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SRAS students and staff have experienced a number of illnesses over the term, with some catching bugs for a second and third time. This, on top of the extra-curricular activities, public holidays and student free day over the term, have impacted on general schooling routines that we haven’t experience since pre-COVID years. Therefore, the 3-Way Conversations are timely and allow us to re-share routines, expectations, communicate concerns, data and celebrate successes together. Thank you to all families who are making time in their busy schedules to support their child(ren) at these meetings. It was terrific to see the students alongside parents / carers and teachers and have their voice heard.
SRAS acknowledges that the time allocated for the conversations is quite short and encourages families to request follow-up conversations as needed throughout the year. Whilst SRAS sends home traffic lights, tick boxes (for secondary in term 1 & 3), and reports, to keep you informed of your child(ren)’s progress over the year, you may be keen to know more about your child(ren)’s general progress in-between. Where face-to-face meetings are not possible, there are several other options available that are listed below:
- DayMap communication – message the teacher directly using this mode
- Email communication – message the teacher directly using this mode
- SMS – via the school mobile
- Phone conversation – arrange a time via the front office
- SeeSaw communication – message the teacher directly suing this mode
When finished, your child(ren)’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP) will be made available through DayMap or SeeSaw for your review. As teachers review these with students throughout the year, they’ll be updated and reposted.
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
Attached to this week’s newsletter is a useful information sheet for parents and carers, providing useful insights and strategies to assist you to understand Emotional Literacy as defined by TRP.
Principal
Mr John Robertson
As you may be aware, vaping has become increasingly popular among young people in recent years. While some may view vaping as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, the truth is that it poses serious health risks.
Vaping involves inhaling an aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an electronic cigarette or other vaping device. This aerosol typically contains nicotine, which is highly addictive, as well as other harmful chemicals and heavy metals such as formaldehyde, acrolein, and lead.
The health implications of vaping are numerous and serious. Nicotine is known to have harmful effects on the developing brain, which can negatively impact learning, memory, and attention. It can also increase the risk of addiction, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition, the other chemicals found in vaping products can cause damage to the lungs, heart, and other organs, leading to a variety of health problems.
At our school, we take the health and well-being of our students very seriously. We strongly encourage all students to avoid vaping and other tobacco products, and to make informed choices about their health. We also provide resources and support for students who may be struggling with addiction or other related issues.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or other health issues related to vaping or tobacco use, please do not hesitate to reach out to a trusted adult or a health professional for help.
For more information head to the following link:
Last Tuesday, 14th March, SRAS had eight secondary students compete at the River Mallee & Districts (RMD) Athletics Day at Karoonda Town Oval. Congratulations to Jasmine Challenor, Naite Gribble, Jacob Hodge, Ella Johnson, Tehya Fawdry, Tommy Trezise-Donald, Jade Durant and Maliyah Haby for representing our school in this competition. As SRAS is combined with Meningie Area School for this event, our competing students had to not only win their events from our Athletics Day, but they also had to out throw/jump/run the best competing students from Meningie. Our students were given a great opportunity to represent our school and gain valuable experience competing against the highest performing athletes from a range of schools in our district, including: Karoonda, Tintinara, Mannum, Coomandook, Keith and Lameroo.
In total, our selected students competed in approximately 40 events across the day, displaying great sportsmanship throughout. A few key highlights for the day included a first place for Jacob in the shot put, Jazzy came first in the open girls 100m and Tehya came 2nd in all of her seven events. Tehya also came runner up for the 14-year-old girls age group. Overall, every SRAS student finished in the top three for at least one of their events, which is an awesome achievement in this highly competitive carnival.
Congratulations to Jazzy, Jacob and Tehya for being selected in the River Mallee and Districts team, set to be held at SANTOS Stadium in Adelaide on the 31st of March. Finally, a big thank you to the parents who dropped off/picked up their child early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Also, thank you to both Troy Cowland and Kate Howie for their assistance with running this day for our students.
Jayden Coleman
Sports Coordinator
YR 7/8 Home Ec students cooking a delicious Chicken Curry
The students in years 5 and 6, have been doing Harmony Week activities, and as part of our Literacy Program, they looked at procedure writing. We looked at how to make Sushi. They followed a recipe and procedural instructions to get an end result.
This experience allowed for us to work with Joke from Mid Murray Our Town which was a big hit with our students.
I want to share with you a fitness challenge that has a deeper meaning and a collective goal. As you may know, 3,144 Australians lost their lives to suicide in 2021. To honour their memory and raise awareness for mental health, I'm inviting you to join me in the 3,144 push-up challenge.
But I don't want to do it alone! I want to get a group of students together to collectively get 3,144 push-ups in 23 days, which equals 137 push-ups per day. Students that are interested can let me know, and we'll form a team to support each other along the way.
We'll be meeting at the outdoor learning area every recess during the month of June to complete our daily push-up goal. Don't worry if you can't do push-ups, as they can be replaced with activities like star jumps, sit-ups, cartwheels, etc. The important thing is that we're all working together towards a common goal.
I encourage you to join me in this challenge and make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others. We can use this challenge to start conversations about mental health, raise awareness, and support those who may be going through a tough time. Together, we can achieve the goal of 3,144 push-ups and show our solidarity with those affected by suicide.
If you're interested in joining the challenge, let me know. Let's make June a month of physical and mental health, and honour the lives lost to suicide in the process.
For more info follow the link below
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/
Karl Lienert – Swan Reach Area School Push Up Challenge Ambassador
Material & Service Charges for 2023 has been endorsed by the Governing Council.
The charge will be $269.00 (gst free) per student from Reception to Year 6 and $355 (gst free) per student from Year 7 to Year 12 and is payable at the commencement of Term 1 each year.
All fees are due in full by end of Term 1 - All outstanding fees will then be forwarded to Dept for Education Debt Collection.
Payments can be made at the school by EFTPOS or by Direct Debit as detailed on invoice.
School Card forms are to be completed online at www.sa.gov.au by the end of Term 1.
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.
LIBRARY MOBILE APP
| 31 March | SSSA Athetics - SANTOS |
| 6 April | Yr 4-6 9 aside football |
| 7 April | Public Holiday, Good Friday |
| 10 April | Public Holiday, Easter Monday |
| 12 April | Interschool Sports Day - SRAS |
| 14 April | End of term, early dismissal |
| 1 May | Term 2 Starts |
Due date for articles in the next Newsletter is 10:00am, Wednesday April 15, 2023. 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 GOLF CLUB
Saturday 1st April, 2023 - Bar Opens at 5pm
Coned Silverside, Mashed Potato and Vegetables, Followed by Dessert
Adult $20
Children $10
BYO Available
$5 Corkage
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL (for catering purposes)
Please call or email Rachael 0472 768 910
by Monday 27th March, 2023
