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Pronounced Bay-in-DEE, the Aboriginal name for our college means ‘to seek, look for, examine, be thinking’.
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📣 REMINDER 📣 Tomorrow (September 4) is a Learner 📣 REMINDER 📣 
Tomorrow (September 4) is a Learner Free Day! We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful extended weekend 😄
🌱✨ Happy Early Childhood Educators' Day! We are 🌱✨ Happy Early Childhood Educators' Day!
 
We are so lucky to have such amazing humans in our Preschool space, supporting, encouraging and nurturing our youngest learners every day.
Through play, exploration and hands-on experiences, our Early Childhood Educators create opportunities for learners to be curious, make connections, try new things and build confidence.
 
Thank you for everything you do. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community! 💚
 
Love, Aldinga Payinthi College ❤️
✨ Sensory Learning in Marnkutyi Sensory learning ✨ Sensory Learning in Marnkutyi

Sensory learning has been a big part of learning across Marnkutyi, with our learners exploring concepts through hands-on, engaging experiences across a range of learning areas.

From science experiments and sensory tables to hands-on tools and activities, learners have had opportunities to explore, investigate and make connections in ways that are meaningful to them.

Sensory learning can support curiosity, communication, engagement, fine and gross motor development, regulation and shared interaction, while making learning accessible, playful and fun. 🌈👐

#aldingapayinthicollege #sensorylearning #marnkutyi #inclusiveeducation #inspireconnectbelong
📚✨ Book Week is off to a magical start! We've kic 📚✨ Book Week is off to a magical start!

We've kicked off Book Week with a bang as we bring this year's theme, Symphony of Stories, to life across Payinthi! 🎶📖

There's been so much happening already, including:

🎶 Our Year 7/8 learners have created musical book readings and performed them for our primary learners
🥚 Clayton shared a special reading of The Emperor's Egg in Kuma, which might just explain the mysterious egg that has appeared in the Hub! 👀
🚪 Our hallways are full of magic with our incredible Decorate a Door creations
🌿 Learners have been taking on challenges in our Jumanji Room
💻 Learners across the college have joined virtual author talks
📚 We welcomed a special visit from Aldinga Library

And there's still plenty more to come!

🎉 Book Week Community Celebration
Tomorrow, Thursday 27 August | 3:30–4:30pm

Join us for free activities, the opening of our Scholastic Book Fair and a scavenger hunt with prizes to be won! Families are welcome to join in the fun, explore our decorated doors and visit the Jumanji Room.

🎭 Whole College Book Week Parade
Friday 28 August | 9:00am | Gym

Come along and see our learners bring their favourite book characters to life! Families are welcome to attend and join in!

We can't wait to see what the rest of our Symphony of Stories brings! 📚🎶

#aldingapayinthicollege #bookweek #symphonyofstories #bookweek2026 #inspireconnectbelong
🔬✨ That's a wrap on Science Week! We've loved see 🔬✨ That's a wrap on Science Week!

We've loved seeing curiosity, creativity and imagination come to life across the college as we explored this year's theme, "Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all."

Our learners explored our science labs, asked questions, got curious and had the chance to investigate their ideas through fun, hands-on science experiments.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make Science Week such a fun week of discovery! 🧪🌱

#aldingapayinthicollege #scienceweek #seedsofscience #inspireconnectbelong
📚✨ Book Week is NEXT WEEK! ✨📚 Book Week runs from 📚✨ Book Week is NEXT WEEK! ✨📚

Book Week runs from Monday 24 to Friday 28 August, and we have lots of exciting activities planned across the college!

Throughout the week, learners will have plenty of opportunities to get involved, including virtual author talks, decorating their classroom doors, costume design, reading picnics and lots more!

🎉 Book Week Community Celebration
📅 Thursday 27 August | 3:30–4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of free activities and the opening of our Scholastic Book Fair. Families are welcome to join in on the fun, tour our Decorate a Door competition and visit our Jumanji room!

📚 Scholastic Book Fair
📅 Thursday 27 August – Thursday 3 September
📍 Library Think Tank
Learners will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their classes and create their wish lists.

🎭 Whole College Book Week Dress-Up Parade
📅 Friday 28 August | 9:00am
📍 Gym

Come dressed as your favourite book character and join us for our first whole college Book Week parade! Families are welcome to join and watch the fun.

