Welcome to Hackham West School

High standards for today and into the future

Location:

50 Glynville Drive
Hackham West 5163

Phone:

8382 0955

Email:

dl.1131.info@schools.sa.edu.au

School Hours:

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Recess: 10:50am – 11:10am
Lunch break: 12:50 pm – 1:20 pm

Office Hours:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm,
Monday to Friday

Principal:

Julie Dunn

Deputy Principal:

Bek Willoughby

Welcome to Hackham West School, Niina Marni Wangka Hackham Piipawardli! At Hackham West, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong connection with our families and are committed to providing every student with the support they need to succeed in their learning journey.

At Hackham West School, we stand out and can boast; supportive classrooms, strong ties to local Aboriginal culture, ongoing connection to local community services and soon to be upgraded outdoor learning spaces, designed for engagement with nature and enhanced outside classroom experiences. We foster a nurturing learning environment with unique classroom structures that allow all students to thrive. Hackham West welcomes every student and family to visit our vibrant community and explore what we offer. If you would like to learn more please book a time to come visit us and see what we’re all about.

Some of our current programs include;

Heggerty
InitiaLit
Kimochi’s
Aquatics
Swimming
Drum Beat
Cooking
Zones of Regulation
Berry Street Learning

These programs are implemented and differentiated across the school to ensure all student learning is targeted to their individual developmental needs.

We welcome parent involvement through Governing Council opportunities, regular and event volunteering, and termly invitations to school events and open days. We encourage students to share their learning at home and love to share student success and joy in various forms of media and communication.

Hackham West offers a welcoming warmth and genuine acceptance that you feel the moment you step through the door.

2026 Term Dates:

TERM ONE:
27 January – 10 April

TERM TWO:
27 April – 3 July

TERM THREE:
20 July – 25 September

TERM FOUR:
12 October – 11 December

2026 Public Holidays

AUSTRALIA DAY:
Monday 26 January

ADELAIDE CUP:
Monday 9 March

EASTER:
Friday 3 April & Monday 6 April

ANZAC DAY:
Saturday 25 April

KINGS BIRTHDAY:
Monday 8 June

LABOUR DAY:
Monday 5 October

School buildings set amongst pretty gardens

students sit in the school library colouring in worksheets

A smiling student stands on a log under a tree. A playground is visible in the background.

Welcome to Hackham West School (Wangka Hackham Piipawardli). We look forward to your family being part of our school community. At Hackham West, we have a strong sense of connection to our families, and we aim to provide opportunities for all students to access support for their learning needs.