Diary Dates Wednesday 28th November

Aberfoyle Park High Year 7/8 Transition

Monday 3rd December

Governing Council Meeting and Dinner

Tuesday 4th December

R-3 Xmas Seminar

Wednesday 5th December Blackwood High School

Year 7/8 Transition

Monday 10th December Celebration Night

Wednesday 12th December

Student Placement Info Year 7 Graduation

Friday 14th December

Last Day of Term 4 Dismissal 12:30pm

Canteen Roster

27/11 Trudi Kluge 28/11 Erin Kemp 29/11 Heather Forbes-White 30/11 Clare Bruce and Joanne Waring 3/12 Naomi Schubert 4/12 Tracy Warren 5/12 Renee Krischock 6/12 Kim Costello 7/12 Belinda Angus and Natalie Rickers

No. 18 26th November, 2012

Murrays Hill Road Flagstaff Hill SA 5159 Phone: 8270 4144 Fax: 8370 5745 Canteen: 8270 4568 OSHC: 0427 271 768 Email: admin@craigburn.sa.edu.au Website: www.craigburn.sa.edu.au

Annual General Meeting Last Monday evening the Governing Council held their 2012 Annual General Meeting. At the meeting a range of reports were presented that highlighted the work of the various Sub Committees of Council as well as reports from the Chairperson and the Principal. This AGM was not as well attended as in previous years but those who did attend were able to hear about many highlights and achievements from this year. I would like to thank the outgoing members of the Governing Council for their commitment and contributions during their 2 year tenure. Retiring are Caroline Hewett, Lolita Wegner, Toni Brown and Jason Howse. Two members chose to renominate for Council and together with some new nominations they will join the Council for the next two years. Congratulations to these people, Candi Kinks, Ashley Krischock, Sue Hoppo, Deb Percey, Monica Dinan and Bree Hodgson. They will be working with these continuing members, Allison Cale, Kim Costello, Barb Heaton, Lyndall Pratt, Trish Francis and Annegret Lackmann. Thanks you to all those who were able to attend the meeting.

Celebration Night As you are very well aware our annual Celebration Night is happening on Monday 10th December. The evening is programmed to officially start at 6.30pm and families are welcome to arrive earlier than this and get their spot on the oval banks. All students are involved in this celebration and it is a fun community event. Please note that a Sausage Sizzle and drinks will be available from 5:30-6:30pm. More formation about Celebration Night is coming home today.

Christian Pastoral Support Worker Review

Recently the annual review to gather information about how this role has been proceeding in our school this year was conducted. I am very pleased to inform you that there was very positive feedback around the role and the programs that have been implemented. Congratulations to Sara Johnson on her great work in this position.

Letter from the Minister A letter from the Minister for Education and Child Development containing information regarding complaint resolution will be posted to all families in the school this week.

Regards - Jeff Wait

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Music Congratulations to these students who recently sat for examinations in their various instruments. Well done! Olivia M Grade 2 Trumpet Merit Grant R Grade 5 Saxophone Merit Ben S Grade 2 Trombone Pass Grade 2 Cornet Pass Darcie G Grade 4 Treble Rec. Pass Grade 3 Clarinet Pass Baily K Grade 3 Saxophone Pass Bridget S Grade 2 Clarinet Pass Emma B Grade 1 Violin Pass Jack K Grade 1 Flute Distinction Ethan S Grade 3 Piano Distinction Grade 5 Saxophone Pass Performing Arts Polo Shirt The new tops are now able to be purchased. These will be available for purchase from DZ Australia, the Craigburn uniform supplier. The top is the same as the new Polo tops but with Performing Arts screen printing on the front and and back. Students who will be in the choirs or Band in 2013 can wear one of these. If you order one now it will be available on the Thursday and Friday before School goes back next year. You may wait until next year to order and it will take about 2 weeks to be delivered to school. The same process will be used as for the purchase of all other uniform items. Forms are available at the front office.

Kerry Rayner

Library News Premier's Reading Challenge Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2012 Premier's Reading Challenge. All certificates and medals have been distributed to students. The challenge has been highly successful again this year with 370 of our students participating. The challenge is a great way to encourage children to read and discover the pleasures of reading. The more students read the more they will improve their literacy skills. Congratulations to the following students who received The "Hall of Fame, Reader for Life" award for completing the Challenge, every year for eight years - Bailey D, D'Arcy M, Sheridan N, Sharina W, Kendall W and Bradley C. End of Year Returns The end of the year is fast approaching and it is that time of year when all library books need to be returned. Today is the last day for borrowing and all books and "take-home readers" need to be returned by Friday 30th November. The summer holiday is the only holiday period in which we don't allow children to borrow. We need to recall all books to allow us to repair and organize our collection ready for the New Year. Encourage your child/children to continue reading during the holidays. Visit your local library and enrol in the Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading Club

runs from December to February each year. It is a National Annual Reading Program designed to encourage students to read over the summer school holidays. The Onkaparinga Library is holding a launch party on Saturday 1st December from 12-2:00 pm. Go along and register at the launch and have a fantastic afternoon at the same time. Activites include " Bop Til You Drop" disco and karaoke, henna tattoos, large games/lego and a sausage sizzle! Once registered you can record your minutes spent reading and write your book reviews to gain points. Points can be used to bid for prizes at the auction in February. For more information, contact the Onkaparinga Library

