Hallett Cove East Primary School

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country and we respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs. 

• Tuesday 10th February - Acquaintance Night (5:30 - 6:45)
• Friday 13th February - Student Leadership Assembly (2:15pm)
• Monday 16th February - Governing Council (7pm)
• Wednesday 18th February - School Tour (9am)
• Friday 27th February - Clean Up Australia Day
• Tuesday 3rd March - HCEPS Annual General Meeting 
• Monday 9th March - Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
• Tuesday 10th March - Student Free Day
• 11th - 20th March: NAPLAN for Year 3 & 5 Students
• 23rd - 27th March: R-4 Swimming Week

Dear Families,

A very warm welcome back to a new school year of learning and fun at Hallett Cove East Primary School. A special welcome to students and families joining our school for the very first time. We trust the start of the year and the transition to our school has been a calm and happy experience.

Annual General Meeting

Notice is given for the Annual General Meeting of Hallett Cove East Primary School:

Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 7pm

Venue: HCEPS School Resource Centre

Thinking of Joining Governing Council: Why Not?

Joining the Governing Council is a fantastic way for parents and caregivers to actively contribute to our school community. By becoming a council member, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with staff and fellow families, help shape the direction of Hallett Cove East Primary School, and ensure our students continue to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment. Your voice matters. Please consider joining the Governing Council to make a positive difference in our school. Meetings are held twice per term with options to join in person or through the online platform. I would very much welcome your nomination and would love to have a wide range of year levels and families represented. Please refer to the nomination form in this newsletter or collect a nomination form from the front office.

Acquaintance Night - Tuesday 10th February 5:30pm

We are looking forward to welcoming families to our annual Acquaintance Night on Tuesday 10th February. We will commence the evening in the school pavilion with a short message from the leadership team before children and families move off to classes to meet your child’s class teacher and other members of staff. Your child’s class teacher will provide you with a letter outlining classroom routines and expectations for 2026. This year we also have a prize draw for students who complete their passport and hand it in via the front office. To be in the draw, place your completed passport in the box at the front office.

Student – Parent – Teacher Learning Discussions

This year we are moving our learning discussion s to the end of term one. Previously these discussions were held at the end of term two. We have listened to the feedback of our community and hope by making this change, that parents and students are informed of learning progress earlier in the year. As always, you are welcome to contact your child’s class teacher with questions or concerns about their learning and progress.

Student Leadership

This week I have had the privilege of reading leadership applications from our year six students. All students have participated in a written application process and for those applying for the role of Lighthouse Leader, attended an interview also. I have been really impressed with the range of skills our students possess and the incredible contributions they are making through clubs, volunteering and community groups. Our school and the wider Hallett Cove community is in very good shape, given the caliber of young people in our school.

Volunteering at Hallett Cove East

Volunteering is a wonderful way to support our students, connect with staff, and strengthen our school community. Whether you can assist in the classroom, help with excursions, events, or lend a hand in other ways, every contribution is valued and makes a real difference to our school. We warmly welcome new volunteers and appreciate the skills, energy, and enthusiasm you bring to our community. If you are thinking about being a volunteer, please collect a volunteer pack from Nola in the front office.

With regards

Matthew Chapman

Principal

Dear Hallett Cove East Primary School Community,

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you all back to school for the start of 2026. I hope the holidays were a time for rest, connection, and creating special memories with family and friends.

It has been a delight to see our students’ smiling faces in the yard and classrooms over the first two weeks. In particular, I wish a warm welcome to our new Reception children, and other new students and their families, who are joining our school community for the very first time. The Reception students have impressed us all with their enthusiasm, curiosity, and positive attitudes as they embark on their learning journey.

Starting school is a significant milestone for every child and parent. Over these first few weeks, students are building new friendships, learning new routines, and settling into classroom life. Our teachers and support staff are dedicated to ensuring all children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you to all our families for helping by encouraging independence as the children adapt to their new environment.

Crossing Monitor Training

All Year 4–6 students will participate in crossing monitor training on Monday, 9th February (Week 3). This important training session is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to safely and responsibly assist fellow students and members of the community at school crossings. Participation in this program is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their sense of responsibility and contribute positively to school safety. Please ensure students arrive punctually and are prepared for this valuable experience.

Swimming Reception- Year 4

Swimming lessons for students in Reception to Year 4 will be taking place this term in Week 9. These lessons provide an invaluable opportunity for students to develop their water safety skills and confidence in the water. Further information, including specific dates, times, and requirements, will be provided closer to the start of the program. Please stay tuned for additional details.

