Welcome back to Term 2. I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday period. Already the term has kicked off in a fast-paced fashion with multiple activities and educational experiences taking place.

Site Learning Plan

Our Site Learning Goal at Balaklava High School is 

As a community, we will improve outcomes for every student at BHS by developing resilient and resourceful students.

Throughout Term 2, each sub-school will have a focus on a different aspect of our Site Learning Plan.

• Junior School (7-8) – Developing and improve student resilience
• Middle School (9-10) – Developing and improve student resilience
• Senior School (11-12) – Developing and improve student resourcefulness

We have seen some wonderful examples of BHS connecting with community over the past month, whether it’s from our student representation at multiple ANZAC Day Dawn services throughout our communities to serving democracy sausages and freshly made espresso coffee at the polling booth for the Federal Election. Look out for us at the BFNC v HWE game here in Balaklava on Saturday. Resilience has been on display throughout the school where students have been bouncing back from challenges faced. This was evident at Year 7 camp were students faced not only a change in activities due to a shark sighting over Easter, but also learnt more about the toxic algae bloom that is affecting marine life and activities throughout the Yorke Peninsula. We know that our young people can be highly resourceful and this needs to be continually developed through their education and academic application. Speaking of resourcefulness, I hear this was on full display at our Canberra camp were some of our young people demonstrated their ability to find matching outfits!

Please see below for more information on our Site Learning Plan.

Staffing

There were some staffing updates over the holiday period which means there have been a few timetable changes to kick off the term.

• Welcome back to Mrs Alison Parsons who is returning from Maternity Leave and steps back into Year 12 Health & Wellbeing, Year 9A Science, ELH programs and Sports Coordinator.
• Welcome also to Mrs Nicole Murphy who joins us in a SSO2 Inclusive Education Support Officer and Mrs Nicole Bowden who steps into an SSO1 position, both for the remainder of the year. You will see Mrs Murphy and Mrs Bowden supporting the teaching and learning in classrooms.
• Mr John Geddie has taken Long Service Leave for all of Term 2 and most of Term 3. The following changes have been made to classroom teachers.
• 9 Tech – Mr Richard Thomas
• 8B Tech – Mr Liam Marshall
• 8D English – Mrs Laura Hadley
• 7C Home Ec – Mrs Sally Cowan
• 10A HASS – Mr Lachlan Strudwicke (from Week 3)

Online Auction

At the end of last term, we ran an Online Auction thanks to the amazing work of Mrs Hannah Marshall and her team. The support from staff, families and community was absolutely amazing with a staggering $7042 has been raised to support various activities and improvements at BHS.

Mother’s Day

Wishing all our beautiful mothers and mother figures a wonderful Mother’s Day last Sunday. I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable day.

Take a look at our Mother’s Day video.

BHS Happy Mother Day Video.mp4

Wellbeing Engagement Collection

The Wellbeing and Engagement Collection (WEC) will take place at Balaklava High School during Week 5 and is aimed at seeking students’ views on wellbeing and engagement with our school.

The WEC provides information to support improving and maintaining students’ health, happiness, wellbeing and relationships. It gives schools, the community and government an insight into what needs to happen to make sure students experience success and are provided with resources and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Students complete the WEC online during school time. It should take between 25 to 45 minutes. It’s not a test, there are no right or wrong answers.

Please see the parent letter below and a video explaining more about the WEC.

At Balaklava High School, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 Site Learning Plan, part of our commitment to helping every student thrive. This year, we’ve embraced a new approach, guided by the Department for Education’s Cycle of Inquiry. In 2024, we explored our unique community, establishing a clear context for our work by analyzing data, surveys and student feedback to create a clear goal: “As a community, we will improve outcomes for every student by building resourceful and resilient learners.”

We’re now full steam ahead in the “give it a go” stage. New initiatives include connecting families and our community, in recognition of the important role played in supporting students to be successful. Across the school, we’re aligning with the new South Australian Curriculum, offering high-quality resources and teaching students to use them confidently. Senior School students will tackle a “Resourcefulness Sprint” in Term 2, mastering problem-solving, smart risk-taking and learning from setbacks. Junior and Middle School students are diving into “Resilience Sprints,” learning to push through tough moments and support each other.

