Hawker Area School Staff

Hawker Area School and its staff are committed to providing quality learning experiences in a safe environment and giving students every opportunity to achieve their personal best. We also encourage students to reach their full educational potential whilst shaping their own positive school culture and equipping them to make positive contributions in the wider community.

Hawker Area School recognises that all teachers are vital sources of support and, together with families, are the foundation to the success of all students. The core subjects offered at the school are English, Mathematics, Science, HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences), Art, Health and Physical Education.

Our staff keeps abreast of best practice in teaching through ongoing professional development to not only effectively deliver curriculum but also engage and inspire students.

Absent - Julieanne Ashenden, Rachel Sinkinson-McInnis.

Hawker Area School Staff


Principal - Mr Daren O'Neill	Business Manager - Mrs Julieanne Ashenden	Middle School Leader - Miss Hayley Brown


Middle / Senior School Leader - Mrs Sharon Bates	Junior Primary School Leader - Mrs Amanda Hilder	Science / Maths School Leader - Mrs Lidia Szlezak


Music / Languages School Leader - Mrs Sasha Andersson	Design and Technology School Leader - Mr Travis McDonald	School Service Officer / Kitchen Garden Specialist - Mrs Joelle Sharples


Work Education & Student Pathways Coordinator - Mrs Susan Barclay	Teacher Librarian / AET School Leader - Mrs Ailsa Green	ICT / School Services Officer - Mr Steve Green


Pastoral Care Worker PCW - Mrs Stefanie Teague	Community Library Assistant - Ms Rosie Luckraft	School Service Officer - Mrs Deb Youle

School Service Officer - Mrs Leonie McKenzie	ACEO Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer - Ms Letisha McKenzie	School Service Officer - Mrs Rachel Sinkinson-McInnis

School Services Officer - Mrs Lauren Johnson	School Services Officer - Miss Esther Eager	School Service Officer - Mrs Ani Indriani

School Service Officer - Mrs Barbara Webb

Student Leadership

'SMaSH' - Hawker Area School Student Representative Council.

(Students Meeting at School at Hawker)

Our SMaSH committee meets twice a term. The meetings are designed to review information from classes including suggestions for school activities, policy changes and fundraising. This structure of student leadership within the school will assist students to further develop their leadership skills, voice their opinions, share their concerns and promote school spirit.

This is also the forum for general students’ grievances to be discussed.

Each year the SMASH Committee raises hundreds of dollars for various charities by taking part in selling merchandise and organising casual days at the school.

Student Representative Council 2019

2018 Bandanna Day

World's Greatest Shave 2019

Latest News

BOOK CLUB Orders Due

10 Jun 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please note: Issue 4 Book Club orders are due back to school this coming Tuesday, June 15.

I am aware that it's been a few weeks since Issue 3 Book Club closed. I placed the order on May 12. I rang on Wednesday, June 9, to enquire as to why they were taking so long. I have been informed that due to recent updates in their warehouse, there is a back log on shipping orders out to schools. As soon as I find out more information re the arrival of the orders, I will let you know.

My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regards,
Ailsa Green
Teacher-Librarian/AET

Yura Muda Meeting

01 Jun 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

FYI - Yura Muda Meeting

Regards,
Admin

May 28 Newsletter

28 May 2021

Click here to view the May 28 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

School Calendar Update - DATE ALERT

23 May 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please take note of the following upcoming event which can be placed on your calendar at home:

DATE: Monday June 21st (changed from June 7th)

EVENT: Desert Rock Tour sponsored by Umeewarra Radio

STUDENTS INVOLVED: Foundation to Year 5

More details to come on the event on Schoolzine.

Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au

School Closure Day Reminder

20 May 2021

This is a reminder that after our school camp to Errappa next week we will be having a Whole School Closure day on May 31st, the Monday after the Hawker Races. This day has been approved by the Governing Council and the Education Director for the Far North. On this day there will be no staff at the school.

Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au

WHOLE SCHOOL CAMP - ERRAPPA

19 May 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please find attached FYI

Hard copies going home today, please keep an eye out!

Final Notice regarding ERRAPPA CAMP WHOLE SCHOOL 2021

Regards,
Admin

Athletics Coaching this Week

16 May 2021

Our Athletics Coaching program, accessed through the Sporting Schools program is happening this week. The program will run from Tuesday to Friday, being run by a fully qualified coach. The Athletics Program is a participation-based program that focuses on the development of running, jumping and throwing skills through fun and engaging games.

Students will divided into three groups for the coaching:

The Foundation to Year 2 class.
The Year 3 - 5 class.
The Year 6 - 9 class.

The 'Kids Athletics' program will be delivered to the Foundation to Year 5 classes, whilst the Year 6 - 9 students will participate in the 'Active Aths' program. Each class will recieve a 45 minute lesson on each day.

Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au

School Calendar Update - DATE ALERT

14 May 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please take note of the following upcoming event which can be placed on your calendar at home:

DATE: Monday June 7th

EVENT: Musical Performance sponsored by Umeewarra Radio

STUDENTS INVOLVED: Foundation to Year 5

More details to come on the event on Schoolzine.

Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au

School Calendar Update - SPORTS ALERT

14 May 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please take note of the following upcoming sports event which can be placed on your calendar at home:

Date: Tuesday May 18th to Friday May 21st

Sports Event: Athletics Coaching

Students Involved: Foundation to Year 9

More details to come on this sports event in Schoolzine.

Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au

BOOK CLUB Orders Due

10 May 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Book Club orders are due back by Tuesday May 11 (tomorrow).

You can place your child's order online at

SCHOLASTIC ONLINE ORDER

or use the LOOP app.

Regards,
Ailsa Green
Teacher-Librarian/AET