Welcome to Hawker Area School

Day 4 Daniel 31-10-2025

30 Oct 2025

Dear parents and caregivers,

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

October 29 Newsletter

29 Oct 2025

Click here to view the October 29 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

HAS Nominations for Community Award 2025

29 Oct 2025

• Write a brief explanation outlining why your nominee deserves this recognition.
• Email your nomination to  Daren O’Neill at daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
• Nominations close on Friday, 7 November 2025.

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

Term 4 School Calendar

27 Oct 2025

Dear parents and caregivers,

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

Day 4 Daniel

23 Oct 2025

Dear parents and caregivers,

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

17 Oct 2025

There has been suspected cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease from school this week. 

Symptoms may include:

• fever
• tiredness
• loss of appetite
• blisters in the mouth and on the hands and feet   
• a sore mouth for a few days before ulcers or blisters appear. Affected young children may refuse to eat or drink.

The Incubation period (time between becoming infected and developing symptoms) for this is 3 to 5 days.

Infectious Period

The blisters are infectious as long as they contain fluid. The faeces can remain infectious for several weeks. Students confirmed with this disease need to stay home until all blisters have dried. 

For more information please select this link from SA Health: YGW-HandFootMouthDisease-20191018.pdf

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

Pupil Free Day

17 Oct 2025

Just a reminder that Hawker Area School is having it's final Pupil Free Day for 2025 this Monday October 20th. Staff will be at working with the Self Regulation Service and also our School Improvement Plan. 

Have a great weekend. 

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

NDIS - October Drop-in

14 Oct 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Governors Visit

13 Oct 2025

The visit by Her Excellency Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia will now be on Tuesday October 14th, arriving at 2pm and departing at 3pm. I have spoken to students today and reminded them to be dressed in school uniform. The theme for the Governor's visit is smart casual for staff. 

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

Governor Visit and Pupil Free Day

08 Oct 2025

I hope everyone has enjoyed a restful holiday and that our students are ready for a return to school next Monday. I have a couple of important updates to share regarding the beginning of Term Four:

1. Visit from Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC
   On the first day of term, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten will visit Hawker Area School. They will be introduced to our students and staff, with the visit focused on meeting as many students as possible and learning about their lives.

   Her Excellency will visit each class before sitting down with our Year 5–12 students. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to meet Her Excellency and gain insight into her role in South Australia.

2. Pupil Free Day – Monday, October 20th
   Monday, October 20th, will be our final Pupil Free Day for the year. During this day, staff will continue work on self-regulation practices, both school-wide and in individual classrooms. Additionally, we will further develop our School Improvement Plan in alignment with our Area of Impact: Wellbeing, and the Strategy for Public Education in South Australia.

We hope you all enjoy the remainder of the holidays, and we look forward to a great start to Term Four!

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