Adelaide Botanic High School

Over four incredible days at WOMADelaide, our student volunteers embraced every opportunity to learn, contribute and connect.

Working across a wide range of roles, from sustainability initiatives and content creation to even washing dishes! Students experienced the festival from the inside out, building practical skills and supporting an event that celebrates global culture, music and art.

Our strong and ongoing partnership with WOMADelaide continues to provide meaningful opportunities for our students to be involved in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Their energy, adaptability and teamwork were on full display.

A huge thank you to our students for the way they represented our community, you made the most of every moment.

What a fantastic day at Sports Day 2026! It was great to see such strong participation and outstanding effort from students across all year levels, whether competing on the track, supporting their house, or cheering on their peers.

The costumes this year were incredible. The creativity, colour and effort put into representing each house did not go unnoticed and added so much fun and personality to the day.

A special mention to our House Leaders, who arrived early to help with set up and ensure everything was ready to go. Your initiative and leadership played a big part in making the day run smoothly – thank you for your efforts.

It was also an exciting day for athletics, with new school records set. Even more impressively, several records were broken and then immediately broken again in the same heat, showing the level of determination and talent on display.

Well done to all students and staff who took part and helped make Sports Day 2026 such a great event.

This week during Studio Wednesday, we went behind the lens and into the dark to experiment with light painting as part of Photography 101: Using a DSLR Camera.

Learning how to confidently use manual settings, adjusting shutter speed, ISO and aperture. Students discovered how slowing things down can create something pretty spectacular.

The images you see here are our Year 8 and 9 students’ own work, planned, captured and created entirely by them.

Welcoming the Year of the Horse 🐎

Our Atrium was filled with colour, energy and plenty of laughter as we celebrated Lunar New Year with a vibrant lion dance performance. There were many giggles as the lions cheekily “pinched” a few water bottles and delighted the crowd with their playful antics.

A wonderful way to honour culture, tradition and the rich diversity of our school community. Wishing our families a year of energy, confidence and new beginnings.

Today marked one of the many special “final year” milestones for our Class of 2026, receiving their Senior Jumpers. Despite the heat, nothing was stopping them from trying them on straight away and snapping some pics.

The sentiment across the group?
“It feels real now.”

A small moment, but a big reminder that their final year of secondary schooling has truly begun.

Find your people. Find your place.

Applications for the Health & Sciences (STEM) Pathways Program close this Sunday, 15 February.

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What better way to start the week than with some painting!

Our Year 9 Visual Arts students have been diving deep into the world of colour and technique. Starting with a colour wheel, students explored tints, hues and shades to build a strong foundation for the unit.

They then put those skills to the test by analysing famous artworks from across history. Carefully studying colour choices, brushstrokes and techniques to recreate a painting in the style of the original artist. The challenge? Choose the artwork you’re personally drawn to and problem-solve your way to a close replication.

We can't wait to share the finished paintings!

Studio Wednesday is back!

Kicking off 2026 straight into the kitchens for Mangia Pasta Studio 🍝

Another big year ahead of creativity, exploration and student-led magic as our middle years students take the reins in sessions they choose, following their own interests while discovering new ones.

🔬 Health & Sciences (STEM) Pathways – Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the Health & Sciences (STEM) Pathways Program at Adelaide Botanic High School, designed for students who demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The program supports motivated learners through:
✔ specialist Middle Years learning studios
✔ inquiry-based and challenging learning experiences
✔ opportunities to participate in STEM events and competitions
✔ learning that supports future STEM pathways

✨ Up to 20 places available for students residing outside the school zone
📍 For Year 6 students entering Year 7 in 2027
📅 Applications close 15 February 2026

Full program details and application information are available on our website.

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Health & Sciences (STEM) Pathways Program for entry into Adelaide Botanic High School in 2027.

There are up to 20 positions available for students starting High School in 2027 in Year 7. These positions are for students who reside outside the school zone and who show a high level of interest or success in one or more of the STEM areas.

https://abhs.sa.edu.au/enrolment/selective-entry/

Adelaide Botanic High School | Tomorrow Today Adelaide Botanic High School showcases the best of 21 Century learning, catering for the needs of all students through its extensive curriculum offerings.

Huge congratulations to recent ABHS graduate Lucy, who has officially been drafted to the Adelaide Crows! ❤️💙💛

From schoolyard goals to the big stage, Lucy’s talent, drive and determination have taken her all the way to the AFLW. We can’t wait to see her light up the field!

Congratulations, Lucy! ABHS will be cheering every step of the way!

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