Craigburn Primary School Self-Worth Caring Responsibility 15 Murrays Hill Road

Flagstaff Hill SA 5159

Phone 08 8270 4144

Fax 08 8370 5745

dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au

www.craigburn.sa.edu.au

Craigburn OSHC Service

7:00am — 8:40am

3:10pm — 6:15pm

Phone 0427 271 768

Principal Kathy Terrell

Deputy Principal Paul Luke

Senior Leader Rob Warncken

Finance Officer Vivienne Menere

Front Office Heather McLean

School Starts: 8:50am

Recess: 10:50am - 11:10am

Lunch: 1:10pm - 1:50pm

School Dismissal: 3:10pm

Important Dates

Mon 24—Wed 26 Nov—Yr 6 Camp

Wed 26 Nov—Reception 2nd Transition

Fri 28 Nov—School Disco

Mon 1 Dec—Governing Council

Meeting—6.30pm Dinner at 7.15pm

Tuesday 2 Dec—Craigburn’s Got Talent

Wed 3 Dec—Reception 3rd Transition

Mon 8 Dec—Celebration Night 6.30pm

Wed 10 Dec—Year 7 Graduation

Reports and class placements today

Fri 12 Dec— Last day—finish at 12.30pm

Term 1 commences— Tues 27 Jan, 2015

From Your Principal Innovative Learning at Craigburn—Consultation

We are very excited to share with our community the progress we are making with our

“Innovative Learning” focus which is capitalising on the use of digital technology. The

children are certainly participating in a “leading edge” education at Craigburn and we are

looking forward to parent feedback regarding our consideration of introducing of 1 to 1

devices (iPads). This would ensure that we are at the forefront of developments in learning.

We have carefully prepared our rationale in association with our Governing Council, the

School Staff and support from leaders in the field.

As professionals, we do take great care to support the development of children’s skills and

knowledge in the broad Australian Curriculum (including high expectations for literacy and

numeracy) through a range of teaching methodologies (pedagogies). We also ensure that

our digital learning agenda is relevant, meaningful and innovative throughout many of their

learning activities. Please click here to learn about the ways our school can support

enhanced learning programs through this digital focus and the plans that we hope to

achieve with support from our families.

Staffing

Congratulations to Paul Luke who has won the Deputy Principal position at Craigburn PS for

the next 6 years. Paul is a dedicated and highly respected leader at Craigburn and we

certainly value his outstanding work within our school community. Well done Paul!

We are also thrilled to announce that 5 teachers have been appointed to permanent

positions at Craigburn PS from 2015. These highly skilled staff include three of our

colleagues who have previously been in temporary positions: Emma Harry, Chantelle

McMahon and Karen Pettman. We have also been fortunate to have appointed Anita

Pinkster from Braeview Primary School and Genevieve

Dow from Woodcroft Primary School. We look

forward to their future contribution to our

school.

Craigburn Primary School is a learning community sustained by quality relationships

within a culture of respect, optimism and resilience. We are highly regarded for our

passion for learning and our focus on continual improvement.

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Canteen Roster 21/11 Amanda Watchman and Elly C

24/11 Sally Asencion

25/11 Dawn Bell

26/11 Renee Krischock

27/11 Erin Kemp

28/11 Julie Blackmore and Lisa Slate

1/12 Nicole Mychajliw

2/12 Trudi Kluge

3/12 Kate Beenham

4/12 Dina Dearden

5/12 Christina Hrvatin and Trish F

Transition Visits

This week we welcomed 88 excited new reception students for their first transition visit. We

are certainly looking forward to sharing in their learning journeys as participants at

Craigburn Primary School. We also welcome our new parents to the school and appreciate

the enthusiasm and positive feedback we have received about our wonderful school.

Parent Opinion Survey

Thank you to those parents who have been able to provide us with feedback in our Parent

Opinion Surveys. We really appreciate as many parents and caregivers as possible

responding to this important information, the results of which will be published in our

Annual Report for 2014. If you have not had a chance to respond yet, we encourage you to

do so. It will only take 2 minutes—please copy the access code, click on the link and

complete prior to Nov 28th. Parent Opinion Survey Access Code - QH4tjyJK

Traffic Considerations—please be patient

Please consider the safety of all children at the pick up and drop off points near the school.