We can't wait to celebrate the magic of books, reading and storytelling with our learners and families! 📖✨

#aldingapayinthicollege #bookweek #bookweek2026 #inspireconnectbelong
Learning through play at Payinthi Preschool ✨🎨 Th Learning through play at Payinthi Preschool ✨🎨

Through chalk, water and a little bit of imagination, our preschool children explored early literacy concepts in playful and meaningful ways.

As colours blended and animal prints emerged, children experimented with drawing symbols, shared stories and built communication skills with their peers. This hands-on learning experience encouraged creativity, curiosity and self-expression while laying important foundations for literacy development.

#aldingapayinthicollege #payinthipreschool #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #inspireconnectbelong
🤝✨ Happy SSO Week to our incredible team! Our inc 🤝✨ Happy SSO Week to our incredible team!

Our incredible School Services Officers are an essential part of our Payinthi community, supporting every area of our college and making a meaningful difference to the lives of our learners. From specialised and personalised learning, Preschool and administration to wellbeing, Aboriginal Education and so much more, their impact can be seen in every corner of our college.

Every day, they build meaningful relationships, encourage and listen, celebrate the little wins, provide a helping hand and create opportunities that help our learners feel supported, confident, connected and capable.

Our college is a stronger, more inclusive and more connected place because of the incredible people who make up our SSO team.

Thank you for the care, patience, expertise, humour and heart you bring to Payinthi every day. We are incredibly lucky to have you! 👏✨

#aldingapayinthicollege #ssoweek #schoolservicesofficers #inspireconnectbelong
Reminder: our next College Tour is tomorrow! Come Reminder: our next College Tour is tomorrow!

Come and explore our facilities, meet our staff and discover the amazing opportunities available for your child at Aldinga Payinthi College.
📆 Wednesday 12th August, 5:30pm
📍 Hub Building, Aldinga Payinthi College

It's not too late to join us!

Complete the RSVP form below:
👉 https://forms.gle/2DBrQJj5nL5mJXSA8

Future tour dates can be found on our website ⭐
🎉 Celebrating all of our wins at our Inparrilas! 💛 🎉 Celebrating all of our wins at our Inparrilas! 💛

From learning achievements, strong attendance and personal growth to acts of kindness and leadership, our Inparrilas are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many successes of our learners.

We are so proud of everything our learners continue to achieve, both in and out of the classroom. 👏✨
Learning Together 🏃🤝 Over four lessons, our Year Learning Together 🏃🤝

Over four lessons, our Year 3/4 learners have stepped into the role of mentors, supporting Reception learners to develop their turn-taking, listening and fundamental movement skills.

Working collaboratively, the Year 3/4s designed and led a range of fun and interactive activity stations, each focused on building important movement and social skills. As Reception learners rotated through the activities, their older buddies provided guidance, encouragement and plenty of celebration along the way.

This buddy program has been a wonderful opportunity for our learners to build confidence, develop leadership skills and create meaningful connections across year levels. It has been fantastic to see learners learning from and supporting one another while sharing a love of being active.

A great example of leadership, collaboration and the power of learning together. 💛

#aldingapayinthicollege #studentleadership #buddies #learningtogether #primaryyears #connectinspirebelong
🎉 Happy Principals' Day! Today we celebrate and 🎉 Happy Principals' Day!
 
Today we celebrate and thank our Principal, Clayton, and Deputy Principal, Kim, for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the Aldinga Payinthi College community.
 
Your commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning environment is felt every day. Thank you for your vision, encouragement and the genuine care you show our learners, staff and families.
 
Please join us in thanking Clayton and Kim for everything they do to make Payinthi such a wonderful place to learn and work. 👏

#aldingapayinthicollege #principalsday #leadership #inspireconnectbelong
Our 2027 Course Guides are now available! We're Our 2027 Course Guides are now available!
 
We're excited to announce that the 2027 Aldinga Payinthi College Course Guides are now available on our website.
The guides provide detailed information about the subjects and pathways available, helping learners and families make informed decisions about course selections for 2027.
 
We encourage all families to explore the guides ahead of course counselling and discuss the opportunities available.
 
Visit aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au/course-guides to explore!
 
#aldingapayinthicollege #courseguide #subjectselection #futurepathways #inspireconnectbelong
🏫✨ Discover Aldinga Payinthi College! Thinking ab 🏫✨ Discover Aldinga Payinthi College!

