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The Weekly Wrap – Term 4 Week 8 – 2023

December 3, 2023Paul Luke

Gala Day A big shout-out to the students who led the Gala Day stalls last Thursday, showcasing a mix of old favourites and new, innovative stalls – all proving once again to be a hit. Beyond raising funds, Gala Day offered valuable learning experiences for students, allowing them to develop …

Christmas Raffle

December 3, 2023craigburnadmin

Dear Families We are excited to announce our Christmas Raffle to be held once again this year as a part of our Celebration Night on Monday 11th December. We kindly ask families to contribute if possible to our final school fundraiser for the year. Please see attached flyer below for …

Class Structure / Placement for 2024 – Update

December 3, 2023Paul Luke

After much consideration and based on our projected enrolments and the requirements of the department’s student-centred funding model, we will commence the 2024 school year will 16 classes and likely increase to 17 classes midway through the year as a result of the midyear reception intake that is being introduced …

Reminder – Gala Day – Friday 1st December 2023

November 30, 2023craigburnadmin

A reminder that Gala Day is tomorrow, Friday 1st December. As mentioned previously, Gala Day is an annual student-led event where students in Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to showcase their enterprising skills by running a Food, Craft or Activity Stall. This event has been running at Craigburn …

Reminder – Assembly and Volunteers Morning Tea – Thursday 30th November

November 29, 2023craigburnadmin

Volunteers Morning Tea – Thursday 30th November In recognition of the wonderful community support we have received throughout 2023, we extend an invitation to all parents and friends who have volunteered at Craigburn, supporting class and school events / programs (eg Canteen, Sports, Pedal Prix, Excursions and Camps) to join …

Gala Day Information for Stallholders in Years 3-6

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023craigburnadmin

Thank you to all students in Years 3-6 who have nominated to run a stall on Gala Day. All stalls have now been confirmed and can proceed as planned. Today, students were reminded of the preparatory tasks that need to be undertaken prior to Friday (Gala Day). These include: ensure …

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal – Casual Clothes Day

November 28, 2023December 3, 2023craigburnadmin

At Craigburn Primary School, we have embraced a gratitude focus throughout the year, encouraging students to reflect on the things in their lives they are thankful for and finding ways to express their appreciation. The Student Representative Council (SRC) have chosen to support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, an extension …

Commissioner’s Digital Challenge Success

November 27, 2023Carly Smith

This year Craigburn Primary School entered the Commissioner’s Digital Challenge for the second time. Similar to the Premier’s Be Active Challenge and the Premier’s Reading Challenge, this challenge encourages our young people to engage in a variety of digital thinking tasks and is open to South Australian students. As part …

REMINDER – Canteen Special! Christmas Donuts Wednesday 6th December

November 27, 2023bronwynjohnson611

To celebrate the end of the school year for 2023, the canteen will be offering Christmas donuts. Delicious chocolate iced with red and green sprinkles, Christmas themed donuts will be delivered to classrooms for recess on Wednesday 6th December. Cost: $3.00 each. Please pay via Qkr! only. Please note: No …

The Weekly Wrap – Term 4 Week 7 – 2023

November 26, 2023November 26, 2023Paul Luke

Gala Day – Friday 1st December Gala Day has been a long-standing tradition and much-loved event at Craigburn for over 20 years where students in Years 3-6 can create and manage an enterprising stall (food, activity or craft) for students across all age groups to visit and interact, within a …

Celebration Night – Monday 11th December – 2023

November 26, 2023craigburnadmin

We are very much looking forward to hosting our annual Craigburn Celebration Night on Monday 11th December. Celebration Night is about celebrating the end of the school year through song and dance performances and an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our students, staff and parent community for their efforts and …

Craigburn’s Got Talent 2023

November 25, 2023jimmymarin241

Craigburn’s Got Talent Finalist information Congratulations to the students chosen as finalists for the 2023 Craigburn’s Got Talent performance. The finals are to be held on Tuesday 5th December, Week 8 at 11:30am. Students must bring everything they will need for their item, ie. costumes, equipment, instruments, school uniform to …

Gala Day 2023 – Information For Students & Families

November 25, 2023craigburnadmin

Gala Day has been a long-standing tradition and much-loved event at Craigburn for over 20 years where students in Years 3-6 can create and manage an enterprising stall (food, activity or craft) for students across all age groups to visit and interact, within a ‘market style’ environment. Students who opt …

Premier’s Be Active Challenge Reception

November 22, 2023karen.pettman675

Today two of our Sports Leaders Amelia S and Lachie D along with Mrs Pettman attended the Premier’s Be Active Challenge Reception. Craigburn Primary was announced as one of the top 50 achieving schools in the state, to complete the challenge this year. Amelia and Lachie accepted a certificate and …

QKR! app on new android phones

November 22, 2023clareaikens

There is a problem with downloading the QKR! app to new android phones. If you already have the QKR! app, or use an Apple phone, this does not apply to you. New android phone users who try to download the QKR! app may get a message that the app cannot …

The Weekly Wrap – Term 4 Week 6 – 2023

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023Paul Luke

Celebration Night We are very much looking forward to hosting our annual Craigburn Celebration Night on Monday 11th December. Celebration Night is about celebrating the end of the school year through song and dance performances and an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our students, staff and parent community for their …

Canteen Special! Christmas Donuts Wednesday 6th December

November 15, 2023bronwynjohnson611

Sapsasa Representatives

November 13, 2023karen.pettman675

Congratulations to Jack A and Lincoln P on their selection into the Southern Heights Sapsasa Cricket team to play next week in the Cricket Sapsasa State Carnival. Well done also to Emma T who will play in the Tennis Sapsasa State Carnival in Week 6, representing our district Southern Heights. …

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Fundraising News

Schools Run4Fun Colour Splatacular – Update

October 24, 2023craigburnadmin

It’s just less than 2 weeks away until our ‘School Run4Fun Colour Splatacular’ event on Friday 3rd November from 1.30pm to 3.00pm on the Craigburn PS school oval. So far, we have raised just over $5000 towards an outdoor kitchen for our school garden. Let’s hit that $10000 mark before …

The School Run4Fun Colour Splatacular

October 15, 2023

Second-hand Costume Pop-up Shop

August 15, 2023

Easter Raffle

March 24, 2023

Le Dance Performing Arts School – Disco

August 17, 2022

Music

Festival of Music SAPPS Choir Opportunity

October 24, 2023jimmymarin241

DO YOU LOVE TO SING? Take the next step and join The SAPPS Choir Adelaide’s public primary school SHOWCASE CHOIR for students in 2024. The South Australian Public Primary Schools (SAPPS) Choir is the showcase choir for the Primary Schools’ Music Festival (PSMF) and the SA Department for Education. Comprised of talented students …

Festival of Music Songbook Cover Competition

October 24, 2023

Craigburn’s Got Talent 2022

September 28, 2022

Sport

Premier’s Be Active Challenge Reception

November 22, 2023karen.pettman675

Sapsasa Representatives

November 13, 2023

Sapsasa Netball and Basketball

August 8, 2023

German

Library

Visiting Author – Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor

September 8, 2022September 10, 2022bronwynjohnson611

On Thursday 29 September, we have a special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer. Dr Cameron is visiting Craigburn Primary School to run workshops with our Reception – Year 6 students. Reception students will enjoy an interactive Big Screen Book Reading and follow-along drawing activity with Cameron. Year …