General parent information

For all information regarding term dates, holidays, etc please visit the Department for Education Internet Page

Attendance

We believe that good attendance at school supports future success. Please contact the school as soon as possible when your child is absent from school so that teachers can be informed.

Arrival times and late arrivals

We ask that students arrive at school after 8.30am and prior to 8.50am so they don’t interrupt learning time. Students are not allowed on site before 8.30am.  Students who arrive after 8.50am must sign in at the Front Office before heading to class.

Planned absences and exemptions

If you know you will be away for extended periods or even a few days up to 3 or more during term, please obtain an Exemption Form from the front office.  This could include family medical, family holidays or cultural reasons to name a few.

Medical certificates

If you visit the doctor with a sick child it is also beneficial to request a sickness certificate.

Emergency contacts

At times it is important for the school to contact parents/ caregivers or other nominated emergency contacts.

Please download and complete the emergency contact form and return it to school or email dl.0175.info@schools.sa.edu.au as soon as possible if any changes occur. It is also important to let us know of any changes to this information as it occurs, especially changes to Telephone numbers e.g. mobiles.

Access the HAS Parent Emergency Contact Document.

Health

If your child requires specific medical support please inform the school as soon as possible. Department guidelines require a Health Support Plan to be developed in consultation with the child’s medical practitioner before medication can be used at school. Designated staff will supervise children taking this prescribed medication. Click the following tabs to access the documents required –

• Individual First Aid Plan
• Non Specific Health Care Plan
• Asthma Care Plan
• Health Support Agreement
• Oral Eating and Drinking Care Plan

Local Excursions

The school’s Outdoor Education Policy and plan encourages all students to take part in a series of experiences that build on one another. Throughout the year several types of excursions are undertaken as an integral part of the curriculum. Parents are given details of an excursion in advance and are asked to sign a consent form on each occasion. Annually parents are asked to give a general consent for their children to participate in local excursions – those excursions which will take place within a 1km radius of the town. Any excursion outside this radius requires a consent form.

Guidelines for Camps and Excursions for Year Levels/Class Groups

All Camps and Excursions are dependent on class structures and available qualified staff

Foundation to Year 2 (Junior Primary)

• Day trips and short excursions
• Sleep-ins and overnight stays – at school and local venues
• Whole School Camps – at the discretion of parents, caregivers and staff

Year 3-6 (Primary)

• Day trips and short excursions
• Local camping overnight
• Residential camping in different locations (2 – 4 days)
• Whole School Camps

Year 7-12 (Middle & Senior Secondary)

• Day trips and short excursions
• Residential based camp-site in different locations (2 – 5 days)
• Range of curriculum, sporting, leisure and career experiences and opportunities
• Whole School Camps

FaceBook

We encourage parents to follow our page on Facebook to keep up to date with photos of special events and classroom activities. Click Hawker Area School to be taken to FaceBook

Frog – Download the Frog App

The school also invites parents to install the Frog App. We use the Frog App to communicate to parents, distribute newsletters, reminders, etc. To get the Frog App go to iTunes Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android/Tablet), search for Frog Go and download the app to your phone. Once installed, when it asks for your school’s Frog web address use: has-49187.frog.civica.education Make sure you allow push notifications to get the most of the app.

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