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

End of Term Reminder

08 Apr 2021

This is a reminder that it is the last day of school for the term tomorrow. As mentioned last week we will be having an assembly starting at 1.30pm, which will be run by our Secondary Class. At the assembly each class will get the chance to share some of their learning for the term and awards will also be given out. Members of the community can attend, but social distancing guidelines should be observed.

The assembly will finish at 2.10, when students will be dismissed for the holidays with the bus departing at 2.15pm. Hope to see our parents and members of the community tomorrow.

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

HAS Whole School CAMP Information

08 Apr 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please find attached FYI -

Whole School Camp Term 2 Week 5 May 25th and 26th.

This information will also be going home via hard copy today.

Whole School CAMP - PARENT INFORMATION .pdf

Regards,
Admin

Update – End of Term and future dates

01 Apr 2021

It is rapidly getting towards the end of term and before long we will also be in term two. Easter is almost upon us and the school term finishes on Friday April 9th. Here are a few details to take note of:
There will be a whole school assembly starting at 1.30pm, where classes will present some of their learning from the term and attendance awards will be given out. Parents and members of the community are allowed to attend but will need to meet social distancing guidelines and check in.
The school day will finish at 2.10 with the bus leaving at 2.15pm.
Second Term
Don’t forget the second term will start on Tuesday April 27th, as the Monday is a public holiday due to ANZAC Day being on the Sunday. Some key dates to take note of for next term are:
May 11th to 21st – NAPLAN Testing. The main tests will be completed over the 11th to the 13th, with the rest of the days acting as reserve days to catch up with absent students.
May 19th – National Simultaneous Reading Day
May 25th – 27th – School Camp to Errappa
May 31st – Whole school closure day for Hawker Races
Public Holiday June 14th (Queen’s Birthday)
June 18th – Sports Day
July 2nd – End of term
As more events, activities etc arise, notification will be put out through Schoolzine.
Enjoy your Easter!

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

P&F Fundraising - Kytons ORDERS Hot Cross Buns and Lamintons...

01 Apr 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Your order is ready to be collected tommorow -

***Kytons Hot Cross Buns and Lamingtons*** orders will be available for collection at The Hawker General Store & Post Office on Friday morning. We apologise for this inconvenience. Thank you for your support.

Regards,
Parents and Friends Committee.

March 29 Newsletter

29 Mar 2021

Click here to view HAS eNewsletter!

HAS Garden Bark Chip FUNDRAISER

24 Mar 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Hawker Area School Fundraiser

Bark Chips for Sale

6x4 Trailer $50 - 8x5 Trailer $100

Must be booked and paid for in advance, contact the school to get yours now before its all gone!

Ph 86 484 003

BARK CHIP FUNDRAISER

Regards,
Admin

Industry Sprint Event - Port Augusta

22 Mar 2021

Are you interested in finding out about how partnerships with local schools can assist you to grow your own local, specialised, and skilled workforce? Do you have apprentices or trainees and would like to hear updates around new changes for 2022 onwards? Would you like to hear how pathways into your workplace for school students will help to keep your workforce within your local community?

Vocational Pathways Advisors will be in Pt Augusta and Whyalla from Tuesday the 23rd to Thursday the 25th of March 2021, and will be available to meet with you to discuss the following;

the employment of school-based apprentices and trainees
work experience opportunities
industry immersion
vocational education and training
other ways that school partnerships can benefit your business.

Individual Business Meetings – One on one at your business or our regional offices (Pt Augusta or Whyalla):

Tuesday the 23rd to Thursday the 25th of March 2021. Times between 0800 and 1800. Contact hannah.taylor2@sa.gov.au or 0408 178 015 for an appointment.

There is a large regional information and networking forum in Pt Augusta on Thursday 25th March, where leaders and experts across industry, VET, and education sectors will be in attendance. This event has proven to be highly valuable from other regional areas around the state for employers seeking more information about how to engage and work with young people within their communities, and to also have your voice heard in what you’d like schools to support you with in building employability skills in young people. Additionally, this is also a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders around exciting upcoming regional projects.

The Eventbrite link is below. Please also share this Eventbrite link with any counterparts and colleagues near, or around, Pt Augusta (including fellow employers) who you feel may be interested in this event.

Industry and Schools Partnership Forum Tickets, Thu 25/03/2021 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite

Due to Covid-19 there are limited individually scheduled meeting sessions available, please register ASAP. All enquiries can also be made to Hannah Taylor on hannah.taylor2@sa.gov.au or 0408 178 015.

BOOK CLUB Orders DUE Today

22 Mar 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Have your child/ren got their Book Club orders in?

Have your child/ren used their vouchers from last year?

This is the last opportunity for your child/children to use their book vouchers received at the end of last year. Please attach the voucher to the order when you return it to the front office.

This link will allow you to view the catalogue online

BOOK CLUB BROCHURE

Regards,
Admin

School UNIFORM

16 Mar 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The new School uniform shorts have arrived and will be sent home today via students.

Regards,
Admin

Scholastic Book Club Catalogue - Link that works!

16 Mar 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

BOOK CLUB CATALOGUE Online

Regards,
Admin