Senior School
Year 10 Science – Chemical Flame Tests Practical
The Year 10 students recently completed a chemical flame test practical, exploring how burning different metal salts under an open flame causes the flame to change colour.
Through this engaging experiment, students learned that the unique colours observed are due to the metal’s electrons becoming ‘excited’ and jumping to higher energy levels. When these electrons return to their original energy state, the energy is released as light of a specific colour.
This practical not only provided an exciting visual demonstration, but also deepened students’ understanding of atomic structure and the behaviour of electrons in different elements. Well done to all students for their active participation and enthusiasm in the lab.
Article by Aiden Franchetto | Science Teacher
Celebrating Bailee S. – International Dance Representation in Hong Kong
Congratulations to Bailee S, one of our outstanding School Captains, who recently represented her dance studio at the International Dance Representation in Hong Kong from 31 July to 7 August.
Bailee’s exceptional talent was displayed as she performed with her dance troupe at several prestigious venues, including the Hong Kong Disneyland parade, Ocean Park, and Kowloon City Plaza.
We are especially proud to share that Bailee was appointed as dance captain for her studio during these performances,a true recognition of her leadership and skill.
This was an incredible achievement and an unforgettable experience. Well done, Bailee!
Junior Parliament Applications Now Open
Do you know a young person aged 12 to 15 with an interest in debating, politics, democracy, or making a difference in their community? Encourage them to apply for Junior Parliament 2026.
This year’s program will take place from 6 to 8 October at the Adelaide Convention Centre and Parliament of South Australia.
Participants will receive practical training in parliamentary processes, bill development, debating, and more.
They will also have the unique opportunity to create their own Bill and debate it in Parliament House.
If you or someone you know is interested in being involved, please see the attached Program Overview and apply at the following link:
Junior Parliament Application Form 2026
Flinders University Open Day Visit
On Friday 14 August, a group of Year 10 students attended Flinders University’s annual Open Day and experienced an engaging introduction to life beyond high school.
Students participated in lectures across a variety of disciplines, including paramedicine, midwifery, engineering, education, business, and criminology.
This exposure allowed them to explore potential pathways and gain a clearer understanding of their future options.
The campus tour provided an opportunity to discover state-of-the-art facilities and engage with current students, who shared insights about university life and study experiences. At the many informative stalls, our students gathered valuable information on courses, scholarships, support services, and future opportunities at Flinders.
Throughout the day, our students represented Aberfoyle Park High School with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine curiosity about their futures.
Experiences like the Flinders Open Day are invaluable in helping young people make informed choices as they plan for life after school.
Well done to all students involved.
Article by Emma Sewer | Inovation in Year 9 Leader
Stage 2 Child Studies Connect with The Hub Preschool
Our Stage 2 Child Studies students have enjoyed visiting The Hub Preschool twice this term, engaging with children and facilitating fun, hands-on learning experiences.
The first visit focused on play-based learning, with students leading activities including Dinosaur Exploring, Nature-Based Play and Potions Play.
The activities encouraged children to explore, imagine, problem-solve and develop their social and creative skills.
The second visit focused on supporting healthy practices. Students facilitated a fruit scavenger hunt and market, made fruit skewers, planted strawberry seeds and organised a Mini Olympics, where children developed their gross motor skills through jumping, hopping, throwing and movement. The highlight was seeing each child receive their own personalised Olympic medal.
These experiences provided valuable opportunities for our students to apply their classroom learning in a real-world setting while developing their skills in planning and working with young children.
A big thank you to The Hub Preschool for welcoming our students and supporting this wonderful community partnership.
Article by Tamisha Mably | Teacher, Food and Hospitality | Child Studies Year 7 to 12
Congratulations Team RoboRoos!
Matthew T, a year 12 student, recently travelled to Perth, Western Australia with Team 4537 RoboRoos from the Students Robotics Club of South Australia to compete in WARP — the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs.
Matthew says : “Some important things to note is that the team is 4537 team RoboRoos is from the Students Robotics Club of South Australia. This season we are a rookie team with three experienced members, myself and two others.
