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Wellbeing Day - Resilience: The Power Within

Posted on July 24, 2026

Students from Reception to Year 12 are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of engaging and meaningful activities at our third Wellbeing Day, Resilience: The Power Within.

Taking place in Week 5, during Science Week, the day will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting sessions, meet OAC staff and fellow students, and connect with our school community while exploring our shared school values.

Date: Thursday 20^th of August 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Open Access College – 1-37 Marden Road, Marden SA 5070

Registration:

Please see the attached schedule for more details.

• Primary Years (R - 6) - Book your sessions here
• Secondary Years (7 - 12) - Book your sessions here
• Parent/Carers - Supporting Family Resilience - Save your spot here

Spaces are limited, so mark your calendars to book and secure your preferred session. Booking links will open from midday on Friday 24 July 2026 and will close on Thursday 13 August 2026. Within 24 hours of registering, parents/carers will receive a consent form via email from EdSmart.

Important Information:

• This Wellbeing Day, we will be serving a special pancake breakfast from 8:30am for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to a chosen charity. Students are welcome to arrive early to enjoy breakfast before the day begins.
• Otherwise, students are asked to sign in at 8:30am at Student Services for an 8:45am start. After signing in, students will be escorted to the Hall for an induction and welcome. From there, students will be taken to their selected activities around the Marden campus. Students must sign out at Student Services before being collected at 3:00PM. Students are not permitted to leave the site during the school day.
• Students will need to bring: water, a snack for recess time, a packed lunch and clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Please note, a bake sale is being held to raise money for a selection of local charities. If students would like to purchase baked goods, please bring a gold coin donation.
• If students are not attending Wellbeing Day, they are to attend classes as per normal.
• Financial assistance is available for students where Open Access College is the enrolling school and who live 80km from Adelaide CBD to attend face to face events.
• Photos may be taken by staff at this event and published on our website and Facebook page. If you have returned a media consent form at enrolment for 2025, no further action is needed. You can confirm whether a media consent form is on file by checking the Daymap Connect Parent Portal. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the guide, Daymap – Using Parent Portal, available here.
• During an incursion or excursion students are expected to keep their mobile devices switched off or on silent and store them in their bags unless instructed otherwise. For further information refer to our Mobile Phone Policy.
• If the event is cancelled, students, parents and caregivers will be notified at the earliest possible opportunity via text message, and students will be required to attend their normal timetable lessons.

Contact Marley Kelley if you have any queries or concerns Marley.Kelley241@schools.sa.edu.au. or call 8309 3555.