The Weekly Wrap – Term 1 Week 3 – 2026

Thank you for taking the time to read through this week’s wrap.

Acquaintance Evening – Tuesday 10th February

We look forward to welcoming families on Tuesday evening for our annual Acquaintance Evening. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to proudly share their learning spaces and for families to connect with teachers and school staff. We encourage every student to actively participate, using their ‘learning voice’ to share insights into the start of their 2026 learning journey.

Details:
📍 Classrooms Open: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

📍 Details – Acquaintance Evening – Tuesday 10th February – 2026

📍 Meet Our Specialist Teachers:

• Jimmy Marin (Performing Arts)

• Pearl Somerset (Primary Years Technology)

• Lisa Sporn (Early Years Science)

• Karen Pettman (Physical Education)

• Carly Smith (German)

• Emily Gray (School Garden)

• Book Fair in the Library

The Front Office will be open for payments, purchases (hats/bags), or to drop off any forms.

Our OSHC program will also be part of the evening. Our dedicated OSHC Educators will be available for a chat, and children can take part in fun activities, including biscuit decorating.

We look forward to a great evening connecting with our school community!

Sausage Sizzle / Cold Drinks – Due to Hot Weather
We will be holding a sausage sizzle with cold drinks available to help keep everyone cool. Proceeds go towards our school’s Pedal Prix team.

Annual General Meeting – Monday 16th February 2026

We warmly invite and welcome parents to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 16th February. Join us in the library from 6:00pm for light refreshments and nibbles before the meeting begins at 6.30pm.

The AGM is an excellent opportunity for parents to engage with the Governing Council, Leadership Team, and staff, celebrate our school’s achievements and highlights from the past year, and participate in shaping the school’s future.

It is also a chance for parents to nominate for the 2026 Governing Council and/or join one of our sub-committees, which help support and guide a range of school activities.

Further information including nomination details posted here.

Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy

A reminder that a ‘Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy’ was introduced to schools in 2024.

We ask that parents are familiar with this policy which relates to personal devices not being carried / worn by studentsduring the school day. Note personal devices, include mobile phones and smart watches that are capable of sending or receiving messages or calls and/or able to connect to the internet.

Volunteering at Craigburn

At Craigburn, we are incredibly fortunate to have the support of parents, carers, and friends who generously give their time to help our school. There are many ways to get involved, whether you have time during the week, on weekends, or just an hour here and there.

Some opportunities to volunteer include:

• Assisting in the classroom or supporting children with reading.

• Helping in the canteen, school garden, or library.

• Joining a committee, coaching a sports team, or assisting where needed..

• Accompanying students on excursions or camps.

• Supporting school events, programs, and other initiatives.

How to Get Started

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students, all volunteers are required to complete the following steps in line with departmental policy:

1. Volunteer Application

   • Complete a Department for Education Volunteer Application form, including a declaration.

2. RRHAN-EC Online Induction

   • Complete the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Online Induction Session for Volunteers (approx. 90 minutes). This includes general online induction information.

3. Role-Specific Induction

   • Understand the responsibilities of your volunteer role as part of an induction with relevant school personnel (e.g., a classroom teacher for class support).

4. Volunteer Agreement

   • Sign the Department for Education Volunteer Agreement form, which outlines the school’s and volunteer’s responsibilities.

5. Working with Children Check (WWCC)

   • Complete a DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC). This process is now self-managed through the DHS Screening website and is free for volunteers.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the front office for more information. We greatly appreciate your support in making Craigburn an engaging and thriving learning community.

Friendly Reminders

Craigburn Connections / Noticeboard and Website Update

Our long-standing school news blog subscription (blogs.craigburn.sa.edu.au) with Campus Press has now ended, which means our school news blog (Craigburn Connections) will no longer be accessible from this site.

Going forward, Craigburn Connections will be available through our school website. You’ll find the latest posts on the lower section of the home page, and you can also access them anytime via the ‘News’ menu:www.craigburn.sa.edu.au.

We’ll also be using a new ‘Noticeboard’ feature on the website for shorter updates and reminders.

Please note:

• Our website currently includes images / media from a few years ago and will be refreshed during the early part of the year.

• Email notifications will be sent when new posts / notices are published.

Term Dates and Public Holidays (in school terms) 2026

• Term 1 Tuesday 27th January – Friday 10th April

  • Adelaide Cup Day – Monday 9th March

  • Good Friday – Friday 3rd April

  • Easter Monday – Monday 6th April

• Term 2 Monday 27th April – Friday 3rd July

  • King’s Birthday – Monday 8th June

• 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

2 student free days are confirmed for 2026, as follows:

• Friday 6th March – Term 1 Week 6

• Friday 4th September – Term 3 Week 7

Our annual school closure day (to coincide with the Royal Adelaide Show) is set for Monday 7th September.

Please note – A further 2 student free days are to be confirmed and communicated to families soon.

Safety, Traffic and Parking

A friendly reminder to families to please follow local council parking rules, especially when using the ‘drop-off and pick-up’ zones on Murrays Hill Rd and Heath Lane.

Please be considerate of local residents when parking close to the school for any length of time. Please note:

• Local Council Rangers often attend schools unexpectedly to monitor these areas and will issue infringement notices as they deem appropriate.

• Vehicles entering the drop off / pick up zones (Murrays Hill and Heath Lane) must continue through the zone if a temporary parking space is unavailable – this prevents traffic building up on Murrays Hill Road and Heath Lane.

• The staff car park is not to be used for the drop off and pick up of children as doing so is dangerous and causes congestion – unless using the disability access park and displaying a permit.

• We ask parents to refrain from parking in the staff car park after 7.30am in the morning and before 5.00pm in the afternoon. If accessing OSHC please temporarily park in the drop off / pick up zone.

• Please contact the front office for emergency access.

Term 1 Planner

• Acquaintance Night – Tuesday 10th February

• Annual General Meeting – Monday 16th February

• Student Free Day – Friday 6th March

• Adelaide Cup Public Holiday – Monday 9th March

• NAPLAN starts – Years 3 and 5 – Wednesday 11th March

• Year 6 Aquatics – Monday 16th March

• Harmony Day – Friday 20th March

• Whole School Swimming – from Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April

• Sports Day – Friday 27th March

• Good Friday – Friday 3rd April

• Easter Monday – Monday 6th April

• End Term 1 – Friday 10 April