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We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 Hawker Area School Community Award are now open! This annual award recognises individuals, groups, or organisations who have made a significant contribution to our school community.

We encourage all community members to consider nominating someone who has demonstrated dedication, leadership, or service that positively impacts our school.

How to Nominate:

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.

Your participation is greatly appreciated as we celebrate the commitment and achievements within our wonderful community.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

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,

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

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

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