Our aim is to foster and develop the skills to learn, grow and succeed in the 21st century.
As we reach the end of Term 1 at Clare High School, it is a time of both celebration and reflection. This term has brought with it outstanding achievements, powerful shared experiences, and, sadly, a significant loss to our community.
There have been some real highlights showcasing the best of Clare High School students, most recently:
60 CHS students competed in the State Athletics Championships in Adelaide, finishing 7th overall out of 9 schools in Division 1 C Grade. This is a commendable result against strong competition, and despite finishing down the list, there were so many individual highlights during the day. Students competed in higher age groups, filled in for injured teammates and tried events that they have never done before, like hurdles and steeplechase, all in good spirit to support the team.
Some outstanding individual performances on the day were:
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Special mentions were to our Steeplechase students, who both finished 1st!! Congratulations to both Amali and Seth.
The relay team highlight was the U13 Girls 4x100m Relay team who were first on the track.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Williams, Harper McCormack, Dakota Sommerville, Chinyere Alozie), coming in 2nd place.
Stage 2 students have been engaged in local delivery classes across Chemistry, Health and Wellbeing and Psychology, working with peers across partnership schools. They have recently been able to travel between sites to work face-to-face with their classmates from other sites and meet their teachers. We look forward to continuing this for all classes as the Local Delivery option of learning expands in our region.
Stage 2 Outdoor Education students spent three days surfing at Berry Bay in challenging conditions. Students showed resilience and positivity throughout as the wind wasn’t ideal and the waves were big. Mrs McCarthy and Mrs Alozie loved spending time in the surf with students over the 3 days.
A highlight of the term was the Year 12 Formal. Thank you to Bree Mensforth, Chloe Frkic, and the team of students who made the evening so special. The year 12’s are an amazing group of young people and the evening was flawless.
Appreciation also goes to the following vendors for their contribution to the night.
It is with deep sadness that I write this message to our school community about a truly great teacher that we have lost. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague Mr John Duivestein, affectionately known as Mr D.
John taught students from Year 9–12 across Mathematics, Science, and senior Biology, with qualifications in Physics and Chemistry. Despite his extensive knowledge and expertise, he remained a humble educator who arrived with a smile, ready to inspire curiosity and wonder in countless students (and staff).
For a number of years, Mr D made a lasting impact on our school community. He was a familiar and welcome presence each morning as our Year 12 students arrived, always offering a friendly face and quiet support. In the well-known STEM office, John was part of the heart of the team—often found preparing for lessons, sharing conversation or tucked away in a science room between classes.
John’s warmth, dedication and commitment to his students and colleagues will be remembered fondly. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.
As we close the term, we acknowledge both the achievements and challenges that have shaped our community. Thank you all for your ongoing support throughout Term 1.
Warm regards,
Kylie Alozie
Deputy Principal, Clare High School
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an annual check-in that helps us better understand student wellbeing at Clare High School. It provides valuable insights into students’ experiences, highlights areas of concern, builds on strengths, and supports early intervention.
This year, the survey has been updated to give clearer, more meaningful feedback from parents and carers, while continuing to prioritise privacy and confidentiality. Your participation is encouraged. Please take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children, based on the past 12 months.
If the content raises any concerns, please contact the school or seek professional advice. Your feedback is always welcome.
Missed the SchoolTV webinar, Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience? The recording is available until Monday 4 May via the link below or on the Webinar Series tile on our SchoolTV homepage. Don’t forget to download the KEYpoints flyer to support conversations at home.
Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience (Part I)
We look forward to delivering Part 2 of the Webinar Series in Term 2, with further details to be shared in early Term 2.
The way we talk about bodies and appearance online, in our homes, and to our friends and family can impact how much we value appearance, as well as our eating and exercise attitudes and behaviours.
Being aware of the language used in our homes and challenging appearance talk is an important part of being BodyKind. This is just one of the many topics covered in Butterfly’s upcoming webinar for parents of adolescents.
Join the experts at Butterfly and learn practical strategies to support your teen’s body image, including how to reduce the focus on appearance and body comparisons, increase self-compassion and body appreciation, support healthy eating and movement, respond to negative self-talk and appearance teasing, as well as what to do if you are concerned.
Date: Thursday, 9th April 2026
Time: 7 – 8.15pm (AEST) (plus question time)
Via: Zoom, time-limited recording available
Register: HERE
Cost: $15
As children and young people mature, their understanding of relationships, boundaries and respect continues to evolve. Learning about consent is not a single conversation, but an ongoing process shaped by everyday interactions, social influences and guidance from trusted adults. While these topics can sometimes feel challenging to navigate, they play an essential role in supporting young people to form safe, healthy and respectful relationships.
Consent extends beyond sexual activity and is closely linked to communication, empathy and mutual respect in all relationships. In today’s social and digital world, young people can face complex situations that require clear understanding and confidence to navigate. Consistent, age-appropriate messages from both home and school help reinforce what respectful behaviour looks like in practice.
By engaging with this topic, families are encouraged to build confidence in having calm, open conversations at home. When schools and families work together to reinforce shared values and expectations, young people are better equipped to understand boundaries, respect others and make informed choices that support their wellbeing now and into the future.
Here is the link to this Special Report http://clarehs.sa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-consent-respectful-relationships-au
We invite families to join an important free webinar about helping autistic and neurodivergent young people explore career options with confidence.
Webinar: Maximising Work Experience for Autistic Young People
Date: Thursday 30 April 2026, 1:00pm (AEDT)
The online platform, myWay Employability Plus, offers practical tools and guidance to help young people discover their strengths, explore careers, set goals, and prepare for work. Developed with input from autistic individuals and researchers, myWAY focuses on person-centred planning and encouraging independence.
This session will provide families with tips on how work experience can help build skills, grow independence, and create social networks. It will also share practical strategies to find and support work opportunities that suit each young person’s strengths and interests.
Please share this with anyone who might benefit.
Host families will receive $360 per week from International Education Services to help cover hosting expenses.
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