School News
NAPLAN 2021
NAPLAN is fast approaching for our Yr 3, 5 and 7 students. NAPLAN will be held nationally from Tuesday 11/5 until Friday 21/5 Please see the attachment for information regarding the collection of personal information. Please see Mr Scott Megson, Deputy Principal with any questions regarding NAPLAN.
HEPS - OSHC Vacation Care
Hackham East Primary School OSHC is open from 12/4 to 23/4/2021. 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 attached flyer for details of the fun activities planned for each day.
Ally Gradisar, OSHC Director
Wirreanda Secondary School Open Night
You are invited to an Open Night at Wirrenada Secondary School on Monday 15/3 from 4:00-7:00pm. A guided or self guided tour of Wirrenada Secondary School highlighting our facilities, including the Learning Hub, STEM Space, The Atrium and the newly built Learning Spaces and Arts facilities.
Principal's address begins at 6:00pm.
Explore interactive displays and demonstrations including our Speicialist Sports Course, middle and senior school curriculum and Vocational Educational and Training Pathways.
Access information regarding enrolment processes, including the SSC application process and the Statewide transition process for 2022.
Brighton Special Interest Music Information Evening
Brighton Special Interest Music are having an Information Evening for Years 6 & 7 - everything you need to know about auditioning for the Brighton Special Interest Program. Held on Tuesday 30/3 from 5:30-6:30pm at Brighton Secondary School Concert Hall. This will be followed by a free short concert on the front oval (bring a picnic dinner and chairs). For more information Ph Pam Parson 83758215 or email pamela.parsons939@schools.sa.edu.au.
Brighton Secondary School 2021 Volleyball Trials
Out of Zone Trials - The initial Out of Zone trial for a position in the Brighton Secondary School Volleyball Program for current Yr 6 students will be held on Tuesday 30/3 (Boys at 11:00am and Girls at 1:00pm). For current Yr 7 students the trial will be held on Wednesday 31/3 (Boys at 9:00am and Girls at 11:00am).
Online applications for trials close on Friday 19/3/2021 via brightonss.sa.edu.au. For more information Ph 83758207.
Student/Family Information
Forms have been sent home to all families with information that we have on file regarding your child/children.
Please check that the information is correct eg address, contact numbers, medical conditions etc to ensure the information we have is accurate.
Please amend information where necessary and return to Lee Clements in the Front Office.
Thank you for your assistance in making sure the information at school is correct.
School Banking
In 2021 School Banking with The Commonwealth Bank will be continuing with rewards from 2020 along with some leftover rewards from 2019. These are the rewards that will be available this year.
- Scented Stackable Highlighters
- Icicle Slap band Ruler
- Snowy Origami Set
- Water Skimming Bounce Ball
- Polar Pencil Toppers
- Terry Denton’s Activity Book
- Treetop Stationary Kit
- Tomato Seed Kit
- Emoji Wallet
- Mini Soccer Ball (size 2)
- Treetop Handball
- Snakes & Ladders Game
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:
- Apply online at commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
- Log on to your CommBank app (if you bank with CommBank)
- Visit any CommBank branch
School banking is every Thursday.
Entertainment Membership
If you are interested in saving money on dining, shopping, travel and more join up with Entertainment for access to a range of discounts while supporting fundraising for our school. Order your Membership online at www.entbook.com.au/163e020.
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.