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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:

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.
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

Assembly and Last Day

24 Sep 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Some extra information on the Assembly and Last Day of term:

With the change of having the presentation assembly on a day other than the final day and the challenges this may bring we will be having a barbecue at the end of the assembly as a thankyou for parents who turn up. It will be a priority for the parents to be fed first! As our earlier communication shows the assembly starts at 2pm, and depending on the content should finish around 3pm.

Also a confirmation with the last day of term. The last day will run to the normal timetable of lessons and breaks for students, with dismissal for holidays at 2.10pm.

Hope you have a great holidays and I look forward to seeing parents at the assembly.

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

Children's University

24 Sep 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the Children’s University is this Friday. Please ensure that your child’s hours are submitted to me, along with their passport and/or via the online portal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support.

Sharon Lam

Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator

HAS School Assembly

24 Sep 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

This Thursday we are holding the end of term school assembly. Please see attached flyer.

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

What's Happening @ HAS This Week (Week 10)

22 Sep 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Breakfast Club - Tuesday 23rd September 8.30am - 8.50am

Crazy Hair/Clothes/Socks Day sponsored by the SRC Friday 26th September

Last Day of Term 3 Friday 26th September

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

SRC Crazy Hair/Clothes/Socks Day

18 Sep 2025

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

On the last day of Term 3, the SRC invites students to have fun and wear crazy hair, socks and/or clothes to school. Between L3 and L4 there will be whole school games including dodgeball, kick the can, cops and robbers, t-ball, and soccer. To conclude, students can enjoy a Zooper Dooper supplied on behalf of the SRC at no cost, as a way of marking the end of term and bringing on the happy holiday vibe ?

Regards,
Annette Hill (SRC Teacher 2025)

Cancelled NDIS September Drop-in

17 Sep 2025

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Due to unforseen circumstances, The NDIS Drop-in for this Thursday 18th September has been cancelled.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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

September 16 Newsletter

16 Sep 2025

Click here to view the September 16 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

Change of Date for Presentation Assembly

16 Sep 2025

We are excited to announce that this term’s Presentation Assembly will be held on Thursday of Week 10, rather than on the last day of the term.

Our school assemblies are a special highlight for students, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their learning and achievements to their peers, families, and the broader school community.

To maximise participation, we have brought the assembly forward to the Thursday of Week 10. We understand that in Week 10, many families often travel for scheduled appointments, particularly due to our geographical isolation. By moving the date, we aim to ensure that as many students and families as possible are able to be part of this significant event.

We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with you and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our students.

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

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