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PRINCIPALS REPORT
Hello Swan Reach,
A big thanks to our secondary students for their TEAM engagement, encouragement and participation in the recent 6-hour pedal prix event at Tailem Bend. Many thanks too, to the staff and parents / carers who supported the team, before, during and afterward. It is highly rewarding to see how this investment has post-schooling outcomes and to hear how some of our graduates have financially invested in, and are riding in their own teams. Well done to SRAS on the achieving 84th place out of 170 teams. This achievement is even more notable when considering our team competes in the senior secondary division, even though we have much younger riders.
This week began with an incursion from ‘Mates on a Mission’, who shared their
- We have choice in how we respond to things that happen to and around us
- We can control our thinking, self-talk, how we talk to others and our actions
- Have a good TEAM around us
- Use the TEAM around us
- It’s OK to let others know, and to share when things are not OK
Their message strongly complements our The Resilience Project and wellbeing learning at SRAS. A brief summary about their personal stories and message of resilience is on the following video link. https://www.realliferesilience.com.au/about
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT (TRP)
PART A – LIVE WEBINARS
DIGITAL WELLBEING
If you missed the live webinar last week on ‘Digital Wellbeing for Families’, the link below will take you to the recording.
Here is the link Please note that this link will expire on the 30th May.
The digital Well-Being tip for families brochure from the webinar is also attached for your information.
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
You are invited to attend an ‘Authentic Connection’ live webinar with Hugh van Cuylenburg on Thursday 6th June, 6.30pm-7.30pm (60 minutes) AEST.
Hugh, who is also a parent of young children will talk about ways to support the mental health of your whole family. Through emotionally engaging stories and practical strategies, Hugh will demonstrate the power of vulnerability and imperfection and demonstrate the positive impact connection can have on all of us.
Use the following link to register your interest. REGISTER HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
What you can expect… Through emotionally engaging stories and practical
strategies, this session will help parents and carers understand the benefits of letting go of shame, perfection, ego and control. It will combine powerful research with candid storytelling, along with a few laughs to help support what is arguably the toughest job in the world… being a parent or carer.
Why a Parent & Carer presentation?
When building positive mental health in schools, we know the best impact happens when we work together.
This ‘Authentic Connection’ presentation helps to do just that, by sharing those same evidence-based strategies being taught in SRAS classrooms, so they can be practised at home and beyond.
Attendees will also be reminded of the importance of their own wellbeing. We bring the best versions of ourselves to our family and community, when we make time to look after ourselves.
CONNECTED PARENTING
The Connected Parenting (Webinar) is scheduled for Monday, 22 July 2024 06:30PM. For a preview of the content and the presenter click on the link below.
https://youtu.be/1S-qOX7_L9Y?feature=shared
Part B- Parent Carer Hub
SRAS will provide more details about this resource in next newsletter but link is below for anyone who wishes to get started or reconnect, as this resource was also available last year.
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-martin/
Kind regards,
Mr John Robertson
Principal
ELC Mother’s Day afternoon
On Friday of week 2, the preschool children invited all the ‘Special Ladies' in their lives to come to the Early Learning Centre for an afternoon of fun, togetherness, and pampering. At the nail polish station, the children gave their guests a beautiful manicure, with some children even getting one in return. Many enjoyed reading together on our comfy couch. Another activity shared was decorating biscuits. The children loved posing for photos at the photo booth, choosing different props for their guests to hold. The children also made beautiful necklaces and bracelets for their loved ones. I wonder how many remembered to wear them out to lunch on Mother’s Day?
Lastly, we set up a relaxing massage room with calming music, where the children spoilt mums with massage rollers on their backs, arms, and legs.
Thank you to all the mums, big sisters, and little sisters (and some brothers) who were able to come along. We had such a wonderful afternoon.
Mrs Trish Horstmann
Mrs E’s Japanese Corner
In Year 7/8 class, we have continued to explore our identity starting from our names. Students are having a chance to reflect back on who they are and how their identity have been formed. As the students revisit about themselves, they have been learning how to introduce themselves in Japanese.
We will be concluding this unit by writing the personal profile. Students will be using all the sentences and phrases that they have learnt this semester to write up their profile, all in Japanese.
I am hoping to share the students’ profile in the future newsletter?
Japanese Teacher
Mrs Yuka Endersby
Absences
If your child is absent from school for any reason, notify the school office by phone or SMS on 0439 833 424. You can also message the teacher via SeeSaw or DayMap
If your child refuses to go to school, you should inform their teacher so they and the school can provide support to assist you with working through the issues.
Late Arrivals
All students to report to front office and sign in late.
Early Departures
If a student is collected during the school day the responsible adult is required to sign out their child at the front office.
Uniform Expectations
Logos and brand names are not acceptable. It is expected that school clothing will adequately cover sensitive areas of the body to protect the skin from damage. Long sleeve tops under school polo tops are acceptable.
Uniform Purchasing
- Polo Tops
The school uniform polo shirts can be purchased online at www.printcity.net.au
Select the apparel store tab and select Swan Reach Area School. We will have limited stock available in the front office as soon as delivery comes in over the next couple of weeks. - Hoodies
School jumpers are available to purchase from the front office, $30.00ea - Hats/Beanies
It is compulsory for students to wear school hats in Terms 1 and 4 (All year for preschoolers). Available from Front Office
Only navy broad brimmed or bucket are acceptable. $8.00ea
Beanies $8.00ea
Shoes
Shoes should be appropriate for involvement in physical activity. Slip-on shoes, thongs and high/wedge heels are not to be worn at school as they are a safety risk.
Cosmetics & Jewellery
Cosmetics may not be worn by students at school including nail polish. Ear piercings with sleepers or studs are acceptable. Body piercings, large earrings and chains are discouraged and need to be removed in certain lessons for safety reasons, ie. PE and Tech Studies.
| 28th May | Grug Performance - Preschool to Year 1 |
| 30th May | Biggest Morning Tea - Swan Reach Op Shop 10am |
| 7th June | Student Free Day |
| 10th June | Kings Birthday Public Holiday |
| 6th September | Student Free Day |
| 9th September | School Closure |
| 4th November | Student Free Day |
SCHOOL TERM TIME OPENING HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am-4:00pm. 'Call and Collect' will still be available for your convenience.
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
Due date for articles in the next Newsletter is 10:00am, 5th June 2024. 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.