Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox has been reported in the Castle Unit. Chicken Pox is spread by airborne droplets produced by coughing or sneezing or with fluid from the blisters. The incubation period (time between becoming infected and developing symptoms) is 2-3 weeks but may be longer. The infectious period is from 2 days before the rash appears until at least 5 days after the rash first appears and all blisters have crusted over. Students are to be excluded from school until all blisters have dried (usually 5 days).

People at high risk of complications from Chicken Pox include pregnant women, young babies, people with an immune deficiency or people with leukemia.

Symptoms to watch out for are: slight fever and cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash. The rash is more noticeable on the trunk than on the limbs and may affect the scalp, inside of the mouth, nose and throat. The rash is usually itchy.

Student Toilets

Please could parents/caregivers please not use the student toilets. If you need to use the toilet for yourself or younger children please check in with the Front Office staff and use the toilets in the Front Office.

Scott Megson, Deputy Principal

Lost Property

Please check the Lost Property boxes located in each of the teaching Units for any items that may belong to your child/children. It is recommended that all items of clothing, lunch boxes, water bottles etc that your child brings to school is clearly labelled with their name so that the item can be returned if it is found.

Premier's Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge continues to be an important Literacy initiative that supports and encourages young Australians to enjoy reading.

A reminder that all completed forms need to be returned to Deb Scarff in the Library by Thursday 2/9.

Thank you for your support.

Deb Scarff, Library SSO

Aberfoyle Park High School Career Expo

Come in and chat about Career Pathways, Courses, Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Employment. Held on Thursday 29/7 from 5:00-7:00pm at The Hub Recreation Centre.

School Disco

Thank you to everyone who came along on Friday night to the disco. It was wonderful to see children dressed up and dancing. The disco was a success, in no small part, because of the hard work of the Fundraising Committee and staff leading up to the night. Thank you to our wonderful Fundraising Committee for making the disco such a success.

Thank you also to everyone who bought a ticket and came along. We hope to hold another disco in the near future.

Claire McGarvey, Coordinator Wellbeing and Aboriginal Education

HEPS - OSHC Vacation Care

Hackham East Primary School OSHC is open from 5/7 to 16/7/2021. All Vacation Care fees have CCS approval, (before subsidy) Inhouse $60.00, Incursion $68.00 and Excursion $75.00. Children are provided with sunscreen, hat and afternoon tea. Additionally, please ensure that you read what is required to be sent with your child/children on each particular day. Please also note that on excursion days the children will need to be at the service by the time stated on the program, we will unfortunately be unable to wait for anyone who has not arrived on time. Our hours of operation are 7:00am to 6:00pm, children must be collected on time.

Bookings can be made via email at oshc.director286@schools.sa.edu.au or phone Ally on 0437198833.

See the flyer below for details of the fun activities planned for each day.

Ally Gradisar, OSHC Director

On PAR Program

On PAR is a program focused on supporting your child in their education. Children can start on the program when they are in Reception to Yr 4. If children are happy and strong in their education, this helps them to be happy and strong in life.

In this program, we work with you to support your child to go to school, enjoy learning and ultimately do well in their studies. For more information open the flyer below, speak with Claire McGarvey or Ph Program Manager Olivia Sorre 0434971067.

Children & Family Counselling

Strengthen your relationship, address challenging behaviours and improve family connections. Children and Family Counselling supports the mental health of infants, children and their families. Suitable for families with infants and children up to 12 years old. This service will provide counselling and mental health support for your children and you. Other family members can be involved if needed.

To be held at Suite 500a Westfield Marion Shopping Centre, 297 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park. Ph 83775400 or email rasas@rasa.org.au for more information or to make a booking.

Water Safety Program

Students from Reception to Yr 5 will be participating in the Water Safety Program in Week 1, Term 3 (20/7-23/7). A reminder that all students participating in this program will need to have bathers and a towel each day.

School Banking

In 2021 School Banking with The Commonwealth Bank will be continuing. If you would like your child to take part in School Banking, they will need a Youthsaver account. Designed for anyone U18yrs. There are three ways to open a Youthsaver account:

School banking is every Thursday.

School Card 2021

All types of School Card applications are now online. You can access online forms from any device that gets internet, including mobile devices, such as tablets and smart phones, as well as laptops and computers. To apply online follow the steps below.

Step 1 Visit sa.gov.au/education/schoolcard

Step 2 Select the type of School Card you

would like to apply for (eg Type A)

and follow the prompts.

Step 3 Complete all mandatory fields

Step 4 Once you have completed a page click

on the "NEXT" button.

Step 5 Once you have filled out all pages click

the "SUBMIT" button.

Mobile Phones in Schools Policy.

Revised Version of our Mobile Phones in Schools Policy