Parents and families play a vital role in this journey! If you want to learn more, contact us at school or watch the Department’s short explainer video at YouTube Together, let’s support our students to thrive!

Junior School Term 2 Focus

Resilience and Growth Mindset

This term, the Junior School are focusing on Resiliency. Homegroup teachers have been working with their Year 7 and 8 students to understand what Resilience means and looks like from a learning perspective. Subject teachers are co-designing resiliency 'backpacks' with students to help them identify and build upon the support networks and tools they carry with them to help them navigate tough situations. In week 4 the focus will extend to unpacking what constitutes a Growth Mindset and how this mindset is essential to create lifelong learners. Additional resources will be constructed by students throughout the term, including a year 7 and 8 tree-themed mural with each leaf representing a student's resilience story.

Middle School Term 2 Focus

In Term 2, our Middle School students are concentrating on building resilience, not only within the classroom but also in their social interactions and daily lives. The beginning of the term has been dedicated to helping students gain a comprehensive understanding of resilience before applying it practically in classroom settings.

We are eager to share our insights and learnings with the school and wider community in various formats throughout the term and provide resources that will enhance our collective understanding of resilience.

Below is a poster available to students throughout the school, serving as a reminder of the diverse strategies for developing and nurturing resilience.

Senior School Term 2 Focus

Resourcefulness = Problem Solving + Growth Mindset + Tackling challenges

This term, the Senior School are focusing on Resourcefulness, beginning their work with this YouTube clip by Tony Robbins: A Lack of Resources is NOT Your Problem. Homegroup teachers have been explicitly working with their Year 11 and 12 students to understand what Resourcefulness means, and looks like, from a learning perspective. Subject teachers are making sure Daymap lesson notes are clear and concise, guiding students to resources and helping them understand exactly what is expected in a lesson. A Focus Group of students will be meeting in Week 4 to discuss resources being provided by subject teachers and which ones they find particularly useful. This feedback will guide Subject teacher drafting strategies, task sheet design and Daymap/Teams use.

The Canberra Trip headed off bright and early on Monday the 5^th of May, heading to Sydney for some sightseeing before driving inland to Canberra. On our first day in Canberra, the crew started with a hike down Mount Ainslie taking them to the back of the Australian War Memorial. The crew were able to experience just some of the amazing artefacts kept here but unfortunately as the memorial is under renovations tours were limited. Many students expressed that this was their favourite despite the renovations and will be making sure they come back one day. 

At old Parliament House, students were able to learn about our previous Prime Ministers and partake in a debate of their own, as senators. Questacon was another highlight with the Earthquake House being more popular than the 3m freefall for a change. 

A new destination for the trip was the National Aboretum, also known as the 'Tree Zoo'. Here students participated in orienteering while the teachers enjoyed the view with a much needed coffee. 

We were provided with a tour of ANZAC Parade before heading to the National Art Gallery where students were able to view the famous Blue Poles painting. 

A few students thought that the Australian Mint was their favourite place, especially being able to mint their own $1 coin. 

The High Court was also a stand out for many of the students, and we were fortunate enough that we visited on a sitting day and were able to see all 7 Justices and Barristers debating a tax case. 

With the election having only just occurred, students were able to gain an excellent understanding of the voting process. However, they might not be quite ready to work at the polls as our numbers didn't quite line up at the end. 

The National Museum and the Australian Insititute of sport finished off our last full day and students were great despite the huge days that were had. 

On our last day, we finally made it to the Parliament House and were able to see both the House of Reps and the Senate, however, we weren't lucky enough to see "Albo". 

We had a fantastic trip and the students were a great bunch. Flying was definitely a bonus on this trip and will continue for future trips every two years. Keep this in mind for those of you with students currently in Year 8 and 9. 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $135.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. 

A big thank you to Caitlin Hanson, Kelly Schubert and Hannah Marshall for their time and organisation! 

Hannah Marshall

Leader of Thriving Learners – Literacy, English and Humanities

During Week 1 our Year 12 Agricultural Productions Class was lucky enough to watch the process of EM38 soil mapping of our Ag Learning Centre paddocks. This was a great insight into the application of precision agriculture which is a vital component of making informed agronomic decisions. 

