Wellbeing Information

Smoking and Vaping near schools and preschools

We would like to remind our community that smoking and vaping are prohibited within 10 metres of the entire boundary of any school. This means that smoking/vaping along the footpath outside the school is not allowed. 

Under the Tobacco and E-cigarette Products Act 1997, schools are smoke-free and vape-free. This includes early childhood services, education and children’s services facilities within 10 metres of their boundaries to address risks associated with passive tobacco smoking and passive inhalation of e-cigarette aerosol.

Visit Clearing the Air (SA Health) to learn more about new smoke-free and vape-free outdoor area laws.

The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 took effect in Australia on 1 July 2024. The law establishes nationally consistent rules on the importation, domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession and advertisement of all vapes.

Emergency Drills

Over this term, we continue to practice our response to Emergencies, with Evacuation and Lock-In/Shelter in Place practices. This supports all staff and students in knowing what to do if an emergency occurred.