The Arts
MUSIC
Peter Combe Visit – A fantastic afternoon at APHS
Our Year 9 Music students, along with students from Thiele Primary and Aberfoyle Hub Primary, recently enjoyed a special performance by Australian music legend Peter Combe.
The audience enthusiastically joined in, singing along to popular favourites such as "Mr Clicketty Cane" and "Newspaper Mama."
In addition to the performance, our Year 9 students had the valuable opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. They asked Peter about the process of songwriting, performing for young audiences, and his experiences within the music industry. This interaction provided unique insights and inspiration for our aspiring musicians.
We sincerely thank Peter Combe for sharing his music, stories, and encouragement with our students. It was a memorable and enriching experience for all involved.
Article by Suriya Down | Senior Leader | Director of Music and The Arts
DANCE
Huge Congratulations to our APHS Aerobics Team.
We are delighted to recognise the outstanding achievements of our Aerobics teams, who recently competed in their very first competition at the Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre. Taking on teams from both schools and clubs, our students demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork.
We are extremely proud to announce that both our Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary divisions placed first in their respective sections. As a result, every student was awarded a gold medal for their efforts. This is an exceptional accomplishment for their debut competition and a testament to their dedication.
A special thank you goes to Ms Donovan, our Dance Teacher, for her expert coaching and steadfast commitment during Wednesday lunchtime rehearsals. Her guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in the team’s success.
The APHS Aerobics Team will return to compete again in August. We look forward to sharing future updates and wish them continued success.
VISUAL ART
𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟕 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Our creative year 7 students have been busy in Art this term, exploring new skills and techniques during their art rotation.
Here are some amazing examples of what they've been working on so far.
It has been wonderful to see their talents shine and their confidence grow with every lesson.
Article by Michelle Stephens | Art Teacher
SALA Festival — Art Exhibition
Aberfoyle Park High School’s Art Club is proud to present a special exhibition as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival at Onkaparinga Public Library, from 1 to 31 August.
The exhibition features Memory Project artworks created by our Year 7 to 11 students. These pieces are gifts for orphaned and disadvantaged girls from Afghanistan, now living in a home in Pakistan. Through the Memory Project, one young person has already gained the opportunity to pursue higher education, and we look forward to seeing more success stories in the future.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Memory Project, our dedicated Art Club students, and Onkaparinga Public Library for making this exhibition possible. Once the exhibition concludes, the artworks will be sent to the girls’ home, and we are eager to hear their responses.
We invite the community to visit the exhibition and be inspired by the creativity and compassion of our students.
Article by Aimee Cullen | Art Teacher
World Photography Week 2026: Exploring "Home"
This year, World Photography Week runs from Wednesday, 12 August to Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The theme for 2026 is "home."
In line with this theme, students in our Photography classes have been exploring the concept of home in imaginative and thoughtful ways. Their work includes photographic studies of objects from their own homes, abstract images inspired by the idea of alien home planets, and nostalgic photographs reflecting childhood memories, all creatively edited and reworked.
A selection of these diverse works will be on display in the front office atrium throughout World Photography Week. We invite staff, students, and visitors to view and enjoy the unique perspectives presented by our talented students.
Article by Aimee Cullen | Art Teacher