We have developed our preferred class structure for 2020 after much consideration and based on our projected enrolments and the requirements of the department’s student-centred funding model. The new structure supports our ‘professional learning community’ ethos of teachers working in collaborative teams and also to reduce class sizes in the …
Please note the information below. Regards Paul Luke – Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers, as you may be aware, the department have been advised that Australian Education Union (AEU) members have voted YES to undertaking industrial action on Monday 1 July 2019 in the form of a full day strike. In response to this action as site leader, I am …
Acquaintance Evening – Thanks We were pleased to hear feedback from parents, students and staff who attended last week’s Acquaintance evening – led by students who proudly invited parent/s into their learning spaces and shared their learning programs. In preparing for and doing so, students practised and developed skills in …
It was great to see everyone back at school last week – we hope that the year ahead is an enjoyable and rewarding one for all. Once again, a special welcome to all students, families and staff new to Craigburn. Thank you for taking the time to read through the …
Dear Families and Friends Thank you for being part of our school community and supporting our learning programs and events throughout the 2018 school year. It has been a most enjoyable and rewarding one. I would like to congratulate all students for their ongoing development and achievements as learners and young …
Well done to all students and staff for your efforts over the last ten weeks and thank you to Craigburn families for your ongoing support with our in-school and after-school hours programs. We trust everyone enjoys some quality family time over the upcoming long weekend and for those taking holidays …
We are well into Term 3 with much happening across various year levels. Typically, at this time of the year there are many student absences (and staff ones as well), with winter viruses and the odd gastro bug floating around too. Despite these winter ailments, students and staff continue to …
On Friday, we farewelled Mrs Kerry Rayner who has taught performing arts at Craigburn for the past 20 years. Only recently, Kerry announced her retirement from teaching after a long and distinguished career, spanning 40 years. Over the past 20 years, Kerry has led the performing arts program at Craigburn, …
Dear Parents and Carers, as usual there is much happening at Craigburn. We have enjoyed mostly pleasant weather conditions in May where students and classes have been able to make the most of being outdoors. This coming week marks the last fews day of Autumn with wintery conditions expected. Winter …
Student Free Day Reminder – Friday 9th March A reminder that our first Student Free Day is scheduled for Friday 9th March. We will be joining with other schools and preschools within our local ‘South Valley Partnership’ in a professional learning event facilitated by the DECD Learner Improvement team as …
Dear Families Welcome back to the new school year, with the first day back for students set for Monday 29th January. I trust everyone enjoyed a safe and happy summer break. I’m sure your child / children are looking forward to reconnecting with school friends, old and new – and …
Today, students attended their new class for 2018 and met with their new teacher/s and classmates. It was good to see students and teachers engaging in some fun introductory activities and joining in positive conversation when meeting together for the first time. New Staff We welcome five new teaching staff …
As mentioned in the last Principal News Post – we are nearing the end of the class placement process for 2018, having spent a considerable amount of time configuring balanced class groupings based on a range of factors (as previously outlined) and to ensure students’ needs are met. In placing students into …
Thanks for taking the time to read through this update as well as other recent news posts. The 2017 school year is quickly drawing to a close, though there is still much happening over the final two weeks. Staffing Update Deputy Principal Position It gives me great pleasure to announce that …
We are well and truly nearing the end of the school year with many activities and programs still to go over the remaining four weeks. Thanks for taking time to read through this latest post. Breakfast with the Minister On Monday morning (20/11), I have been invited (along with 30 …