Our aim is to foster and develop the skills to learn, grow and succeed in the 21st century.
Clare High School’s Senior Secondary program, encompassing Years 10 to 12, offers students a wealth of learning opportunities within a supportive, empowering environment. We are committed to fostering independence and a genuine love of learning, providing flexibility in subject choices and pathways to help every student thrive – whether their goals lie in further study, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
Students in Year 10 meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and take their first steps into the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) through the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) course. This program helps students reflect on their aspirations, research career and study options, set meaningful goals, and make informed subject choices for their Senior years. Year 10 students also have the opportunity to attend a Year 10 Camp with a Career Pathways focus (approximately $200 per student), where they can experience university and TAFE environments, explore future degrees and certificates, and engage in workshops of interest. Students intending to enter the workforce directly may choose to undertake work experience during this time. Additionally, Year 10 students may apply for the Youth Opportunities Program, which awards up to 20 SACE credits through a Personal Leadership Program designed to help students take control of their learning and develop habits for lifelong success.
In Year 11, students complete the SACE compulsory subjects – English, Mathematics, and Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) – providing greater flexibility in their Year 12 subject choices. Senior students enjoy a range of privileges, including access to a self-managed study room with kitchen facilities and Home Study options for those who meet academic and attendance criteria. Our Year 11/12 Roll Class teacher team works collaboratively to support each student’s successful transition from school to their chosen pathway.
A dedicated team of specialist staff works together to ensure academic success and student wellbeing through a variety of programs, subject offerings, and extra-curricular activities. Our Pastoral Care Program dedicates lessons to engage with topical and relevant presentations. Year 11 students explore themes such as Driver Awareness, Drug Education, and Addictive Behaviours, while Year 12 students focus on life beyond school – including scholarships, university, TAFE, and SATAC pathways.
We offer a range of alternative pathways to support every student in completing their SACE, including Vocational Education and Training (VET), School-Based Apprenticeships (SBAs) and Traineeships, Locally Delivered subjects networking with partner schools, University Studies, and Open Access courses such as Nutrition and Legal Studies. Clare High School has a direct entry partnership with Flinders University that combines VET courses with Stage 2 Subjects for guaranteed entry into a range of Undergraduate courses.
Senior students also enjoy a vibrant extra-curricular life, with opportunities to engage in the Student Representative Council (SRC), CHS Sport Carnivals, arts programs, international education experiences, volunteering, and Knockout Sport events – helping them grow as individuals and as leaders within our school community.