Welcome back for Term 1

We have had a fabulous start to the 2023 school year and I thank our teachers and support staff for their enthusiasm and the warm welcome back they have shown our 2023 students and families. The beginning of the school year is exciting as students start their new year of learning, get to know their new teacher and re-connect with friends. It was lovely to meet many students and families during the week.

We recognise that the start of the school year can also be daunting for some students and we have spent time this week reviewing our expectations and routines so that all students feel prepared and ready for learning.

We welcome back some staff returning from leave, Mrs Stacey Peach; Mr Shaun Kirby; Mrs Loan Dang. We also welcome our new Year 1 teacher, Miss Ashleigh Kroll, our new GO Mrs Kathy Thornton and our Social Worker, Mrs Bec Blake.

I am looking forward to the term ahead, sharing your child’s school and learning journey and continuing the strong community partnerships that are evident at Craigslea SS.

Traffic and parking around the school grounds

The safety of our students, staff and families is paramount. Please be mindful of no parking areas and safe pick up and drop off zones. There are a number of areas around the school with yellow lines – these are a no parking at any time zone. The school car parks are accessible at drop off and pick up only for our parents of students with a disability and medical needs. Please do not open gates or follow another car into the car park if you do not have permission for this.

Communication

School information and notifications about upcoming events are shared via a number of platforms including the newsletter, QParents, facebook, schoolzine and emails from teachers. Please make sure that you have access to one or more of these so you are kept up-to-date. There will be information shared in the next two weeks regarding our school leaders badge ceremony and NAPLAN online this term for our years 3 and 5 students.

Kind Regards,

Nikki

QParents

Invitations to register with QParents were sent out this week to new families from no.reply@qparents.qld.edu.au.  Please contact the office or check you 'Junk folder' if you have not received this invitation.  A hardcopy letter with your child's EQID (Education QLD Identification Number) was sent home. This is required for registering with QParents

We are asking ALL parents to register and download the QParents App. as Craigslea State School will be delivering permissions forms for your child to attend excursions, camps, consents forms, invoices etc. via the QParents platform ONLY.

Student Resource Scheme

Fee in 2023 is $80 for Prep – Year 6. 

Returning Students: Payment is due by 17 February, 2023.  Those who have already completed participation forms from previous years have been emailed.  Please log into your QParents to pay. 

New Students: Please complete the Participation Form available via QParents once you have registered.  Invoices will be emailed out and payable via QParents. 

We are so excited to be back at school!