The St Clare's College community and all of Canberra cheered on Keely Small as she represented her country in the 800m at the Commonwealth Games this month.

The Year 11 student broke a personal best and the under-18 National 800m record for the second time, coming in hot at 2:00.81 minutes.

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald Keely said, "I am here for the experience and to get out here and run a PB against the world's best, I am stoked."

St Clare’s Principal Brad Cooney said Keely is a remarkable young woman who is equally dedicated to her studies as she is to the track.

The school's Senior Rugby team is also making headlines as they make their way to Japan in the school holidays to represent Australia at the prestigious SANIX Invitational Tournament. 

The exclusive event is hosted by the Japan Rugby Football Union and the Global Arena in Munakata, Fukuoka on the island of Kyūshū is the venue for this tournament.