Cranbrook Newsletter - 2024 Term 3 Week 8

Principal's Message

Welcome to our Week 8 newsletter!

Taking 2025 Enrolments now

Enrolments for all year levels are open and Prep enrolments for next year are now welcome.  Children born between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 are eligible to enrol for Prep.  Early Entry Applications for students born in July 2020 may also be submitted for consideration.  An original birth certificate is essential for enrolment.  An enrolment form can be downloaded from this newsletter, our website or parents are welcome to pick up an enrolment pack from our front office.

Prep Transition Program

Our dates are confirmed for this year's transition program - a great opportunity for children and families alike, to feel more settled with moving on to Prep and to Cranbrook School next year.  

Please call our office to book your place. 

Did you know about our Environmental Centre?

Cranbrook State School is fortunate to have its own Environmental Centre, situated in the centre of our school. 

Our Environmental Centre has the following elements to allow for students to engage in: 

• Environmental Captains 
• Class Environmental Captains 
• Environmental Club 
• Chicken Coop and Chickens 
• Paper Shredding 
• Composting 
• Worms Farms 
• Tree Planting
• Vegetable Garden
• Reuse Caps Blanket Program
• Herb Garden 

......and they LOVE it!

                                    Enjoy your weekend everyone - especially the Dads!

Jeff Capell - Principal

Every Day Counts - Attendance

Regular, punctual attendance at school is expected of all students. 

Students should be present at school ready to prepare for the day's learning by 8:30am.

Late Arrivals

Students arriving after 8:50am must report to the office to receive a lateslip.  If a student is late, a letter of explanation from the student's parent/guardian must be presented to the office staff on arrival.

Absence

If a student is absent and the parent/guardian has not notified the school, they will receive an automated text message by 10am that day.  

Parents will receive a text message informing them that their child is absent. If you receive one of these text messages, please contact the school to explain the reason for your child’s absence.

A working mobile number should be registered with the school, if available.

Please remember that absence is only marked for the days specified by the parents. If you ring up on a Monday informing that your child is sick and they remain away from school for the following 2 days because they are sick you need to inform us that this was the reason for their absence. You can inform us after the absence via a message directly to the teacher or by contacting our absence hotline or email.

If your child is absent, please leave a message detailing:

• Child's name
• Class
• Reason for absence
• Dates or duration of absence

PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning

In Week 7 we looked at being respectful and learning how to include everyone. 

This week, we looked at being responsible and accepting responsibility.

Below are the 'for families' poster of our lessons, which gives you a chance to continue these conversations at home and possibly apply them to your daily family life.  

Congratulations to Week 7's Snappy Draw winner,  Student F! 

(no draw for week 8)              

Our week 7 $10 'Golden Snap' draw, went to Cecelia!

                                                          (no draw for week 8)

From The Arts

Imagine a Dragon

If you didn't get to see our musical, you definitely missed out on something special! Keep a lookout for our dedicated photo email soon! 

Eisteddfod 2024

We now move on to the Eisteddfod that begins this coming Monday, 2 September.

Please read the attached note for all the details, except the Songbird Choir that needs to note this extra information:

If you have any concerns, please email Mrs Onslow at sjohn152@eq.edu.au as soon as possible.

Thanks so much for your support!

Week 7's Arts Class of the Week goes to.....

** 4B **

For being focused during musical rehearsal preparations and being kind and courteous to each other and not to mention how beautifully they were able to enter and exit from the stage so quietly! 

  Amazing effort. Well done everyone!

From the Sports Desk....

Touch Football 

Here are our touch winners from our last interschool sport round! 

Interschool Athletics

Here are our Seniors' Red Track achievements! 

A special congratulations to:
Second Place in Boys 11yrs Shot Put- Lachlan 
Third Place in Girls 11yrs Shot Put- Emelea
First Place in Girls 11yrs 100m, 200m, 800m -Peyton
First Place in Boys 10yrs 200m - Ezekiel 
Second Place in Boys 10yrs 100m,800m - Ezekiel
Second Place in Boys 11yrs 1oom,200m & Long Jump-Hunter 
Third Place in Boys 11yrs High Jump- Hunter 

Congratulations also to our Relay Winners!
Girls 8yrs 80m coming in Third Place 
Boys 10 years 100m coming in Third Place
Girls 11yrs 100m coming in First Place
Boys 11yrs 100m coming in Second Place 
Girls 12yrs 100m coming in Third Place 
Boys 12yrs 100m coming in Second Place 

Learning at Cranbrook

Academic Awards

Last week, we were thrilled to celebrate several outstanding students who earned Academic Achievement Awards. A big congratulations to Niya, Faith, Skye, Jasmine, Sarah, and Emma for their exceptional dedication and hard work! Each of these students has demonstrated remarkable commitment to their studies. Their achievements are a testament to their perseverance and passion for learning. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them continue to excel in their academic journey. Keep up the fantastic work!

In Prep....

Our littlest learners are still achieving week by week, as the year flies by!

An amazing effort to read lots and lots, by this little group.

