The Weekly Wrap – Term 1 Week 6 – 2025

Paul Luke

As we reach the halfway point of term one, we would like to express our gratitude for your ongoing support of our school. We appreciate families for taking the time to check in with school news and updates. If you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on our recent posts.

Recent Posts

Lend A Helping Hand

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for parents to lend a helping hand – either in an organisational capacity or by simply being available to help out when needed.

If you would like to get involved and participate on a more regular basis, please consider joining one of the Governing Council’s Sub-Committees – which play a vital role in shaping school life. Each committee consists of parent volunteers and a school leadership representative who work together to develop ideas, strategies, and initiatives. No experience is needed—just a willingness to get involved. Meetings are typically held twice per term outside school hours, lasting 45-60 minutes.

To register interest for any of the Sub-Committees, please register your interest via this link or contact the front office. Thank you to those who have already nominated and expressed their interest. Meeting details to come soon.

Sub-Committees & Their Roles

Friends of Craigburn (Parent & Community Engagement)
Organises fundraising events, social activities, and parent engagement to strengthen our school community. Volunteers can also assist during school hours.

School Garden
Supports the development of our school community garden, working alongside our garden educator to promote student wellbeing and environmental learning.

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Ensures our OSHC service meets national regulations, aligns with school values, and maintains high-quality care.

Canteen
Works with the canteen manager to ensure a healthy, affordable menu, encourages volunteers, and advises on menu planning and pricing.

Sports
Supports school sports by working with coordinators, coaches, and volunteers to improve offerings, set behavioural expectations, and plan for student participation.

Finance
Advises on budget matters, monitors revenue and expenses, and assists with financial planning alongside the Business Manager and Principal.

We encourage all parents to get involved—your support makes a real difference.

NAPLAN – Years 3 and 5

Last Tuesday, students in Years 3 and 5 participated in the NAPLAN trial tests in preparation for NAPLAN to formally commence on Wednesday 12th March. 

NAPLAN Schedule

NAPLAN is the annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7, & 9 and will begin on Wednesday 12th March, and continue throughout the week following into the next week. 

Our students will commence their NAPLAN testing on Wednesday 12th with the Writing test. Students who are unable to sit the Writing test on Wednesday only have the provision to catch up on the following day. On Thursday 13th, students will sit the Reading test, Friday 14th – Language and Conventions and finish off with Numeracy on Monday 17th March. The rest of the week will be used for students who have missed any of the tests to catch up.

Please ensure your child attends school on these dates, after a good night’s sleep and healthy breakfast in the morning.

Information for NAPLAN parents and carers 

https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf

Information about withdrawal from the test(s) 

Withdrawals are intended to address issues such as religious beliefs and philosophical objections to testing. Participation by all students is expected; however, in certain circumstances students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent/carer. Ultimately, this is a decision for parents/carers but is best done in collaboration with the school. If you wish to withdraw your child, forms are available from the front office and must be submitted by Tuesday 11th March. 

Useful Tips for Parents

Kidspot – How to help your child with exam anxiety leading up to NAPLAN

Friendly Reminders

Reporting Student Absences 

With the Education Management System (EMS) now in place, please note that you can no longer initiate a text message to report your child’s absence. 

However, if your child has an unexplained absence, you will still receive a text from the school, which you can reply to.

You can continue to report absences using the following methods:
 📧 Email: dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au
 🌐 Website: https://craigburn.sa.edu.au/report-an-absence/
 📞 Phone: 8270 4144

Thank you for your cooperation.

Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy

A reminder that a ‘Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy’ was introduced to schools in 2024. 

We ask that parents are familiar with this policy which relates to personal devices not being carried / worn by students during the school day. Note personal devices, include mobile phones and smart watches that are capable of sending or receiving messages or calls and/or able to connect to the internet.

Term 1 Planner

  • Adelaide Cup Public Holiday – Monday 10th March
  • NAPLAN starts – Years 3 and 5 – Wednesday 12th March
  • Year 3-5 Swimming – from Monday 24th – Friday 28th March
  • Year 6 Aquatics – Wednesday 26th March
  • Sports Day – Friday 4th April
  • Reception – Year 2 Swimming – Monday 28th April – Friday 2nd May

More dates to follow as they are confirmed.

 

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