Hello Swan Reach,

It is pleasing to see SRAS students so active in classroom and real-life learning experiences. The R-12s once again participated in Remembrance Day Ceremonies. ‘Lest we forget’ has enormous meaning for past, present and importantly, future generations. Teaching this generation the significance of the sacrifice and benevolence of our service men and women, to preserve the privileges and freedoms we experience today, ensures this honourable legacy will continue.

Other authentic learning experiences our students and children have engaged in this term include:

• Preschool special family and cultural cooking
• The SRC led fair and mid-term assembly
• 9/10 cooking assessment task – catering for chosen adult
• Year 10 round table interviews
• 7-9 & R-2s business economics market stalls
• Whole school transition
• 3-6 excursion to The Old Barn to practice presentation evening item

With the current flood situation to continue increasing its impact on the community, the trauma-informed brochures included with this newsletter may assist families who are feeling the strain, now or future.

Mr John Robertson

Principal

2023 HOME GROUPS

SRAS has decided and Governing Council have endorsed the home groups detailed below:

• Preschool in ELC
• Reception – year 2 class
• Year 3 / 4 class
• Year 5 / 6 class
• Year 7-10 for HG and electives only (7/8s and 9/10s will have separate classes for core learning subjects)
• Year 11/12 HG

We are working through staffing arrangements and possibly won’t be able to announce a secondary and the 5/6 teacher until next year. While we have retained most current staff to enhance the continuity of learning for all students, we are able to announce the following:

• Mrs Tracey Gierke is retiring. Mrs Vanessa Hancock from Wongulla will be our Finance / Admin Officer in 2023 and beyond
• Mrs Sarah Bolt is taking leave for 2023
• Miss Fran Newman will be departing at the end of the year
• Mrs Lucinda McKenzie will join our secondary teaching team

2022 SWIMMING CARNIVAL

SRAS has decided to cancel the 2022 swimming carnival due to the rising waters placing our community under added stress, and staff and family exhaustion from another BIG year. We look forward to its return to our traditional time in week 2 of term 1, in 2023.

Last term, the ELC team was lucky enough to win a small community grant from Mid Murray Our Towns to enhance community wellbeing. We are using the grant to conduct cooking sessions for our community, where families and community members are invited to plan, cook and share a dish that is special to their culture or family. Earlier in the term we cooked spaghetti bolognese together, and last week we had our first school community session with Mrs E (Yuka) and the 7/8 students. Mrs E involved the children in preparing and cooking Japanese dumplings and the 7/8 students helped them to cut and mix the filling, and then construct the dumpling. Everyone had a try and 99.9% thought they were delicious. Thankyou so much Mrs E and 7/8 students for giving us a taste of Japan.

If you are interested in joining in, whether planning a cooking session or watching one, check out the poster in this newsletter and come and talk to staff.

Mrs Trish Horstmann

On Friday, 18^th November the year 12 class combined their Formal and Graduation Dinner together into one evening at the Swan Reach Hotel. This was a great chance to celebrate the completion of their schooling with their families and staff members. It was great to see so many people turn up to celebrate. Well done to Naomi for organising the event.

Mr Troy Cowland

Deputy Principal

The R-10 students will be participating in an excursion to AFL MAX in Adelaide as part of the end of year activities week.  The excursion will be on Thursday 15th December from 8:45am to 3:00pm.  The cost for the excursion will be $10 per student, with remaining costs subsidised by the school.  Students will need to wear school uniform and bring packed lunch, recess and water bottle. Information notices and consent forms have been sent home and need to be returned to school by Monday 5th December, 2022 with payment.

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

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.

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, 12th December, 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.

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/

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 Magazine highlights our activities, class highlights and events over the past year.  The magazines will be available after Presentation Night on Tuesday, 13th December.  The magazines cost $20 each. Orders and payment can be directed to the front office.

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.

BINGO