The robot is called CheeseBalls and it competed in the FRC FIRST Robotics Competition 2025–2026 “Rebuilt Season” and came 5th in qualifying and third in the finals and the competition that we competed in was WARP (Western Australia robotics playoffs).”
RoboRoos made history as the first team from interstate to compete in the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs (WARP). WARP is an annual FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event held at Curtin Stadium in Perth. The event brings together high school students from Years 7 to 12 for exciting 3v3 robot battles, innovation challenges and STEM showcases.
The RoboRoos also received the prestigious FIRST Community Engagement Award.
The Community Engagement Award recognises a team whose consistent efforts have strengthened and improved their community, making them a vital part of FIRST in their area.
In presenting the award, the judges recognised Team 4537 RoboRoos for their contribution to building robotics opportunities within their community, including supporting the development of FTC (First Tech Challenge) and FLL (First Lego League) programs. They also acknowledged the team's long-term community partnerships, which continue to support the RoboRoos in their mission.
The judges said: "This team embodies what it means to use robotics to change the world for the better." "They hopped across the border all the way from South Australia. Congratulations Team 4537 RoboRoos for winning the FIRST Community Engagement Award 2026."
Article by Vikki Thornton | Parent
Automotive Careers Day
A cohort of 12 students recently attended the MTA Automotive Careers Day at the Training and Employment Centre, gaining a hands-on introduction to career pathways within South Australia’s automotive industry.
Students took part in interactive activities, live demonstrations and competitions, explored a range of vehicles and spoke with industry professionals about the skills and training required for different careers.
The practical activities were a highlight and gave students valuable insight into the diverse opportunities available within the automotive industry, encouraging them to consider how their interests and skills could lead to future training and employment pathways.
Article by Alan Peat | Wellbeing Leader
Year 11 Business Innovation – Adelaide Hills Excursion
On Tuesday the 18 August, Year 11 Business Innovation students headed to the Adelaide Hills for a day of hands-on business learning. They visited Melba's Chocolate Factory, Beerenberg Farm, and Hahndorf's main street.
As part of their current unit on South Australian businesses, students spoke directly with business owners, managers and store workers to explore how these businesses were established, the strategies they use to stay productive and grow, and the entrepreneurial thinking behind their success. These real-world insights will directly inform their upcoming assessment task.
The day began with a visit to Melba's Chocolate Factory, where they had the opportunity to listen to the Melba’s story, ask questions with a staff member, and share recess with the friendly Melba’s dog Charlie.
This was followed by a visit to Beerenberg Farm, where students had the opportunity to explore Strawberry Lane and learn about the history of Beerenberg. They also had the opportunity to try Beerenberg products and ask questions about each of them.
The excursion finished in Hahndorf's main street, where students had time to explore businesses, chat with local business owners, and interview customers.
It was a fantastic day out, with store managers, locals, and even the bus driver all commenting on students' outstanding behaviour and engagement throughout the excursion.
Article by Brooke Nykiel | Year 10 Leader and Innovation in EIF
Fundraising to Support Kids with Cancer
Congratulations to Year 12 student and School Captain, Aliesha M, for her outstanding fundraising effort in support of children with cancer.
After setting an initial fundraising goal of $500, Aliesha went well beyond expectations and raised an impressive $2,233.
As part of this meaningful contribution, she also donated 40 centimetres of hair to the Kids with Cancer Foundation.
This is a wonderful act of generosity, compassion and leadership and we are incredibly proud of Aliesha for supporting such an important cause.
School Captains Visit Government House
Our School Captains recently had the privilege of visiting Government House, hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity for our Captains to connect with other student leaders from across South Australia, share ideas and hear a range of perspectives on leadership. It was a wonderful experience that allowed them to reflect on their own roles while learning from others.
Our students particularly valued hearing the Governor’s perspective on leadership and her insights into the important role young people play as future leaders.
They also appreciated the opportunity to engage in conversations about youth leadership and the vision for young people in South Australia.
This was a wonderful opportunity for our School Captains to represent Aberfoyle Park High School, build connections and continue developing their own leadership journey.
Article by Harmony Fenoughty | Year 12 Leader | Innovation in Senior School and SACE