01/12/2025
An update on Deni High School from MP Helen Helen Dalton, after today’s meetings.
We will be speaking with her in the studio Tuesday morning.
It’s been a tough few days for our community after the fire at our only high school in Deni — losing 30 classrooms is a massive blow, even though thankfully 18 were untouched.
What’s really stood out is the incredible support from right across the community.
People have stepped up straight away, offering help, space, supplies — whatever’s needed. It’s been a reminder of just how strong and united we are, even in the middle of something this devastating.
I am in town and have met with Deni High Principal, Glen Warren, Principal Director of Education Leadership- Derek Noffke,
Mayor- Ashley Hall, Edward River GM- Jack Bond, Deniliquin and Chief Inspector Michael Fuller from Deniliquin Police Station.
I've been told that support classes will now be at Edward Public School, Year 11 will continue their studies at TAFE in the connected Learning Centre. Buses have been organised.
Years 7, 8 and 9 will work from home for online learning. This has been in place since covid and is still available as a resource.
Communication is incredibly important, and I’m pleased to have been told that the school phones have been reinstated today and will be operating between 8am to 5pm.
The school will also have a meeting every afternoon and information will be sent out via email.
