HI SRAS community,

Last week I was privileged to be able to attend the year 3-6 camp at Burra.  It was a very enjoyable, educational and organised camp where we had some fun times as well.  I congratulate the teachers and staff on a well run and organised 3 days.

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 third snippet –

SMG in the school community

250 + pastoral care workers currently work in 354 SA Government schools across all areas of South Australia.

70% of pastoral care interactions result in ongoing pastoral support.

812 meetings occur each week with school-based support professionals including guidance officers, counsellors, special needs co-ordinators and others.

6431 pastoral care conversations occur with students each week across South Australia.

2354 informal pastoral care conversations occur with parents and staff each week.

Have a great week

Warm Regards,

Mrs Julie Maxwell, PCW