Our aim is to foster and develop the skills to learn, grow and succeed in the 21st century.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and many of our young people are already using generative AI tools to answer questions, generate ideas, write text and assist with their learning. Like calculators, spellcheck and the internet before it, AI has the potential to become a powerful educational tool when used responsibly. However, it also presents new challenges that require thoughtful guidance from both schools and families.
Learning is far more than producing the correct answer. It is the process of questioning, making mistakes, solving problems, reflecting on ideas and building new understanding. One of our biggest concerns is that students may become overly reliant on AI, limiting opportunities to develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and independent writing skills. There are also risks around academic integrity, misinformation and privacy. AI-generated content is not always accurate and can produce biased, incomplete or misleading information. Students also need to understand that information entered into AI platforms may not always remain private or secure.
The rapid evolution of AI is also changing the way education systems approach teaching, learning and assessment. Rather than attempting to prevent AI use altogether, we at Clare High School recognise that students will need to learn how to use these technologies ethically and effectively throughout their education and future careers.
Recent research by Bassett et al. (2026) argues that the future of education should move beyond attempting to detect AI-generated work and instead focus on designing authentic learning experiences and assessment that value transparency, reasoning and independent thinking. Their research highlights that rather than relying on technology to “catch” students, schools are increasingly redesigning curriculum and assessment to encourage responsible AI use while ensuring students can demonstrate genuine understanding, critical reflection and sound judgement.
Where is Clare High School going?
At our school, we are embracing these changes thoughtfully and responsibly. Several of our senior teachers are actively involved in SACE subject renewal reference groups, contributing to the redevelopment of curriculum and assessment in response to the growing influence of generative AI. This work helps shape learning experiences that acknowledge the appropriate use of AI while also protecting the development of our young people’s minds. Where next? Our curriculum leaders have been workshopping ideas to incorporate the use of AI as a tool to support research, planning and feedback, while also providing dedicated opportunities to demonstrate independent thinking, critical analysis, reflection and the application of knowledge. We are excited about the opportunities this brings to change education as we currently know it and engage more young learners in areas of interest.
Across all year levels, we are committed to teaching students how to use AI ethically, responsibly and appropriately. Developing digital literacy, evaluating information, questioning AI-generated responses and acknowledging when AI has been used are becoming essential skills for lifelong learning.
Parents play an important role in supporting these conversations at home. You can help by:
Generative AI is here to stay. By working together, schools and families can help young people develop the knowledge, judgement and ethical understanding they need to use these technologies safely, responsibly and confidently. Our goal is not simply to prepare students for assessments, but to equip them with the skills to thrive in a world where human creativity, critical thinking and ethical decision-making remain more important than ever.
Warm regards,
Kylie Alozie, Deputy Principal