The Weekly Wrap – Term 4 Week 2 – 2024

Paul Luke

World Teachers Day – Friday 25th October

On the last Friday of October, Australia celebrates World Teachers’ Day—an opportunity to recognise and show gratitude to the teachers who shape our lives. Teachers play a vital role in our school community, providing invaluable support to students and families throughout the year. 

As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day this Friday, we encourage students and families to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate their efforts. A simple message of thanks can truly make a teacher’s day.

Bushfire Response Plan

Last Wednesday we practised our Bushfire Response Procedures which involved all students and school personnel moving to our designated shelter, being the school hall / gym.

We encourage families to read through the Bushfire Response post, which outlines our school’s response in the event of a Catastrophic Fire Danger day declared in the Mt Lofty Region and / or a bushfire approaching the school.

Our response ensures what action we need to take on days of increased fire danger or in the event of a potential or actual bushfire threat. The bushfire response plan also assists the Department’s Security and Emergency Management (SEM) unit in providing emergency services key information regarding the location of students and staff during a bushfire emergency.

Read more here.

‘Know Your Risks’ – Public Community Forum

A reminder that the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) is hosting a free public community forum, ‘Know Your Risks’  on Sunday 27 October, 3-5pm at Craigburn Primary School.  This event will be co-hosted by the Sturt SES and the Sturt Gorge Community Disaster Resilience (CDR) Group. 

Read more here.

Friendology – School Workshop Monday 28 October

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our online Friendology workshops.  Your participation has been instrumental in making the program a success, and we appreciate your partnership in fostering positive relationships at our school.

For those who have been unable to attend and / or who would like to know more, please join us next Monday afternoon at school from 2.00pm. Please check in with the details on our recent post. 

Friends of Craigburn News 

Reminder – Craigburn Primary School Fundraiser Quiz Night – Auction on the Night – Saturday 9th November

Join us for a star-studded evening as Craigburn Primary School hosts its first Quiz Night for several years, on Saturday, 9th November! The theme is “A Night at the Movies,” so come dressed as your favourite movie character or Hollywood icon and enjoy a night of trivia and fun. There will be prizes for the best dressed table so get creative.

Tables are selling fast so get in quick – over half of the tables are already sold. Don’t worry if it’s only you or a group less than 10, single tickets can be purchased for $20.00. Payment via Qkr!

There will be lots of fun games to play on the night so don’t forget to bring some gold coins  for the coin toss, table heads and tales plus many more fun things on the night!

 There will be an auction on the night where you will have the opportunity to purchase some really cool gifts/vouchers, just in time for Christmas. There are family passes to AFL Max and Woodhouse Adventure Park, Movie Tickets, coffee vouchers, just to name a few. There will be over 20 different items/vouchers to place a bid on. We will also have a Wine Wall on the night, with a bottle of wine only costing you $20.00.

We are still welcome donations in any of the following categories (or beyond): Fashion & Retail – Restaurants & Cafés – Holiday Rentals – Beauty & Wellness Services – Jewellery – Photography Packages – Hairdressing Services – Sporting Club Memberships – Art & Painting Services – Gardening Supplies or Services – Wine & Spirits – Chocolates & Gourmet Treats – Unique Experiences – and more

How to donate:

  • Drop off your donations at the front office.
  • Or email vouchers or details to dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au

All funds raised from the event will go towards the refurbishment of our library shelving systems, helping to create a more engaging and organised space for our students to explore the world of books.

Please note, this is an adult only event. We can’t wait to see you all there.

 Celebration Wrappers – Due this Friday

Craigburn Primary students have the opportunity to design their own chocolate bar wrapper along the theme of ‘Celebration’.  Read more here.

Friends and family will vote via a survey for their favourite design out of the top 10 for each year level. The 3 from each year level with the most votes will then be voted on by the year level teachers. The winner for each year level will be used to wrap real chocolate bars and sold at the Celebration Night at the school on Monday 9 December 2024.

An email will be sent out on how to vote closer to the time.

Please hand in your completed design to the front office and ensure your full name and classroom is at the top.

Entries close: Friday, 25 October 2024 at 3:15pm.

Thank you for your continued support!

Spooky Disco – Friday 1st November

We are excited to remind you about the upcoming Primary School Disco scheduled for Friday 1 November 2024 at our school gym. As we prepare for this fun event, we want to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our students. To help us achieve this, please take note of the following important information on our recent post.

Shout Out!

We are always looking for parents to support various school activities and initiatives, especially the Friends of Craigburn – our parent and community engagement team. This term, we would be grateful for parents to help with the planning and running of the Student Disco, Quiz Night and Christmas Raffle for Celebration Night. If you are available and can assist in any way with any of these activities, please let us know by contacting Tamara McMaster (convenor of the Friends of Craigburn group) via email CPS.FOC466@schools.sa.edu.au or the front office.

Kind Regards

Friends of Craigburn

Friendly Reminders

Remaining Student Free Day 

A reminder that our remaining student free day for 2024 is in Term 4 Week 7 on Monday 25 November. OSHC will be open for bookings

Planning for 2025

Planning is underway for the 2025 school year, which includes organising staffing, class structures and placements. To assist with our planning, we would appreciate it if you could advise us if your child(ren) will not continue their schooling at Craigburn next year. If this is the case, please contact the school via phone 8270 4144 or email dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au This does not include any current Year 6 students. Thank you.

Recent Posts 

Yearly Planner 2024

Term 4

  • Blackwood HS Transition Wednesday 23 October
  • World Teachers Day – Friday 25 October
  • Jam Band – Friday 25 October
  • Governing Council Meeting – Monday 28 October 
  • Year 4/5 Camp – Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 October
  • Year 6 Camp – Monday 4 – Wednesday 6 November
  • Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday 5 November
  • Student Disco – Friday 1 November
  • Quiz Night – Saturday Night – 9 November
  • Remembrance Day – School – Monday 11 November
  • Reception Transition 1 – Wednesday 13 November
  • School Tour – Friday 15 November
  • Governing Council Meeting – Monday 18 November 
  • Reception Transition 2 – Wednesday 20 November
  • Student Free Day – Monday 25 November
  • Reception Transition 3 – Wednesday 27 November
  • Achievement Assembly / Volunteers Morning Tea – Thursday 28 November
  • Gala Day – Friday 29 November
  • 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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