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"Meet the Bugs" Workshop at Hawker Area School
We are excited to announce that tomorrow, Monday, 3 November, Hawker Area School will be hosting a “Meet the Bugs” workshop delivered by Kristen Messenger from Bugs n Slugs. This workshop promises an engaging, hands-on learning experience for our students.
Workshop Details:
- The sessions are enquiry-based and highly interactive, giving students the opportunity to observe and handle a variety of living and preserved bugs.
- The program is carefully structured to allow children to make their own choices regarding how and with which animals they wish to engage, using a simple 'traffic light' system for safety and comfort.
- The session will begin with students gathered on the floor, followed by hands-on opportunities with the animals and displays, and will conclude with a Q&A and interactive bug science activities.
Session Times:
- Kindy Students: After recess on Monday
- Foundation to Year 2: After lunch on Monday
- Year 3-6: Tuesday morning
We extend a special thank you to Amey Solly for her efforts as a parent in helping bring this fantastic opportunity to our school.
If you have any questions about the sessions, please don’t hesitate to contact the front office.
Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
HAS School Calendar Term 4
Here is the Term 4 Calendar for Hawker Area School. This is also posted on the Community Portal for parents and caregivers to view.
Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
Day 4 Daniel 31-10-2025
Dear parents and caregivers,
Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
October 29 Newsletter
Click here to view the October 29 Schoolzine eNewsletter!
HAS Nominations for Community Award 2025
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Write a brief explanation outlining why your nominee deserves this recognition.
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Email your nomination to Daren O’Neill at daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
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Nominations close on Friday, 7 November 2025.
Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
Term 4 School Calendar
Dear parents and caregivers,
Regards,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
Day 4 Daniel
Dear parents and caregivers,
Daren O'Neill
Principal
daren.oneill253@schools.sa.edu.au
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
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
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
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
