Swan Reach Area School preschoolers have been learning about our wonderful local Emergency Services. Last term they were lucky enough to have visits from Mrs Holly Cowland from SA Ambulance Service, Mrs Trena Williamson from Country Fire Service and Mr Johnno Peacock from SA Police. All brought along their vehicles to show the children and gave them lots of information about their jobs and how to keep themselves and their families safe. The children learnt many things and had many, many questions and comments. To extend their learning, the preschoolers have enjoyed playing in their very own, 'Emergency Services' role play area, set up in the Early Learning Centre. The school thanks Holly, Trena and Johnno, and all our other volunteers. Swan Reach is lucky to have you.

This term has started off with, ‘Kindy Olympics’ being held over the last fortnight. The children had fun working through a list of Olympic events, trying their best and getting better with each attempt. They also enjoyed cheering each other on and encouraging others. They learnt about different countries, painted flags and each made a gold medal that were presented at our medal ceremony last Friday.

Mrs Trish Horstmann

Mrs E’s Japanese Corner

The R/1class is engaging with the unit, ‘When is Your Birthday?’. Students have started learning the names of the months in English and in Japanese. Students have noticed that there is a symbol 月 in every name of the months in Japanese. This symbol means ‘moon’. Students learnt how to write this symbol and made a moon mobile in the lessons.

Mrs Yuka Endersby
Japanese Teacher

The Year 4-5 students have been hard at work in the Design Technology workshop, embracing a new project in designing, building, and eventually racing CO2 dragsters. This project is not only an exciting challenge but also a fantastic learning opportunity that blends creativity, engineering, and practical skills. The students are using a range of tools and equipment to craft their CO2 dragsters. From sawing and sanding to drilling and painting, the students are developing skills using the tools and also the importance of following rules and safe operating procedures in the workshop.

Mr Greg Griffiths
Tech Studies Teacher

Mr Griffiths
Home Group Teacher

Congratulations to the SRC for organising a terrific 'green and gold' day celebrating the Olympics and colours of Australia.  This day was also an opportunity to acknowledge our Principal, Mr John Robertson on Australian Principal's Day.  The Governing Council presented him with a gift and book which contained special messages from the students of Swan Reach Area School.

SCHOOL TERM TIME OPENING HOURS  - Monday, 8.30am-4:00pm Tuesday, 8.30am-5:00pm Wednesday,8.30am-5:00pm Thursday,8.30am-4:00pm 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

REMINDER TO PARENTS/CARERS: Thank you for making sure that ALL your children's belongings (clothes, lunch boxes, drink bottles, etc.) are CLEARLY LABELLED with your child's name. Labelled property can be easily returned to its owner.

At the start of this term a stack of clothing was collected from various places around the school which have not been labelled with any names.  This includes:

School Embroidered Hoodies

1 x Size 10
1 x Size 12
1 x Small
1 x Size 10 Anko Kids zip up jacket
1 x Size 10 Anko Kids Hoodie
1 x Size 7 Anko leggings
2 x Size 8 Anko trackpants (brand new)

If any of these items belong to your child/children, thanks for contacting the school and we can send them home.

Also we are looking for a school embroidered hoodie, size 10 with Axle named on the inside tag. It is possible it may have been picked up accidently by another student, return would be appreciated, no questions asked. 

We would also like to advise that we can also offer an embroidery service if anyone wants to have their child/children's names embroidered on their school clothing for a small fee of $5.00 per garment. If you are interested in this service contact the school.

Mrs Leanne Griffiths

The school lunch menu and prices are supplied by the Swan Reach General Store.  We thank them for this service to the school. School lunches are available for order on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  They are not available on Wednesday.

Good health habits and personal hygiene are essential life skills. Children need to learn life skills that are necessary in order to become healthy, confident and responsible adults. In people with poor personal hygiene, the body provides an ideal environment for germs to grow, leaving it vulnerable to infection. On a social level, people may avoid a person with poor personal hygiene, which may result in isolation and loneliness. 

• Showering or bathing every day.
• Washing hands with soap and water often.
• Washing hair regularly.
• Brushing hair every day and getting haircuts when needed.
• Brushing teeth twice a day.
• Changing underwear daily and wearing clean clothes.
• Using personal hygiene products such as deodorant.

Due date for articles in the next Newsletter is 10:00am, 29th August 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.