Book Week was celebrated on Thursday, August 25th. The children were involved in activities in the morning and rotated through four sessions:

Mrs Horstmann - "When the Waterhole Dries Up" by Kaye Baille and Max Hamilton. Students created a game based on the characters of the book.

Mrs Rosenzweig - "Winston and the Indoor Cat" by Leila Rudge. Students coloured in and constructed a craft cat.

Mrs Thomas - "Walk of the Whales" by Nick Bland. Students created a papercraft whale moving through the sea using a pop stick.

Mrs Griffiths - "Stellarphant" by James Foley. Students drew a picture of what they would like to be one day if they put in hard work and determination.

After the activities it was to the main arena to parade costumes and dress up attire. All students enjoyed the morning and received a small bag of surprises to celebrate the event.

The Preschool students have put their hand to still life drawing with some amazing results.  The 'works of Picasso' are on display in the front office.

Hello Swan Reach,

What a magnificent fortnight (week 5 and 6) of learning activities and opportunities facilitated by staff at SRAS including:

• Preschool winning $500 grant from Mid Murray Our Town for their ‘Our World and Other Worlds’ cooking sessions
• CAFHS visit to the preschool
• SAPSASA athletics
• 3-6 Yookamurra excursion
• Book Week activities and parade
• SRC led, mid-term assembly
• Student Free Day
• SACE subject counselling
• SANFL visit
• R-2 Phonics Screening

Such positive experiences for our students is sometimes underestimated and at times, over-looked. But thanks to Facebook, Daymap and the newsletter there is continuous information being uploaded. You can keep abreast of these extra-curricular events as well as classroom learning.

Our school community is alive and buzzing with educational and life-long-learning activities that develop our students’ development and growth. SRAS is committed to promoting the plethora of opportunities to enhance the life-skills of its students and continue to being effective and beneficial collaborators with all stakeholders in our community. It is a privilege that we are able to do so with the support of the community and families – thank you.

Mr John Robertson

Principal

TRICKY KIDS - TRICKY BEHAVIOURS

Managing challenging and confronting children while staying sane by Andrew Fuller

https://www.generationnext.com.au/2020/08/tricky-behaviours/

If you had to describe your child, would any of these phrases sound familiar?

‘It doesn’t matter what I say…’
‘She just gets something into her mind and won’t give it up.’
‘Some days I could just scream at them…’
‘He has always got to have the last word.’
‘She’s fine when she gets her own way.’
‘He can argue for hours.’
‘She has to win at everything!’

Congratulations! It’s likely you have a child with tricky behaviours!

While tricky behaviour can often be challenging and confronting for parents, the good news is that these children frequently grow up to be the movers and shakers of the world. Believe it or not they are more often than not the ones full of potential. Passive resistance, competitive, manipulative, aggressive, moody or argumentative traits can often disguise anxieties and stresses that children cannot articulate. The secret to transforming tricky behaviour is to discover the root causes of undesirable behaviour and show children how to use their abilities for good, rather than evil!

In this revised and updated edition of his bestselling book, Tricky Kids, leading Australian adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller delves deeply into all the different types of tricky behaviour displayed by children of all ages. Using the latest thinking and developments in child psychology, he explains the most common reasons why children can display confronting behaviour and outlines practical steps you can take to help show them the way to live harmoniously with you and others. If you are sick of having your home resemble a war zone, hoarse from frequent screaming matches or just plain despair, you will never be able to understand or overcome your child’s tricky behaviour, then this book is for you!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew Fuller is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He has acted as the scientific consultant for ABC TV on the science of teenage brains, is the principal consultant for the national drug prevention strategy REDI, an Ambassador for Mind Matters, a Member of the National Coalition Against Bullying, and is the Co-Director of Resilient Youth Australia. He is the author of numerous books, including Unlocking Your Child’s Genius and Your Best Life at Any Age.

Introduction from his text Tricky Behaviours…

A pledge to my child

To my dear son or daughter,

I am your parent. I am NOT the hired help, the locator of all lost socks or an open-all-hours convenience store that delivers anything you could ever wish for. I repeat, I am your parent.

This means there are times that I will use the word ‘No’. This means what it sounds like. You will not like it when I use this word.

There will be times that you think you hate me. There will be times that you think I am the worst parent on earth. There may be times that you are right, even though you won’t hear me admit it.

As a parent I am responsible for raising you to be a decent human being who treats themselves and others with tolerance and respect.

That is my job and I take it on willingly because I love you and want the best for you. This means that I will watch you with a level of surveillance that most spy agencies would envy. I will track you like a bloodhound. I will check whether you have schoolwork to do and whether you are doing it to the best of your ability.

I want you to have as many moments of sheer delight as possible, however, my job is to prepare you for real life. It may surprise you to learn that you will not blitz every test at school, be picked for the leading role in every play, be the best player in the team, win every award or be invited to every birthday party. These are not failures. This is real life. I won’t like these setbacks any more than you will. In my heart I would love you to have an endless progression of unwavering success but I know that having setbacks helps you to be humble, to try harder and to acknowledge others. They also make you stronger in the future.

Disappointments forge determination and increase the likelihood you will be able to go some way towards supporting me in my more senior years.

