Fine weather allowed us to use the shared community facilities adjacent to the Clontarf Foundation. Current students and their families joined with staff and SKWAD to welcome students enrolled for 2026 and their families. The outdoor location was ideal for a demonstration of the Loftus Rural Fire Brigade trucks' new water canon.
Read MoreMusic For All, a charity that supports access to participation in music making, funded a term of music therapy for all students.
Read MoreA grant from the previous years Sutherland Shire Council managed ClubGrants Program funded additional learning support for a dedicated student travel training. Miranda Diggers RSL Club provided the funding. Future funding was confirmed in the 2025 round and SKWAD was invited to showcase the charity and Travel Training Program at the grants Presentation Ceremony.
Read MoreIn May SKWAD partnered with the Arts Theatre Cronulla to co-host the charity premier of "Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall", with Dandelion Support Network.
Read MoreA donation from the Rotary Club of Sutherland in combination with a Volunteers Grant have funded two new robust couches for the demountable vestibule.
Read MoreSKWAD’s successful application saw building works for Student Transport Safety Shelters completed in term 4 2024, ready for students to return to school in 2025.
Read MoreParticipation in Cronulla RSLs’ annual Cristmas tree decorating competition is a welcome opportunity to let the wider community know about our work.
Read MoreThe threat of rain saw the BBQ, in term 4, move to the Schools’ covered main quadrangle. Current students and their families joined with staff and SKWAD to welcome students enrolled for 2025 and their families.
Read MoreA grant from the Sutherland Shire Council managed ClubGrants program saw Diggers Miranda RSL Club fund additional learning support for 20 days of student travel training.
Read MoreCommunity partners assisted SKWAD with funding to extend the life of student desktop computers. The Rotary Club of Sutherland was the primary donor.
Read MoreThe annual Christmas Tree decorating competition at Cronulla RSL saw SKWAD celebrate diversity and inclusion with bespoke decorations.
Read MoreSKWAD welcomed students commencing Inclusive Education in 2024 at the new Community Hub at Endeavour Sports High School on the 23rd of November. Recent funding from the Stronger Communities Programme provided new accessible outdoor settings and an all-weather umbrella, improving site amenity.
Read MoreWith basketball hoops in general recreational areas in much demand, SKWAD decided it was time to install a hoop with easier access.
Read MoreStudents participated in work experience and work skills activities with the funding provided by Council.
Read MoreBurraneer Bay Rugby Club partnered with SKWAD to host a free BBQ for students, their families and staff on 18-3-23. The opportunity to socialize was welcome after a 2yr absence.
Read MoreSKWAD took out the Members Vote award at Cronulla RSL’s 7th annual Trees of Hope Christmas tree decorating competition. Sutherland Shire Mayor, Carmelo Pesce, presented the award.
Read MoreCronulla RSL’s 6th annual Trees of Hope Christmas tree decorating competition saw SKWAD continue to reference the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Garlands of red facemasks, vaccines and QR codes featured.
Read MoreCronulla RSL invited SKWAD to participate in its’ 5th annual Trees of Hope Christmas tree decorating competition. SKWAD’s winning entry referenced the existing Covid-19 pandemic with garlands of takeaway coffee cups and toilet rolls. The tree’s star topper was masked.
Read MoreSutherland Shire Council managed ClubGrants saw Diggers Miranda RSL fund a dedicated Gross Motor Fitness Program for all students. The Covid-19 pandemic delayed access to various service providers for cross training activities. Program completion occurred in 2022.
Read MoreThe Sutherland Shire Council managed ClubGrants program saw Club Cronulla fund additional learning support for 20 days of student travel training. A slow program roll-out due to the Covid-19 pandemic delayed project completion till 2022.
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