Drayton State School News - 10 June 2025
Drayton State School Creed
With pride and effort, we are safe, respectful and responsible
Drayton Dragon Awards
Congratulations to our Drayton Dragon Award recipients.
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
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.
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.
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 Closed Friday 16
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
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.
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