PBL & Social-Emotional Learning

Craigslea SS has a set of four LIFE values to assist students to manage their own behaviour. L - be a Learner, I - be Independent, F - be Friendly and E - be Safe in all Environments.

Our focus for the fortnight is to review what it means to be a Craigslea learner and how we demonstrate the LIFE expectations. By following these expectations, our students not only shape their own character but also contribute to the collective spirit of our school. Each act of kindness, each moment of respect, and each commitment to learning is a building block in the creation of a supportive and nurturing school community. We encourage our students to show pride in being a Craigslea Learner.

Time Capsule Reburial

Last year as a part of Craigslea’s 50^th Anniversary celebrations the school time capsule was unearthed and we had fun exploring the treasures that had been buried 25 years earlier. Next Tuesday, 5 December students from Years 1-6 will be gathering together at the Cool Courts to mark a special moment in our school’s history as we rebury the school time capsule. It has been refilled with a variety of work and mementos from the students. Familes and community members are welcome to join us at the reburial ceremony, as we symbolise the passing of time and the creation of new memories for future generations. We look forward to opening this time capsule once again in the years to come to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our incredible Craigslea community.

Time Capsule Reburial Ceremony: Tuesday 5 December, 9:15am, Cool Courts

Congratulations to Our Year 6 Students!

As the school year draws to a conclusion, we would like to extend a heart felt congratulations to our Year 6 students for reaching the end of their primary school years. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, resilience, and enthusiasm that you have displayed. While this may be the end of one chapter, it’s the beginning of another filled with opportunities. Always believe in yourself, never stop learning and remember the lessons you have learnt as a Craigslea Learner. We wish you the very best in High School and all the success and happiness that the future holds.

Farewell messages and signatures

At the conclusion of their time at primary school, Year 6 students enjoy getting farewell messages and signatures, often across their uniform. We ask that students refrain from doing this until Party Day on Thursday 7 December. Students are not permitted to wear signed uniforms. On Party Day, students may bring in a spare uniform to be signed if they wish. As an alternative to their uniform, they may like to have their Yearbook signed (provided on Graduation night) or a special item (soft toy or ball) signed with messages.

Finally, we are always after uniform donations for students and families in need. If your child’s uniform is in good condition and no longer needed within your family, we would happily take these as donations for 2024! Please drop off at the office.

Step Up Day

At Craigslea we act to support all children with the transition to their new year level in 2024.  As part of this support, we will have Step Up Day on Monday 4 December 2023 for our current Prep-Year 5 students.

Step Up Day provides children the opportunity to be acquainted with their new class members and meet their new teacher (where possible). During Step Up Day children will spend approximately one hour in their 2024 classroom and experience a learning/ get to know you activity. The aim is to enable them to be more comfortable about the change to a new class. This day also provides children an opportunity to be familiar with their new classroom and to then be confident to orientate themselves on Monday 22 January 2024 when they return to school.

After their session, children will bring home a class placement note. This note will inform you of your child/ren’s class teacher and class placement for 2024. These sessions are very effective in supporting students transition to their new class.

Report Cards

Teachers have worked hard to give an accurate description of every student’s learning achievements throughout the school year. Sharing your child’s report card with them and capitalising on the opportunities to reflect on the learning journey is a crucial factor in establishing expectation and front ending success for the following year. It is important that you share this document with your child and discuss the positives and where to from here.

Semester Two reports will be emailed home on Wednesday 6 December (Week 10, T4).

If you have changed your email address recently, please update this prior to Wednesday on QParents or contact our office staff administration@craigsleass.eq.edu.au to update your details.

Please make sure you add Application.ONESCHOOL@dete.qld.gov.au to your list of safe senders to ensure the report card emails aren’t sent to your Junk folder.

Mobile Phones and Wearable Devices – ‘Away for the day’

Earlier this year, it was announced that all state school students will be required to keep their mobile phones ‘away for the day’ from the beginning of Term 1 2024. This includes wearable devices like smartwatches, which can be worn, but must have notifications switched off, so that phone calls, messages and other notifications cannot be sent or received during school hours.

At Craigslea SS we support students if they need to bring these devices like mobile phones, to school. Mobile phones are handed to our school office when a student arrives. These are kept safe for the day. Students pick up their phone at 3:00 pm when they depart for the day and can collect these if they have an early departure. This process reduces the distraction of mobile phones, providing optimal learning environments for all students.

Our staff remind students of this procedure over the school year. We anticipate that in 2024 our students and staff will adopt the ‘away for a day’ process with little disruption to our regular business. Parents and caregivers are reminded if you need to share an important message with your child during the school day, contact our administration team via the school phone (07 3350 8777). Email is not always checked by our staff during teaching and learning time or during breaks.

Medication collection End of Year

Please collect your child’s medication from school office by COB Friday 8 December 2023.

Remember to collect your child’s medication from school before the holidays begin and store them correctly at home.  Any medications not collected will be disposed of at a local pharmacy.  You should also check the expiry dates before bringing medications back to school after the holidays.  New medications must have the Doctors name and dosage on the label.

A new 'Administration of Medication at school record sheet' will need to be completed for 2024.

Active School Travel 

 Walking Wheeling Wednesday’s

Wednesdays at Craigslea, are Walking Wheeling Wednesdays! Our school is a part of the Brisbane City Council initiative – Active School Travel.

Santa Walk – 6 December 2023

Join in on the Active School Travel fun on Wednesday 6/12 as we meet up at Frederick Annand Park for the final time this year and walk to school with the Active School Travel Team. As some end of year fun as we walk to school, we will be on the look out for Santa who may have a sweet reward for our eagle-eyed spotting!

We wish all members of our school community a Merry Christmas. Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home, We wish you safe journeys and a happy time with family and friends.

Enjoy the last week of the 2023 school year,

Natalie and Sarah