Teresa Langham - Teacher Librarian

Cafe Craigburn News A few weeks ago the Junior and Middle Primary School classes did a survey asking the students what they would like to see in the canteen. The over whelming response was LOL’S and Stringers. So due to popular demand we are now selling LOL’S in 2 flavours- Tropical and blackcurrant for $2.50! Similar products to Stringers (they were no longer available) are called Loopy Laces or 70c! Weekly Meal Special – Week 8 & 9. We have decided to extend the Mega Meatball Roll for another 2 weeks as this proved to be very popular. Try 5 tasty delicious meatballs on a warm roll, sprinkled with cheese and your choice of Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Tomato sauce. Great value for $3.50 POPULAR MEAL COMBOS – Available every day Hot dog with sauce + a moosie or crusher $4.00 5 nuggets + a buttered roll and a giant python $4.00 Please note Noodles are now $2.70. Thank you to everyone who supported our Cold Rock Ice-cream Day last Tuesday. We have decided to do it again next Tuesday 4th December at lunchtime and we will be serving under the verandah at the back of the canteen. You will be able to buy 1 scoop vanilla ice-cream (in a bowl) with a variety of different toppings for $1.50 or 2 Scoops for $2.50. Just a reminder as the weather starts to warm up you can purchase Crushers (you don’t need a lunch order), Moosies, Life Savers and Frosty Fruits ($1.20) and Juicys at recess and lunchtime. It gets very busy especially at lunchtime so please be patient.

Thank you Sue and Sue – Canteen Managers

Sport

CRICKET NEWS As the end of the season is almost upon us, I would just like to remind families that

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our Presentation Night is Thurs Dec 6th (straight after training for those who train Thurs) for others we will be there from 4:30pm onwards for a fun game, BBQ tea and presentations. If you could please rsvp to either myself or your coach by the end of the week that would be much appreciated, the earlier the better for catering.

Thankyou Julie Croft – Cricket Coordinator

danjulie@chariot.net.au Premiers Be Active Challenge Congratulations to the 320 students who completed the PBAC in Term 2 this year. All students have received medals in recognition of their efforts at being active for at least 60mins, 5 times a week, over 4 – 10 weeks. Special mention to 10 Craigburn students who have received the Hall of Fame medal for 6 years of participating in the Premiers Be Active Challenge. Well done everyone. Sports Expo Highlights In Week 6 we held our annual Sports Expo with 20 instructors running sessions over 3 day. Feedback from students and teachers indicated the days were enjoyed with highlights being the Wheelchair Sports, Rugby and Rock wall.

Basketball

Rock Wall

Teamwork!

Hockey SAPSASA CYCLING On Thursday 22nd November Jarrad D & Josh F competed in the SAPSASA Cycling Championships at Edwardstown outdoor track. There were 3 events for each age group. Time Trial Derby Skills Jarrad’s results Time Trial – 2nd Derby – 3rd Skills – 2nd

Jarrad came 2nd place overall in the competition. Josh’s results Time Trial – 2nd Derby – 2nd Skills – 1st

Josh came 2nd place overall in the competition. The picture over the page shows the boys with their certificates and their silver medal. Both boys worked really hard and had a great day.

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Jarrad and Josh

   

STURT  BLUE  LIGHT  –  UNDER  AGE  RAGE      

CHRISTMAS  BREAK  UP  DISCO  FOR  2012      

LAST  DAY  OF  SCHOOL      

FRIDAY  DECEMBER  14TH      

MARION  CULTURAL  CENTRE  –  DOMAIN  THEATRE  287  DIAGONAL  ROAD  OAKLANDS  PARK  

7.30PM  –  10.00PM  $7.00  ENTRY  

LOCK  IN  AND  FULLY  SUPERVISED  BY  POLICE  AND  BLUE  LIGHT  VOLUNTEERS  

Lots  of  prizes  and  giveaways!!!!      

FLAGSTAFF HILL GOLF CLUB  School  Holiday  Golf  Clinics    

 

Boys  &  Girls,  Ages  8-­‐16      

5  Lessons  for  $50  or  $10  per  Lesson    Conducted  by  JARRAD  ROXBY          Level  One  Community  Golf  Coach    Former  Australasian  PGA  Tour  Player    Get  your  friends  together  for    

a  great  time!    Bookings  with  the  Pro-­‐Shop  on  8270  2208    

 Taking  place  at:    

Flagstaff  Hill  Golf  Club    Memford  Way,  Flagstaff  Hill    

All  Players  9:30  am  till  10:30am  

OSHC Christmas party Friday 14th December, Schools out early so let the OSHC party begin! Jumping castle, face painting, Christmas lunch & more…

There are 2 sessions on offer 12:30-3:15 pm $17 12:30-6:15pm $34

Please see the OSHC staff if you wish to book your children in for either session.

4 Seymour Street, Eden Hills, SA 5050.

MEETING REMINDER

2013 Year 8 Parent Information Evening at 6.30pm

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012

in the Performing Arts Centre

STUDENT ORIENTATION DAY: Wednesday 5 December 2012. 9am -3pm.