Modbury High School

The talent Tailored Learning Cutting Edge students have helped to upgrade our school coffee cart and give Purruna Kuu Cafe a beautiful new addition. We look forward to using it at future events!

Our first ever Year 9 Outdoor Education class recently took on the great outdoors at Mount Crawford Forest last Thursday and Friday!

Across the two days, students completed a series of hikes totalling almost 25km, summiting Mount Crawford, Little Mount Crawford and the Fire Tower along the way. Despite the cold conditions, the group was lucky to enjoy beautiful blue skies and crisp fresh air while trekking and camping through the forest.

Our students showed resilience and accountability throughout the camp as they set up tents, cooked dinner on their trangia stoves, learned campfire building skills, and unwound with some games… plus one too many dad jokes from Mr Yeend.

We’ve also captured plenty of the adventure on GoPro, so keep an eye on our socials for a full camp video coming soon! A big thanks to Mr Yeend for organising the camp. The students had so much fun they're already begging for a 2027 class!

A huge thank you to the generous anonymous family who donated all of these items for our community project 👏🫶 It is truly wonderful to see such kindness, and we are so grateful for your support, your generosity will make a real difference❤️

If you would like to donate to any of the charities we are supporting, please drop your donations off at the front office this week.

We appreciate your ongoing support, thank you!

Does your child come home talking about how great their teacher is? Or do you know a staff member who has had a positive impact in your child's life? Let them know with a shout out.
https://www.modburyhs.sa.edu.au/staff-shout-out/

Whole School Community Project

This term, Modbury High School is running a whole school charity drive, providing a wonderful opportunity for our students to put our school values into action and support members of our wider community.

Each year level will be collecting donations for a different charity (please see the images for details). Our SVC students are leading this initiative and will be coordinating the promotion and collection of items for their respective year levels.

We encourage students, families, and members of our school community to contribute any donations they can. Donations are requested by the end of Week 8, although items will still be gratefully accepted during Week 9.

Thank you for supporting this important community project and helping make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Today, the first half of our Year 7 cohort (701, 702 and 703) headed out on their fieldwork excursion to Tea Tree Plaza as part of their 2026 Election Day Learning Expedition.

This year’s Learning Expedition asks students the big question: Are we active citizens… or just waiting our turn? Throughout the term, students have been learning about Australian democracy, local issues, political campaigns, and the power young people have to create positive change in their communities.

During today’s fieldwork, students worked in their Election Day campaign groups to collect data about the issues that matter most to the Tea Tree Gully community. They interviewed community members and gathered ideas that will help shape their own political campaigns ahead of our major Election Day event on July 22.

We are excited that this year’s Election Day will again involve real political and community leaders, including Olivia Savvas MP, Tony Zappia MP, and Lucy Hood MP, Minister for Education.

Our Year 7s represented Modbury High School brilliantly today, showing confidence, impeccable manners, and maturity when speaking with members of the public. Teachers even received a wonderful compliment from a community member praising the students’ passion and confidence.

704, 705 and 707 will head to Tea Tree Plaza this Friday, so keep an eye out for our future leaders in action!

Our Year 12 Student Voice Council team, along with several staff members, braved the weather and slept outside last night for our second MHS Soup and Sleep event, raising funds and awareness for homelessness and food insecurity in support of the charity Food on the Table.
We are incredibly proud of what our students have achieved this year. Our School Captains, Krishea and Rylen, led the SVC team with enthusiasm, initiative and a can-do attitude. Together, they raised more than $6,000 and, more importantly, helped educate our school community through a casual day, raffle, impressive bake sale and a staff vs SVC basketball game.
Students enjoyed a soup dinner and an evening of activities, including a fun quiz that sparked meaningful conversations about homelessness and food insecurity. It was fantastic to see everyone learning more about these important issues.
This event would not have been possible without the support of our students, staff, families and wider community. A huge thank you to everyone who:

Donated money, purchased baked goods, participated in the casual day or bought raffle tickets
Cooked soup
Cooked the BBQ
Donated rolls and butter
Helped set up, pack up, photograph the event or stayed overnight

A special thank you also goes to our local sponsors who generously donated raffle prizes. Every dollar raised through the raffle has been donated directly to the charity:

Kmart Tea Tree Plaza
Grill'd Modbury
Lone Star Rib House Golden Grove
Timezone
Hidden Pig Pizza
Hoyts

Finally, to the students and staff who braved the cold and put in the hard work to make the event such a success, thank you!
Bring on 2027! After raising more than $6,000 this year, we're already setting our sights higher. Word on the street is that if we can crack $10,000 next time, Ms Costa might finally join the students and sleep out too... we'll hold her to it 😉.
Kind regards,
Maddie O'Brien-Dent

On Wednesday, May 27, our staff came together for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. We were delighted by a delicious spread generously donated by the Dreamers Youth Organisation. Their support not only made the day extra special, but also allowed even more donations to go directly to Cancer Council’s vital work. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important cause!

National Reconciliation Week Breakfast 2026 Reflection.

Attending the National Reconciliation Week breakfast was a highly privileged experience. Gathering alongside more than 3,000 like-minded individuals, the atmosphere was powerfully emotional and charged with deep significance. There was a deep sense of pride in our collective identity, a profound sorrow for lost histories, and an enduring hope for a future built together in unity and respect.

The morning commenced with a respectful smoking ceremony outdoors, setting a reflective tone for the event. Attendees gradually entered the venue, taking their seats with a sense of anticipation. The proceedings were expertly guided by Shelley Ware, who served as MC and contributed to the warmth and engagement throughout the morning.

One of the keynote addresses was delivered by Eddie Betts, whose presence and words offered invaluable insight, inspiration, and a timely reminder of the importance of reconciliation within our community. Contributions from Aunty Ros Cameron Stolen Generations survivor, educator, and author offered profound reflection on her story and legacy, deeply reinforcing the morning’s themes of unity and reconciliation.

The event was further enriched by outstanding artistic performances, including Nathan May with the Adelaide Baroque String Quartet and a moving performance by Casey Donovan. These artists added to the emotional impact, elevating the focus on pride, reflection, and hope.

Overall, the event left a lasting impression by highlighting pride in identity, reflection on the past, and hope for a united future. It was a meaningful and memorable occasion for all who attended.