Thinking about joining our college community? We'd love to show you around!

Join us for a guided college tour and explore our learning spaces, meet members of our leadership team and discover what makes Aldinga Payinthi College a great place to learn.

📅 Wednesday 12 August
🕤 Tour time: 5:30pm
📍 Hub Building, Aldinga Payinthi College

Whether you're considering preschool, primary or secondary, our college tour is a great opportunity to get an inside look into our community and ask any questions you may have.

Complete the RSVP form below:
👉 https://forms.gle/2DBrQJj5nL5mJXSA8

Future tour dates can be found on our website ⭐

#aldingapayinthicollege #collegetour #enrolments #inspireconnectbelong
Our Mila learners have been exploring the college Our Mila learners have been exploring the college gym, with a focus on building confidence, discovering a new environment and learning how to use the equipment safely. 🏃✨
 
For many of our learners, unfamiliar environments can feel overwhelming. Taking the time to explore at their own pace helps build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging, while encouraging everyone to enjoy being active in ways that suit them.
 
Most importantly, it was wonderful to see so many smiles as our learners discovered new ways to move, play and challenge themselves. 🌟
 
We're so lucky to have so many different environments to explore across our college and community!
 
#aldingapayinthicollege #inclusiveeducation #activelearning #inspireconnectbelong
♻️ Learning about waste management ♻️ The Year 3/ ♻️ Learning about waste management ♻️

The Year 3/4s are waste experts after our incursion with the @cityofonkaparinga Waste Education Team!

Key takeaways:

Soft plastics can be taken to Woolworths for recycling 🛍️
A new soft plastics recycling facility is coming to South Australia soon
Coffee cups and lids with the seed logo go in the GREEN BIN ☕
Compostable means organic materials that break down into soil 🌱
Biodegradable doesn’t always mean eco-friendly and can still become microplastics ⚠️

We are so proud of our learners for their curiosity and engagement as they explored sustainability and waste management 💛

#aldingapayinthicollege #sustainability #wastereduction #year3and4 #inspireconnectbelong
Welcome to Aldinga Payinthi College! 🇯🇵 We are de Welcome to Aldinga Payinthi College! 🇯🇵

We are delighted to welcome our Osaki Study Tour group to the Payinthi community. Over the next week, our visitors will experience Australian school life, build new friendships and immerse themselves in our college and local community.

It's been a fantastic start to their visit, with learners meeting their buddies and homestay families before spending today exploring Victor Harbor and Urimbirra Wildlife Park. 🦘

If you see our visitors around the college, be sure to say hello and help make them feel welcome during their stay.

We hope you enjoy your time at Payinthi and create many wonderful memories during your visit!

#aldingapayinthicollege #internationaleducation #studytour #globalconnections
🎓✨ Explore your future at the 2026 Careers & Pathw 🎓✨ Explore your future at the 2026 Careers & Pathways Expo! ✨🎓

Learners and families are invited to join us for an evening of career exploration and pathway planning at Aldinga Payinthi College.

Meet with representatives from universities, VET providers, group training organisations and industry experts to discover the many opportunities available after school. Learn about VET courses offered through the Southern Adelaide & Fleurieu Secondary School Alliance, apprenticeships, traineeships and tertiary study options.

The evening will also feature information sessions on:
🎓 SATAC tertiary applications
🔨 VET and Apprenticeship Flexible Industry Pathways

Whether you're planning your next subjects or thinking ahead to life after Payinthi, this is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and explore your future.

📅 Wednesday 29 July
🕔 Drop in anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm
📍 Aldinga Payinthi College Hub

We look forward to helping our learners and families explore the many pathways ahead!

#aldingapayinthicollege #careersexpo #futurepathways #vet #careers #inspireconnectbelong
Celebrating 💯 Days of Learning!👵👴 Our Reception Celebrating 💯 Days of Learning!👵👴
 
Our Reception learners marked this exciting milestone in style, arriving dressed as 100-year-olds before celebrating with a pancake party!
 
