Parafield Gardens Primary School

National Reconciliation Week 2026 – All In

National Reconciliation Week will be held from May 27 to June 3 and is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year’s theme, All In, encourages everyone to step off the sidelines and actively help build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

Throughout Reconciliation Week, our students will be participating in a range of activities and learning experiences that celebrate Aboriginal Peoples cultures and highlight the importance of reconciliation for all Australians.

There are also many community events happening across Adelaide, including art exhibitions, workshops, and film nights.

Happy Reconciliation Week!

Student-led environmental activism is more than just encouraging students to put things in the right bins – it’s about creating a community that cares about nature. Green Adelaide has been working with Parafield Gardens Primary School’s Environmental Club, a dedicated group of students who meet Friday lunchtimes to make their school a cooler, greener, and wilder place. This year, the club adopted a clever strategy: aligning their activities with key environmental dates. For Term 1, they chose to focus on Nature Play Week, turning their club initiative into a whole-school celebration during Week 11.

A message from the Environmental Club
By Iris, Sharlytte, Aaima, Kanu, Marlee, and Emilee
‘We wanted to encourage everyone at school to get outdoors and think about how we can all help the environment. We organised a nature scavenger hunt across our school grounds and it was great to see everyone notice the little details of nature that are often overlooked.
We also held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and set up ice excavation activities for our Junior Primary friends. It was rewarding to see the whole school become more aware of what our club does. We believe playing outside is vital – it helps kids get off screens, soak up vitamin D, and stay active. We even saw students using their imagination to find pictures in the clouds!
If you want to bring more nature play to your school, our advice is:
• Find a mentor: Find a teacher who can help you start a club and meet regularly.
• Be inclusive: Ask students of all ages for their ideas on how to improve your environment.
• Keep it fun: Plan activities that are exciting for everyone.
We hope more students keep exploring and protecting our natural world together. Thank you to Green Adelaide for their support!’

The success at Parafield Gardens highlights how student-led clubs can encourage the whole school to get outside and value nature. By giving students agency to plan and run events, they develop leadership skills and a deep sense of pride in their school environment.
Does your school have an environment club? We would love to hear from them and find out what they’re doing! If you would like to start one at your school, try starting small with a lunchtime club and a few fun nature-based activities – it might be just the spark your school community needs.
https://www.facebook.com/GreenAdelaide

Volunteer's Week 2026
Thank you to all of the volunteers at our school.
The volunteers were invited to attend today's assembly and were presented with a thank you gift and certificate by John Fulbrook MP

Our Week 3 Term 2 Newsletter is now available on our website

https://pgardens.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/PGPS-School-Newsletter-Term-2-Week-3.pdf

Safety around the house is a FREE info session runs by Kidsafe SA for parents and care givers.
🗓️ When: Thursday 14 May 2026 / 9:30 am - 10:30 am
📌 Where: Parafield Gardens Children's Centre
🟠 Booking is essential.
👶 FREE Creche available. Booking essential as places are limited.
Scan the QR code on our flyer or click the link below👇for booking:
https://forms.office.com/r/NniD0c00PP?origin=lprLink

Safety around the house is a FREE info session runs by Kidsafe SA for parents and care givers.

🗓️ When: Thursday 14 May 2026 / 9:30 am - 10:30 am
📌 Where: Parafield Gardens Children's Centre
🟠 Booking is essential.
👶 FREE Creche available. Booking essential as places are limited.
Scan the QR code on our flyer or click the link below👇for booking:
https://forms.office.com/r/NniD0c00PP?origin=lprLink

We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from our school community!
Congratulations to Stephanie Ryan, one of our PE teachers, who has been recognised at the Public Sector Excellence Awards, taking out the Connecting Communities – Individual Award.
The Public Sector Excellence Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in South Australia’s public sector, celebrating individuals and teams who make an outstanding contribution to their communities through innovation, leadership and meaningful impact. To be acknowledged at this level is a significant achievement and reflects the far-reaching difference Steph’s work is making.
Steph leads our Unplug & Play after school sports program – an inclusive initiative that removes cultural and financial barriers, ensuring all children at Parafield Gardens Primary School have the opportunity to participate.
Through strong partnerships, Steph has created more than 1000 participation opportunities, helping to boost student wellbeing, confidence and connection to community. Her innovative model is now influencing research and state sporting strategies, demonstrating lasting value for students, families and the wider community.
We are so fortunate to have Steph as part of our school, making a real and meaningful difference every day.
Please join us in congratulating Steph on this incredible achievement.

Mother's Day Stall 7th & 8th of May
Students will have the opportunity to visit the stall during lesson time over the two days.
A variety of gifts will be available, with prices ranging from $1 to $10.

Term 2 starts Tuesday 28th April for students. We look forward to seeing you all back at school.

Student Free Day
Monday 27th April
No school for students