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Wellbeing Day 4 - Responsibility: Our Actions, Our Future

Posted on October 15, 2026

Students from Reception to Year 12 are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of engaging and meaningful activities at our final Wellbeing Day 4 - Responsibility: Our Actions, Our Future

Taking place in Week 6 in Term 4, 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: Friday 20^th of November 2026
Time: 8:45 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 Session - 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 16 October 2026 and will close on Friday 13 November 2026. Within 24 hours of registering, parents/carers will receive a consent form via email from EdSmart.

Important Information:

This Wellbeing Day, we will have a lunchtime BBQ for a coin donation, with all proceeds going to our chosen charity, the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species (FAME).

• Students are asked to sign in at 8:45am at Student Services for a 9:00am 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.
• To attend this event, students will be required to organise their own way to and from Open Access College.
• Students will need to bring:
  • Water
  • Snack for recess time
  • Clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement
  • A packed lunch
  • *Optional - Gold coin donation for BBQ lunch

• If students are not attending Wellbeing Day, they are to attend their usual timetabled classes.
• 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 2026, 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.
• In line with our mobile phone policy, students will not be able to use their mobile phones during the event. When they arrive, they will be asked to place their phone in a Yondr Pouch, which they will receive at Student Services when signing in. The pouch will remain on their person and locked for the duration of the event. Before leaving, students will need to go back to Student Services where the pouch will be unlocked. 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.

If your student would like to attend Wellbeing Day but feels unsure or would like more information about the event or available supports, please call Student Services on 8309 3500 and ask to speak with the Student Wellbeing Leader of their year level. The Student Wellbeing Leader can provide guidance and support to help students feel prepared for the day.

Please contact Marley Kelley if you have any queries or concerns Marley.Kelley241@schools.sa.edu.au or by telephone on 8169 8437.