Library/Media Center

The Library/Media Center supports the information and recreational reading needs of the SWA community and provides the resources to support the development of information and digital literacy.

The six guiding principles of the Library/Media Center are:

• Information Literacy - to develop students’ skills in finding and using information independently
• Reading - to develop confidence and enjoyment of literature

• Access - to access information within and beyond the school

• Service - to ensure that library users are supported and welcome
• Information Resources - to provide a wide variety of information resources including extensive use of ICT

• Environment - to offer a stimulating and comfortable environment for the SWA community to share

The Library/Media Center, which comprises two libraries - the Elementary School Library and the Middle School/High School Library connected by an overhead skybridge - is located in the Administration/Performing Arts building at the heart of the campus, offering an extensive collection of resources including books, posters, videos, DVD’s and magazines.

In keeping with SWA’s belief that the library is central to the development of information literacy in a variety of media, the library center also houses computers, i-pods and digital equipment, all of which are available to enrich teaching and learning opportunities. The Library/Media Center also includes collections in Indonesian and Chinese. Parents are welcome to use the library center.

Student Services

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ICT - Information and Digital Literacy

In an age where managing information and knowledge is as crucial as acquiring them, SWA is committed to developing in students, the essential information and digital literacy skills that will allow them to be effective lifelong learners in the digital age.

These include:

• Developing information literate students

• Supporting learning and inquiry through the development,
consolidation and extension of key literacy skills

• Promoting the appropriate use of technology tools to enhance learning.

SWA has created a leading edge ICT immersion environment featuring a wealth of technology services, resources and tools. All students have access to classroom, grade level and public resources including computers, digital cameras, video equipment, scanners and copier/print services and current software applications.

Optimal Learning Center

The Optimal Learning Center (OLC) is designed to provide specialist support to students for whom special differentiation is required, to ensure that they are appropriately challenged and are able to adequately access the class program. This includes students who have significantly greater than average potential (Gifted), students with learning difficulties (SEN) or students who require additional support in English (ESL).

Counseling

Pastoral Care programs are provided by Homeroom Teachers to support students in their organization skills, discuss emergent issues and support personal and character development. 

Counselors will work closely with teachers, administrators and other support services to support the social, emotional and academic needs of students. Counselors work at a variety of levels supporting teachers in the classrooms with social and behavioral issues and through the provision of preventative programs as well as regular parent workshops. The goal of counseling services across the school is to promote personal well-being, healthy relationships and the successful balance of academic, extracurricular and community involvement for SWA students.

The Counselors help to support students as they make the transition from Early Childhood to Elementary School and Middle School to High School. The College Counseling Program will assist students and their families with planning for College and University. This includes career planning, college/university selection and applications, work-experience, mentoring and life experience workshops.

Food Services

SWA Food Services provide a wide range of delicious and nutritional Indonesian, Asian and international food options from various outlets across the school.

The school’s kitchen and main restaurant are located in the Performing Arts and Library /Media Center. In addition, cafes are located in the Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School and High School.
All food is prepared fresh daily. Menus will be available on the website. Student meals include breakfast, ala Carte, 3 course set menus, snacks, served before school, recess, lunch and after school.

In addition, microwave ovens and kitchenettes for warming food that students bring from home, are provided at each of the cafe and dining areas.

Transportation

SWA provides a student bus service to and from school Monday to Friday. A late bus service is available to take students home following after school activities.

All school buses are supervised by Bus Supervisors who are in mobile telephone contact with the school at all times.

Health Services

A clinic, with qualified nurse, is located within the Performing Arts – Library/Media Center. A log is kept of all treatment, and parents are notified in the event of any illness or injury.

The SWA nurse also carry out regular health screening including weight checks and eye tests. Parents are notified of the results of these tests.

To help maintain a ‘Fever Free’ and healthy environment, SWA requires that students do not attend school if they have a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or above.

Security

SWA provides a comprehensive 24-hour security service. Staff and parents are required to show their SWA ID Cards to enter the school grounds and all visitors must register at the front gate and be issued with a Visitor’s Pass.

School Hours

The SWA school year runs Monday through Friday, from July to June the following year, as per each year’s published school calendar.

For the school year 2008/09 school start and finish times vary and will run as follows:

Start Times

Pre-Kindergarten: 8.30am. Students should aim to arrive at 8.15am.

Kindergarten-Grade 7: 7.30am. Students should aim to arrive at school at approximately 7.15am.

School Day