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Remembrance Day is falling on a weekend day this year, so unfortunately SRAS students won’t be able to join the community for this special occasion, as a planned school event. All Australians are beneficiaries of the actions of numerous service men and women who have fought for our freedom and served to uphold our values and rights. SRAS encourages, and hopes many families will find time to give thanks and appreciation this Remembrance Day.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy
HOME GROUPS 2024
The preschool mid-year intake that started this year, will impact on the junior primary class in 2024. Therefore, after careful considerations, our primary home group structures will change slightly for 2024.
Our home groups for 2024 will most likely be:
- Preschool
- R/1 (with mid-year receptions joining in semester 2)
- 2-4
- 5/6
- 7-10 (split into 7/8 and 9/10 for core subjects)
- 11/12
WHOLE SCHOOL TRANSITION SESSIONS
SRAS has planned three whole-school transition sessions that are outlined below:
- Thursday 16th November – lessons 1 and 2 (8:45am -11am) – Principal’s Tour @ 9am
- Thursday 23rd November – lessons 3 and 4 (11:00am – 1:25pm)
- Thursday 30th November – lessons 1 and 2 (8:45am -11am)
The 3-6s will be on camp for the 1st transition day, however the transitions will proceed.
You are invited to attend the Principal’s Tour that will be conducted on the 16th of November. This is an opportunity for families to visit learning spaces, view teaching and learning and ask clarifying questions about education at SRAS.
BUSHFIRE PROCEDURES ON CATASTROPHIC DAYS
Whilst summer scorchers seem somewhat distant, this is a timely reminder of our bushfire procedures.
On days where a Catastrophic Fire Danger rating is forecasted:
- all school bus routes travelling through any affected Fire Ban District(s) will be cancelled
- school will still be open and lessons will run as normal
If the Fire Ban rating changes to ‘Catastrophic’ during the day:
- school buses will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise by authorised Emergency Services personnel.
If a bushfire is reported in the area during the day:
- affected bus runs will not to leave the school until the roads are declared safe by emergency services authorities
Parents will be notified and students will be supervised at school, until buses can run, or until parents are able to collect their children.
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT (TRP)
To follow on last term’s TRP, Parent Inspire videos, SRAS will share snapshots from each GEM area to assist families to build their understanding and share in the learning.
HI SRAS community,
HI SRAS community, Last newsletter, I gave you a snippet of the information that is in a new brochure from my employer, SMG (Schools Ministry Group), about PCWs (Pastoral Care Workers) in South Australian schools. Here is my second snippet – Some Mental Health Facts Suicide continues to be the leading cause of death for young Australians. The Top 5 issues in South Australian schools are: o Friendship o Mental Health o Education Support o Self Esteem o Bullying Half of all the mental health conditions we experience at some point in our lives will have started by age 14. Since COVID-19, emergency department (mental health) presentations amongst young people have increased by 47.1% per annum. 75% of mental health problems occur before the age of 25. Increase in mental health service use by 30-55% from June 2020 to February 2021, especially amongst girls and those from disadvantaged areas. These are sobering statistics aren’t they – but take heart – schools across our state are equipped with resources to help students find the help they need. Getting the right help early on is the best way to prevent long term mental health issues. Please reach out and let us know if your child needs help. Have a great week Warm Regards, Mrs Julie Maxwell, PCW |
Due date for articles in the next Newsletter is 10:00am, Wednesday 22nd November, 2023. The newsletter is distributed via the SZApp and school website.
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 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.
SCHOOL OPENING HOURS
The library 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
LIBRARY MOBILE APP
10th November | Kids Club CANCELLED due to hot weather |
15th - 17th November | Year 3-6 Camp |
17th November | Mid Term Assembly - CANCELLED |
1st December | Yr 7-10 Immunisations |
12th December | Presentation Evening @ 6.30pm in the Gym |
15th December | Term 4 Ends |