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PRINCIPALS REPORT
Hello Swan Reach,
Another year is closing as we might ponder once again, where does time go?
What we do know is that we are all given the same amount of time each day and I truly hope that time is kind to you and for you.
So where does the time go? What is it about maturing that makes time seem to pass by more quickly? Is it because as adults we are more consumed with ‘busy-ness’? How nice it might be to return to younger years where each season seemed to last a lifetime and holidays seemed endless. Hoping that you find and are able to preserve yourself and your family precious time that brings you joy.
SRAS looks forward to you joining our end -of-year celebration at Presentation Evening, next Tuesday 12th December, in the gymnasium at 6:30pm.
During holidays, families can experience an increase in sibling rivalry as brothers and sisters spend more time together. Arguments are part and parcel of growing up and our children are more exposed to conflicts than previous generations, through technology and mass media. Learning and applying empathy is one of The Resilience Project’s key practices that will assist siblings and ALL to get along better throughout life and the holiday period. The video links below provide good examples of empathy learning facilitated at SRAS:
Heart warming Thai Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGghmwUcbQ
Empathy can change the world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3QfyqvHk8
Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and New Year season; whatever your family has planned SRAS wishes you the best and hope you have a terrific time.
Mr John Robertson
Principal
2024 STAFFING
SRAS fondly farewells Mr Peter Jesser, Mrs Roxanne Rosenzweig, who ventures to Burra Community School next year, Mrs Sarah Bolt, who has resigned from the department and Mrs Margie Doyle. Wishing you the very best for your futures and thanking you for your expertise, dedication and commitment to making a positive difference for students at SRAS.
2024 HOME GROUPS
SRAS can confirm the following home groups and HG teacher for 2024. There might be a slight change due to our creation of an internal leadership position that will lead Interventions and Daily Organisation.
- Preschool – Mrs Trish Horstmann
- R/1 – Miss Ashleigh Thomas
- 3/4 – Mrs Bonnie Harmer
- 5/6 – Mrs Laura Giles
- 7-10 – Mr Greg Griffiths
- 11/12 – Mr Jayden Coleman
MUSIC & ART CLASSES 2024
If any parents are interested in their students continuing instrumental music lessons or perhaps starting lessons for the first time in music or art, I will be running classes or individual lessons, depending on demand.
At this stage I am open for adults and/or students who may wish to take painting or drawing lessons or instrumental/music lessons in guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals and keyboards.
Times and fees will depend on demand and negotiation, and will take place from the beginning of March 2024 at…. The Old Barn, 191 Bank Road Sedan
Please contact Peter Jesser on 0414721123 or email Peterjesser@gmail.com to enquire and/or to register your interest.
FOODBANK DAVOREN PARK - LOCAL REFERRING AGENCIES
ANGLICARE 1800 061 551
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL 1300 729 202
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UNITING COMMUNITIES 8202 5846
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YOU MAY ONLY SHOP AT FOODBANK ONCE PER WEEK
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
12th December | Presentation Evening @ 6.30pm in the Gym |
15th December | Term 4 Ends 2.10pm |
Due date for articles in the next Newsletter is 10:00am, 7th Wednesday February, 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.