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World Teachers’ Day – Friday 30 October 2026
This Friday, we join schools across Australia in celebrating World Teachers’ Day and thanking our wonderful teachers and dedicated relief teachers for the care, commitment and enthusiasm they bring to their work every day.
At Craigburn, we are fortunate to have a team of educators who put so much into supporting our students’ learning, wellbeing and growth. From planning engaging learning experiences to offering encouragement, celebrating progress and helping children navigate challenges, their work makes a lasting difference.
Our teachers bring our values of Community, Courage and Compassion to life, helping students feel welcome, connected and confident to learn. We also appreciate the flexibility and care our relief teachers bring, providing continuity and support for our students and colleagues.
We encourage students and families to take a moment this week to show their appreciation. A kind word, a handwritten card or a simple thank you can mean so much.
You can also recognise a teacher through the Department for Education’s ThankED initiative by sharing a message about the difference they have made for your child or family. Share your message of thanks through ThankED
To all our Craigburn teachers and relief teachers, thank you for everything you do for our students and school community.
Gala Day – huge success
Gala Day was a wonderful celebration of student creativity, teamwork and enterprise, with 39 student-led market stalls bringing plenty of smiles, laughter and community spirit to Craigburn. Our enterprising students raised an incredible $2,365.20! Thank you to our students, staff and families for making the day such a success. Click here for Gala Day details and photos from the day.
Class Planning and Placement Information for 2027
Planning for 2027
Planning is underway for the 2027 school year, including staffing, class structures and student placements. To assist with our planning, please let us know if your child will not be returning to Craigburn next year by calling 8270 4144 or emailing dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au. This does not apply to current Year 6 students.
Please click here to read our Class Planning and Placement Information for 2027, including details about the placement process and how families can provide input. Thank you for your support as we plan for the year ahead.
Friends of Craigburn – Upcoming Events
We have two exciting Friends of Craigburn events coming up:
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Disco: Friday 6 November (Week 4) at Coromandel Community Centre. Click here for more Disco details
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Colour Fun Run: Friday 13 November (Week 5). Click here for more Colour Fun Run details.
We are seeking parent volunteers to help make these events a success. If you are available and have all the required clearances, please email dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au We would love your support!
Learning Fun
There was plenty of curiosity and excitement at Craigburn last week! Our Reception students enjoyed a visit from paramedics and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, while our Year 2/3 students observed real Monarch caterpillars and explored their fascinating transformation into butterflies.
Please see the posts below for more details and photos of these wonderful learning experiences.
Building work updates
We are hopeful of further updates early this week. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with more details once we have confirmation about returning to their E block classroom. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please speak with your child’s teacher or the front office.
Library Updates
Book Fair – one week to go!
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the library in Week 4, from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November. Pop in for Christmas gifts, stocking fillers or summer holiday reads, with every purchase helping our school earn Scholastic Rewards. Open before school Monday–Friday, 8:20–9:00am, and after school Tuesday–Friday, 3:15–4:00pm. Click here for more details.
Free packing boxes
Moving house or needing extra storage? We have plenty of sturdy packing boxes available for free from the school library. Please help yourself and give these boxes another life! Click here for details.
A friendly reminder about our staff car park
Our car park has very limited spaces, which are needed by school and OSHC staff. Families attending OSHC may use the car park for drop-off and pick-up before and after school. However, please do not use it to park when dropping off or collecting children for the regular school day.
For everyone’s safety, please use the pedestrian paths and keep children out of the car park wherever possible. Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our school community safe.
Recent updates
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Finance Updates – please click here for recent Finance Updates from our Business Manager, Clare Aikens, including details about the Materials and Services charge changes for 2027.
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Hazard Alert – Squishy Sensory Toys – click here for further details of alert issued by the Department for Education.
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Slip, Slop, Slap – Sun Smart Term 4 – click here for further reminder details.
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Reception Transition Visits –Transition visits for our Reception students starting in 2027 will take place on Wednesdays in Weeks 5, 6 and 7 the 11th, 18th and 25th of November. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and helping them become familiar with their school. Details, including allocated session times, were sent home to families on Friday 16 October, any questions please email dl.1226.admin@schools.sa.edu.au
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Student Free Day – 23rd November – Please also remember that our final student free day is scheduled for Monday 23 November, as endorsed by Governing Council earlier this year. Staff will use this day to analyse a range of student learning data to inform teaching and learning plans for 2027.
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Parent Forum: Connecting Families with Support click here for more details.
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Reporting Absences –Please inform us if your child will be absent. You can report absences via:
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Our website: Report an Absentee
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Phone: 8270 4144
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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.
Thank you for reading, have a great week!
Beth, Ashley & Karen