The Year 12s will use the information to create cropping plans and justify their reasoning with evidence, rather than guess work, solidifying the importance of environmental stewardship. 

A huge thankyou to Scott Fabian for his great explanation and demonstration of the technology and Michael Hadley from Ramsey Bros for helping to organise this. A great taster for when the Year 12s begin to cover their Science as a Human Endeavour Task later in the term. 

This class has also been busy organising the practical aspect of their project now they have completed their planning. This assessment, the Production Investigation, involves students planning, undertaking and completing and investigation into an enterprise of their choice. 

Tait Hadley: Growing Commodus Barley for malt production after wheat in a rotation

Emily Newton: The integration of thunder lentils into a cropping rotation.

Althea Ragat: Increasing egg layer profitability by using the Isa Brown and Leghorns in a commercial free-range setting.

Lily Tiller: The financial viability of running a heritage pig breed in a commercial setting.

Chelsea Ward: Feedlotting Merino lambs for increased fleece profitability.

Chloe Watlen: Feedlotting Speckle Park and Speckle Park cross cattle for meat and skins for financial stability.

Zeanna Watlen: The financial benefits of cross bred Bos Indicus cattle in a feedlot setting.

Shae Wood: Increasing the production of export quality Mulgara Oaten hay through management during a drought season.

Flynn Young: Exchanging Calibre wheat for Vixen wheat in a cropping rotation after legumes.

On the 10th April, old scholar Abbey Bigg was awarded the Coopers Brewery/Playford Trust Scholarship Award. It is presented to a high achieving South Australian students who will contribute to the success of the state through their academic achievements, research and leadership skills.

Abbey completed Year 12 in 2023 receiving a merit in Ag Production and is now completing her 2nd year in a Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

Year 9 Visual Arts
Our Year 9 Visual Arts students are currently immersed in their Street Art folios as they explore the exciting world of graffiti, murals and contemporary urban art. Research and experimentation phases are helping students prepare for their upcoming major practical; a street-art inspired artwork on a skate deck. Throughout the creative process, students are developing confidence and resilience by learning to embrace feedback, problem-solve and take risks with their artistic ideas.

Year 9 Design

In Year 9 Design, students are diving into the world of graphic art as they work on their visual folios and begin designing their own original album covers. These designs will soon be brought to life on recycled vinyl records in a hands-on practical project. As students refine their concepts, they are building resilience by navigating creative challenges, strengthening their critical and creative thinking skills and embracing feedback with enthusiasm to improve their designs.

Year 7 Art

Our Year 7 students are exploring Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories through a unique storytelling project. Students are creating their own stories and representing them visually through their artworks, using traditional Aboriginal symbols. This meaningful project not only nurtures creativity, but also deepens students’ cultural awareness, respect and appreciation for Indigenous Australian history, perspectives and art practices. Along the way, students are also developing resilience by working through the creative process with patience, reflection and a growing sense of independence.

Year 11 & 12 Art

A memorable day full of artistic discovery and inspiration!

Lisa Dewhurst

Mini Spin Brings the Beat for Year 8 Auslan Students!

On Thursday, May 8, all of our Year 8 students from Balaklava High School headed to Adelaide for an unforgettable experience at the Mini Spin disco, part of the DreamBIG Festival. Held in a vibrant, inclusive setting, Mini Spin was led by Deaf presenters who brought energy, colour, and a strong sense of community to the dancefloor.

Students immersed themselves in the music and atmosphere, enjoying a unique event designed especially for young people by Deaf artists and performers. The disco wasn’t just about dancing—it was also an opportunity to witness how Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and visual communication can be celebrated and used in dynamic, real-world ways.

Throughout the event, students saw how visual elements such as lighting, movement, facial expressions and Auslan created an engaging and accessible environment for all. For many students, this was their first time interacting directly with the Deaf community in such a joyful context, leaving a lasting impression.

After the event, students reflected on the experience through a collaborative video task, sharing what they learned about Deaf culture, inclusive communication and the power of shared experiences. The excursion not only supported their learning in Auslan but also helped them develop empathy, confidence and a deeper understanding of diversity in communication.

We’d like to thank the team at DreamBIG and the amazing Deaf presenters for making the day such a memorable one. Mini Spin definitely lived up to its name—small in size but big in impact!

