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25.01.2022 Please be advised of the upcoming pupil free and school closure days for the remainder of 2020: Friday 24 July (Term 3, Week 1) Pupil Free Day Friday 4 September (Term 3, Week 7) School Closure Monday 7 September (Term 3, Week 8) Pupil Free Day... Friday 4 December (Term 4, Week 8) Pupil Free Day See more

25.01.2022 Today we held our House Cross Country Challenge across years 3-12. Over 200 students raced between 1 and 5kms on the muddy school ovals. Well done to all students who participated! Stay tuned for our announcement of individual winners and the overall House Champion next week

25.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Redevelopment Book Week 2020... The Heights School Art Exhibition Competition https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

25.01.2022 SACE Information for Parents and Students: STUDY TIPS: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/studying/support/study-tips SACE AND MENTAL HEALTH: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/studying/support/are-you-ok PLANNING BEYOND SACE: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/s/your-sace/planning-beyond-sace... EXAMS/EXAM TIMETABLE/PREPARATION FOR AN EXAM: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/studying/assessment/exams See more

24.01.2022 Well-done to the Primary Athletics Team who competed at the SAPSASA District Athletics Carnival on Friday, Week 9. Throughout the day, we had some terrific results with many personal bests achieved. Multiple students were able to place first in their events and will be invited to represent the Tea Tree Gully District at the Metro Championships later in the year."

24.01.2022 The Heights Athletics team is competing at the annual VISTA Athletics Carnival. Some early good results and some great individual efforts.

23.01.2022 A very keen group of students came in during their holidays to attend a macaron workshop. This workshop was offered to give students new skills as they embark on their year 12 food and hospitality course next year. The macarons at the end of the lesson looked delicious, with flavours such as maple, bubble gum and chocolate. Sarah Rogers

22.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Remembrance Day NAIDOC Week Celebrations Hans Heysen Excursion... Year 4 Virtual Excursion Please Note: This newsletter was approved for publication prior to the state government COVID-19 announcements on the 18th November 2020. https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

22.01.2022 The following are the overall results for the VISTA Athletics Carnival: Overall Results Year 8 Girls- 1st Year 9 Girls- 3rd ... Year 10 Girls- 3rd Senior Girls- 1st Overall 1st Place in Girls Year 8 Boys- 2nd Year 9 Boys- 1st Year 10 Boys- 1st Senior Boys- 2nd Overall 1st Place in Boys OVERALL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL CHAMPIONS Excellent job to all participants!

22.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features Include: Year 9 Ignite HASS Visual Art News... SACE Stage 2 Holiday Seminars and Trial Exam Timetables https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

21.01.2022 The People's Choice Community Lottery is a great fundraising tool for not-for-profit organisations across Australia and has raised more than $20 million for com...munity groups with 100% of proceeds from each $2 lottery ticket sold returned to your chosen group to support. If you would like to support The Heights School and be in the running to win prizes valued at $360,000 please click the link below. Key Dates Early Bird ticket sales close - Tuesday, 3 November 2020 Early Bird prize draw - Tuesday, 10 November 2020 Early Bird prize winner advertised - Friday, 13 November 2020 Ticket sales close - Friday, 19 February 2021 Main prize draw - Friday, 26 February 2021 Main prize winners advertised - Tuesday, 2 March 2021 Good Luck Everyone and Thank You for your support! https://communitylottery.peopleschoice.com.au//the-heights

21.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: National Tree Day Minecraft Competition... Stage 2 Society & Culture Sports News https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

20.01.2022 Enrolling now for Preschool 2021 Online Enrolment Enquiry: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/index//enrolment-enquiry/... Preschool Website: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/preschool.html

20.01.2022 This Friday, 26th June, is a Non School Uniform Day for the whole school. All money raised will go to the Bushfire Appeal. Please bring a gold coin donation on Friday to support the Bushfire Appeal!

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is our Sports Day! For parents who would like a copy of the program so that they can easily follow their child at the events they are intending to do, it can be found on our website at the link below. https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//03/05/sports-day-program/

19.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: The Heights School Art Exhibition Competition Letters of Gratitude... Technologies https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

19.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features Include: Year 7-12 Reports Harmony Day in F2... 807 Science https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

19.01.2022 Students in our school have been invited to take part in a survey being conducted in Term 1 2020. You can find out more information about the survey on our website on the link below. https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//wellbeing-and-engagemen/

19.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Education Perfect Maths Competition SAKG Program... Term 1 Harmony Week Celebrations Integrated Learning 703 https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

18.01.2022 Enrolling now for Preschool 2021 Click here to visit the Preschool Website: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//areas-of-lear/preschool/

18.01.2022 Reminder to all families: Monday 9th March is a Public Holiday and Tuesday 10th March is a Student Free Day. Students return on Wednesday 11th March.

