Drayton State School News - 2 Sep 2025
- Drayton State School Creed
- Drayton Dragon Awards
- Principal News
- Prep/1A "100 Days Brighter"
- PE News
- Book Week Winners
- Student Council Crazy Hair & Socks/Movie Nights
- Enrol now! Prep 2026
- P&C Father's Day Stall Thursday September 4
- Student Council is registered with Containers for Change
- Chappy Sophie
- P&C Association
- Tuckshop Thursday 4 September
- Uniform Shop
- OHSC: Team Kids
- Community News
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
It’s the start of week 8 and with only 14 school days left until the end of Term 3 all our students are well into completing their assessments and making sure that are seeking the feedback that they need to be successful. A reminder that our Parent Teacher conversations are scheduled for Tuesday 16 September. We look forward to discussing your child’s progress with you and how we can continue to help them to be successful.
Why Does School Attendance Matter?
Regular school attendance gives students a better chance at life. Students achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day because:
- they have increased access to learning opportunities
- they maintain friendships
- they stay connected to the curriculum progression
- they develop self-efficacy as a learner
- they have better long-term life outcomes
Crazy Hair and Sock Day + Movie Night:
Our Student Council will be hosting a Crazy Hair and Sock Day this Wednesday 3 September as part of their fundraising efforts for Hope for Our Children, a Toowoomba-based charity.
All money raised from our upcoming Movie Night on Friday 12 September 5-7pm, will also proudly support this foundation. Their focus is on ensuring vulnerable children and young people in our region know they are seen, valued, and not alone.
In just the past few weeks, Hope for Our Children has received requests for over 100 “Bags of Hope.” These backpacks are filled with essentials such as clothing, toiletries, a soft toy, and a book, and are provided to children entering care, facing crisis, or fleeing unsafe situations.
Your support for these initiatives—whether through promoting events, encouraging students, or simply joining in the fun—is making a real difference for young people in our community.
Thank you for helping us show our students the impact of kindness in action.
Movie night notices will go out this week. If you are available to help out that would be great. It will run from 5-7pm.
Student Free Day:
A reminder that this Friday 5 September is a student free day, and we look forward to seeing all our students back at school on Monday 8 September ready to learn. We hope all our families enjoy the long weekend.
Prep 2026 Enrolments:
Our Prep 2026 Enrolments begin next week running from Monday 8 September until Friday 12 September. If you haven’t already, please ring our school to arrange a suitable time to book an interview for your child for 2026.
Drayton SS P&C Major Fundraiser:
The Colour Run is back again!! Our P&C’s Major Fundraiser this year will be a School Fun Run, specifically a Crazy Colour Day! So far as a school we have raised $8, 289, which is brilliant!
This means that all four Drayton State School teaching staff (myself included) will be slimed. Congratulations Drayton, such a tremendous effort.
Week 1 Competition Winners – Icy Pole Party was won by 5/6A – well done 5/6A.
Week 2 Wristband competition winner - $500 prize credit was won by Kalel – well done Kalel.
Week 3 – For any students that had raised $20 or more on their profiles, 10 lucky students won a free tuckshop lunch. Draw is completed by our Colour Run, so it will be completely random.
The last two competitions – any class with funds raised over $1000 go into the draw for a class pizza party. Currently there are four classes who are in the running: PrepA, Prep/1A, 3/4A and 3/4/5A.
The top 20 fundraisers by the 11 September will have access to a VIP area and will also receive a VIP goodie bag.
Our Colour Run will take place on Friday 12th September 2025, which is going to be the best day of the school year for the kids.
While our priority is to give the kids a fun, memorable day, we also realise that fundraising is an important component of the event. Funds raised last year helped towards our P&C Contribution of $45,000 to the oval works. This year our P&C are hopeful to hit their fundraising goal of $10,000 which would help our P&C provide the following:
- New Shade tents for the sports days
- Tech Resources – iPads
- Sports Equipment & Opportunities
Please be assured, that all children will be included in the fun on the day, regardless of profiles created or funds raised.
Thanks so much for your support! We appreciate it,
Drayton SS P&C Executive
Yours in education
Paul Wells
Prep/1A "100 Days Brighter"
There were smiles all round as the Prep/1 class celebrated being '100 Days Brighter' with their Year 5/6 buddies. The 5/6 students helped the Prep/1s with a weaving activity.
100 Days Brighter
PE News
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Inner Downs athletic trials. The icy temperatures and harsh wind made it difficult for all athletes to stay warm! Our 200m runners showed great determination despite such harsh conditions and displayed their best efforts when crossing the finish line!
Thank you to the Darling Downs cricket community for visiting DSS in week 7. Our students were given the opportunity to practice their batting, bowling and running skills during a variety of interactive cricket games. All students were sent home with a pamphlet regarding upcoming cricket sessions that will be held at the UniSQ Toowoomba in term 4.
