Gumeracha Primary School

Gumeracha Primary School is a small school located in a semi-rural environment approx 40km from Adelaide. As such, the school has a strong environmental education focus with many programs such…

Dear families We have been asked to pass on information to all families about the current fruit restrictions being asked of SA residents. Although we are not in one of…

Good morning To ensure that we have the delivery before the end of term, we need all Book Club orders (paper and online) to be in by the end of…

Hi everyone I am currently in Esperance but closely monitoring the fire events back in the hills. Stay safe everyone and please remember that your safety and that of your…

Vacation Care closed Friday 19th

Thanks everyone for providing such a great spread yesterday - the kids enjoyed their special lunch Your containers, plates and bowls etc have been washed and are waiting to be…

Hi there Year 7 families Graduation is coming up tomorrow night Students need to be at school at 5:20pm for a 5:30 start Dinner will commence at the Gumeracha Bowls…

I would love to include an end of season/competition/recital/celebrations insert in the next newsletter. If you want your child to be featured for their out of school activities, please send…

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Dear families please see attached updated canteen price list for lunch orders and canteen sales thanks canteen price list June 2021

Please find attached an updated price list for over the counter sales for canteen 2019 Over counter sales Reminder : No canteen sales on Fridays during swimming weeks as Canteen…

The school leaders have declared tomorrow a casual clothes day! They sent a note home last week The cost is $2 per child with all proceeds going to the Canberra…

Our Governing Council is a lively group of parents who like to have a laugh but also support the school by making decisions and monitoring the schools activities. It is…

Week 6 Monday 1st March ~ gardening for R/1/2/3 students Tuesday 2nd March ~ gardening for 4/5/6/7 students Tuesday 2nd March ~ Cooking: PARSLEY group   Friday 5th March ~…

Tuesday Feb 9th is Safer Internet Day 2021 e-safety is an issue that crosses the school gate and the responsibility for teaching children how to be safe online has to…

Tomorrow at 2pm we will be having a visit from some port Adelaide Football players. We will be holding a special assembly, where the players will deliver information about healthy…

Due to the significant interest in attending Mitcham Girls High School we will be three Parent Information Evenings at various venues across suburban Adelaide in Term 1. See flyer for…

We have sent home a timetable for Book Week but here it is in-case you missed it! Dear Families Book Week 2019 Please note - the dress up day is…

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Teachers are often asked about running records and is my child achieving the correct levels for their year level. Here is some information to help parents understand the purpose of…

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Hi everyone It is so lovely to see our library display space filled with photographs of happy pets and their owners Please be sure to send all entries in by…

Please note, todays cooking group has been cancelled due to staff absence This impacts the ROSEMARY group Please see updated roster that reflects recent cancellations Week 8 - Tues 15/6…

We have started receiving entries into the pet selfie competition being held by the student leaders There are two categories - cats and dogs other pets The winners of each…

Dear R-5 families Swimming lessons start this Friday and will run for the next 4 weeks. There is a page in this weeks newsletter with all the information you need…

A massive thankyou needs to go to Sarah Martin for her organisation of the 2021 Medieval Fair fundraising groups. She coordinated not only the Canberra group who earned payment for…

Hi there We have a school family who are desperately looking for a rental property in the Hills so that they don't have to move away from our school and…

Hello everyone Term 2 starts tomorrow and we look forward to seeing you all. No hats are required this term but we encourage children to have them with them as…

Holey smokes...I have done it again!!!! You may have noticed I have been a bit busy over the last few weeks juggling camps, meetings and general school life. This busyness…

Please click on the link below for great safety information from the Carly Ryan Foundation. These fact sheets give help tips for families to ensure their child knows the potential…

Dear Parent/carer The department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has updated its information about fruit fly restrictions in South Australia. This might change the types of fruit and vegetables…

Hello families Just a few quick reminders for the start of this school year... school starts back on WEDNESDAY JAN 27th for students the office will be open all this…

AHC School Holiday Programs_ Summer 2021_With Links please find attached AHC school holiday activity program with links to book the sessions  

