Adelaide Botanic High School

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.

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.

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/

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