Dear Craigslea Community,

Term 3: That’s a Wrap!

Spring has arrived, and with it, the final week of Term 3. It’s hard to believe we are already three-quarters of the way through the school year! Term 3 is often a challenging one as we battle winter bugs, but together we’ve created real magic in our classrooms and across our school environment.

Show & Shine
On Monday, we look forward to welcoming families into our classrooms to celebrate learning from this term. Our students love sharing their work and achievements with you.

• Years 3–6: 2:00–2:30pm
• Prep–Year 2: 2:30–3:00pm

Parent Teacher Interviews
As Term 3 draws to a close, this is a valuable opportunity for parents, teachers, and students to reflect on progress and set goals for Term 4. I encourage all families to take part in these important conversations celebrating achievements and identifying next steps. Strong partnerships between home and school are key to student success, and as the saying goes, “it takes a village to educate a child.”

Once again, interviews will be held in a “speed dating” style in the hall. We ask families to be mindful of interview times and ensure any children attending sit quietly with parents during the sessions.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program 2026
This term, we conducted a review of our BYOD program, drawing on community feedback, teacher surveys, and input from our Digital Learning Working Party. The group also engaged in professional learning to align with the department’s future directions for digital innovation.

Key needs identified:

• A whole-school approach to building student digital capabilities
• Increased device access for Prep–Year 3
• Ongoing teacher development in digital tools
• Investment in laptops to diversify student skills

Recommendations from the review:

• Continue our current one-to-one BYOD program, which is vital for teaching and assessment
• Review expectations around device use to ensure they remain learning-focused, with annual induction for Year 4–6 teachers
• In 2026, establish a broader community working party to explore sustainable device access options for 2027 and beyond

We will host a 2026 BYOD Parent Information Evening on Tuesday 14 October for Year 3 families. Further details will be shared early in Term 4.

P&C Colour Fun Run
We are excited to finish the term with our P&C Colour Fun Run!

• All classes meet on the oval at 2:00pm
• Students will run in year-level groups, starting with Prep
• Students need a towel and a change of clothes (uniforms cannot be worn)
• A white t-shirt is recommended for maximum colour effect
• Students will get wet and coloured unless families request otherwise

Planning for 2026
We have begun planning for the 2026 school year. If your family is leaving Craigslea at the end of this year, please contact our office via Administration@craigsleass.eq.edu.au to let us know.

R U OK? Day
On Thursday 11 September, we took time as a school to pause and ask, “R U OK?” This important initiative reminds us of the value of checking in, listening, and supporting one another. Every conversation helps to build trust and normalise reaching out when times are tough.

Looking Ahead

This is our final newsletter for Term 3. Where has the time gone? It has been a term filled with learning adventures and memorable experiences. I want to congratulate our staff and students for their hard work and thank our families for their ongoing support.

Enjoy the spring sunshine, a well-deserved break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 4.

“Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary” Dewitt Jones

Yours in learning,
Melanie Rehm
Principal

At assembly, our teacher aides were awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation for all their hard work.

Yours in Learning,
Erin Wiles

Junior Workshop

Students from nine different schools came together for the Junior Workshop, showing remarkable focus and collaboration as they learned four new pieces in just two days.

Beginner Band Blitz Workshop

On Tuesday, 2nd September, our beginner instrumental students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Northside Beginner Band Blitz Workshop at Aspley State School. They were joined by students from Aspley SS, Eagle Junction SS, Milton SS, Northgate SS, and Nundah SS—bringing together around 100 young musicians, all in their first year of learning an instrument.

Throughout the day, students rehearsed three ensemble pieces: Gallant March, Taking It All In, and Koo Koo Cha-Cha. For many, it was their first experience playing in a full band setting, and the collaboration, focus, and enthusiasm were truly impressive.

The day concluded with a performance for parents and friends, showcasing the incredible progress made in just one day of focused rehearsals. Events like these provide a fantastic opportunity for students to develop essential musical skills—such as listening, playing in time, understanding dynamics, and learning musical terminology—all while experiencing the joy of performing as part of a concert band.

Congratulations to all the students who participated, and a heartfelt thank you to the families who supported them and made their attendance possible!

In this edition… 

1. Colour Fun Run Sept 19^th, volunteers needed to spray chalk and set up.

2. Rockaoke is back in term 4. time to put it in your calendar Oct 18th.

3. Time to book your spot in OSHC vacation program.

Also…

• Parenting expert Justin Coulson (Parenting Help: Resources for Raising Children - Happy Families) is coming to speak at Craigslea, so save the date Oct. 28^th.

• Thank you to all of those who volunteered for the Fathers and Fellas Stall, it was a great success thanks to your support.

• Thank you to Rebecca Sparrow for coming and sharing her knowledge with us at the last P&C meeting. Thank you also to all those parents who attended the meeting.

1. Colour Fun Run Sept 19^th!

• Send your child with rough clothes for the fun run, white is best for the colour to show up and make the most of the colour fun.
• Keep an eye out for the parent email coming soon.

Volunteer opportunities for "Colour Fun Run" are now open.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/LRTWR

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

2. Rockaoke Oct 18^th!

• Start gathering a group for a fun night of live music and karaoke for those who are keen.
• Adults only event.

3. OSHC vacation program is ready. Time to book your childs spot.

• Movie Days.
• Farm animals will be coming to visit.
• A Park excursion. And many more fun plans.