Over the past 100 days, our learners have grown in confidence, embraced new challenges and become valued members of our Payinthi community. We are so proud of everything they have learned and achieved during this special chapter of their schooling journey.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so special. Congratulations to our Reception learners on reaching this incredible milestone. Here's to the next 100 days of learning, friendship and adventure! 🥞✨
 
#aldingapayinthicollege #100daysofschool #inspireconnectbelong
❤️🩺 Pyjama Day for HeartKids Australia! 🩺❤️ Our L ❤️🩺 Pyjama Day for HeartKids Australia! 🩺❤️

Our Learner Executive team has organised its next fundraiser, and this time we're supporting @heartkids, a charity dedicated to helping children and families impacted by congenital and childhood-acquired heart disease.

This Friday, learners are invited to wear their pyjamas to college and bring along a gold coin donation to support this important cause.

Fundraising activities:
❤️ Pyjama Day - Gold coin donation (recommended)
☕ Hot Chocolate (with marshmallows) - $4
🎁 Goodie Bag - $5
Includes:
🍬 Lollies
🍫 Chocolate
📖 Information pack
🎉 Surprise toy

✨ Special deal: Hot Chocolate + Goodie Bag for $8!

This fundraiser was proposed by our Learner Executive member, Cooper, who has a personal connection to HeartKids Australia.

"The HeartKids Foundation has supported me throughout my life. I was born with transposition of the great arteries, which has resulted in six open heart surgeries. This is a lifelong condition, and HeartKids has provided support for both me and my family." - Cooper

We're incredibly proud of Cooper for sharing his story and inspiring our college community to support such a meaningful cause.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. ❤️

#HeartKidsAustralia #PyjamaDay #Fundraiser #AldingaPayinthiCollege #inspireconnectbelong
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Parents should ensure their child(ren) have a clear understanding of their obligations regarding the usage and care of college devices and technology. This includes compliance with the college’s published policies and procedures, such as the Device Use and Agreement Protocols.  

We understand that managing your child’s “digital life” at home can be challenging. To assist you, the Department for Education offers a range of resources focusing on online safety and responsible use of digital devices.  

A link to these resources can be found here: https://www.education.sa.gov.au/parents-and-families/safety-and-wellbeing/bullying-and-cyberbullying/online-safety-support/online-safety-supporting-safe-and-responsible-use  

This page provides practical advice on guiding children in using the internet responsibly, understanding the risks of online activities, and recognising signs of cyberbullying. It also offers tools and strategies to help parents communicate effectively with their children about online safety, fostering a supportive environment where children feel comfortable discussing their online experiences.  

Engaging with this resource empowers parents to protect their children and promote positive online behaviour. 

Our Digital Cyber Safety Policy ensures all members of the Aldinga Payinthi College community understand:   

  • Our commitment to promoting the safe and responsible use of digital technologies.   
  • How to respond appropriately to any inappropriate content or communications which may be encountered when using the internet.   
  • To build the capacity of all members of the college community to recognise cyberbullying and understand their role in supporting safe digital practices and their responsibilities as digital citizens.   
  • To provide clear advice for families to develop their ability to support their children to be safe online.   

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Our Device Use and Agreement Protocols cover management and use of learner devices at Aldinga Payinthi College. It includes all devices that are managed by college systems. The following protocols protect college assets and support a learning experience for all learners. 

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Learners are expected to: 

  • bring the laptop to college fully charged each day 
  • use their protective case at all times 
  • avoid food and drink near the device 
  • keep the device dry and clean 
  • shut down or sleep the device when not in use 
  • avoid writing on or removing college labels 
  • report any issues immediately to the ICT team 

Devices should be stored safely in lockers during breaks and transported carefully to and from college. 

Families join the laptop program by signing a purchase agreement. 

It includes: 

  • flexible payment options 
  • ownership transfer once payments are complete 
  • access to support, software and repairs 

Laptops are issued during Term 1 rollout sessions or individually upon enrolment. 

The device remains college property until paid in full. 

Families who cannot commit to a purchase option may apply for a Loan Laptop Agreement. 

Loan devices: 

  • are available for use during college hours 
  • must be collected and returned daily 
  • cannot be taken home 
  • attract an annual hire fee 

This option ensures equitable access while maintaining device consistency. 

Each device will be equipped with a range of approved apps configured for use on the College’s network. Additional approved apps may be deployed as needed to support the curriculum. Apps may also be uninstalled without notice.  

