Seasons Greetings
We have greatly enjoyed working with our students, staff, and families throughout this year. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year. We look forward to welcoming students and families back to school on Tuesday 27th January 2026.
Celebration Night
Thank you for being an integral part of our school community and for supporting our programs and events throughout the 2025 school year. Your support is truly valued and deeply appreciated.
This was especially evident at our end-of-year celebration last Monday evening, where families and friends came together to enjoy the fantastic song and dance performances. A special thanks to Jimmy Marin for his coordination of the event, and to our class teachers for their efforts in preparing their students.
We hope everyone had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you at future community events in 2026.
Christmas Raffle and Salvos Christmas Appeal
We sincerely thank everyone who contributed prizes for the Christmas Raffle and donated to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal. The raffle brought joy to many prize winners, and the generous food donations will bring smiles to those in need during the festive season.
Year 6 Graduation
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 6 students on their graduation from primary school, celebrated last Wednesday evening at the Capri Theatre. The students thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony and will carry wonderful memories of the evening with them.
Thank you to the Year 6 teachers and support staff for their effort and dedication in making the event a truly special and memorable one for both students and families.
We wish our Year 6 graduates every success in high school and in the exciting years ahead.
Awards
Two awards were presented at the ceremony – The Shane Browne and Governing Council Awards. The names of past award recipients are recorded on the honour boards in the front office.
Shane Browne Award
Shane Browne was an upper primary teacher at Craigburn who was tragically killed in an accident in 1990. Shane showed great love and kindness in his interactions with children. His special loves were science, music and maths. The School Council created an award in his memory in 1991, and is presented to two students each year who demonstrate our school values towards others. The criteria used to present the awards are:
- Upholding and demonstrating the values of Craigburn
- Acting as a positive role model for fellow students.
- Contributing to the ethos of the school.
- Preparedness to put in and help out.
- Foresight and initiative to make the school a better place.
All students and teachers of year 6 graduating students were asked to nominate students based on this criteria. The students who received the most nominations are the recipients of this year’s award.
Congratulations to Riley Evans and Caitlin Smith.
Governing Council Award
The Governing Council presents two awards each year to 2 students who have demonstrated: consistency in performance and behaviour, striving for excellence, accepting challenges and having an exceptional work ethic.
Congratulations to Chelsea Bathgate and Dinu Gunasekara.
OSHC Vacation Care Details
School Grounds – Important Reminder
Students should not be on school grounds over the school holiday period unless accompanied by a parent. This includes bike riding. The OSHC Vacation program will be utilising the school’s outdoor facilities throughout this time.
Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating
A reminder that the school and OSHC service will be closed if and when the CFS declares a catastrophic fire danger rating for the Mt Lofty District for the day ahead. This declaration usually occurs after 4.30pm with the Minister for Education confirming school closures thereafter. Families utilising the service will be notified by email.
Reminder – New School Uniform Items Now Available
New school uniform items are now available to order through DLC Clothing. Families can view the updated items online (DLC Online Shop), with only minor adjustments made to the pre-existing uniform range.
New School Year – 2026
Please note:
- The Front Office will close for the Christmas / New Year holiday period from Friday 19th December and reopen on Monday 19th January. For any important / urgent messages during this time, please email the school at dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au
- Teaching staff officially return to work on Thursday 22nd January in preparation for the new year.
- The first day of the school for students is Tuesday 27th January 2026.
Term 2026 Dates
- Term 1 Tuesday 27th January – Friday 10th April
- Term 2 Monday 27th April – Friday 3rd July
- Term 3 Monday 20th July – Friday 25th September
- Term 4 Monday 12th October – Friday 11th December
Student Free Days / School Closure Day 2026 – Save the dates
Two student free days are confirmed for 2026, as follows:
- Friday 6th March – Term 1 Week 6
- Friday 4th September – Term 3 Week 7
A further 2 student free days will be scheduled and communicated to families early in the new school year.
School Closure Day – Royal Adelaide Show Week
- Monday 7th September – Term 1 Week 8
Parent / Carer Contact Details
Please keep the school informed of any recent changes to your contact details before the start of the new school year.
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