Bring a gold coin to buy some Canberra fundraising leftovers...reduced to sell $2: rum balls (adults only) and brownies $1: cookies, cupcakes Outside the 6/7 classroom after school

Dear parent/caregiver, The Premier today announced that schools and preschools will reopen to all students on Monday 23 November. As a result our school will be open and operating as…

COVID-19 parent letter Dear parent/caregiver, Today the Premier announced a 6 day state-wide lockdown starting at midnight tonight (Wednesday 18 November) through to midnight Tuesday 24 November. Only the children…

Good morning families Due to staff illness, cooking has been cancelled today for the Parsley group. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Dear families Next week there will be NO parking in front of the school gym due to the Council's ongoing works to move the powerlines underground. We apologise for the…

Dear families of R-6 students Yesterday you received an invoice for the R-6 Narnu camp. Your invoice reflected the preference you chose out of the no camp/1 day/3 day program.…

We will see you all back at school on Tuesday. Tomorrow is a Pupil Free Day and teachers will be joining staff from Birdwood PS to work with support services.…

- Department for Education media release A lot of warnings have been issued for children to stay off social media, specifically Tik Tok, due to a graphic self harm video…

Hi families Due to staff absence, the cooking roster for SAKG has been adjusted and we are now running 1 week behind. This means that the groups are as follows…

Hi folks You may have received a link from the Department for Education for the 2020 Parent Survey. If the link you were sent does not work, please try this…

I have contacted schools regularly over the past 9 Months regarding a new Non for Profit Charity ‘With Love Formal Wear’ created by some Support Service Staff at the Channel…

Hi there Don't forget that tomorrow is a PUPIL FREE DAY so students are not back to school until Tuesday Thanks

Hello Gum PS families Over the last few weeks we have found evidence of inappropriate after hours use of our school grounds. This has been reported to the local Police…

This is an extraordinary time for us all. Our thoughts are with all those dealing with the impact that COVID 19 is having on our community and the world at…

We have a surplus of Jerusalem artichokes and would be happy for families to come and collect some (BYO bag please) Here are some recipes for inspiration... Jamie Oliver's sauteed…

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Hi folks Please be aware that there are traffic restrictions opposite the school today to prepare the concrete wall for an art project. This is part of the suite of…

School starts back today. Just a friendly reminder, as per teacher emails - we are asking that parents drop their children at the door when you come to school this…

Dear Families We have been advised today that the Department are now encouraging all students to return to school in Term 2. Please read the letter below from Professor Nicole…

April School Holiday Program 2020 Online Poster final Check out what's on offer in the link above

Please find attached the latest parent communications from the Chief Executive, Rick Persse and Minister for Education, Hon John Gardner MP Parent Letter 8 April 2020 You can also check…

Hi Everyone As most of you are aware a number of schools in the Barossa Valley area have been closed as of tomorrow. If you travel to school from any…

Dear families I apologise for the barrage of communications but I know you understand that we are working under rapidly changing conditions. To follow on from yesterday's announcements... The Department…

Good afternoon families We are writing to you all just to touch base and let you know what we have been doing both in school and after hours to prepare…

Hi there, we will have some bags of school-grown produce for sale When: Wednesday 25th March 8:45-9:00 and 3:15-3:30 Where: SAKG kitchen GOLD COIN DONATION

We’ve all been impacted by corona virus. Many parents are anxious, scared and stressed out about the future and what’s going to happen. Parenting author and educator @Maggie Dent steers…

Good Afternoon families Our mantra is and continues to be - to keep things as normal as possible for as long as possible, but inevitably 'normal' is impacted and each…

Good afternoon Gumerachians The situation re: Covid-19 is changing rapidly and as such you can expect regular update both from the school and Department for Education Please find attached the…

Our current plan is a business as usual model (with extra hygiene practices ) until we are told otherwise. We do not have plans to cancel Sports Day or Harmony…

