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The heights School Ignite Assessment - registration open for Year 6 students 

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Think U Know

As we head into the school holidays, please take a moment to look at the resources on the Think U Know website to help your children stay safe online https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/resources-tab/parents-and-carers 

ADHD: a parent's guide to support and success

The Para Hills Education Office is once again organising a free spotlight session for families.  

The session is named “ADHD: a parents’ guide to support and success” and will be held on Wednesday 19th February 2025 (Week 4, Term 1) from 1:30pm to 2:30pm in the Conference Room at the Para Hills Education Office, 26-34 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills.  

This is a free event however we require interested families to reserve a seat by completing an online form using their phone or computer.

Saver Plus Program 

For every dollar you save, you will receive another dollar from ANZ to spend towards educational costs, up to $500. 

Saver Plus gives you down-to-earth money talk – and a $500 incentive to build your savings! If you save up to $50 a month for 10 months (the length of the program), ANZ will double it. 

What can the $500 be spent on?

• Laptops and tablets
• Uniforms and shoes
• Vocational education
• Lessons and activities
• Books and supplies
• Camps and excursions

Saver Plus supports people to develop life-long savings habits. It’s delivered by Brotherhood of St. Laurence, The Smith Family and Berry Street. It’s funded by ANZ and Department of Social Services.

To join Saver Plus:

• Be 18 years or older 
• Have a Health Care or Pensioner Card 
• Have a child in school, starting school next year, or be studying yourself 
• Get a regular income (you or your partner)
• Agree to join in free online financial education workshops 

To join Saver Plus: saverplus.org.au OR 1300 610 355

Safety around schools

Council will again carry out regular parking patrols when school returns in Term 1. We have attached an electronic version of the Council's information pamphlet, Safety Around Schools, similar to what was done last year. 

For the first two weeks of Term 1, the Council will take an educative approach, where drivers will be approached by Council officers if they have parked/stopped illegally. This approach will change to an enforcement approach, after those two weeks.

Sports Vouchers 2025

The Sports Vouchers is an initiative of the SA Government and aims to:

• Provide 2 x $100 vouchers per child, per calendar year
• Covering the costs for sport, active recreation and music fees
• Available to children living in South Australia in Reception to Year 9
• Easing cost of living pressures for families

To access your voucher and sign up your child for sports, recreation activities or music lessons go to:

https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/