The Weekly Wrap – Term 4 Week 8 – 2024

Paul Luke

Gala Day is Tomorrow!

We’re excited to celebrate Gala Day tomorrow, a much-loved Craigburn tradition for over 20 years.

Students in Years 3-6 have worked in groups to create a market style stall offering food, crafts, and activities for all students to enjoy. This hands-on event teaches valuable life skills such as creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Key Details:

  • Location: Undercover areas near B, D, and E blocks.
  • Session Times:
    • Early Years (Reception – Year 2): 11:30am–12:05pm
    • Primary Years (Years 3–6): 12:10pm–12.50pm

What to Bring:

Students are encouraged to bring loose change in a purse or wallet to enjoy the stalls. Suggested amounts:

  • Up to $5 for younger students.
  • Up to $10 for older students.

We look forward to a day of fun and learning for all. Thank you for your support. Further details here.

Learner Achievement Assembly

At Craigburn, we provide many enriching learning opportunities beyond the classroom for students to engage in as they progress through their primary years. At Friday’s assembly, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups of students across various domains, including:

  • ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools), Spelling Bee
  • Young Environmental Leaders Program
  • Premier’s Challenges – Be Active and Reading
  • The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge
  • Student Representative Council Leaders
  • Be Active, Gratitude, and STEM Leaders
  • School Crossing Monitors, Canteen, and School Bin Helpers
  • A slideshow, visually sharing the many enriching activities students have been involved with throughout the year.

Congratulations to all students who participated and led presentations during the assembly. A highlight was hearing from our Year 6 student leaders as they reflected on their growth and contributions. A special thank you to our dedicated school staff and supportive parents for facilitating and organizing these valuable learning experiences. Well done, everyone.

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Thank You Morning Tea

It was fantastic to see many parents and friends join us for the morning tea in the library, where we acknowledged the invaluable support provided throughout the year. From assisting with classroom activities to volunteering for school committees, sports, excursions, and camps, your contributions have made a significant impact. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year.

Social Media Laws

On Friday you should have received a letter (via email) from the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia and the Hon Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Education, Training and Skills about the Federal Parliament passing legislation implementing 16 years as the minimum age to access social media.

The letter can also be accessed here.

Class Placement, Staffing Update and Orientation Visits

With two weeks remaining in the school year, we are finalising our class placements and staffing allocation. 

Please refer to the separate post regarding the Class Structure / Placement Update for 2025 – for detailed information.

Upcoming 

Craigburn Celebration Night – Monday 9 December

We are excited to host our annual Craigburn Celebration Night, a wonderful evening to celebrate the end of the school year with performances, acknowledgments, and festive cheer. The evening will feature:

  • Class song and dance performances.
  • The school choir leading Christmas carols.
  • Farewells to Year 6 graduates and departing staff.
  • The drawing of our Christmas raffle.

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday 9th December
  • Time: Students to classrooms by 6:00pm, performances begin at 6:30pm.
  • Location: School oval (bring a picnic or pre-order pizza from the Friends of Craigburn Team).

For more information, including dress requirements, performance times, and raffle details, click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reception to Year 2 Fun Day – Tuesday 10 December

Our annual end of year Fun Day for our Reception to Year 2 students is on Tuesday 10 December. This special day will be filled with exciting activities and fun experiences for our younger students to enjoy together. Class teachers will be sharing further details about the day, including what students need to bring and the planned activities, so please keep an eye out for updates. We look forward to a fantastic day of fun and celebration.

End of Year Class Activities – Last Week

As we approach the end of the school year, our classes look forward to celebrating and reflecting on a fantastic year of learning and growth. Class activities will provide students with opportunities to enjoy time with their classmates and teachers  as they wrap up the school year. Class teachers will share specific details about their end-of-year activities, so please stay tuned for further information.

Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 11 December

We are excited to announce that the Year 6 Graduation will be a special and memorable event, held at the iconic Capri Theatre in Goodwood. This is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the achievements and milestones of our Year 6 students as they prepare to transition to high school. The evening will be filled with reflections, speeches, and presentations, highlighting the growth and accomplishments of our students throughout their time at Craigburn. We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with our Year 6 students and their families.

Last Day of the School Year – Friday 13 December – Early Dismissal – 2.10pm

As per the department’s policy regarding early dismissals, schools are only able to dismiss students up to one hour prior to normal dismissal. This means that on our last school day of the year, Friday 13 December, students will be dismissed at 2.10pm.

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and SRC Casual Clothes Day

To support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, we will be having our final Casual Clothes Day on Friday 13th of December. Instead of the regular gold coin donation, we are asking our school community for assistance through the collection of non-perishable food items. Further details here.

Christmas Raffle – Donations Please

Thank you to the families who in previous years have donated items for our Celebration Night Christmas Raffle. 

Again, we ask families to contribute if possible to our final school fundraiser for the year.

Please see the Christmas Raffle post for more information.

End of Year Reports

At this time of the term, teachers are finalising end of year student reports. As part of the reporting process, teachers have been working with year level team colleagues to moderate and discuss student assessments to ensure consistency of teacher judgement when reporting A-E grades for subject areas within the Australian  Curriculum. Reports will be sent home with students on Wednesday 11th December. For families who have a child absent from school in the last week of term ( and who have an approved exemption) will have the report emailed.

Student Free Days 2025  – Save the dates

  • Monday 17 February – Term 1 Week 4
  • Monday 21 August – Term 3 – Week 1

Each year, the Department for Education provides an allocation of four student-free days for schools to use for staff professional development, curriculum planning, and administrative tasks. At Craigburn, these days are strategically scheduled throughout the year based on school and department priorities.

A further 2 student free days will be scheduled and communicated to families early in the new school year. 

A school closure day (a day of local significance) will also be scheduled, which typically aligns with the week of the Royal Adelaide Show.

Lost Property

Please come into school and check the lost property tubs near the second hand uniform shop. They are overflowing with jumpers, hats, lunchboxes and drink bottles.

Parent / Carer Contact Details

Please keep the school informed of any recent changes to your contact details. Thank you.

Recent Posts 

Yearly Planner 2024

Term 4

  • Gala Day – Monday 2 December
  • Craigburn’s Got Talent – Tuesday 3 December
  • Celebration Night Rehearsals – Thursday 5 December
  • Yr 4/5 Multi Sport Sapsasa Excursion – Friday 6 December
  • Celebration Night Rehearsals – Monday 9 December
  • Celebration Night – Monday 9 December
  • R-2 Fun Day – Tuesday 10 December 
  • Class Transition Visits / Reports Go Home – Wednesday 11 December
  • Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 11 December
  • Year 6 Graduation Lunch – Thursday 12 December
  • End of Term / School Year – Friday 13 December

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