17.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Uniform Shop Celebration of Success Year 12 Graduation... Year 11 SACE Artwork https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

16.01.2022 YEAR BOOK REMINDER The Finance Office would like to remind all families that if you wish to purchase a 2020 Yearbook, payment is required by the End of Term 1 (Thursday the 9 April 2020). Please note if payment has not been received by the above date, the charge will be cancelled off your statement and your child will not have a Yearbook ordered for them.... Thank you

16.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Food & Hospitality Hunchback of Notre Dame Year 10 Visual Arts... VISTA Athletics & SAPSASA Sport https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

16.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Reception 2020 Welcome to The Heights Celebration Assembly Year 7 Superloop Adelaide 500 Excursion... SAPSASA and VISTA Sports https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

15.01.2022 Please note the following dates for Pupil Free and School Closure days this year: PUPIL FREE DAYS 2020 Tuesday 10 March - Term 1, Week 7 Thursday 9 April - Term 1, Week 11... Friday 5 June - Term 2, Week 6 Monday 7 September - Term 3, Week 8 SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY 2020 Friday 4 September - Term 3, Week 7

15.01.2022 Parents/caregivers, Please click on the link below, to access a letter from the Department for Education containing information regarding COVID-19. https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//COVID-19-Parent-Letter.p

15.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Year 12 Farewell Youth Leadership Conference Stage 1 Outdoor Education Camps... SAPSASA Athletics https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

15.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: School Volunteer Partnership Appreciation Afternoon Tea Year 7 Woodhouse Excursion Stage 1 & 2 Food and Hospitality... https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

15.01.2022 Brush your teeth, comb your hair and have your smile ready Its photo day tomorrow!

14.01.2022 Did your child miss out on getting their photo taken on Tuesday? Students who were absent or unable to attend on Tuesday will have the opportunity to sit for their portrait this Monday 24th of February. Teachers will direct students to the resource centre as required. If you missed your family photo siblings can attend together at lunchtime, but they must have their completed family photo envelope with the correct payment enclosed.

14.01.2022 Reports for students in years 7-12 have now been published to the Daymap Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is available by visiting The Heights School website: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/index.php/contact/daymap/ Then from the top menu select: Access -> Daymap

13.01.2022 Proudly sharing a showcase of Year 10 Photography Student Choice Final work. Well done Photographers! Mrs Sztekel.... https://padlet.com/bethsztekel/r4ki7lhshfz9frb4

13.01.2022 Vista Athletics update: 4x100m relay results Year 8 Girls- 1st ... Year 8 Boys- 2nd Year 9 Girls- 2nd Year 9 Boys- 4th Year 10 girls- 1st Year 10 Boys- 3rd Open Girls- 3rd Open Boys- 5th See more

12.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features Include: Reconciliation Assembly Stage 2 Food & Hospitality Soup Drive... Arts News: The Heights Art Exhibition Competition https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

11.01.2022 Please see below for information regarding payment dates for VISTA sport in Term 4:

11.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Year 9 Visual Art Universities visit The Heights School... Stage 1 Chemistry SAPSASA & VISTA Sports https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

10.01.2022 Year One students had a heap of fun in the High School Media Arts lab making Claymations during Week 10 of Term 1. A great example of why its so special being a Preschool to Year 12 site. Happy creating, Mrs Sztekel.

10.01.2022 Please be advised the phone number for the Out of School House Care (OSHC) has now changed. From now on please call the main school number 8263 6244 for all OSHC enquiries.

10.01.2022 Amazing modern drip cakes made by our Stage 2 Food and Hospitality students. Fantastic work everyone!

09.01.2022 Ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi (Translation: We acknowledge we live on Kaurna land) Next week is National Reconciliation Week. This years theme is In This Together which links closely to our school value of Go Together. At The Heights School, we pay respect to past, present and future Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live. We are committed to reaching meaningful reconciliation and together will work towards a positive shared future where the rights, interests and wellbeing of all Australians are fostered and respected in our community. To find out about upcoming events at The Heights School, please see more information in this weeks school newsletter.

