SWAN REACH AREA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

31 October 2019

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Hello Swan Reach,

SRAS has planned two whole-school transition sessions that are outlined below:

Wednesday 13th November – lessons 1 and 2 (9:05am -10:45am)
Wednesday 27th November – lessons 3 and 4 (11:05am – 12:45pm)

You are invited to attend Principal’s Tours that will be conducted at the same time. This is an opportunity for families to visit learning spaces, view teaching and learning and ask clarifying questions about education at SRAS. We look forward to seeing you and sharing morning tea on Wednesday 13th November that will be hosted by our Pastoral Care Worker, Mrs Julie Maxwell.

MOVIE NIGHT @ SRAS

What an excellent community event! Thank you to the families who supported this initiative. Approximately 80 attended across the two screenings. Congratulations to Mrs Kristy Castle on organising this fun family occasion. Many thanks to the Progress Association, for their popular doughnut and popcorn sales. Thanks also to the Ridley Lions Club for cooking the BBQ. A number of staff volunteered to assist in setting up and stayed on for the movies – thank you for your support, particularly with pack up along with the year 8-11s. We thank the Swan Reach Hotel for supplying the door prize, a family voucher for $150 won by the Gribble family. We are grateful for the support given by Mid Murray Family Connections and AC Care Murray Bridge in making this event possible.

FIRE EMERGENCY

SRAS extends its gratitude to the caring and committed families who responded without hesitation to the fire emergency last Thursday. The Purnong Bus afternoon run was cancelled and every child was picked up or delivered safely home. It is amazing how an emergency propels us to work harmoniously and raises our sense of community pride. SRAS acknowledges the efforts of the unsung community heroes who gave their energy and time to ensure everyone’s safety – in particular the CFS volunteers and SAPOL. Our heart goes out to those families who suffered loss during this fire.

BUSHFIRE PROCEDURES ON CATASTROPHIC DAYS

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.

2020 HOME GROUPS

SRAS has decided upon the home groups:

• Kindergarten / Reception (K/R)
• Year 1-3
• Year 4-6
• Year 7-10 for HG and electives only (7/8s and 9/10s will have separate classes for core learning subjects)
• Year 11/12

STUDENT FREE DAY (SFD)

Governing Council has approved a student free day on Friday 22nd November. This will be used for intensive 2020 planning.

Mr John Robertson
Principal

SRAS WEBSITE

The Swan Reach Area School website has now been released, here you can find all the school information including the newsletter, forms and polices. Please visit https://swanrchas.sa.edu.au and check out our new look website.

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

Due Date for the next Newsletter is 10:00am, Tuesday 12 November 2019. Please note that as from this term the newsletter will be 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.

Self Esteem Course

This year the Year 10-12 students will participate in the Self Esteem Course beginning with Senior First Aid on Monday 2nd December and engaging activities will follow on 3rd-6th December, 2019. The Presentation Dinner will be held on 6th December at the Nildottie Hall beginning 6:30pm.

Mr Jayden Coleman
Self Esteem Course Coordinator

Library News – BOOK FAIR

The Book Fair is well underway, and is in the Silver Vale ‘pop up shop’ Monday 28th October to 4th November 2019. This is a great opportunity to stock up for Christmas! Students can visit during lunch times (1.00pm – 1.25pm). Parents and carers are welcome during the day. See library staff to arrange a visit.

Parents & Friends News

Term 4 is going to give Parents and Friends time to look back on our year and plan for the future.

We have been busy going through P&F archives and have found a new appreciation for everyone that has put their hand up and done these jobs before us. We will be holding our AGM on the 28th November 2019 @ 9am in Silver Vale and following that with an Appreciation Luncheon. If you want to get involved come along! You can also keep up to date with what we are doing on our Facebook page. Check out Swan Reach Area School Parents and Friends.

Have a great term.
Mardi Le Brun
Secretary

Red Poppies – Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is on the 11th November 2019, Red Poppies are available from the Swan Reach Area School front office. Make a donation and wear a red poppy in remembrance of those who gave their lives for us.

Playgroup

Swan Reach Playgroup at SRAS Early Learning Centre. Tuesdays during term time 10am-12pm. All children birth to school age are welcome for indoor and outdoor play. Please wear sun-smart clothing, bring a hat, water bottle and fruit/veg to share for healthy snack time. $2 per session, per family. Contact Kristy Castle 0438857721

P-CMG

In term 4 sessions will be held fortnightly on Tuesdays in Odd weeks of term

(Weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7... nothing in the last week) instead of Thursdays. Still at ELC, still starting at 10am. 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

Coming Events

Community Notice Board

Swan Reach Community Information Night

Kids Club

3:15pm-4:30pm FRIDAY 1st November and FRIDAY 22nd November, 2019 at the Swan Reach Lutheran Hall. For Reception to Year 6 students. Cost $1. Enquiries Phone Taryn 0427 702 377 or Kristy 0438 857 721.

Free Parenting Seminar

Old Barn Open Mic

Op Shop tOp of the Town

The Swan Reach Op Shop is having a ½ price Pre-Summer Sale on selected items. 24 Anzac Ave, Swan Reach. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Enquiries, please phone 8670 2211.