App installation restrictions will be set on the device, but additional software may be made available by the College through a self-service app (Company Portal) and installed as needed. Some key applications are as follows:  

  • Microsoft 365: Includes Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, etc. Learners are assigned a licence to access these applications.  
  • Edge & Chrome (Browsers): Learners can sign into these browsers with their EdPass account to sync bookmarks and passwords, making it easy to access necessary resources.  
  • Google Apps & Google Drive: Provides quick and convenient access to Google files stored in the cloud.  
  • Daymap (Learning Management System): See timetables, assignments, reports, and announcements, making it easier to stay organised and up to date with learning progress. 
  • PaperCut (Printing): Provides access to the college’s “Follow Me Printing” system, allowing learners to release their print job at the nearest printer.  
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Design and Creative Tools): A self-service application to access, download, and update the Adobe suite of tools. Learners are assigned a licence to access these applications.  
  • Company Portal (Self-Service Software Centre): Any additional software that is not necessarily required will be available through this application, and learners can install/uninstall as needed.  
  • Cortex XDR (Endpoint Protection): Enforced on all college devices, providing advanced protection against threats. It regularly runs scans and checks.  
  • Vivi (Wireless Screen Casting): Allows learners to request to cast to college displays through the secondary buildings.  
  • ClickView (Educational video library): A platform that provides curated, curriculum-aligned video content and resources for teachers and learners. 

This list of applications and platforms is subject to change. 

Non-educational software or games are not to be installed on the laptop. Situations where learners are using non-educational software, games and files at college will be addressed as per the Device Use and Agreement Protocols. Parents are encouraged to regularly monitor the contents of devices. 

The laptops purchased by the college will have the same specifications to assist in the management of hardware, software and teaching and learning.  

The HP ProBook has been selected for high durability, long battery life and suitability for secondary learning. 

Key features include: 

  • Windows 11 Education operating system  
  • 14” non-touch display  
  • Ryzen 5 processor  
  • 16GB DDR5 RAM  
  • 256GB NVMe SSD Storage  
  • Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3   
  • Battery life: Up to 14 hours  
  • Weight: ~1.4kg  
  • HP Renew Business 14” Laptop bag (case)  
  • HP Standard 65 W USB Type-C adapter 
  • HP Fast Charge Technology (50% in 30 minutes)  
  • Comprehensive Insurance including Accidental Damage (coverage length varies) 

All devices are pre-configured with educational software and managed through our secure system. 

The college maintains a no BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy, ensuring that all learners have access to the same high-quality tools, managed infrastructure, and consistent software, which aligns with our educational values.  

This ensures: 

  • consistent performance and battery life 
  • compatible software for all subjects 
  • stronger cybersecurity 
  • reliable technical support 
  • efficient classroom teaching without device-related interruptions 

Privately-owned devices cannot be connected to college systems and cannot be supported by ICT services. 

Our 1-to-1 Laptop Program ensures every secondary learner has access to a reliable, high-quality device for learning. Using one consistent device model supports our vision for equitable, innovative learning and enables teachers to work more effectively with the same tools their learners use. 

The program provides: 

  • a managed laptop compatible with all college systems 
  • essential learning software 
  • secure cloud storage 
  • accidental damage protection 
  • access to fast repairs and loan devices 
  • a consistent learning environment 

Families can access the college’s 1-to-1 Laptop Program by signing a purchase agreement, securing a laptop for their child. 

Agreements are structured to offer financial flexibility, with the option to pay in manageable instalments across the learner’s secondary years. Laptops remain managed and owned by the college until paid in full. 

We understand that circumstances don’t always allow for this commitment. Options exist to complete an agreement to access a loan laptop under certain conditions 

This device will offer a balance of performance and portability suitable for educational use. 

iPads are powerful, easy to use and versatile. They are designed for a variety of purposes that make them a valuable part of the learning activities at the college. 

– Preschool – Year 2: Shared iPads which remain at the college. These devices are owned by the college. 

– Years 3 – 6: 1:1 iPads which remain at the college. These devices are owned by the college. 

– Years 7 – 12: Shared borrowable iPads which remain at the college. 

– Specialised Learning Areas: Generic iPads with…  

All iPads are owned by the college and are provided at no cost. 

Definitions 

Shared iPads can have multiple users sign in and out of the same iPad. These iPads can’t be taken home. These iPads are charged in charging cabinets or trolleys located around the college. 

1-to-1 iPads are for individual use and can only have one user. Currently used by years 3 to 6 and the iPads remain at the college in their specified charging cart. 

Generic iPads are for general shared use and are usually configured to fulfil a specific requirement or need.