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Subject Selection Conferences 7-12 Campus - Bookings now open

Dear Year 8-11 Families,

2023 Subject Selection Conferences

Annual Subject Selection conferences (15 minute sessions) for current Year 8-11 students for the 2023 school year. 

We encourage parents/carers to attend where possible. 

When: Wednesday 3rd August 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9th August 9:00am - 5:00pm
Who: Students/parents/carers to meet with school leader
Where: 7-12 Campus Performing Arts Centre 
Parking: We encourage families to park on Bosisto Lane or in school carpark. If parking on Callington Road, please ensure to avoid bus times 
Covid Guidelines: Please ensure you are up-to-date with the current Covid requirements when visiting school.

In addition to the above on-site sessions, we are offering online subject selection conferences at the following times:

When: Wednesday 10th August 3:30 - 5:00pm
Tuesday 16th August 3:30 - 5:00pm
Who:  Students/parents/carers to meet with school leader
Where: Online - staff member to send link to family for online session

All information necessary to assist your child with their subject selections can be located on our website. This information includes; 

  • 2023 Curriculum Handbook
  • Instruction sheets for the online platform Web Preferences for both parents/carers and students (available by end of week 1)
  • Subject videos
  • SATAC guide
  • SACE Planner

Book your Subject Selection Conference here

Schoolzine Parent Booking Guide:
https://easternfleurieu.schoolzineplus.com/sk-booking-guide

 

Regards,
Site Leadership Team

7-12 Campus 

Letter from SA Health and Department for Education

Dear EFS families,

Please find below a letter from SA Health and Department for Education reiterating the importance of wearing face masks when indoors. 

Term 3 Letter from the SA Health and Department for Education - 25 July 2022

Thank you.

Regards,
Ian Kent
Principal

Uniform Shop update

The School Uniform Shopfront will be closed during Week 1, however phone orders are still welcome. If you do require uniform items this week, please contact Julie on 0417 771 944.
Term time open hours resume from Week 2:
Tuesdays 8.30am – 10.40am
Thursdays 3.45pm – 5.45pm
The EFS School Uniform Shop is located at 29a South Terrace, Strathalbyn.
For uniform enquiries outside of term time open hours, contact Ms Julie Martin on 0417 771 944 or email bubbells@adam.com.au. If the open hours don’t suit you, we can take email and phone orders and we can arrange remote purchases for your convenience.
Thank you.

Welcome

Dear EFS families,

Welcome to Term 3.
We hope our students had an enjoyable break!
Please see here for term 3 important dates.

Regards,
Ian Kent
Principal

End of term 2 and important dates

Dear EFS families,

We hope our students have a wonderful break. 

Term 3 resumes on Monday 25th July.

Please see here for future important dates at Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School.

Last day of term reminder

Dear EFS families,

*Reminder* - Last day of Term 2, Friday 8th July.

Early dismissal - 2:15pm all campuses.

Year 7 Study Skills Program

Dear Year 7 Families

Year 7 Study Skills Program - Week 1 Term 3

On Monday 25th July, Year 7 Students will participate in the Elevate Education Study Skills Kick Start Program. External presenters will provide a 1 hour workshop with each Year 7 class group, focused on intensive development of a range of skills including:

  • Dynamic reading
  • Note taking
  • Conceptual learning skills
  • Independent learning

Activities for ongoing skill development will be facilitated by the Middle Years teaching team throughout the year.

Further information about times and locations will be provided to students via the daily bulletin.

Regards,
Vanessa Coker
Assistant Principal (Middle Years)

7-12 Semester 1 Academic Reports

Dear 7-12 Families

Semester 1 Academic Reports have now been published to Daymap for students and parents to view.

Please see the letter below if you need help connecting to Daymap.

Daymap Access Request

Regards,
Ian Kent
Principal

Subject Selection 7-12 Campus

Dear Year 8-11 Students, 

Tomorrow marks the commencement of the subject selection process for 2023. To initiate this process, we will be holding an introduction assembly for all students in Years 8-11 (current cohort) tomorrow.

During the assembly, you will be introduced to the subject selection process and the subject offerings for 2023.

Assemblies will be held: Lesson 6, Tuesday 5th July (Week 10) 

·             Year 11 with Mr Rofe and Mr Taylor: PAC 35 

·             Year 10 with Mr K. Taylor and Mrs Lakin-Hall: PAC 33 

·             Year 9  with Mrs Turpin and Mrs Coker: Rooms 47/48 

·             Year 8 with Mrs Sims and Mrs Simpson: Rooms 49/50

If you cannot attend this assembly, we encourage you to discuss the upcoming subject selection process with your Homegroup Teacher or the 7-12 Leaders listed above.

Regards,

7-12 Leadership Team

Year 6 Families - Transition letter

Year 6 families,

Please see below for information regarding our Transition Program for 2022.

Thank you. 

2022_ Year 6 Transition_Program_Letter