Please view the letter below from Rick Persse (Chief Executive - Department for Education) and Hon.John Gardner MP (State Minister for Education) COVID-19 Parent Letter

BANK SA are providing free tickets to a Fringe event See the flyer for details and if interested rsvp asap to email address listed on the flyer Bank SA Fringe

Students aged 10-13 are invited to nominate for the Courier Cup Courier Cup Nomination Guidelines 2020 School Nomination Template If your child is a swimmer and would like to participate…

Please view attached flyer for details Ignite testing Saturday 22 Feb 2020 flyer

Dear parents/caregivers, SA Health has changed its advice to us in relation to Novel Coronavirus after the Federal Government issued an updated alert late yesterday. The updated advice is that:…

Twas the night before school started when all through the town the parents were cheering it was a riotous sound. By eight the kids were washed and tucked into bed…

Dear families When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be only natural that our students will want to discuss the traumatic events of the holidays with their friends.…

Hi folks, this week is set to be a scorcher and there is even a possibility of extreme/catastrophic conditions forecast for Wednesday. Fingers crossed this doesn't eventuate but with that…

VACSWIM is an initiative for primary school aged children to develop water awareness, water safety, water confidence and water skills, all while having fun! It is South Australia’s most popular…

This week is Volunteer Recognition Week Schools are very busy places and we rely on your support to help out along the way. We are fortunate to have so many…

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums, Step-Mums, Nannas, Aunts and special ladies in our school community

Children's Art Classes start this Wednesday! There are still some places available, so if your child would like to join in, make sure you book via the website, send a…

Nominate, recognise and celebrate an outstanding educator in the 2019 Public Education Awards. Get involved and say thank you to a leader, teacher or support staff member making a significant…

There is lots on offer for Term 2 including NDIS information sessions macrame workshops showing native garden information sessions Reconciliation Week stories Virtual reality experiences and more! Click on link…

We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn & Learn program. During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase some great resources with the points…

We are looking forward to seeing you all and especially welcoming our new Receptions to the school for their first full day. Students are welcome to be on school grounds…

We have had a number of cases in the last week. Please check your child and treat them. Untreated children cannot not be at school.

It is with much regret that we need to let families know that the 2020 Concert will now be performed with only students and staff as a live audience. We…

Please click on the link below Calendar Term 4 2020 A final copy will go home in the newsletter early next term

Please find attached the latest parent communique 7toHS-parent-update-week-3-term-4-2019-A4

Dear Families We have once again had several children needing to be treated over the weekend. Thankyou to the families who have let us know. We understand that it can…

Good afternoon folks Yesterday, we asked the male students in our school to work together to rectify a problem in the boys toilets. The information that has gone home from…

As you may have been aware, one of the State election promises made by the Liberal Party was a commitment to move Year 7 into High School in SA, this…

Good Morning Contact sports such as football can be a challenge for schools to manage. When children play on the weekends for a club, they are supported by a team…

An interesting read Can be found online here http://www.edutopia.org/blog/harnessing-power-of-productive-struggle-ellie-cowen

Instruction for your friendship cake

Please click the link below School Banking Day Reminder

A paper version of the Vac Care program for the upcoming holiday period will be sent home tomorrow. July Vac 2020_Important_Info Vac_Program_July_2020 Please note# the Government free childcare sessions have…

Please ensure your children's clothing is clearly named. We have a large number of children's hats in OSHC - too many to maintain, and a lot of them are not…

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Please make your bookings now. Click the links to view Vac_Program_July_2021 July Vac 2021_Important_Info    

Good news: Pupil Free day on Monday 10th May - OSHC will be open. However, as we will be short staffed, Amy will be on duty and will only work…

Clink on the flyer to access the hyperlinks AHC School Holiday Program_Autumn 2021

School holidays are only 1.5 weeks away - please make your bookings for Vacation Care now. Bookings can be made in person with OSHC staff or by emailing us: [email protected]

For anyone that hasn't yet done this - Today is the deadline for families to confirm their 2018–19 income with Services Australia or lose their Child Care Subsidy (CCS). To…

