Under 8's Day

We all had a great time at Under 8's day learning how science works in everyday life. Thanks to TeamKids and our visitors from Goodstart Drayton. Thanks to Mrs Ormsby, Mrs Hennessy and the school leaders, well done.

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Prep/1's week with Darcy the Dragon!

The Prep/1s have had a great week with Darcy the Dragon.  Darcy has supervised Maths activities and been taken on trips to the Library and the Dragon Trolley.  Darcy even got to learn some positional language as the students took him through our classroom obstacle course.  He has been so impressed to see the Prep/1s being fantastic Drayton Dragons!

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Readers Cup

Some of our Students competed against other schools in the 2025 Darling Downs Readers Cup. It was our first time competing in the challenge and while we didn't take home a trophy, we all enjoyed reading the selected books and meeting author Katrina Nannestad. A huge THANKS to parents who drove students to highlands to compete, and to students who represented Drayton.

Principal News

As we move into the final week of Term 2, I want to take this moment to acknowledge the efforts of our students and staff with their learning and progress across the school.

Classrooms have been buzzing as students consolidate their learning completing assessment tasks and teachers are preparing Semester 1 report cards.  These reports provide a snapshot of your child's academic progress and effort, we encourage all families to take the time to celebrate successes.

Finally, we continue to focus on the importance of wearing with pride the school uniform every day, as well as the importance of daily attendance.  Every day counts in building strong learning foundations.  Thank you for your efforts in getting children to school on time, in uniform and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support, it is truly a team effort, and we are proud of the learning and growth happening each day at our school. We wish all our Drayton SS families are wonderful, safe and relaxing holidays and look forward to seeing everyone back with smiling faces on Monday 14 July.

Report Cards

Semester 1 Report Cards will be emailed out to Drayton SS parents/carers on Thursday 26 June. If you haven’t received your child/ren’s report cards on Thursday, please let the school know on Friday 27 June so that we can get ensure that you receive it.

Under 8s Day

Our Under 8s Day was a scientific success. A big thank you to Mrs Ormsby for organising this event, our staff and students who helped and thank you to all those who attended.

Harristown SHS Musical

Our Year 6 students were fortunate enough to attend the Harristown SHS’s ‘Strictly Ballroom the Musical’ last Friday. From talking with some of the students on their return, they had a great time and really enjoyed the event. Thank you to Harristown SHS for inviting us.

Staff Update

I’m happy to confirm that Carol Bucton, substantive Head of Special Education Services – HO2, has been permanently placed in the Drayton Cluster Special Education programme to support Drayton SS and Cluster Schools commencing 14 July 2025.

TeamKids

TeamKids offer a brilliant environment for your children to engage in whilst waiting for school to commence each day. With exciting options like STEM Club, Garden Club, and Homework Club, there’s something to suit every interest.

Did you know? Depending on your Child Care Subsidy (CCS), your out-of-pocket costs can be significantly reduced—see the table below for more details.

https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-calculator - You can use this link to calculate your CCS percentage.

Jump online and register today: www.teamkids.com.au

Yours in education

Paul Wells

Goodstart Early Learning


Student Council is registered with Containers for Change

Take your drink containers for recycling and direct your refunds to the Drayton state School Student Council by using our Scheme
ID:  C10618350

Drayton Dragon Awards

Congratulations to our Drayton Dragon Award recipients.

Community News

Drayton State School Creed

     With pride and effort, we are safe, respectful and responsible

P&C Association

The P&C Committee

Past Executive for 2025

Lauren Tibballs – President, Vacant – Vice President, Juanita Fleming – Secretary, Sarah Williams – Treasurer, Uniform Co-ordinator – Julie Sneddon, Tuckshop Convenor – Kristy Baker, PBL representative Deanna Karaka.

Executive Positions

We are currently seeking a Vice President for our P&C Executive team.

If you are interested in being part of our team, please reach out to current members via pandc@draytonss.qld.edu.au

If you think you would like to be part of the team but are not sure which role you would like to take on, we have included below a little summary of what each role entails.

It’s a really wonderful way to meet new, like-minded people & to help enrich your child’s school experience.

Volunteers really do need other volunteers to make a difference. We would love to see some new faces and fresh ideas at our next meeting!

Contact the P&C

Please email pandc@draytonss.eq.edu.au, with questions, ideas and when you might be able to support us with your time or donations.

Click here to visit our P&C Facebook page

Drayton P&C are registered with Containers for Change.

Take your drink containers for recycling and direct your refunds to the P&C by using our Scheme
ID:   C10195001

OHSC: Team Kids

Before school care - Monday to Friday from 6.30am
After school care – Monday to Friday through to 6.00pm
Vacation care – Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.00pm every school holiday (excluding public holidays)

Book Now or contact Team Kids on 1300 035 000 for more information.

TeamKids has another amazing Winter Holiday Program planned!

Ready to discover the TeamKids difference?

•           Unique daily experiences

•           Value-packed program

•           Screen-free FUN! 

•           Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks

•           CCS-approved care

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Principal News

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,

Welcome to Week 8 of Term 2 – It is very difficult to believe we are down to the last 15 school days of Term 2 and that ‘Winter’ has officially commenced. Students are busy finalising their teaching and learning and assessment pieces for Semester 1 over the next few weeks. Please assist us in reinforcing with your child to be especially ‘asking for help when needed’ (our PBL focus for the rest of this week) and ‘choose kindness’ (our PBL focus for the last two weeks of this term) during this period.

National Chaplaincy Week (1 to 8 June)

Chaplaincy Week was an opportunity to celebrate the work of Scripture Union (SU) chaplains working in schools across Queensland and making a positive difference in each of their communities.  Did you know that 67% of all Queensland schools (primary and secondary) have a chaplain? That means more than 400,000 Queensland students have access to chaplaincy support.  We are very fortunate at Drayton State School to have the very talented, Chappy Sophie Gittins, as an integral member of our school team. Chappy Sophie’s friendly supportive presence and thoughtful work with staff, students and community members is highly valued and very much appreciated. 

School Cleaners’ Day

School Cleaners' Day will be celebrated on Monday 16 June 2025. This day is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the work of cleaners in state schools across Queensland. At Drayton State School our school is kept immaculate thanks to the brilliant work by both of our cleaners Kristie-Lee and Noeleen. I’d like to sincerely thank both Kristie-Lee and Noeleen for the time and effort that they both put in to keeping our school looking great.  

Under 8s Day

A reminder that we will be celebrating our Under 8s Day on Thursday 19 June from 9am-11am. This year’s Under 8s Day will have a Science based influence and more information will come out soon to provide details of the morning’s events. We look forward to seeing you there.

Cooler Weather Uniform

As the cooler weather has arrived students have commenced wearing jumpers and trackpants to school. Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child’s name so that any misplaced pieces can be easily returned to their owner. If purchasing new items this season, our school dress code lists plain green jumpers/trackpants as the preferred colour for winter clothing.  Jumpers with the school’s name and logo are also available for purchase from The School Uniform shop if desired on either Monday or Friday.  Our School Dress Code is available for viewing on our school website/Forms and Documents tab/Documents.

Yours in education

Paul Wells

Student Disco Friday 13

Students who purchase the Meal Deal will enter at 5.00pm

Entry for ticket only begins at 5.15pm, doors close at 5.30pm and students must be collected from the Hall at 7.00pm.

Rainbow theme

Goodstart Early Learning


Student Council is registered with Containers for Change

Take your drink containers for recycling and direct your refunds to the Drayton state School Student Council by using our Scheme
ID:  C10618350

Drayton Dragon Awards

Congratulations to our Drayton Dragon Award recipients.

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