We look forward to a year full of wonderful learning, growth, and successes together. Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns as the term progresses, our doors are always open. We value the partnership with families in supporting each child’s wellbeing and academic progress.

Wishing everyone a positive and productive year ahead

Kind regards,

Robyn Physick

Deputy Principal

Wellbeing Corner – Welcome to 2026

As we begin the 2026 school year, we want to share how wellbeing continues to sit at the heart of everything we do at Hallett Cove East Primary School.

The first few weeks of school have been a busy and important time. Classrooms have been focused on establishing routines, clarifying expectations, building connections, and strengthening relationships. This intentional start helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn - setting everyone up for a positive and successful year ahead.

School Values and Student Voice

Across the school, students have been engaging in values brainstorming around Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, and Excellence, exploring what these values look like, feel like, and sound like in action. This work is helping to create a shared, student-led language around expectations for behaviour, learning, and relationships.

Wellbeing in Action

Below are two key visuals that reflect our shared wellbeing approach:

• the Wellbeing @ HCEPS infographic, which shows how wellbeing is supported across the school through shared language, routines and practises, targeted supports, and partnerships with families
• our Conflict vs Bullying poster, which helps students, staff, and families share a clear and consistent understanding of how we support relationships and respond to concerns. 

Introducing the Wellbeing Hub Website

This year, we’re excited to introduce our new Wellbeing Hub website, designed to support consistency between home and school. The site includes shared language, practical strategies, and resources to support student wellbeing at school and at home.

👉 Wellbeing Hub website: https://sites.google.com/halcoveeps.sa.edu.au/hcepswellbeinghub/home

This website will continue to grow and evolve over time. On the homepage, families will find a QR code inviting them to share ideas about information, topics, or resources they would find helpful. We’d love your input as we build this space together.

 Shared Wellbeing Language

Across the school, students continue to engage with:

• The Resilience Project (Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness)
• Zones of Regulation, supporting emotional awareness and self-regulation

You may hear students talking about GEM chats or Zones- this shared language helps create consistency across classrooms and year levels.

More information will be shared soon about how we’ll be celebrating diversity, inclusion, and belonging across our school community.

We’re looking forward to a year of connection, growth, and learning together in 2026.

Warmest wishes,

Katrina Leucuta

STUDENT WELLBEING LEADER  (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Welcome to the 2026 School Year. 

A poll of the school community was conducted at the end of the 2025 school year which overwhelmingly resulted in our families agreeing to the 2026 Materials and Services Charge being set at the core charge of $370 for Reception to Year 7 students, this amount is known as the ‘prescribed sum’.

In week 3 families will receive via email, their 2026 materials and services charge invoice of $370, an incursion/excursion levy invoice for $60 and a STATEMENT of your account.  SA families with children attending public school will receive a $200 discount per student on their annual M&S charge.

Please read your STATEMENT CAREFULLY and pay only the balance of your STATEMENT.  We will apply your discount (as well as balance of credits from prior years) to your invoices on payment.

If you intend on applying for School Card in 2026 please do so NOW and do not pay your invoice. You will be notified of your eligibility.  The 2026 school card applications can be submitted online, please click here to complete your application ASAP.

To allow us to provide the quality program and resources that we have planned for the students in 2026, we ask for these invoices to be settled within 14 days. We provide several payment options, QKR App (our preferred option), EFTPOS, cash or a 24/7 BPOINT payment option via our school website.  We also have an online direct debit payment option which allows our families and caregivers to selecta  regular payment option to be deducted from a selected bank account or credit card on a weekly/fortnightly or monthly basis. If you would like to take up this option please complete the application online via the school website. Details on how to access the Qkr App are available via the school website https://halcoveeps.sa.edu.au/parents/qkr/

Should you have difficulty with settling your account please contact the school finance officer to put a payment plan in place.

Kind Regards

Imelda Jolly

Business Manager

Volunteers are important to our school community. Our canteen relies on help from volunteers to deliver a meal service to our pupils.

To enable us to provide a varied recess and lunch menu offer to our pupils we really do need your help.   

If you have a spare hour or more we would welcome your support.

Not registered with the school as a volunteer?  Volunteer application packs are available from the front office containing all the information you need to submit your registration as a volunteer...... WE NEED YOU

The shop is stocked with a variety of second hand uniform items. The money raised is given back to the school and utilised in fundraising projects.

Remember that if you have any unused uniform items in good clean condition, we'd love to receive them.  They can be left at the office anytime. Thank you.

Qkr App (pronounced quicker) is Hallett Cove East Primary School and Out of School Hours/Vacation Care preferred form of payment. 

Please click for more details Qkr App

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