Adam Collins

Mr Rolston's Year 10 HASS class visited the Lions Club Emergency Centre at Mallala and the Moquet Lee Memorial at Grace Plains. The class has been learning about natural disasters and studying bushfires in South Australia. With the 10 year anniversary of the Pinery Fires approaching, the class were appreciative of Peter March and Vaughan Chenoweth taking the time to explain their own experiences of the fires and showcase the emergency centre as a command centre for possible future disasters. 

A huge thank you to Vaughan Chenoweth and Peter March for their time talking to the students today.  

Hannah Marshall

Leader of Thriving Learners – Literacy, English and Humanities

EXPLORING CAREERS IN MINING - REX MINERALS VISIT TO BHS

On Friday 23rd May at 11:30am, representatives from REX Minerals will visit Balaklava High School to speak with interested students about careers in the mining and resources sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to:

• Learn about employment pathways in mining, civil construction, and infrastructure
• Hear directly from REX Minerals employees about their roles and experiences
• Explore options like the Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation, which is offered locally in Semester 2 and contributes up to 40 Stage 1 SACE credits

Students will gain insight into real-world industry roles including engineering, environmental management, machinery operation, safety and resource handling — all key parts of a modern mining operation.

If your child is interested in attending, please ask them to speak with Mr Luke Clark (VET Coordinator) to register their interest.

DEFENCE IMMERSION CAMP AT HMAS CERBERUS

Last term, six Balaklava High School students joined peers from the local partnership and Yorke Peninsula schools to participate in an unforgettable Defence Immersion Experience at HMAS Cerberus on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

The two-day camp offered students a unique opportunity to explore career pathways within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), focusing on roles available in the Royal Australian Navy.

The highlight of the camp was an exclusive guided tour and overnight stay at HMAS Cerberus, the Navy’s primary training base. Located approximately 70km south of Melbourne, HMAS Cerberus is a large and operational training establishment that houses over 1000 personnel and supports seamanship, engineering, communications, physical training and more.

During the tour, students explored multiple key training divisions, including:

• Signals and Cybersecurity
• Seamanship and Navigation
• Engineering and Weaponry
• Fitness and Leadership Training Schools

They also had the rare opportunity to witness a live fire weapons demonstration at the West Head Gunnery Range, gaining first-hand insight into the skills and precision required in defence careers.

The camp provided students with valuable exposure to life on base, ADF expectations and various career options available within Defence, both military and support roles. For many, it sparked new interest in future pathways and opened the door to possibilities they had not previously considered.

YEAR 1O WORK EXPERIENCE - TERM 3, WEEK 1

A reminder that all Year 10 students will be participating in Work Experience from 21–25 July (Week 1, Term 3).

Students are responsible for sourcing their own work placement and must return the completed Workplace Learning Agreement Form, signed by all parties, to the Front Office by the end of Week 6 (Friday 7 June). This form was emailed to all Year 10 families at the beginning of the year, and students can download it from the school network.

If this timeframe does not suit the needs of the host employer, students may negotiate an alternative placement date. This must be arranged in consultation with Mr Luke Clark (VET Coordinator) to ensure all paperwork and approval processes are finalised in time.

In the lead-up to placement week, students will complete the WorkPRO Online WHS and Work Readiness Course during Pastoral Care, along with activities designed to build employability skills and workplace confidence.

LUKE CLARK

On the 10th May I represented the school at the Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition. In preparation for the competition, I wrote a 6-minute speech on my chosen topic "bring back the magic" which I focused on the magic of imagination.

On the day, I competed my 6-minute speech and a 3-minute short notice speech. We were given 15 minutes to write our short notice on one of the three given topics. I chose the first topic of working together. My competitors were tough and despite not winning my heat I enjoyed my experience and have learnt new skills. Ready to compete next year.

Isabelle Poole

Exploring Safety and Mixtures Through Hands-On Learning

Last term in 7A Science, students learnt about the importance of safety in the lab and exploring the fascinating world of mixtures. The term was packed with exciting hands-on activities that have allowed students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world situations.

Some key highlights include:

• Bunsen Burner Licences: Students have successfully earned their Bunsen burner licences.
• Making Oobleck: One of the term's most enjoyable experiments was creating oobleck.
• Separation Practical: In a challenging yet rewarding practical activity, students planned their own experiments to separate mixtures of sand, salt, and marble chips.

