Celebrating Luca's cycling achievements

Congratulations to Luca P, a year 11 student, who is making strides in the world of cycling through his training with the SASI Cycling Program. Luca recently competed in the Oceania Championships in February and will also participate in the Track National Championships from 26–30 March in Brisbane.

His dedication and hard work have been evident, with a rigorous training schedule four out of five days each week. Depending on his performance in these competitions, Luca may be selected for the Junior World Championships in August, a testament to his talent and commitment.

We wish Luca the best of luck as he continues to pursue his cycling dreams.

The APHS House Cup Returns for 2025

Now in its third year, our House Cup continues to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students! Points are awarded for demonstrating our school values—Respect, Care and Compassion, and Honesty. Students can also earn house points for as academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities.

Students can track their house’s progress live on Daymap. When teachers allocate points, parents may receive a notification showcasing the amazing work their child is doing in class.

Yarta (Green) has claimed victory for the past two years—can they make it three in a row, or will another house rise to the challenge?

Good luck to

Yarta - green

Karla - red

Yarlu - blue

Trintu - yellow

May the best house win!

Join the SASI Mile End Open Day

We are pleased to inform our school community about an exciting opportunity shared by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) in Mile End is hosting an open day for their new sports facility, and we encourage families to attend.

The open day will take place on Sunday, 30 March, and offers a wonderful chance for families to explore the new facility. The event will feature live demonstrations, panel discussions, athlete meet and greets, interactive self-guided tours, and a variety of sport and recreation activities. There will also be giveaways for attendees.

Families can register online for free. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the new SASI facility and enjoy a day of fun and learning. We hope you can take advantage of this event and look forward to seeing many of our families there!

Register here - SASI Mile End Community Open Day

Individual Golf Championships

We are thrilled to share the achievement of Lewis M, a year 8 student, who recently competed in the Individual Golf Championships on Friday 7 March.

Lewis showcased his skills by winning the B-Grade overall, irrespective of gender and age group.

Lewis competed in the B-Grade category due to his handicap of 15 or over. The A-Grade competition was reserved for players with a handicap of 14.9 or under.

Ben W, a year 11 student, also competed in the same event and came in 5th place with an impressive score of 38.

Congratulations to Lewis and Ben on their results.

Get Ready for APHS School Sports Day

The Aberfoyle Park High School Sports Day is just around the corner, taking place on 21 March. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be a day filled with excitement, team spirit and athletic excellence.

Our teams Yarta, Karla, Yarlu and Trintu, will compete across a variety of sports and activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and healthy competition.

It's a wonderful chance for everyone to come together and celebrate the talent and enthusiasm of our school community.

We wish the best of luck to all the teams participating.

Go Yarta, Karla, Yarlu, and Trintu!

In addition to the sports, we will have a variety of food items for sale on the oval during the event.

Individual Swimming Championships

On Monday 24 February, students from Aberfoyle Park High School showcased their swimming talents at the Individual Swimming Championships held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Competing against a field of skilled athletes, our students delivered outstanding performances, bringing home numerous accolades.

Sabien H made a splash in the 14-year-old category, securing first place in multiple events:

50M Breaststroke
50M Butterfly
50M Freestyle
100M Freestyle

Not to be outdone, Keaton H dominated the 16-year-old category, achieving first place in the following events:

50M Freestyle
100M Freestyle
50M Butterfly
50M Breaststroke
50M Backstroke

In addition to his victories, Keaton was awarded Standard certificates for his exceptional times in the 16-year-old Backstroke, 100M Freestyle and 50M Freestyle.

Congratulations to both students on their outstanding performances.

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