Good morning Just a quick reminder to return Medieval Fair note School dentist booking forms Thanks Lyndsey

School holidays are just around the corner. Please make your bookings as soon as possible. See OSHC staff to make bookings, or email [email protected]   Click on the links to…

08 Uniform & dress code brochure Just a reminder that our uniform policy (see attached document) prohibits the wearing of jewellery except for a small pair of studs or sleepers…

As part of Child Care Subsidy balancing, families need to confirm their income. For the 2018–19 financial year families need to do this by 31 March 2021. The deadline was…

OSHC is closed on Monday. Before and After School Care resumes on Wednesday. Amy will be on duty to take your term bookings.

Just a reminder that school term commences on Wednesday next week. Tuesday is the Australia Day holiday. We don’t have any bookings for Monday, so will be closed unless bookings…

Animals Anonymous are visiting us on Thursday 14th January (bringing along a range of native animals). There are still places available - bookings essential. Email: [email protected]

For children attending Vacation Care tomorrow (Wednesday 6/1) : please bring along a plain tshirt for tie dyeing. Thanks

We are booked out on Tuesday. Just a reminder that it will be party day, but children will need to bring their normal lunch and snacks - not a plate…

Vacation Care will not operate on days declared as a catastrophic fire/weather rating. No-one will be on site. We ask you to monitor the CFS website and/or ABC 891 radio…

**Party Day in Vacation Care (Tuesday 15th December) – after consideration, I think we need to cancel the request for families to provide a plate of food to share for…

2 weeks to go - Vacation Care commences on Monday 14th December. Please make your bookings with OSHC staff now.

Vacation program has an error with the dates at the end of January. oops! It should read: Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, and Friday 22nd.

Holidays are just around the corner - 3 weeks until the end of term! Please make your bookings for Vacation Care now. To book......Call OSHC staff on 8389 1871 or…

Please book early Click on the links to view Dec - Jan VAC 20-21 Important_Information_2020-2021

Hi all, We have an OSHC Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for next Tuesday (10th November). Starts from 6pm in the OSHC room. All welcome!

School camp in week 4..... Please cancel any OSHC bookings not needed for that week - to avoid fees being charged. 1 weeks notice required, so please take action as…

Good news, everyone. We will be open all day on Monday - for the Pupil Free day (12th). Any further bookings, please call the OSHC number (83891871). Mary (OSHC)

1st day of Term 4 is a Pupil Free Day - Monday 12th Oct. We currently don't have enough bookings to open, however we wish to give parents extra time…

Term 4 approaching means children will need to wear hats outdoors. However, as the next couple of days are warm and the expected UV rating is 7, it is advisable…

For children attending Vacation Care on Thursday this week.....we are walking down to the local park (Federation Park) to join in the council's Nature Play morning. We will depart at…

School holidays commence next week. Please make your bookings with OSHC staff now.

The school has a Pupil Free day on Monday 12th October. This is straight after the school holidays. Please make your bookings for OSHC now.

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Just confirming for you, that OSHC will be open for both days (4th & 7th Sept). We have enough bookings to go ahead.

Hi everyone. Just a reminder for parents that we require bookings for OSHC in writing. This can be via email, or fill in one of our booking forms, or a…

Vac_Program_SepOct_2020 SepOct Vac 2020_Important_Info   Click on the links to view

Reminder: OSHC bookings for these days must be received by 5pm this Friday (28th) Families will be advised on Friday night, if we won't be opening (due to insufficient bookings)…

School Closure: Friday 4th Sept. / Pupil Free Day: Monday 7th Sept. To ensure staff availability and viability of opening on these days, bookings must be made by close of…

OSHC Advisory Committee Meeting next Tuesday (11th August) from 6pm in the OSHC room. All welcome!