Hear from the students below:

Joe Tiller

This term in Science I enjoyed making oobelic because we so much fun to watch corn starch and water make a liquid that if you hit it will turn hard like a rock.
I also enjoyed separating wood chips salt and sand, I liked that one because it was difficult but I did it.
Getting my Bunsen burner licence was pretty easy because all we needed to do was light a Bunsen burner and then put it off safely.

Connor Page

I learnt how to separate mixtures and I got my Bunsen burner licence and we got to make Oobleck and salt crystals.

Bryce Guthberg

This term in Science I enjoyed using a Bunsen burner to separate mixtures. To use the Bunsen burner, we had to get our licences. By doing lots of stile lessons we made this possible. Another fun thing we did was make black, this was super-duper fun. We watched lots of videos about jelly pools, fire colouring and other things, we had to learn about safety in our lessons and what to do in case of a fire.

Marlee Hudson

In this term my favourite thing we did in science was the separated a mixture the mixture had marble chips salt and sand we had to pick out the marble chips and filter the sand out then we evaporated the salt water.

Nate Searle

My Term 1 Science favourite thing, was using the Bunsen burner on stuff. It was really cool and I got my Bunsen burner license which lets me use Bunsen burner and burn stuff but I also like lighting matches.

Lawson Bowden

This term in Science I enjoyed using a Bunsen burner and achieving my license by learning how to turn it on and not burn ourselves. I only learnt this from Mister Bunsen Burner Noack. When we learnt mixtures, I was intrigued because everything with another component makes it a mixture so that means anything with something else together means it’s a mixture. We learnt about lab safety and equipment, so that we can do all the fun practicals.

Madi McArdle

Last term I most enjoyed making Oobleck, it was a bit messy but it was super fun. After all of the groups made their Oobleck we dumped it into a big container and mixed it all together. Last term our whole class passed the test to get our Bunsen burner licenses. We also went through the safety requirements while in the lab. Our class has had a look at separating mixtures such as sand, salt, marble chips and water and a few others. As a class we all started writing a practical after all of our experiments.

Brooke McPharlin

Last term in Science we did a lot of fun and interesting things and at the start of the term we had to get our Bunsen burner license. Everyone passed so we started doing at least one practical through out every week. In Week 9 we made oobleck, it got a bit messy but we had a lot of fun during those two lessons. After we all finished making the oobleck we dumped all of it into one big container to make a huge pile of oobleck.

Ava Olsen

Last term our class earned our Bunsen Burner licenses. Before we could use the Bunsen burner, we had to do multiple stile lessons and in order to pass you had to complete them on the laptop and then complete the set up in person. So far, we have done 3 or 4 things with the Bunsen Burner and they have all been fun and entertaining. My favourite thing we have done in science was the Separation Practical where we had to separate sand, salt and marble chips.

Chelsea Diegman

Last term Science was exciting as it was my first time in a real lab. Getting our Bunsen Burner licences by completing stile work and lighting a Bunsen burner was great fun. My favourite thing we have done has been making ooblek because it was fun to do in our friend groups. It is always an exciting experience when we get to do a practical because we could learn methods in identifying multiple types of things. WE SLAY!

Summer Watlen

This term has been exciting and full of joy, because we got to make salt crystals. The class also made oobleck. I also got my Bunsen burner licence and can light it easily now. I like doing STILE in class because it’s fun and you can do it on your own.

My highlight from camp was…. 

• Being able to drive the speed boat really fast and the bus ride home was really fun because Sarah and I were laughing most of the time. Emilee
• Driving the boat because I did really crazy turns. Rhiley
• Singing at the back of the bus. Bryce
• Going on the speedboat with Geoff the instructor. The girls in my group had a great time and I did to. Also going on the nature walk and finding really nice shells and learning about all of the sea creatures. Willow

A new skill or knowledge I have learnt from camp is...

• I learnt how to drive a speed boat, how to sail and kayak. Athena
• How to steer a sailboat and a rubber dingy. Lawson
• How to do sailing and kayaking. Summer
• How to drive a sailboat it was really fun, but we all got scared when the boat nearly tipped. Charlee

Something I have learnt about myself since going on camp is...

