The Original Time Capsule

Reynella East High School has been committed to preserving its history and as such placed items from all areas of the school into a Time Capsule. The original time capsule has since been opened for viewing and a new one has been put in its place.

5th August, 1983

The following articles have been placed in this capsule to commemorate the Official Opening of Reynella East High School on the 5th of August 1983 by the Minister of Education, the Honorable Lyn Arnold, Member of Parliament.

Contents as follows:

1) This letter, cataloging the contents.

2) Invitation to the Official Opening.

3) Minutes of a meeting of the "Official Opening" Coordinating Committee.

4) School Information Brochure.

5) School Curriculum Handbook, Years 8-12, 1984.

6) Parent Information Booklet, 1983.

7) Copies of the South Australian Education Gazette (a) 4/6/82 (b) 22/4/83.

8) South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) Guide, 1984.

9) Teachers' Tax Guide 1983 (Supplement to Teachers' Journal, Victorian Teachers' Union, 5/7/83.

10) Letter and pamphlets from Wendy Warawa, School, Child, Adolescent and Family Health Service (CAFHS) nurse.

11) South Australian Teachers Journal 5/10/83.

12) Two commemorative glasses, inscribed "REHS Official Opening 1983" (1 wine, 1 beer).

13) School Canteen Price List, 1983.

14) Three books written for Year 1 students by Year 8 students: (a) "My First Day At School" (b) "The Little Green Man" (c) "Tommy, The Radio Man".

15) A folder of book reviews, written by Year 8 students.

16) Reynella East High School Science Programmes Year 8-11, 1983.

17) Reynella East High School Humanities Documents: (a) Year 8-9 Humanities Course Statement (b) Literature (c) Writing (d) Spelling (e) Education Department English Sub-Committee Guide to Reporting.

18) A letter to the students of 2033 from Sharon Smith, Year 11, representing the Foundation students.

19) A letter to the field or operation director associated with Reynella East High School in 2033 from Mr. Bryce Saint, Regional Director of Education, Central Southern Region.

20) Two charts from Year 9 media students.

21) A letter from the School Community Co-ordinator, Mr. Richard Pickburn.

22) School budgets 1980-83.

23) (a) and (b) - Two Year 9 students' exercise books, Home Economics.

24) A Year 11 Management project, Home Economics.

25) (a) - (f) - Six Health pamphlets, made by Year 9 Home Economics students.

26) A collection of Year 11 English examination papers (November 1983).

27) (a) and (b) - Two essays on the Australian economy, written by Year 11 Economics students.

28) A short story, "A Loaf In The Hand", written by Kathryn Thomann, Year 11.

29) "What Is Scarp?", a statement outlining the Student Community & Radio Programme.

30) Equal Opportunities at Reynella East High School.

31) Drawing, "Reynella East High School Beginnings 1979-83" by Stephen Prior, Year11 (a foundation student).

32) The Principal's letter to his counterpart of 2033.

33) (a) Photograph of Foundation Students in Year 8 (1980) (b) Photograph of Staff (1982).

34) Staff lists (a) 1980 (b) 1983.

35) (a) Student Enrolments 1980 (b) Student Enrolments 1983.

36) Timetables (staff and students) 1983.

37) A few representative student assessment sheets.

38) A collection of letters written by students to their counterparts of 2033.

39) A School Leaver Statement.

40) Physical Education Booklets: (a) "Minor Games" (b) "Fitness" (c) Healthy Living" (d, e, f) Certificates (g) "The Good Ol' Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems".

41) School Magazines (a) 1980 (b) 1983.

42) A pocket calculator and a floppy disc.

43) "New Horizons", a publication issued to students leaving school.

44) 1983 Job Guide.

45) "Contact" no. 6 Aug. 1983, a newsletter distributed to English teachers by the English Advisor, Mr Rex Rehn.

46) "The Rag Bag", Aug. 14th 1983, an in-school newsletter to teachers of Humanities & English.

47) Class Plan for 1984.

48) A miscellaneous collection of school documents (Staff Responsibilities, Stationary Issue, Room Timetables, Counselling Groups, We Weather Procedure).

49) Minutes of the Staff Meeting held on 26/9/83.

50) (a) Photographs, Sports Day, Kensington 1983 (b) Student Fund Raising by Richard Webster.

51) Student Project on SANTOS (Year 10 Geography).

52) (a) - (e), Five collages by Year 9 Media students, capturing aspects of "Living in the 80's".

53) School Newsletter, July 1983.

54) Reynella East High School Library Handbook.

A copy of this list, with information about the location of the capsule has been forwarded to the State Library of South Australia.

A copy has also been lodged in the official school files.

We hope you find this cross-section of school work, documents and activities interesting.

Best wishes from 1983.

Rick Allen,

Humanities Senior

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