Celebrating our Student Success

2025 Clare High School Presentation Night

Join us for an evening to celebrate our individual student success.

 
Our annual Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday, 9 December at 7:00pm in the Clare High School Hall. This special evening recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students, and provides an opportunity to acknowledge their hard work, dedication and success.
During the ceremony, we will also recognise the important contributions of our Prefect Leadership Team and proudly present our graduating Year 12 students with their certificates of graduation.
Parents, caregivers, and families of award recipients are warmly invited to attend the event. Families will be personally notified if their child is to receive an award on the night.
We look forward to sharing this proud occasion with our entire school community.

Year 7-12 Academic Achiever Awards

These awards recognise the top five male and female students in each year level who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Recipients are determined based on their overall Grade Point Averages (GPA) from both Semester One and Semester Two.

The highest-achieving male and female student in each year level will each receive a medallion and a certificate in recognition of their exceptional academic performance.

ADF Future Innovators Award - Year 10 and Year 12

This award recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to nurturing and motivating others toward excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It celebrates not only academic achievement but also the value the Australian Defence Force (Navy, Army, and Air Force) places on STEM skills and career opportunities within Defence.

Year 12 recipients will receive a $500 scholarship, while Year 10 recipients will receive a $250 scholarship, in acknowledgement of their achievements and potential in STEM.

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award Year 10 and Year 12

Year 10 :
• Leadership - A student who demonstrates a level of leadership ability amongst peers.
• Teamwork - A team player who fosters co-operation within teams and makes positive contributions to the team’s performance.
• Values - A student whose appearance and behaviour demonstrates respect for the values of the school and the community.
•Problem Solving - A student who generates workable solutions to problems.
• Resourcefulness - A student who demonstrates resourcefulness in completing tasks.
• Communication - A student who communicates well with others to complete a task.
• Co-operation - A student who co-operates well with others to achieve goals.
• Community Involvement - A student who is involved in some form of community activity.
 
Year 12:
• Leadership - A student who demonstrates a level of more strategic leadership ability.
• Teamwork - A team player who appreciates the value and contribution of everyone in the team, and whose presence in the team enhances longer-term outcomes.
• Values - A student who demonstrates the consistent application of the values that underpin the Long Tan awards, in all facets of life.
•Problem Solving - A student with excellent problem solving abilities, who uses creative approaches to achieving solutions.
• Resourcefulness - A student who demonstrates a greater degree of resourcefulness in completing more difficult tasks.
• Communication - A student whose communications skills contribute directly to successful task completion.
• Co-operation - A student who co-operates well with others; who enhances group work through an ability to motivate others.
• Community Involvement - A student who initiates and/or takes the lead in a community activity.
 
Year 12 recipients will receive a $500 scholarship, while Year 10 recipients will receive a $250 scholarship, in acknowledgement of their achievements and potential in STEM.

Ampol Senior School Best All-Rounder Award

This award is open to Year 12 students and recognises individuals who embody all-round excellence across a variety of areas. Ampol All Rounder recipients are distinguished by their achievements in a range of categories, although not necessarily all:

  • Academic: Demonstrates scholastic achievement across multiple subjects.
  • Attitude: Willingly assists others and consistently makes selfless contributions.
  • Personal Conduct: Exhibits exemplary behaviour at all times.
  • Leadership: Serves as a positive role model for fellow students.
  • Service: Actively participates in both school and community activities.
  • Sport: Represents the school in sporting activities, regardless of championship status.
  • Arts: Participates enthusiastically in the artistic and cultural life of the school.

Award winners receive a certificate, medallion, and a $50 gift card in recognition of their contribution and achievements.

Budarick All-Rounder Award

This award, determined by staff vote, recognises an outstanding Year 9 student who has demonstrated excellence across a range of areas throughout their middle school years (Years 7, 8, and 9), not just in 2025.

  • Academic Achievement: Consistently strong performance across academic subjects.
  • Sporting Ability: Participation and accomplishment in school and/or community sporting activities.
  • Extra-Curricular Involvement: Active engagement in a range of activities, such as coaching, badge selling, umpiring, knockout sport, Adelaide Show, choir, band, and more.
  • Peer Support/Leadership Qualities: Displays leadership and peer support within their roll class, sub school, or year level.

Winner receives certificate and $125 gift card and Runner Up receives certificate and $75 gift card

Governing Council School Values Award

This perpetual award, presented by the Clare High School Governing Council, recognises a student who has made significant and positive contributions to the life of Clare High School, and who actively exemplifies the school’s core values.

  • The nominee must be enrolled as a Clare High School student in the year of nomination.
  • The nominee has made meaningful contributions that have enhanced and improved daily life at the school.
  • The nominee is recognised by both peers and staff as consistently embodying and promoting the school’s values—Growth, Respect, and Inclusion—both within and beyond the school environment.
  • The nominee demonstrates excellence in one or more of these core values.
  • The nominee is widely acknowledged for possessing the “spirit of volunteering,” regardless of whether they have previously received awards or financial recognition for their efforts.
  • The student must not have received the Governing Council School Values Award in previous years.

The recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 gift card.

Inclusive Education Award

This award is open to students in Years 7 to 12 who have an identified learning disability and/or receive any level of classroom learning support.

To be considered, students must have demonstrated positive personal growth during 2025, with noticeable improvement in academic achievement and progress towards their individual learning goals. They may also be involved in extra-curricular activities, and their improvements should reflect a good standard relative to their abilities.

The recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 gift card.

Mark McCarthy Award

This award is presented to a Design and Technology student who, while not necessarily achieving the highest academic results, has demonstrated consistent dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for their learning. The recipient embodies the values of dedication, enthusiasm, passion, and pride—qualities that Mark highly valued and encouraged in his students.

The award recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 Mitre 10 gift card.

The AR & MP Ninnes Endowment

As part of his estate, Arthur Reginald Ninnes established a fund to support the post-school education and training of students graduating from Clare High School. This merit-based scholarship is awarded through a written application process, with interviews conducted if required to distinguish between applicants. Financial need is not a consideration.

The Clare High School Governing Council allocates this fund annually, presenting two scholarships: a winner and a runner-up.

In keeping with the school motto, “To seek a worthy goal,” applicants are required to nominate themselves by submitting an application at the end of Week 5 in Term 4. Details regarding the application process are provided to students by the Senior School Coordination Team in late Term 3.

The winner of the Ninnes Scholarship receives $3,000.

The runner-up receives $1,500.

Australian Olympic Changemaker Award

The Australian Olympic Change-Maker program recognises young Australians who “Power the Change” by creating positive social impact through sport. This award is presented to a Year 12 student who has actively demonstrated leadership in sport and/or used sport as a vehicle to improve health, wellbeing, and drive social change within their school and/or local community.

For further information about the program, please visit the Australian Olympic Change-Maker website.

The recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 Intersport voucher.

Penny Pratt MP Annual Student Service Award

This award recognises a student who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to school and community service through altruistic and selfless actions that benefit others. It acknowledges and encourages students who have shown extraordinary commitment to their school or the wider community, exceeding normal expectations of involvement. This commitment may be demonstrated through volunteering, acts of service, or participation in community activities.

The recipient will receive a certificate and a medallion.

Specsavers - Vision Science - Endowment

This scholarship aims to inspire and encourage students to pursue careers as professionals in Health Sciences, with the hope that they will return to rural communities to provide high-quality health care.

Year 12 students are invited to apply for a $500 scholarship to support their tertiary studies in the field of Health Sciences.

Specsavers STEM Scholarship

This scholarship not only rewards students with a passion and aptitude for STEM subjects, but also aims to inspire and encourage younger students to continue engaging with and pursuing STEM studies throughout their high school years.

Generously sponsored by Specsavers Clare, a $100 scholarship is awarded to a Year 9 STEM student who consistently:

  • Attains excellent grades in STEM subjects
  • Demonstrates a keen interest in STEM
  • Approaches STEM tasks with attention to detail and strives for successful outcomes
  • Seeks clarification and guidance when faced with challenging concepts, tasks, or investigations
  • Asks insightful and thought-provoking questions about STEM topics
  • Applies a variety of thinking skills to solve STEM-related problems and uses research skills to deepen classroom discussions
  • Participates in additional STEM opportunities when available
  • Actively assists peers in understanding STEM concepts, ideas, skills, and competencies

The Allison Prize

Established in 2022 by Clare High School alumni Oscar Kelly and Ashley Smith, this scholarship invites applicants to identify a current environmental issue and present a workable, original solution that demonstrates how Australia and Australians could contribute to addressing the problem.

Open to Year 12 students, the scholarship seeks to recognise innovative thinking and commitment to environmental sustainability. The winner will receive $800 and the runner-up $200, to embrace opportunities that broaden their horizons or make a positive impact on their lives.

Tom Venning's School Community Award

Sponsored by the Federal Member of Parliament for Grey, Mr Tom Venning, this award recognises a dedicated member of the Clare High School community—whether a student, staff member, parent, or community volunteer—who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to serving the community and working towards the betterment of the school. The recipient actively involves others, builds connections, and fosters positive relationships between staff, students, and parents.

The winner will receive a certificate and a gift from Mr Tom Venning.

VET Recognition

Clare High School established this award to recognise outstanding achievement in the Vocational Education & Training (VET) sector. This award is presented to a deserving student who demonstrates merit and strong career initiative.

Eligible students will have actively pursued their chosen vocational career pathway while concurrently working towards the completion of their SACE. The recipient must also consistently demonstrate the school’s values of Respect, Inclusion, and Growth.

The recipient will receive a certificate and $100.

Wool, Wine & Wheat Scholarships

The Wool, Wine & Wheat Scholarship was established to support students from country areas, recognising a broad range of abilities and interests beyond just university studies. Since its inception, the Wool, Wine & Wheat Group has awarded over 100 scholarships, with more than 50 recipients having attended Clare High School.

Scholarship funds may be used for essential educational expenses, including the purchase of computers or laptops, textbooks, course equipment, trade tools, or rent. Recipients are required to provide receipts for reimbursement.

In addition to financial support, each student is allocated a mentor from the Wool, Wine & Wheat Board to provide guidance and support throughout the year, as students pursue their academic or trade pathways.

 

Year 10 Community Sponsored Awards

These awards recognise students who consistently strive to do their best and contribute positively in the classroom, regardless of their academic standing. Recipients may be high academic achievers or those who make an extra effort to support their learning environment. This may include assisting teachers with setting up or packing away practical classes without being asked, or taking on additional responsibilities outside of normal class expectations. Awards are presented in the subject areas of English, Maths, Music, and Agriculture.

Each recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 gift card.