• I can make new friends easily Sarah
• I am good at communicating with people I don't usually speak to. Madi
• Push through the pain and you’ll have fun. Zander
• Making new friends and accepting change is a good thing. Annabel

A personal challenge I faced at camp was...

• Kayaking and sailing, I overcame this by pushing through and trying my hardest. Tori
• Facing my fears while driving the boat. Chelsea
• I had to know all the vocabulary and simple functions on a sail boat. I overcome this by following directions, rules and vocabulary. I had to listen out when to loosen and unloosen the gib sail and when to duck so we don’t get smashed in the head the main sail. Morgan

My advice for year 7’s going on camp next year is…

• Camp can bring people together and you make new connections. Tom
• Even if you're nervous, it's all fun to join in and create new memories. Ava
• Don’t stress, you can always talk to a teacher about how you are feeling. Indi
• Try to be as polite as you can be, use your manners and people will do it back to you. Try to participate in as much activities as you can. And most of all have fun. Jordan

Students in 7B took on a tricky Lego challenge, and they absolutely smashed it! Each group was given a random Lego packet — but with no instructions. Their Challenge was to recreate the image on the box using only their creativity and teamwork.

It wasn’t easy and pieces didn’t always fit together. But instead of giving up, students communicated, problem-solved, and kept each other motivated. The results were amazing, with each group completing their item, with some interesting and unique  creations.

Well done to 7B for showing such resilience and teamwork. You proved that with a positive attitude, anything is possible!

Ashleigh Leonello

In recent weeks we have seen items that are not part of our BHS Uniform Dress Code being worn by students. We thought this would be a good time to send out a reminder to students and families about our dress code.

EVERYDAY UNIFORM

• Summer tunic (Blue/white check shirt-dress with short sleeves)
• T-shirt (Style “Paterson”) – two colour options navy with white trim or white with navy trim, embroidered with the school BHS logo and the words Balaklava High School
• Navy blue bomber jacket, zip front, sky blue sleeves, embroidered with the school BHS logo and the words Balaklava High School
• Plain navy blue rugby jumper with white collar, embroidered with the school BHS logo and the words Balaklava High School
• Plain navy blue hoodie, embroidered with the school BHS logo and the words Balaklava High School
• Plain navy blue spray jacket with the school logo and the words Balaklava High School
• Plain navy blue or grey shorts, mid length, no sports stripes or large logos
• Plain navy blue or grey school trousers.
• Plain navy blue or grey track pants, no sports stripes or large logo
• BLACK leggings and track pants are not part of our uniform.

IN COLD WEATHER

• Extra layers can be added underneath the school uniform. If visible, they must be in the colours of navy or white. Non-school dress code hoodies are not allowed as layers.
• Scarves and beanies must also be in the colours of navy or white and can only be worn outdoors

SHOES

• Plain leather school shoes or lace-up sports shoes that completely cover and protect the foot, in line with the Balaklava High School WHS policy.

Balaklava High School wishes to acknowledge and thank our valued parents and friends who volunteer their time across our school. From our Governing Council members, sub-committee members and valued canteen volunteers - thank you! Our site could not run without you and we appreciate every effort you have put in to ensure that Balaklava High School continues to thrive.

Volunteer duties include general cleaning and food preparation. While there is an opportunity to interact with students and staff, it is not essential. Tasks such as money handling or serving are managed by our paid employees, allowing volunteers to focus on supporting essential operations.

We are immensely grateful to our current volunteers, but our numbers are dwindling. If you are willing to help and meet the minimum requirements for volunteering within a school setting, we would love to hear from you. Our hours of operation are 9 am to 3 pm, and whether you can assist with daily setup, food preparation over lunchtime, or half an hour of cleaning before school pick-up, your contribution would make a significant difference.

For more information on supporting our canteen, please contact Elly Swift at Balaklava High School via email at elly.swift570@schools.sa.edu.au or by phone at 08 8862 0600.

A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Jane Brook, Lisa Watson, Barb Rodgers, Lauren March, Sascha Tiller, Tammy Nicholls, Alisha Senior, and Jeremy Lomman. We also extend our gratitude to all the special individuals who have contributed in the past. We couldn't provide this service without your generosity.

These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 20/02/2025:

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