09.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features Include: Building Better Schools 2020 Reconciliation Week... CF11s Bear Hunt Year 9 Stagecraft https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

08.01.2022 Due to last day of Term we will not be holding Breakfast Club this Friday. We’ve had a wonderful year at Breakfast Club. We would like to thank our incredible team of volunteers who arrive at school very early every Friday morning, making it possible to feed hundreds of students pancakes and toast each week. We look forward to restarting Breakfast Club next year!

08.01.2022 Ninna Marni! This year’s NAIDOC Week (National Aboriginal and Islanders Observance Committee) will be held from 8th-15th November. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, language and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme for NAIDOC week is ‘Always Was Always Will Be’. Please see this week’s newsletter for more information on how we will be acknowledging this important week at The Heights School.

05.01.2022 Breakfast Program will not be running on Sports Day this Friday. Instead, the Canteen will be selling bacon, egg and cheese muffins for breakfast and there will be lots of food available! A portion of the profits from food sold will be donated to the school.

05.01.2022 Check out Stuck on You for personalised festive designs this Christmas, including Santa Sacks and Knitted Stockings, Decorations and Gift Labels as well as personalised gifts like Puzzles, Storybooks and Bento Lunchboxes. You can also get littlies extra thrilled about Christmas (if that’s even possible) well before the date with a Letter from Santa. It even has the advantage of reminding them to be on their best behaviour so they don’t end up on the naughty list. Everybody wi...ns! Get a free Reindeer Hat with the purchase of any Ham Bag or Knitted Stocking, and a free Santa Letter with any Santa Sack! You just need to click ‘Yes’ on the respective pop-up to add these items to your cart for no extra cost! And as an added bonus, your purchase using the link below supports the Heights School! https://www.stuckonyou.com.au/a/fundraiser/THEHEIGHTSSCHOOL

05.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features Include: The Heights Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) The Arts & Music Performance... Cross Country https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

04.01.2022 The Heights School SALA Art Exhibition Competition https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//sala-arts-exhibition-20/ Wish you were here...with love... An exhibition of postcard sized art works made by students and staff August 3 to August 7 2020 Mon-Fri 11:30am-12:30pm

03.01.2022 Dear supporters of the International Program, Unfortunately due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), two of our visiting school tours from Thailand and Japan have been cancelled. We thank all of you who open your homes to our guests and we apologise for any inconvenience.... Regards Mr Parsons and Ms McKenzie

03.01.2022 Reports for students in years R-6 have now been published to the Daymap Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is available by visiting The Heights School website: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/index.php/contact/daymap/ Then from the top menu select: Access -> Daymap... If you havent logged into the Daymap Parent Portal before, an email was sent out to families of students in years R-6, containing the details needed to login for the first time or to reset your password. Please note: reports for students in years 7-12 will be published to the Daymap Parent Portal during the school holidays. A separate email will be sent out to families notifying when they are ready to be accessed.

02.01.2022 The Heights School's fundraising page at Stuck On You has a large number of great gift ideas and each purchase supports the school by returning a percentage of each sale. To make it even easier, your order will be delivered direct to your home and they even offer easy payment options! Stuck On You began in 1995 when a young mum decided it was easier to be organised than trying to figure out what book, lunchbox or sports gear belonged to each of her three boys. It’s now 25 y...ears later and the business has grown so much they offer more than 50 icons designed by in-house graphic designers with items ranging from iron-on clothing labels, allergy labels, personalised lunch boxes and school bags through to bag tags, pyjamas, canvas height charts, positivity markers, puzzles and more Stuck On You has your family covered! We sincerely appreciate your support and hope you have fun shopping! https://www.stuckonyou.com.au/a/fundraiser/THEHEIGHTSSCHOOL

02.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Governing Council AGM Student Wellbeing Team... 2020 Ritsumeikan Global Summit Year 5-8 Splash Carnival https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

02.01.2022 Tomorrow, 10th of September, is a Non School Uniform Day for the whole school in support of RUOK? Day. All money raised will go to the Kick Start 4 Kids. Kick Start 4 Kids donates food each week to our breakfast program and supports our school in many other ways, including by providing mentors to students.... Please wear something yelllow and bring a gold coin donation tomorrow to support of RUOK? Day.

02.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now online. Features include: Redevelopment Progress R U OK? Day at The Heights Year 5 Adare Camp... Fringe Poster Competition https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au//news-and-eve/newsletter/

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