The school staff take much care in ensuring student safety, however, we have no

jurisdiction over the parking or the traffic movement on the roads. Recently there have

been some very upset people driving cars when the traffic has banked up on Murray’s Hill

Rd. Please be patient as the busiest times only last for 5 minutes. Cars are not to stop on the

road, over the school crossing or in driveways, as this creates embarrassment for other

motorists. Please do not park on the yellow lines either as this can incur a council fine.

Traffic ideally needs to keep moving through the drop-off zone where at all possible. Thank

you for your consideration of this information.

Last Day of Term—half a day

Advance notice— School will finish at 12.30pm on the last day of term.

Kathy Terrell—Principal

Craigburn Café

Special Donut Day

On Tuesday 2nd December we are having ‘Christmas Tree Donut Special Donut Day’.

The donuts will be freshly made Sprinkle Donuts from the Flagstaff Hill Bakery for $3.00.

This delicious treat will be delivered to classrooms for recess.

A note was sent home this week explaining details, as all orders must be PRE-PAID.

Last day to order is Tuesday 25th November. (The baker needs final numbers ASAP).

We hope you all support the canteen on this last ‘Special Day ‘for the year.

Unfortunately the very popular ‘Fruit Stack’ is no longer in production. Therefore, we have

introduced a new ice-block called ‘Funny Fingers’. Very similar to Fruit Stacks but slightly

bigger. A refreshing treat for $1.00.

Reminder: The Asian Special (spring Rolls and Fried Rice) has been deleted off the Menu.

We have noticed an increase in late lunches, which makes it very difficult for the students to

get what they want due to the time factor. We can’t cook nuggets, hotdogs, etc. at 1pm.

They will be offered Noodles or a vegemite sandwich.

Can parents please remind their children to put lunch orders in classroom lunch box in the

morning to avoid disappointment.

School Open Tour The Principal, Kathy Terrell invites all

prospective parents to take time to

visit the school and learn about our

comprehensive facilities and learning

programs.

If you would like to attend, please

contact the school.

Student Absences If a student is absent from school due to

sickness or any other reason, parents/

carers are asked to notify the school on

82704144 by 9am.

Uniform Shop

Opening Hours Tuesday 2:45pm - 3:15pm

Wednesday 8:40am - 9:15am

Friday 8:40am - 9:15am

The uniform shop will be open from

9:30am—11:00am and again from

2:15pm—3:15pm on Wed. 26th

November and Wed. 3rd December to

coincide with Reception Transition

Volunteers wanted to help with

uniform sales for 2015 please.

Phone 8270 4144

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Also, I.O.U. notices are being sent out this week, so please check your child’s school bag and

we would appreciate payments ASAP.

Sue and Sue

Craigburn’s Got Talent Tuesday, 2nd December

We have auditioned many students over the last few weeks to be in the final on Tuesday,

2nd December at 11:30am in the school hall.

Congratulations to all the students who have prepared, practised and performed in

auditions. It has been difficult to select the items for the final as the standard has been very

high. Students who have been selected will receive a letter this Friday, 21st November,

with all the relevant information.

Parents are welcome to attend the Craigburn’s Got Talent final.

Kerry Rayner and the SLEG group

Cheer Leaders Well done to Kate G, Alex G and Imogen W who are cheerleaders for The Belair All stars. They travelled to Melbourne recently and competed in the World Cup Cheer & Dance National Competition. The girls came home with 3 trophies, coming 2nd in one of their routines. This was a huge achievement as the competition was fierce and a wonderful experience for the girls.

Resource Centre

End of Year

The end of the year is fast approaching and it is this time of the year when all library books

need to be returned. The last day for borrowing will be next Friday the 28th November and

all books and “take-home readers” need to be returned by Monday 1st December. The

summer holidays are the only holidays we don’t allow the children to borrow.

