Our aim is to foster and develop the skills to learn, grow and succeed in the 21st century.
Term 3 has been absolutely amazing for Clare High School, and we aren’t even finished yet!
We are immensely proud to announce that Nathaniel, a Year 9 student at Clare High School, was selected to represent South Australian youth on the 2025-26 Youth Steering Committee.
This committee is composed of young leaders from across Australia who work closely with the Minister for Youth to advise on policies and programs that affect young Australians. This is a significant achievement, and we are thrilled to celebrate Nathaniel’s leadership and contributions on such an important platform. Well done, Nathaniel – your school community is very proud of you!
Recently, our M7 and P75 students and staff travelled to Port Pirie to participate in the inaugural Mid North Inclusive Basketball Carnival. Students played four modified basketball games against Kadina Memorial School, Mid North Education Centre, and Whyalla Special Education Centre.
Every student had the chance to shine by making a goal and went home proudly wearing a medal. Thank you to Mr Wilson, Ms Haren, Kezia, Catie, and Jodie for their amazing support. We look forward to this wonderful event next year!
Royal Adelaide Show & Agricultural Competitions
Clare High School had an exceptional showing at the Royal Adelaide Show, excelling in various animal and agricultural competitions. These achievements reflect the dedication, hard work, and teamwork of our staff and students.
Merino Wether Competition
Our Merino Wether Team competed against 77 entries from 41 schools across South Australia, showcasing their skills in a highly competitive and popular event. Clare High School was thrilled to achieve the following results:
The team also participated in the new carcase competition, with results yet to be revealed.
A massive thank you to Tom Ashby from North Ashrose for supplying the wethers and providing such incredible support. Congratulations to our show team and coordinators, Belinda Stringer and Pat Connell, for leading our students to success!
Led Steers Competition
Our Steer Team headed to Adelaide last Thursday, thanks to Rob Wandel and Rohan Welke for assisting with transport. Over the past few months, the team has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to preparing the steers, which was evident across the competition.
Key highlights include:
The days were filled with washing, feeding, walking, and working together as a team. The “on hook” carcase competition results will be announced soon.
Special thanks to Steve and Katrina Sanders, Cassy Duncan-Tiver, and Paul Zacher for providing steers and their ongoing support. The confidence our students have developed during this process has been nothing short of incredible. Kudos to the team for their efforts!
Goat and Chook Updates at the Adelaide Show
Our Goat Team, featuring 15 Year 8 and 9 students, achieved outstanding results on judging day:
Our Chook Team proudly represented CHS by achieving:
Congratulations to all participants on their hard work. Thank you to teachers, volunteers, and industry supporters who guided and mentored our students in these competitions.
At the Kadina Livestock Expo, our Goat and Steer Teams shone in windy yet exciting conditions:
Thank you to the Grounds staff, Jodie and Brad, for assisting with transport, and to Steve and Katrina Sanders for providing the trailer. A massive thanks to Mrs Stringer and Mr Connell for their dedication to the teams!
A huge thank you to all who attended our CHS Senior Success Night on Wednesday, 27 August. The evening provided valuable information on navigating senior schooling, SACE subjects, and VET pathways. For more details and resources, visit our 2026 Curriculum Offerings Website here:
🔗 CHS Year 7–12 Curriculum Offerings
Book Week Fun
Book Week wrapped up with a Where’s Wally? schoolwide hunt! Students raced to find 20 mischievously hidden Wallys with Sophia, Amali, Joey, Sam, and Jemima emerging victorious. Thank you to Ms Mensforth for organising this fun event, and remember Dr Seuss’ sage words:
“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Wear It Purple Day and Pride Flag Raising
Last Friday, students dressed in purple, rainbow, or yellow to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ youth. On Monday, we proudly raised the Intersex Inclusive Progress Pride Flag for the first time.
Remembering Mason Eric
On Friday, 29 August, our school community came together to celebrate the life of Mason Eric, dressing in yellow to honour the joy he brought to others. Contributions were made to the Red Tree Foundation, supporting families affected by the sudden loss of a child.
Northern Areas Merino Expo
Our Year 12 Merino Wether Team enjoyed great success at the Merino Expo, winning best individual and best pair awards. Their preparation for the upcoming Royal Adelaide Show certainly paid off!
Bizen Delegation – Food Experience
Our CHS students welcomed 10 Middle and Senior students from Bizen, Japan, immersing them in an Aussie food experience. Together, they cooked classic Aussie treats, building connections through cooking. We hope they leave with fond memories!
9-A-Side Football
Our Year 7/8 students had a great day at the recent Zone Football Carnival in Kapunda, honing their skills and confidence. A big thank you to the hosts, students, and supervising teachers Mr Upton and Ms Hooper.
Year 7 Parliament House Visit
Our Year 7 students gained hands-on experience in civic engagement during their trip to Parliament House, participating in a Mock Election and learning the workings of the legislative process. Thank you to Penny Pratt MP for hosting, and to our staff for ensuring another enriching excursion.
Beyond the Swing Program – Resilience and Golf
Year 9 students completed their second Beyond the Swing Program session led by Tamie Durdin at Clare Golf Club. Using golf as a foundation, students built friendships, resilience, and overall wellbeing. A massive thank you to the Clare Golf Club and the program sponsors for making this possible.
Active Citizenship Convention
Seven Year 10 students attended the first Active Citizenship Convention at Adelaide Oval, joining peers from over 120 SA schools. They engaged with inspiring leaders such as SA Premier Peter Malinauskas, who encouraged critical thinking and active participation in Australia’s democracy.
Farewell to our French Exchange Students
In Week 5 we said Bon Voyage to our two French Exchange Students, Sarah and Lucas. Sarah and Lucas spent three months at Clare High School, joining the Year 10 cohort. They both thoroughly enjoyed their time in Australia and we thank all staff, students and their host-families for making their time here great.
We will have opportunities to host more exchange students in 2026.
Clare High School Arts Cabaret 🎶
📅 Tuesday, 23 September | Wednesday, 24 September | Saturday, 27 September
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (10:30 PM Saturday)
📍 Clare High School Hall
🎟️ Book your tickets: Trybooking Link
Don’t miss this dazzling showcase of talent!
Clare High School continues to emphasise student leadership, celebrate inclusivity, and deliver exceptional learning opportunities. Stay tuned for more in Term 4!
Warm regards,
Natasha Dunn
Principal, Clare High School