Parafield Gardens Primary School

Dental For Schools will be visiting Parafield Gardens Primary School in term 3: Week 1, 2 and 3, 2026. Please scan the QR code to complete online. Forms must be submitted by Monday 29th June 2026.

Student Free Day
Friday 19/06/2026
No school for students

Term 3 School Tours
Please come into the office, email or call on 8258 18 16 to book in for a school tour.
Tuesday 4th August at 9:30am and 5pm
Tuesday 8th September at 9:30am and 5pm

Our Week 6 Term 2 Newsletter is now available on our website
https://pgardens.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/PGPS-School-Newsletter-Term-2-Week-6.pdf

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.
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