Our Vision
To develop learners with...
Our students are encouraged to actively pursue life long learning skills, enabling them to be successful thinkers and collaborative contributors in the communities they are part of now and in the future.
Integrity
Integrity is being honest and transparent in all interactions, whether academic or social. Students who demonstrate integrity are trustworthy, reliable, and uphold strong moral principles.
Swan Reach Community Library
Holiday Closure - 16th December 2025 through to the 27th January 2026
Confidence
Confidence is the belief in one's abilities and the assurance to engage with challenges and express oneself effectively. Confident individuals possess self-belief, trusting in their skills and capabilities to achieve their goals.
Respect
Respect is treating others with kindness and consideration, regardless of differences in background, beliefs, or abilities. It encourages open communication, active listening, and empathy, allowing for diverse perspectives to be shared.
Principal's Message
Welcome to Swan Reach Area School
Swan Reach Area School (SRAS) is the only Preschool to Year 12 school serving the Barossa, Riverland, and Murraylands. We provide quality education in a supportive, inclusive environment, fostering lifelong learners and strong community values.
Aligned with the Department for Education’s Our Strategy, we focus on excellence in teaching, learning, and wellbeing. Our Site Learning Plan (SLP) creates Effective Learners by helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience, preparing them for future success.
Beyond academics, SRAS offers sports, community programs, and leadership opportunities. Our Student Representative Council (SRC) empowers students to shape school culture, while local partnerships enhance learning and wellbeing.
Our dedicated staff create a positive environment where students thrive. Strong family and community connections are key to our success. SRAS is more than a school—it’s a community where students grow, explore interests, and achieve their goals.
We welcome families to join us in providing the best education for our students.
Troy Cowland, Principal
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Swan Reach Community Library
The school/community library will be closed from 16th December 2025 through to the 27th January 2026 due to library refurbishment. Please visit the library in the next few days to stock up on reading over this period. Don't forget you are able to access digital resources which are available at your fingertips. If you have any queries please contact Leanne 0460 366 067
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Nganguraku people of the Ngarrindjeri Nation whose ancestral lands we are meeting upon here today.
We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal peoples to country.
We also pay respects to the cultural authority of aboriginal people visiting from other areas of South Australia present here today.