Are you eligible for extra child care subsidy? Click on the link to find out if you are, and how you can apply for it. You can apply for extra…

Morning everyone 😃 Just a reminder that the Child Care Subsidy kicks in today, so fees will be charged once again. Cancellations - 5 working days for permanent Before and…

Vacation Care commences on Monday. Children must be pre-booked to secure a place. We base our staffing on pre-booked places, so please don't arrive without giving us some notice first.…

Bookings are coming in for Vacation Care (which is now 1.5 weeks away), so please book now to secure a place. Don't miss out! NB: Week 1 is free child…

Vacation Care commences on 6th July. Please book as soon as possible. Don't forget there is a pupil free day straight after the holidays (Monday 20th July). Bookings essential. Click…

The Government has just announced an update for Child Care arrangements Click on the link to view details Child Care Changes

Kerra-Lee will be visiting OSHC on Monday during after school care, if families wish to take the opportunity to make use of her expertise. We’re nearing the end of her…

Vacation Care commences next Tuesday. Yes, we will be open. If you haven't already made your bookings, please do so, now. We have cancelled all our programmed community activities, so…

Hi families, OSHC will be open all day for all of the Pupil Free Days this coming week. The Government has offered families free child care and funding for us…

Pupil Free Day this Friday 27th. No school - so if you need care for your children, please book now with OSHC staff.

For families whose children may be experiencing difficulties after the bushfire event, OSHC now has some funding for trauma support commencing Monday 16th March. Click on the link to view…

Click on the links to view the program and the reverse side of the program (important info) Vac_Program_April_2020 April Vac 2020_Important_Info

The school has a Pupil Free Day on Friday 27th March. Please make your bookings now for OSHC. We will be open all day if we have sufficient bookings.

Term 1 commences tomorrow! As we have new children, new staff, and circumstances change, we ask that you fill in a new booking form for this term for Before and…

A reminder that School Card applications are now online and are open from today. If you are wanting to be considered for School Card, please submit your application online. It’s…

Hi folks Now that things have settled back into routine and some time has passed I thought it would be an appropriate time to re-share some of the really useful…

Vacation Care resumes tomorrow (Monday 6th January). Bookings to [email protected] or 8389 1871

Hi everyone,   I have had official notification from the Department for Education that we must close Vacation Care tomorrow (20th December) due to the forecasted Catastrophic fire weather warning.…

The coming week is set to be a scorcher! We anticipate being open for Vacation Care as normal, however, should a Catastrophic fire rating be declared, we will be closed…

Less than a week until the school holidays - Vacation Care commences on Monday 16th December. Make your bookings with OSHC staff now. Please note that all places need to…

Click on the links to view. Program_DecJan19-20 Reverse_side_Xmas 2019-2020 Please make your bookings as soon as possible.

Sorry folks, I mixed up the Interschool date It is on Friday October 25th not Saturday I have edited the previous messages so they all now have the correct date…

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Dear Families We have once again had several children needing to be treated over the week. Thankyou to the families who have let us know. We understand that it can…

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School holidays commence next week

Dear Parent/Caregiver, We have been notified that students on separate occasions have been approached by an unknown male in a dusty/dirty sky blue car. Police have been notified. We are…

21/02/2019 Dear Families After school yesterday we were made aware of an incident in the community where a student was inappropriately approached by a stranger in a car. Fortunately the…

School holidays next week

School Holidays are approaching!

2018-Lunch-Order-Price-list Whoops our price list was out of date! Please find attached the current 2018 Lunch Order price list Thanks

School holidays start next week!

School holidays begin next week!

Halfway through the term - school holidays coming soon!

Make your Vacation Care bookings now.

New Subsidy begins next Monday

Make your bookings for Vacation Care now

  The winter terms often result in lower attendance rates at school. This is because of the abundance of cold and flu viruses circulating within the community. This winter we…

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Japanese souffle pancakes'

Basic french toast

Baked apricots

Try again!

Looks tricky, but the fresh pasta can be replaced with shop bought pasta

Simply yum!

Click on the link below... risotto of the imagination

Click on the link below... hand cut pasta with seasonal greens and herbs

A versatile recipe enjoyed by all

A chilled soup - delicious on a hot summer's day

Its that time of the year when zucchini are in good supply!

