The Weekly Wrap – Term 3 Week 3 – 2025

Thank you all for a positive start to the term. It’s amazing how quickly the weeks fly by. Students are actively engaged in their learning and have settled into their learning routines. As we continue through the term, we appreciate families staying connected with school information, activities and events through our weekly posts.

What a day for our Pedal Prix Team!

They braved the cold of the Tailem Bend Raceway on a very early Saturday morning to race amongst 200 other competitors from across the country.

The first group of the team got us to a fantastic start, working their way up to second position for the second group to take over in the afternoon.

It was a neck and neck race for the last 3 hours of the day, jumping between first, second and third position with each lap – we were on the edge of our seats!

It looks like we may have pulled away with 2nd place in our mixed division, which if confirmed, is an absolutely AMAZING victory for our Year 6s!

They all showed amazing grit and determination, and fantastic sportsmanship!

Congratulations Crew’sers!

Don’t Forget: School Photo Day on Tuesday 12 August

We want to remind you that next Tuesday 12 August is an exciting day at Craigburn as it’s School Photo Day! Details here. Make up day will be on Friday 15 August – a whole school photo will also be taken on the day.

Please Keep Footpaths Clear for Our School Community

We kindly ask all families and visitors to avoid parking on footpaths, particularly along Heath Lane and other areas near the school.

We’ve received feedback from members of our school community, including parents with prams and young children, about ongoing difficulties safely navigating blocked footpaths during drop-off and pick-up times. In some cases, pedestrians have been forced into muddy or unsafe areas to pass, especially in wet weather.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, families, and community members, please help us by:

Not parking on footpaths or nature strips
Leaving clear access for prams, wheelchairs, and walkers
Using designated parking spaces or nearby legal street parking

Your consideration makes a big difference in helping us maintain a safe and respectful school environment for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support.

Important Notice Regarding Lunch Orders

We would like to remind all families of the correct process when placing lunch orders through the Qkr! app.

Each child must have their lunch ordered under their own individual profile; One child = One Order.

If two or more lunches are placed under the same profile, the canteen will fulfill the order exactly as it appears — and it will be delivered to the student whose name is on that order.

Unfortunately, the canteen team is not able to work out which lunch belongs to which child.

This can result in:

One child receiving all the food
The food being left untouched in the classroom
Excess food being disposed of by a child
A child missing out on lunch

To avoid disappointment, please ensure you double-check your order before payment and place separate orders for each child.

Please note — incorrectly placed orders will not be replaced by the canteen.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us make lunchtime smooth and enjoyable for all students.

Sue Letheby – Canteen Manager

Friendly Reminders

Coffee, Cover & Connect – Term 3 Invitation for Library Volunteers

We’re excited to welcome back our wonderful library volunteers for another term of Coffee, Cover & Connect mornings! These sessions are a great way to catch up over a warm cuppa, help us prepare new books for the shelves, and enjoy being part of our reading community.

This term’s sessions will be held in the Library from 9:00 to 10:30am on the following Fridays:

📚 8th August
☕ 29th August
📚 5th September
☕ 19th September

Whether you’re a regular volunteer or new to the team, we’d love to see you there! No experience needed – just a willingness to lend a hand and a love of books.

Interested in joining us? Please email us at: dl.1226.library@schools.sa.edu.au

With thanks, Krysten & Emily – Library Team

School Closure Day – Monday 1 September

Our School Closure Day will be held on Monday 1 September (Week 7, Term 3) to coincide with the week of the Royal Adelaide Show. Please note: OSHC will be closed on this day.

Reporting Absences

Please inform us if your child will be absent. You can report absences via:

Our website: Report an Absentee
Email: dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8270 4144

If your child is absent from school with no explanation, you will receive a text message from the school on the day of absence. Please respond promptly to this message so that we can update our student absence records for your child.

For absences that require an Exemption (Family Holiday, Ongoing Medical or other reasons that will extend beyond 3 days), please come in to the Front Office and pick up a “Principal Approved Application For Exemption From School” form.

Moving School in 2026?

To support our staff and class planning for 2026, should your child/ren be leaving Craigburn Primary School (aside from current Year 6s) to attend another school next year, please notify us via the front office. Thank you.

Change of Contact Details

To help us keep up to date with family and emergency contact details please contact the front office with any change of contact details.

Early Arrival

School grounds open for students at 8.30am, with classes commencing at 8.50am.

Yearly Planner

Term 3

Oodie Hot Chocolate Day – Friday 8 August
Governing Council Meeting – Monday 11 August
National Science Week – Monday 11 August
Whole School Photos – Tuesday 12 August
Book Week Begins – Monday 18 August
Book Week Parade – Friday 22 August
School Closure Day – Monday 1 September
Father’s Day Stall – Wednesday 3 September
Father’s Day Breakfast – Friday 5 September
Premier’s Challenges End – Friday 5 September
RUOK Day – Thursday 11 September
Governing Council Meeting – Monday 15 September
Choir at Festival of Music Concert – Tuesday 16 September
Jam Band – Tuesday 23 September
End of Term – Friday 27 September – Early Dismissal

Term 4

Term 4 Starts – Monday 13 October
World Teachers Day – Friday 24 October
Governing Council Meeting – Monday 27 October
Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday 4 November
Remembrance Day – School – Tuesday 11 November
Reception Transition 1 – Wednesday 12 November
Governing Council Meeting – Monday 18 November
Reception Transition 2 – Wednesday 19 November
Student Free Day – Monday 24 November
Reception Transition 3 – Wednesday 26 November
Celebration Night – Monday 8 December
Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 10 December
Last Day School – Friday 12 December – Early Dismissal

More dates to follow as they are confirmed.

Craigburn Connections

A learning community