Summer Reading Program

Encourage your child/children to continue reading during the holidays. Visit your local

library and enrol in the Summer Reading Program. This years theme is Adventure! To

register for the Summer Reading Club, and to collect an information pack go to your local

library for the launch on Friday 1 December at 3:30 pm. To find out more please go

to Summer Reading Club or contact the team at your local library. Participation is free. The

program aims to encourage a love of reading and ongoing multi-literacy skills development

among children, young people and their families during the summer holidays.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the 327 students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Medal and certificates have been presented to all students. Congratulations also to the

following students who received the Reader for Life Certificates for completing the

challenge every year since they started school; ……….names over page

Assembly Awards

Year 2,3,4

Karen Prideaux/Vicki Chick A1

Abella S, Ewan S, Flynn S

Renae Humphrys A3

Ben I, Cameron H, Tiana L, B,

Tom C, Katie C, Aiden J

Lisa Sporn A4

Elana G, Melody P, Leila S, Kynan D,

Evan J, Felix C, William L

Maria Perejma A6

Jack H, Riley M, Jack P, Emily S, April S,

Amy S

Mike Hanna C16

Aiden C, Kelly B, Aimee B, Tamika B,

Jasmin G, Charlotte L, Alexia S

Jenny Freebairn C17

Lewis L, Thomas E, April B

Kylie Booth E25

Kira B

Year 5,6,7

Mrs Robertson B8

Alyssa H, Hayley N, Lachlan Q, M

Mr Lemmey B9

Harrison J, Matthew M, Lauren H,

Aleesha M

Miss Grant B12

Leah T, Aiden B

Miss Hollitt B13

Fletcher L, Charlotte B, Lauryn A, Ollie H

Mr Stevens F27

Audrey M, Chloe S, Olivia B, Matthew

C, Laurie M, Thomas S

Mr Warncken / Mrs McMahon F26

Madelyn B, Leah C, Jasmine R, Liam B,

Sam W, Jayde T, Cooper M, Kaine O,

Ben T

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Kirralee and Arleaha (9

years), Kimberley, James,

Emma, Ivy, Connor,

Lauren, Elizabeth,

Matthew and Julian (8

years). Absent Julian.

Thank you to all parents

and staff for their support

in ensuring students

participated in the

challenge this year. Well

done!!

Celebration Night

Monday, 8th December

Parents / caregivers are asked to have their children in their classrooms at 6.00pm so that

teachers can organise students and make their way to the area for the evening’s activities.

The school concert band will entertain the audience from 6.00pm—6.20pm on the oval.

Please ensure that you know what your child needs to wear or bring on the night. We will

commence at 6.30pm and will be finished by 8.00pm.

Programs will be available on the night for a gold coin donation. This will assist us to offset

the cost of the professional sound we are hiring for the evening.

Students will remain with their class during the evening’s performance.

Parents and other family members will be sitting on the oval slope and may need to bring a

blanket to sit on. It will be important for families to supervise younger children, as they will

not be able to move around the area to meet up with siblings involved in the performances.

In the past some families have brought along a picnic tea. We would ask that families who

do so ensure that there is minimal noise during the performances. Students will need to eat

either prior to 6.00pm or at the end of the night. There will be a sausage sizzle available

from 5:30pm.

Students will be dismissed from the oval at the end of the performance.

School Sport

Sports Expo

Monday and Tuesday of this week the Year 2-7 classes participated in a range of activities to celebrate PE Week. Gymnastics, Air gym, Soccer, Volleyball, Cricket, Totem Tennis, Commando Relay and Basketball were all popular sessions with the students. Thankyou, to all the instructors who contributed to our Sports Expo days, with the theme “Connecting Schools and Communities”.

Karen Pettman

2015 Year 8

Parent Information

Evening

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2014

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Performing Arts Centre

Blackwood High School

For parents of Year 7 students enrolled

in Year 8 at Blackwood High School

2015

Year 7 Student Orientation Day

WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2014

8:45am -3:00pm

We are looking forward to meeting you

at these events.

IGNITE Aberfoyle

Park High School IGNITE is for students with

High Intellectual Potential.

Aberfoyle Park High School is the

designated DECD Ignite Secondary

School for the southern Adelaide area.

Our IGNITE program offers a tailored

curriculum to suit the needs of

identified gifted and talented students.

Application forms for this program

can be obtained by:

Downloading from the school’s web

site at www.aphs.sa.edu.au/Ignite

Phoning: 8270 4455

Emailing: ignite@aphs.sa.edu.au

The closing date for applications is

Friday 6th February 2015

Testing for a place in Year 8 Ignite for

2016 will be held at Aberfoyle Park

High School at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday

21st February 2015.