For the remaining weeks of this term, students will continue to develop their fundamental movement skills, personal fitness and inclusive teamwork while playing European handball.
Keep up the hard work everyone!
Taylor Manley (P.E. Teacher)
Book Week Winners
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Book Week dress up. We have some very creative students and parents/carers.
| 5/6A | Aiden | Very creative costume. |
| 5/6B | Charleigh-Jayne | Loved her hair, very creative. |
| 3/4/5A | Layne | Loved the beanstalk it was super cool. |
| 3/4A | Ava | Super tough choice, all were amazing. |
| 1/2A | Tyler | Loved the snakes it was super cool. |
| P/1A | Rosealie | Your magic power shone through with your energy. |
| Prep | Evie | Your wings were so cool. |
Book Week
Student Council Crazy Hair & Socks/Movie Nights
Student Council will be hosting a Crazy Hair and Sock Day, Wed 3rd Sept. as part of our fundraising efforts for Hope for Our Children, a Toowoomba-based charity.
All money raised from our upcoming Movie Night Friday week 9, 12th Sept. will also proudly support this foundation. Their focus is on ensuring vulnerable children and young people in our region know they are seen, valued, and not alone.
Please return your movie night forms to the office, payments by EFTPOS only, thank you.
In just the past few weeks, Hope for Our Children has received requests for over 100 “Bags of Hope.” These backpacks are filled with essentials such as clothing, toiletries, a soft toy, and a book, and are provided to children entering care, facing crisis, or fleeing unsafe situations.
Your support for these initiatives is making a real difference for young people in our community.
Thank you for helping us show our students the impact of kindness in action.
Enrol now! Prep 2026
Should your child start Prep in 2026? Your child must be 5 years old by June 30th in the year they start Prep. If you are unsure, please use the online calculator on the Queensland Government website to check when your child can start.
Provide your name and email to the office so we can email you information and an enrolment interview booking link for Prep 2026.
P&C Father's Day Stall Thursday September 4
Thursday 4th September. Gifts available to purchase for your Child's loved one. Prices range from $3 - $15.
All students have the chance to visit the stall throughout the day with their class. You will need to send some money with the child on the day to purchase from the stall.
Please note that the following day Friday 5th September is a Student Free Day, so the stall will only be available for one day.
Gift donations still welcome.
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
Next P&C Meeting:
Please join us at our P&C meeting: Monday 8th September 2025 3:30pm Drayton State School Hall
Executive for 2025
Lauren Tibballs – President, Vacant – Vice President, Juanita Fleming – Secretary, Sarah Williams – Treasurer, Uniform Co-ordinator – Julie Sneddon, Tuckshop Convenor – Kristy Baker
Upcoming Events
Father's Day Stall
Thursday 4th September. Gifts available to purchase for your Child's loved one. Prices range from $3 - $15.All students have the chance to visit the stall throughout the day with their class.
Please note that the following day Friday 5th September is a Student Free Day, so the stall will only be available for one day.
Gift donations still welcome.
School Colour Run
Friday, 12th September 2025. The P&C have been blown away by your generous support of this event.
We cannot wait to see the kids have some fun on this day. If you would like to volunteer your time to help on the day, please reach out to pandc@draytonss.eq.edu.au
Congratulations to our Competition Winners so far:
Week 1 - Icy pole competition - Won by Class 5/6A
Week 2 - Wristband Competition - Won by Kal-el Leslie in 3/4/5A
Week 3 - 1 of 10 Tuckshop lunches - winners to be announced at assembly.
A big thank you to the Drayton staff who have offered to be part of the fun by being slimed on the day, if enough funds are raised!Thank you to Mr Jim, Ms Briony, Mrs Ormsby & Mr Wells. To ensure all 4 are slimed, we need to reach our goal of $8,000. We are currently at $7,872 which is sooo close!
School Working Bee
12th October 2025In preparation for our big 175th birthday, we will be hosting a school working bee on Sunday 12th October, Sausage Sizzle and drinks for helpers. In the lead up, we are asking for any unwanted "Free Plant" vouchers from the Council. These come with your rates & are available to use in October. If you have any you are not needing, it would be so appreciated if you could drop them into the office, so we can make use of them around the school grounds.
175th Birthday - 2026
We are in the process of starting a committee to help organise this big milestone. If you would like to contribute your ideas for this, please reach out.
Contact Us
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 Thursday 4 September
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:
PRICE RISE
There will be a slight price increase in Uniform prices from next term.
We haven’t had a price rise since August 2023 as we try to keep the
Uniform prices as low as possible. Our supplier increases every 12 months.
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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- New experiences and activities every day
- Qualified and remarkable Educators
- Healthy and yummy snacks
- CCS-approved care
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