Year 7 to high school

To stay informed about the move of year 7 to high school, visit  https://www.education.sa.gov.au/sites-and-facilities/year-7-high-school  regularly for updates. Your school will also be sharing information about what this move will mean for your child, so keep an eye out for 7 to high school updates in your school’s newsletter, website or on your school’s Facebook page. You can also contact the Year 7 to high school project team directly by emailing Year7toHS@sa.gov.au

 

New Working with children checks

From1July anyone working or volunteering with children will need a WWCC.

If you have a current DCSI child related screening clearance it will be recognised as a WWCC under the new laws until it expires.  If you need a WWCC for the first time or your clearance has expired, you will need to apply to the Dept of Human Services Screening Unit.

There will be NO charge for a WWCC for any volunteer.

More information can be found at https://screening.sa.gov.au/ , or talk to your school or preschool or contact SAASPC

 

SPELD SA free regional workshops

Check here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/speld-sa-inc-17735681765  for the next free workshop

 

Volunteer policy (Dept for Education) 2018  
   http://bit.ly/2fmWdcS

 

Great Start website
Offers parents of children aged under five years valuable learning resources including games and activities based on everyday experiences - have a look at it  http://bit.ly/­1mxzSZ6

 

Helpful hint

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Executive meetings

Held once a month on a Friday 10am-2pm  - often with a guest speaker for a part of the meeting. All welcome. Contact us for more information

 

Merit selection information sessions

Free sessions for management committee/governing council nominees in SA preschools and schools and others who may be interested, click here to register your interest for our next session.

For further information or to arrange a session contact us tel 1800 724 640 email info [@] saaspc.org.au

 

Responding to abuse and neglect (mandatory reporting) information sessions)

Free face to face sessions for volunteers in government preschools and schools - to make a time that suits your parents and volunteers contact us tel 1800 724 640 email info [@] saaspc.org.au

 

Join us

Do you care not just about the education of your own child but that of other children too?  We would love you to join our Executive committee - it's not a big commitment but you can make a real difference. Please contact us for more information if you are interested

 

Affiliate now

Affiliation invoices for 2019 have been sent to all schools and preschools. Individual membership is also available - call us if you would like more information

 

Parents Say magazine

The latest edition, February 2020, is now available. Click here to read

iParent from the eSafety Commissioner

Where you can learn about the digital environment and how to help your child have safe and enjoyable online experiences iParent

 

Family-School Partnerships Framework

The Australian government has released the updated version of the Framework. It is designed to assist schools and families to develop effective partnerships https://www.education.gov.au/family-school-partnerships-framework

 

Australian curriculum
If you want to know what's typically taught in each learning area at different year bands at school you can get fact sheets here australiancurriculum.edu.au

 

Student wellbeing hub

On this Australian government website  studentwellbeinghub.edu.au        parents will find advice and information to help them support their child, build positive communication with their child’s school and contribute actively to the wider school community