14 February 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principals Report

Hello Swan Reach,

It’s terrific to witness the teaching and learning cycles that are off to a flying start. Staff, students and families have returned to old and new routines with quite a lot of positive and productive energy. After an extended break it is most gratifying to return to work in a community minded school that is well supported by family, friends, staff and the wider community.

INDUCTION ASSEMBLY

Congratulations to our School Captains, House Captains and SRCs who were inducted at our assembly last Thursday. It is satisfying to see many continuing their leadership roles as well a number of new SRC members. We look forward to witnessing your development, teamwork, encouragement and commitment throughout the year. Thankyou to Mr Ryan Grieger for presenting our leaders with their certificates and engaging the students with wise words about leadership and learning.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The noise generated at the carnival certainly showcased just how well SRAS students demonstrate our values of participation, care, success, integrity and respect. A deserved congratulations to all students for their confidence in ‘having a go’, especially in the morning when conditions were cooler. Well done to Mr Pfeiffer and Mr Cowland on the organisation of the day and to all staff for their involvement. Again, we are fortunate and glad that our P&F provided a delicious lunch and refreshments. Our parents and carers are fantastic and thankyou for making the time to join us and cheer on your children’s teams. The student Vs teacher Vs parents / carers relays were again a fun way to finish the day. Thanks to all participants.

ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT

We invite you and your family to our acquaintance night and BBQ on Monday, 18th February, at 5:30pm. Thank you to the families who have returned attendance numbers as this is vital for catering purposes. The attendance slip is on the back of the newsflash that went out last week prior to the swimming carnival. If it is lost or if it is easier for you, then let us know how many family members are attending via SMS on the school mobile.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS

It is fantastic that over 25 students have received home and school support to begin instrumental music lessons this year with Mr Peter Jesser. Instruments being taught are; drums, keyboard and guitar. Learning music is a wonderful creative opportunity that many mainstream subjects do not cater for.

GOVERNING COUNCIL DINNER & AGM

The Governing Council (GC) AGM and first meeting are on Monday the 18th February at 7:00pm in the SRAS library. The BBQ and acquaintance night preceding the AGM will be an excellent opportunity to grab a bite and a chat with current and interested Councillors to be better informed about GC roles and responsibilities.

There will be NO supervision for school aged children during the AGM and proceeding meeting.

The following positions on Council are needing to be filled at the AGM:

Parent Councillor—2 year term
Parent Councillor—1 year term
Parent Councillor—1 year term
Parent Councillor—1 year term
Parent Councillor—1 year term
ELC Representative—1 year term
Community Representative—1 year term
P&F Representative—1 year term

A nomination form and self-nomination form are included with this newsletter. All nominations will need to be returned to the office, NO LATER THAN 4pm on the 18th February. Nominated persons will then be elected by vote at the AGM.

Once we have established our composition of 8 Councillors, the office bearer positions (Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary) will then be nominated and elected from this group. These appointments are for 1 year. Council representation from all areas of schooling would be terrific to provide equity in voice and decision making.

SRAS acknowledges and is highly grateful for the contributions of former chair and finance committee councillor, Bradley Eggers who guided meetings capably over the past few years. His years of service on council, contributions and ideas will be missed.

PART TIME STAFF

We have a number of staff at SRAS who are not on-site all week. Below is a list and the day(s) that they are out to help you schedule meetings and other communication needs.

NAPLAN INFORMATION

Please find attached important information for parents and carers regarding NAPLAN testing and privacy within the online environment.

John Robertson
Principal

SRAS SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Alex Pfeiffer

SRAS SWIMMING RESULTS

P & F News

We would like to Invite you as parents and friends of students at Swan reach area school to our Parents and friends AGM.

Please come along and support our school by helping out and having your say on what we can do to help our students. Wednesday the 27th February @ 9:30 am in the Swan reach library.

Japanese exchange

Hineno High School, in Japan (the school that we have been doing the language exchange program with for more than 10 years), has decided to finish their language exchange program.

There is another school from Japan that have been bringing 60 plus students to South Australia every year and they are looking for schools who can be involved in hosting their students. This group of students are a bit younger than the Hineno High School students. They will be in years 7, 8 and 9. They will be visiting from 24th July to 2nd Aug.

Are you interested in hosting Japanese students? It will be an amazing experience for you and for the Japanese students. If you are interested/ have any questions, contact Mrs Yuka Endersby at school. I would like to confirm the number of interested families and respond to International Education Service by next Friday 22 February 2019.

Thank you in advance.

Japanese Teacher
Yuka Endersby

Early Learning Centre

The Early Learning Centre is in full swing for 2019. We welcome all our new children and their families and look forward to many fun learning experiences together. We have new spaces inside and out and children are starting to get used to our routines. We will be sharing news about the children’s progress and adventures in each newsletter, so watch this space! Check out the photos in the new gallery.

Trish Horstmann
Pre School Teacher

Playgroup

Swan Reach Playgroup at SRAS Early Learning Centre. Tuesdays during term 10am-12pm

All children birth-school age welcome for indoor and outdoor play. Please bring wear hat and sunsmart clothing, and bring waterbottle and fruit/veg to share for healthy snack time.

$2 per session, per family. Contact Kristy Castle 0438857721

P-CMG

Parent-Child Mother Goose at SRAS Early Learning Centre. From 10am selected Thursdays during term (usually fortnightly). PCMG is a chance to get out of the house for babies and toddlers and their carers. Bond with your children and have fun using the power of songs, rhymes and stories. Trained facilitators Kristy and Claire lead a relaxed session for parents and children with a play and coffee n chat after. Sessions are free and there is no booking involved! Contact Kristy Castle 0438857721.

Term 1 dates - February 14th, 28th; March 4th; April 4th, 11th (Weeks 3,5,7,10 and 11)

World’s Greatest Shave

Coming Events

Community Notice Board

Kids Club

3:15 – 4:30pm Friday 22nd February at the Swan Reach Lutheran Hall. For Reception to Year 6 students. Cost $1.00. Enquiries: Phone Taryn 0427 702 377 or Kristy 0438 857 721.

Purnong District Hall Trash and Treasure

Easter Saturday, 8:30am start. Egg and Bacon Breakfast. Sausage Sizzle Lunch. Licensed Bar. Sellers $40 stall, set up from 7am. Contact Sue: 0457 357 333 to book a site. Tables inside available.

Ski for Life

This year we have a local team “Walkers on the Water” participating in the Ski for Life relay from Murray Bridge to Renmark, 8-10 March. The event promotes mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention. Team members include Clinton, Hayley, Briannah, Narelle and Olivia Griffiths, Cameron Horstmann, Craig Fromm, and Craig, Nicole, Karli and Thomas Roberts. To help raise funds for this cause the “Walkers on the Water” team are selling raffle tickets (with a great range of prizes) available at the school for $5 each.

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