Drayton State School News - 24 June 2025
- Drayton State School Creed
- Drayton Dragon Awards
- Principal News
- Readers Cup
- Prep/1's week with Darcy the Dragon!
- Under 8's Day
- Data Collection for Students with Disability
- Student Council is registered with Containers for Change
- Chappy Sophie
- P&C Association
- Tuckshop Friday
- Uniform Shop
- OHSC: Team Kids
- Community News
- Goodstart Early Learning
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
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
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.
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!
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.
Data Collection for Students with Disability
If your child has a disability, please take note of this letter.
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
NEWS:
Rugby Shirts are reduced to $20 sizes 6, 8 & 12 available
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.
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
🔗 Book NOW
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