This recipe includes a recipe for pastry - simple and delicious.

Another delicious way to use any late season zucchini

If you think you don't like tomato, try this dish!

A delicious seasonal salad

One word...yum!

A simple bread that can also be used as a pizza base.

Who says kids don't like brussel sprouts? Try this recipe at home to see.

We have used our own passata we made earlier in the year during our tomato glut.

One word...delicious

We have loads of lemongrass in our hothouse. Please help yourself.

Fool proof recipe that can be used with many different vegetables depending on what you have available

We made mini muffins for a treat in the Kitchen today

Perfect dessert for these chilly evenings

We added roast pumpkin and shredded silver beet to our Risotto of the Imagination.

As it is near the end of zucchini season, keep this recipe in mind for next year.

You can find the pizza dough recipe in an earlier School Steam entry under SAKGP.

This recipe has been requested by many of the children.

An eggplant dish enjoyed by many of the children.

A tasty dish enjoyed by all

A delicious, seasonal alternative to the pub classic

A lovely chilled soup for a warm summer's day

The wrappers we used were purchased from the Asian supermarket at the Central Market.

We served our sushi with pickled ginger and soy sauce.

The ingredients for the sauce which is served with this omelette is an approximation to the traditional Japanese recipe.

A delicious omelette style dish served with simple steamed rice.

A simple soup served as a part of our Japanese Feast.

Chickpeas never tasted so good!

We used Mary's lemons to make our risotto. We added the grated rind and juice of 2 small lemons.

We made rolls at school, but this recipe can easily be made into a couple of loaves too.

You can vary the amount of chilli you add to suit your taste.

Our balls of gnocchi fell apart in the cooking process, but the dish still tasted delicious!

Delicious garlic mayonnaise served with potato rosti

Delicious potato cakes served with aioli

To keep it simple we folded these samosas into basic triangles much like spanakopita (spinach triangles)

We used broccoli and cauliflower to make these simple fritters

These fritters have been enjoyed by all classes over the past few weeks.

The dressing for this salad is delicious.

We made our own lasagne sheets, which were delicious, but bought sheets are a perfect substitute.

Click on the link below... Meringues

Click on the link below... lemon curd

We layered these biscuits with a smear of lemon curd and a meringue on top. Yumbo!

We used squash instead of zucchini and added some of our pumpkin to make this dish

Some handy hints on roasting veggies

The chilli adds a lovely warmth to this soup

We weren't sure if this was bread or cake. Either way it was enjoyed by all the UP children this week.

A great soup recipe for all those excess tomatoes in your garden!

This recipe is similar to a frittata or an omelette.

We used pumpkin harvested from the school garden to make this delicious salad

Of course you could use frozen short crust pastry.

You could replace the zucchini with eggplant in this recipe.

Garden fresh broccoli and tomatoes makes this salad a winner!

A naughty sauce to accompany the potato gnocchi!

This recipe has been a huge success across all three classes.

A versatile pasta sauce ready for the winter months ahead.

A seasonal treat.

Guaranteed to have your child eating zucchini!

A great recipe to use up some of those zucchinis!

Ingredients can vary from the recipe, but ripe tomatoes are a must.

Click on recipe below... basic pizza dough

Click on recipe below... potato and rosemary pizza page 2

Click on recipe below... potato and rosemary pizza page 1

Click on recipe below... tomato and basil pizza

Light and flaky pastry recipe for the Rhubarb tart

Another delicious dessert

A sweet treat recipe enjoyed this week in the kitchen

This dish disappeared quickly in the Kitchen today.

Need a recipe to use up all those excess eggs? Try this tasty dish. The MP class enjoyed making this today in their fortnightly Kitchen session

Another recipe form our Kitchen sessions

A tasty recipe from this week's Kitchen sessions

Limited bookings are now being taken for any students wishing to begin Piano, Keyboard, Drums,Guitar or Bass guitar lessons at school. Piano and Keyboard lessons are suitable for any students…