal: Mr F.J. Semmens

Council Chairman: Mr F. Potter

Student Leaders: David Lewis and Sally Wagstaff

Dux: D Lewis

1968 Highlights

• Mrs Elleen Wilkes became the school’s first adult student teacher.
• Mrs Wilkes received Education Department approval after Teachers College did not accept married women.
• A request was submitted to the Education Department for a new school canteen.
• The Miss Salisbury High Quest continued as part of Activities Week fundraising.
• Additional competitions included Miss Charity Quest, Miss Junior High and the boys’ “Mr Slob” contest.
• The annual High School Ball at the W.R.E. Hall crowned the successful Quest winner.

1968 Year Book

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

1969 Highlights

• Prefects oversaw school socials, which were held each term and were well attended.
• Approximately 700 students attended the school.
• Only 19% of Matriculation students held employment outside school hours.
• Miss Salisbury High was Ann Devlin.
• A new wing was completed and operated by Matriculation students.
• Seven rooms were destroyed by fire during the year.
• Subsequent redevelopment ensured improved facilities for future generations.

1969 Year Book