Dear Craigslea Community,

Science Week was a big success last week! Our students eagerly participated in a variety of science activities throughout the week. We were thrilled to collaborate with Craigslea State High School in promoting the wonders of science to our students.

I want to extend my congratulations to all the students (and their families) who took on the home project challenge. These creative projects, which focus on protecting endangered animals, are currently on display in our library.

Unfortunately, due to the wet weather, our lunchtime STEM challenges had to be postponed. However, students will have the opportunity to take part in these activities during first breaks in Week 8.

Congratulations to our students who competed at the Metropolitan North Athletics carnival this week.

Next week we have students representing Craigslea at a Maths Tournament, Literacy Olympics and QVA Volleyball competition.  We wish them all the very best. 

Book Week Parade Brings Magic to Our School!
It was wonderful to see so many parents at our Book Week parade today, celebrating this year’s theme, "Reading is Magic." Our students and teachers looked fantastic in their costumes, and I want to thank everyone for their enthusiasm and effort in making this year’s events so special.

After the parade, students teamed up with their buddy classes to enjoy some of their favourite stories together. Don’t forget to take a look at the classroom windows and doorways, which have been transformed into magical portals by our creative students.

A very big thank you to Mrs Da Conceicao and Mrs Bryce for organizing our Book Week festivities!

Year 6 Camp: A Memorable Adventure!
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs Hollis, Mrs Casey, Mrs Lal, and Mr Young for taking our Year 6 students to camp this week. It was a fantastic three-day experience that our students will surely remember. They were bubbling with excitement as they boarded the bus on Monday, eager to embark on their camp adventure.

2025 Student Leadership
This week, I enjoyed meeting with our Year 5 students to discuss the 2025 Student Leadership process. It was inspiring to hear their passion for making a positive impact on their peers and school. On Wednesday, our Year 5 students were also visited by the School Captains of Craigslea State High School, who shared their leadership journeys.

The Student Leadership process will begin in early Term 4. More detailed information will be sent home to Year 5 families later this term.

2025 Senior Shirt Design
Earlier this year, during a meeting with our students to develop the strategic plan, our current Year 6 students expressed disappointment at not having a unique senior shirt that represents their time as seniors. Taking on this feedback, I’ve discussed with our Year 5 students the exciting opportunity to design their senior shirt for 2025.

In the coming weeks, Year 5 students will be able to submit their designs for the senior shirt. After shortlisting, students will have the chance to vote for their preferred design. I’m eagerly anticipating the creativity our students will bring to this project.

2025 Class Placement Considerations
This week through Schoolzine and email we have sent families a 2025 Class Placement Considerations form to provide an opportunity for families to share information with the school to be considered in the formation of 2025 classes.   If you would like to provide information to assist in this process, please complete the electronic form before COB Friday 6 September by CLICKING HERE.

Staffing Updates
Last week we welcomed Mrs Alice Cowan-Dillon to the Craigslea team as our Head of Department – Curriculum.  Mrs Cowan-Dillon joins us from Ironside SS where she provided curriculum leadership in implementing the Australian Curriculum version 9 and inquiry learning.  We are very excited to have her join our school community.

Ms Marhinin continues her leave.  Ms Lynley Williams continues as Acting Deputy Principal for year 3 – 6.

“Reading is dreaming with open eyes”  Anissa Trisdianty

Yours in Learning,

Melanie Rehm

Prep Excursion
On Tuesday 20 August the Prep classes went on an excursion to Shorncliffe beach. This was part of our learning in English about sharing events with others. We also have been learning about special places in HASS. Children participated in a variety of activities based around our curriculum. After returning from the excursion children wrote about their experiences. 

Upcoming Events!
WWW Dawdling with Dad's Walk - Wednesday 28th August, 8.30am.

Playground Updates!

We have finally been handed back one half of our Prep playgrounds! The students love the fresh astro turf!

Our metal year 1 playground is back up and running with fresh soft fall. We saw many happy faces out in the sunshine, playing happily today!

Erin Wiles

At Craigslea we follow our LIFE expectations and we be a friend

At Craigslea SS friends:

• Check in with each other
• Make sure you are not alone
• Help each other
• Encourage safe, respectful behaviour at all times

I see many students demonstrate these qualities of being a friend.

Some days being a friend can be difficult. You might have a conflict with a friend or you might see your friend having conflict with someone else.  Sometimes you can solve this yourself using the High 5 strategy. Other times you need to ask for help.

At Craigslea SS we ask for help:

• To be a problem solver,
• To show our friends we care,
• To ask for ideas to help with the problem.

This week don’t forget to be a friend and ask for help.

Lynley Williams

Parent Connect Morning

Our final Parent Connect Morning for term 3 will be taking place Thursday 29th August, 9am - 9.30am. Our school social worker, Bec Blake, will be presenting the session on Anxiety. Please join us in G Block meeting room. Refreshments will begin at 8.45am with coffee and cake. Please RSVP your attendance to rcrib1@eq.edu.au and we look forward to seeing you.

Sporting Wheelies will be at South Bank during the weekends of the Paralympics. They will be running some of their activities in front of the Brisbane sign. Go check them out!

Renee McGregor

In this edition… 

• Father’s and Fella’s Stall and Free Breakfast for the Fella’s.
• School Gazebos ordered.
• Grilled Fundraiser extended.

Also….

• P&C Events coming up, keep an eye out in the calendar http://tinyurl.com/2xkuvtx9, P&C Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CSSPandC for volunteering opportunities, purchasing tickets, and information.
  
  
• P&C Meeting 26^th of August. In person or via teams https://tinyurl.com/2u7bd7c7 all welcome.
  
  
• Have you seen the progress on the new prep playground? That is one of our P&C funded projects around the school. We have two more playground upgrades in the pipeline too. A big Thank you for your ongoing support, that makes these projects possible.
  
  
• Did you know we have a Pay It Forward account set up for the Tuckshop? You can donate to this online through munch monitor. These funds are used for students who do not have food for the day. Sometimes it is due to financial hardship, sometimes parents forget to order for the day, or through and accident where the food might be dropped and need replacing. Thankyou to the many parents who have contributed to this account already and enabled us to help.

Father’s and Fella’s Stall and Free Breakfast for Dad’s.

• We will be providing free coffee and a Breakfast muffin for all the Fella’s, come on down to the covered area near the carpark Aug 28^th before school.
• The Father’s and Fella’s Day Stall is Wed Aug 28^th volunteer here org/KTAYF we would love to see you.  
  
• Don’t forget to send your child with some cash or prepay on Munch Monitor through the School shop section on Munch Monitor (No EFTPOS) to purchase a gift for the Father’s and Fella’s in their lives, and a bag to carry their gifts home.

Three New School / P&C Gazebo’s have been ordered!

• These Gazebo’s will help provide shade for various events at school and when students are off campus representing our school.
• These Gazebos will make it easier at events like Met North Sports for our students and parents to know where to meet.

Thank you for helping us raise funds through the Grilled fundraiser last week.

•  We are off to a good start, and Grilled has agreed to extend it for another week!

P&C Calendar

• P&C Calendar: Did you know… Google subscribers to the P&C Calendar can get an email alert every time an event is added or changed? See Modify Google Calendar notifications - Computer - Google Calendar Help.