The Weekly Wrap – Term 2 Week 8 – 2025

Paul Luke

We hope everyone enjoyed some quality family time over the long weekend. Thank you for taking the time to read through the items in this week’s wrap.

Thank You for an Amazing 80’s Music Bingo Night!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made our 80’s-themed Music Bingo Night such a fantastic evening! The fun, laughter, and energy were absolutely infectious — it was wonderful to see so many great 8os themed outfits.

A special shoutout to the Friends of Craigburn for their incredible work organising this event and for gathering the generous donations that helped make the night extra special — from the fabulous prizes to our ever-popular Wine Wall. 

Your support and community spirit made the night a memorable success. 

Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to get involved with the Friends of Craigburn.

Pedal Prix Update – A Great Experience for Our Year 6 Team

Our Year 6 Pedal Prix team had an incredible day participating in their race event this week. Reports from staff and families who attended spoke of the students’ enthusiasm, teamwork and growing confidence as they took on the challenges of the track.

The team worked together seamlessly — helping each other in and out of the vehicle, managing pit changes, and even taking the lead with “Last Lap” signals out on the course. It was a great example of student leadership, collaboration and resilience in action.

With so many schools involved, it’s clear that Pedal Prix is a valuable opportunity not only for skill development but also for building school and community spirit.

A big thank you to Mr Tristan Fergusson for his outstanding work in preparing and supporting the team, and to the families who helped with preparing the vehicle and the team and those came along to help and cheer. Well done to all students involved — a terrific team effort!

Reminder – OSHC Temporary Relocation Gym / Hall Floor Replacement 

Our OSHC service will be temporarily relocated to classrooms A4–A7, whilst the gym flooring replacement is underway, beginning Monday 16 June. We appreciate your understanding and support during this period of improvement.

Weekend Netball Results

Year 2

The Craigburn Year 2s had a thrilling game against a formidable opponent Mitcham Gold, a team who had already played a season together. With a slow start, we gained great momentum and can be proud of our efforts and improving skills. We held our heads high despite the 12 to 8 defeat.

Year 2/3

The Year 2/3 team had a fantastic game, coming away with a 7–1 win against Blackwood. The girls showed excellent defence, putting into action the skills we’ve been working on at training. There was also great leading and teamwork throughout the game. A strong all-round performance—well done to everyone!

Year 3/4

Our year 3/4 team had a very competitive match against Eden Hills at home. Despite their best efforts, they went down 16-6 in their first loss of the season. The girls had some fantastic intercepts and worked well in all areas on the court. The girls implemented their different passing techniques which we worked on during training. I am incredibly proud of their determination through the whole game. Keep up the great work!

Year 5

The Year 5s faced a tight contest against Colonel Light Gardens after a late court change – going down 7-4. The team really came together, showing fantastic teamwork and cheering each other on every step of the way. There was plenty to celebrate, with some brilliant intercepts, strong defence and lots of great play across the court. It was a great opportunity to face a well-matched team and for the girls to put their improving core skills into action. Well done, everyone!

Year 5/6

The Year 5/7s had a 4–2 win against Aberfoyle Campus in a closer game this week. Played in cool, windy conditions, the team showed growing confidence, especially through strong play in the centre court, having to use smarter positioning against a taller side. It was great to see the players beginning to put into action what they’ve been practising, with on-court decisions making all the difference. Keep it up girls

Year 6

It was a blistering start to the morning for our Year 6 girls in Belair this week. Unfortunately, it didn’t help us, with a 20 – 6 defeat to Eden Hills PS. They showed great teamwork, strong grit, and determination during a challenging game and court conditions. We are looking forward to next week!

Netball Coordinator – Kim Altschwager 

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Friendly Reminders

ICAS Assessments 

We encourage families to consider having their child participate in the ICAS Assessments for 2025. These optional, skills-based assessments provide students in Years 2–6 with a valuable opportunity to challenge themselves and showcase their abilities in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, and Spelling. ICAS is a great way to celebrate academic achievement and build confidence in a supportive environment. To learn more or register, please visit our recent post here.

Canteen Lunch Orders – Absentee Reminder

If your child is unwell and won’t be attending school, please notify the office if you have placed a lunch order for that day. We’re happy to help – if we’re informed on the day, your child’s lunch order can be held over and used on another suitable day. However, if no notification is received, the canteen is not automatically aware of your child’s absence. The order will be prepared, and unfortunately, cannot be carried over to another day as the meal will already have been made and stock used. We appreciate your support in helping us reduce food waste and manage canteen resources effectively. Thank you! The Canteen Team

Student Free Days and School Closure

Student Free Days

  • Monday 21st July – Term 3 Week 1
  • Monday 24th November – Term 4 Week 7

School Closure 

  • Monday 1st September – Term 3 Week 7

Reporting Absences

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

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.

Afternoon Traffic 

Please remember to:

  • adhere to local traffic and parking regulations during afternoon pick up at the kiss and drop zone off Murrays Hill Rd and on Heath Lane.
  • refrain from stopping and waiting on Murrays Hill Rd, nor to the entrance of the zone – as this causes congestion and a bank up of traffic. 
  • continue through the zone if you are unable to manage a short term park to collect your child/ren
  • contact the front office if you are running late beyond 3.30pm when school staff finish their duty – your child/ren will be taken to the front office and will wait to be collected.

Please also note that council rangers visit schools unexpectedly.

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.

Lost Property 

The lost property storage area adjacent to the canteen is beginning to build.  When at school, please take a moment to check for any missing items.

Early Arrival

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

Yearly Planner

Term 2 

  • Governing Council Meeting – Monday 23 June
  • Mid-year Reception Transition 2 – Wednesday 25 June
  • Mid-year Reception Transition 3 – Wednesday 2 July 
  • End of Term – Friday 4 July – 2.10pm Early Dismissal

Term 3 

  • Student Free Day – Monday 21 July
  • Term 3 Starts – Tuesday 22 July
  • School Group Tour – Friday 1 August 
  • Governing Council Meeting – Monday 11 August
  • National Science Week – Monday 11 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
  • 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

More dates to follow as they are confirmed.

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