Drayton State School News - 25 February 2025

Drayton State School Creed

Congratulations to our Senior Student Leaders

Congratulations to our Senior Student Leaders who were presented with their badges last Assembly. Looking forward to working in 2025 with Honour and Success.

Senior Drayton School Leaders

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Principal News

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Our Prep-Year 2 students had a fantastic time attending the Empire Theatre last Thursday to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other supporting shows. So lovely to see the smiling faces on their return to school and to hear that they had a wonderful time.

Year 5/6 Camp

Our Year 5/6 students to Camp Cooby on Thursday 20 March to Friday 21 March is fast approaching, please let the school know if you need any assistance in getting ready for this camp.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN is not far away beginning on Wednesday 12 March and running until Wednesday 19 March for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. It will be very important for our Year 5 students to be in attendance at school from Wednesday 12-Friday 14 March to ensure that we are able to complete all their NAPLAN tests well before our Year 5/6 camp.

In preparation for NAPLAN our school will be providing our Year 3 and Year 5 students the opportunity to have some preparation by participating in NAPLAN online practice on Tuesday 25 February.

Pre-Service Teachers

We will be welcoming Abbey (beginning the 3 March – 25 days) and Cheryl (beginning the 17 March – 15 days), two pre-service teachers into our school community from The University of Southern Queensland to complete their placements. A huge thank you to Stacey, Kailah and their students for opening their classrooms to future teachers!

P&C AGM

A reminder that our P&C AGM will be on Wednesday 5 March beginning at 3:15pm in the Drayton State School Hall. All Executive positions will be open for nominations. The AGM will be followed by the general meeting. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Paul Wells
Principal

Inner Downs School Sport

Congratulations to these Drayton State School students who competed in the Inner Downs School Sport swimming trials on Monday 24^th February. They represented our school incredibly well and swam with all their might!

My New Gallery

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

Chappy Sophie

School Chaplain Sophie Gittins

Chappy Sophie will be on site Wednesday and Thursday.

Please support Chaplaincy

Donate to Drayton’s Chaplaincy Program here! Please search for Drayton SS Chaplaincy.

RI in Schools

Hello to the families of  Drayton State School students. My name is Jackie Bishop, and I am a volunteer for CRI (Christian Religious Instruction) or RI at your school.

 Students in Years 1-6 may participate in a weekly, 30-minute, age-appropriate and engaging lesson, that encourages story-telling, drama, interactive discussion, music and craft.  

All Toowoomba state school children can be part of a CRI programme, which reinforces Queensland Education core values of responsibility, understanding, respect, tolerance, inclusion, integrity, positive self-image, freedom, compassion and caring. Students are encouraged to develop positive values and choices on topics such as thankfulness, forgiveness and hope.

Each RI instructor holds a blue card, is accredited by their church, attends in-service training and personal development sessions (including child safety) and is approved by the school Principal.

If you are not already part of this program and would like to be, please go to the school office for sign-up details.

It’s a privilege to be part of your school community and I look forward to another year of CRI.

P&C Association

The P&C Committee

AGM Notice

Please note our AGM will be over two meetings this year.

Part 1 will take part on Wednesday; 5^th March at 3.15pm.

This will involve position nominations, voting & setting a fundraising plan for 2025.

Even if you don’t want a position, please come along and share your thoughts on events you would like to see at the school in 2025.

(Part 2 of the AGM will take part later in March, when audited Financials are available.)

Mother’s Day Stall

Donations have started for this year’s Mother’s Day stall.

Bunnings – Toowoomba West have kindly contributed $80 in vouchers to our stall.  We are so grateful for their ongoing support & can’t wait to see the range of succulents and plants we can have on the stall this year.

If you would like to be involved in the stall via donated gifts, please reach out to Sarah via pandc@draytonss.qld.edu.au.

Executive Positions

We are currently seeking a President, Secretary & 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.

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

Tuckshop Friday

Please place your tuckshop orders online via quickcliq, see link below. All orders should be made by Thursday 10.00am.

If you do not have an account for quickcliq please go to the link below to register:

Uniform Shop

Opening Hours during School Term

Monday 8.30am-9.00am
Friday 2.30pm-3.15pm

NEWS:

Rugby Shirts are reduced to $20 sizes 6, 8 & 12 available
There is also a good range of second-hand clothing.
Senior Polos size: 8, 10, 12, & 16
Polos size 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12
Jumpers size 4, 8 & 10
Jackets size 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12
Boy Shorts - most sizes

Order online at the link below:

Cash - Efpos & QuickCliq  payment available

Enquiries  Julie - 0428193463

Your orders will be filled on Mondays and Fridays and sent to the office or your child’s classroom.

OHSC: Team Kids

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

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