In the house that I work to pay for there will be rules and there will be jobs to do. You will not like all of these rules and you certainly won’t like all of the jobs. These rules are in place so I do not go crazy while raising you. These jobs are there so you can learn that responsible people make a positive contribution to others.

You have the right to argue with me. You do not have the right to remain silent or brush me off with vague comments like ‘Don’t know’, ‘As if’ or ‘That’s so random …’

I’m sure we are going to get along just fine. Through all this please know that I love you for who you are and will continue to do so even if you stuff up.

Love, your parent

This introduction is also available on You Tube at: https://www.generationnext.com.au/2020/08/tricky-behaviours/

This is a great opportunity for parents/carers to arrange a time to have a chat about your child/s learning progress and Individual Learning Plans. Parents are welcome to contact the front office and arrange a time to have a catchup either by phone or in person.

The Swan Reach Area School apparel store is now live.  This means you can now order school shirts without having to go through the school.  For more information contact Tracey in the front office.

 Here is the direct link: https://www.printcity.net.au/product-category/swan-reach-area-school/

OPENING HOURS

The library now has a mobile phone for communication.  Please let me know if you would like to be included on the message list to receive notifications, holiday and opening hours etc.

The number is:   0460 366 067

myGov - CHANGES

Your myGov account gives you access to a range of government online services. It will soon be changing with a fresh new look and more features, making it easier for you to access services you need.

When myGov changes, you won’t need to change anything you currently do. You will still:

• find myGov at the same website address – my.gov.au
• sign in the same way, using your current sign-in details
• have access to all your linked services, including the ATO
• access ATO online services the same way
• receive ATO messages to your myGov inbox
• go to ATO online services to view reminders, messages and information relating to your tax and super
• lodge your business activity statement (BAS) through ATO online services if you’re a sole trader.

Curious? You can visit the myGov Beta website, a trial site that lets you explore and get familiar with some of the new features.

Remember, your myGov account is different to the myGovID app. You can use the myGovID app to sign in to your myGov account by entering or accepting a 4-digit code.

'BEING DIGITAL INNOVATION'

being digital is a program to help promote the digital assistance and learning that SA’s public libraries offer to adult South Australians.

The being digital webpage provides a useful portal for those less experienced with technology and digital to start learning the basics. The content featured is provided by partners including Be Connected and the eSafety Commisioner. We encourage you to further browse the courses offered by these partners on their websites to continue your digital learning journey. being digital is jointly funded by State Government and Local Government.  We’re making it easy for you to develop your skills and confidence to connect with today’s digital world.  Learn more about our being digital program. Need additional assistance? Contact your local library.

The webpage which has learning content by topic and links to related digital literacy programs at libraries is at http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/beingdigital

COVID-19 DIGITAL PASSPORTS

Can't access your digital passport or load on your phone? The Community Library can scan your paperwork and reduce to credit card size for your wallet or purse.  No charge.

Good health habits and personal hygiene are essential life skills. Children need to learn life skills that are necessary in order to become healthy, confident and responsible adults. In people with poor personal hygiene, the body provides an ideal environment for germs to grow, leaving it vulnerable to infection. On a social level, people may avoid a person with poor personal hygiene, which may result in isolation and loneliness. 

• Showering or bathing every day.
• Washing hands with soap and water often.
• Washing hair regularly.
• Brushing hair every day and getting haircuts when needed.
• Brushing teeth twice a day.
• Changing underwear daily and wearing clean clothes.
• Using personal hygiene products such as deodorant.

A vacancy exists for a school cleaner for 10 hours per week.  If interested please contact Hazel Ireland on 0448 169 464.

The Swan Reach Area School website is where you can find all the school information including the newsletter, forms and policies.  Please visit https://swanrchas.schoolzineplus.com

Due date for the next Newsletter is 10:00am, Wednesday, 14th September, 2022.  The newsletter is distributed via the SZApp and school website.  Printed copies are still available upon request.

Articles can be emailed to dl.0423.info@schools.sa.edu.au  clearly marked in the subject box as Newsletter, faxed to 8570 2325 or delivered to the library/front office. Due to the way the Newsletter is now being set up, not all photos are included in the print copy, however there are several photo galleries included online and via the SZApp. Apple devices: open the App store and search and download SZapp, on Android devices open the Play store and search and download SZappa; select the Asia Pacific region and search for Swan Reach Area School.  Follow the prompts to register using an email address and create a password to access the online newsletter. Contact the school should you require any assistance.

Swan Reach Christian Women's Group invite you to join them for Bible study and fellowship each month. 11am, second Tuesday of the Month at the Swan Reach Lutheran Church Hall.  BYO lunch.  For more information please phone Taryn 0427 702 377 or Josie 0419 708 224.  All welcome.

BSR REDBACKS FOOTY AND NETBALL CLUB

The Redbacks footy team has made it through to the GRAND FINAL. This will be played on Saturday September 3 at Ramco, 2:30 pm start. Good luck to Mr Cowland and Mr Coleman who will be playing their best footy to help get the team over the line. Go the Redbacks! Bring home the premiership flag.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - LUTHERAN CARE

MINDARIE-HALIDON RACES

BINGO