South Australian news
Right Bite Standards revised
Right Bite standards are recommended as best practice for all SA public schools and out of school hours care; and should be applied to all food and drinks sold or provided to students. You can find more information about the revised standards here
SPELD SA
Free regional workshops. Check here https://bit.ly/3DmChk8 for the next one
Volunteer policy (Dept for Education) 2024
Great Start website
Offers parents of children aged under five years valuable learning resources including games and activities based on everyday experiences - have a look at it
https://bit.ly/3LMpEoy
Inside SAASPC
Join us
Do you care not just about the education and well being of your own child but that of other children too? We would love to hear your thoughts so why not join our Executive committee - it's not a big commitment and you can make a real difference. Contact us for more information if you are interested - we'd especially like to hear from those with an interest in early childhood
Executive meetings
Held once a month on a Monday 10:30 am-3:00pm. All welcome as observers. Contact us for more information
Information sessions
We offer free information sessions (and we will come to your site) - contact us to arrange one
- Merit selection panels for preschool director/principal positions for the governing council nominee in preschools and schools
- Responding to risks of harm, abuse and neglect; both parent group and governing council members MUST do RRHAN-EC training - either face to face or online
- Parent groups - establishment and maintenance; finance and governance
Affiliate now
All public schools and preschools are welcome to affiliate with us - you can download the form here; individual membership is also available - call us if you would like more information
Parents Say magazine
The latest edition, February 2025 is available on the Publications page
National news
Family Engagement Implementation tools
These resources from the Australian Research Alliance on Children and Youth (ARACY) provide practical guidance on implementing successful parent and family engagement practices focusing on the ‘how’ rather than just the ‘why’. All the information is at
bit.ly/3AIcHum
Australian curriculum
If you want to know what's typically taught in each learning area at different year bands at school you can get fact sheets here
australiancurriculum.edu.au
Student wellbeing hub
On this Australian government website
studentwellbeinghub.edu.au parents will find advice and information to help them support their child, build positive communication with their child’s school and contribute actively to the wider school community
Promoting parent participation in government preschools and schools
SAASPC acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge the contributions of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to the education of all children and young people.