Weekly Awards

Each week at our Cohort Parades, we recognise:  Attendance / Behaviour / Excellence in Learning / Kindness

Congratulations to the following recipients from Prep - 

Attendance - Hazel / Loyla / Anda

Behaviour - Parker / Allira / Cooper / Eddison

Excellence in Learning - Malakai / Bianca

Kindness - Alexander / Kalyn / Donttaye / Lahjaysar

You are all amazing Cranbrook Learners!  Well done.

Here is some classroom learning we've been doing....

Year 1 Fire Fighter Visit

We’re thrilled to share that our Year 1 students had an absolutely fantastic time with the recent visit from our local firefighters! The excitement in the air was palpable as the firefighters taught the children all about fire safety through engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities. Our young learners absorbed valuable lessons while having a blast. The highlight of the day was when each student got to have a turn with the fire hose and ask questions about the firefighters’ heroic work. It was an afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and important life lessons, making it a memorable experience for all involved. Thank you to our amazing firefighters for making fire safety both fun and educational!

From the Resource Centre

Class Borrowing Days

For students in Prep / Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3…..you must have a library bag to protect your books.

It is very important that books are returned every week. 

Students are not allowed to borrow more books until any outstanding ones are returned.

Please return your child’s home reader and library books on the following days:

Book Week 'Reading is Magic'

Book Week’s "Reading is Magic" theme turned our school into a fantastical realm of imagination and joy as both students and teachers embraced the fun by dressing up as their favourite book characters! From whimsical witches and brave adventurers to fantastical creatures, the creative costumes brought beloved stories to life and added an extra spark to the week’s activities. This vibrant display of school spirit not only highlighted the magic of reading but also strengthened our community through shared fun and creativity. It was a truly memorable celebration that showcased the joy of books and the power of imagination.

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Book Week Colouring in Winners!

Our "Reading is Magic" colouring competition was a magical highlight of Book Week. Each child embraced their creativity, bringing to life whimsical colouring in inspired by the ‘reading is magic’ theme. The vibrant artwork of our chosen winners and highly commended students is now available to see in our library! It was incredible to see how each entry reflected the unique way students experience the magic of stories. The competition not only sparked artistic flair but also reinforced the joy and wonder that reading can bring. Thank you to all the participants for their colourful contributions.

Prep - 
Winner- Maisie 
Highly Commended- Carys & Angel 
Year 1 - 
Winner- Harlow
Highly Commended- Mila & Jackson
Year 2-
Winner- Aiyanah
Highly Commended-Eva, Harley & Jacquees
Year 3-
Winner - Michael & Ella 
Highly Commended- Olivia & Amelia
Year 4-
Winner- Oscar 
Highly Commended- Danielle
Year 5-
Winner- Asta
Highly commended - Tariyah 

Year 6 (no entries)

Book Week Activities

Book Week was truly enchanting at our library, where we brought the theme "Reading is Magic" to life with a series of thrilling activities! Each playtime was filled with excitement as two mystery students were chosen to pop a balloon, uncovering a special prize inside. The anticipation and joy on the children's faces as they discovered their prizes added an extra layer of fun to their playtime experience. From wonderfully whimsical wand making, to peculiar potion pictures the students created. The students and staff had such a great week helping each other bring back the magic to creating and reading.

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Indigenous Youth Parliament

Yesterday, 10 of our Indigenous students from Year 5 & 6 had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Regional Indigenous Youth Parliament.  Under the guidance of some of our head staff, the students were given broad topics from the Parliamentary Committee, to take on board and make their own informative and persuasive speech to 'Parliament'.  Some of our students were given a 'title', such as Minister for Youth Sport and everyone was assigned an 'electorate' to be a part of, all referenced to notable Indigenous persons, such as Member for Mabo or Member for Namatjira.  Every single one of our students represented themselves and their school extremely well, despite some nerves!  It has to be said though, the highlight of the day was definitely watching the Melbourne Storm players have a kick around right beside us!

A big thanks to Queensland Parliament, local politicians and the Mercure Inn, for hosting this great event.

Below are some activity sheets that everyone can enjoy and learn more about our Queensland Parliament.

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Term 4 Special Education Students Transitioning into year 6 Information

As we approach Term 4, we are excited to support our Special Education students as they transition into Year 6. This important phase includes tailored transition programs designed to ease their shift into the new year and ensure they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Our dedicated team is working closely with each student to address their individual needs, provide personalized support, and build confidence for their upcoming year. We’re committed to making this transition as smooth and positive as possible, helping every student feel ready and excited for their next educational journey.

Health Alert

Unfortunately, we've had several reported cases of Whooping Cough in our school.  

Please refer to the initial correspondence we received from Queensland Health for more details.

Further information can be found on the Queensland Health website via the link below.

From your P&C

School Photo Update

Thanks for your patience, everyone.  We are expecting to have the school photos by the end of this term.

Teachers Vs Students

Our annual Soccer match has been held and won again by the Teachers 2-0. 

Thanks to Mr Abraham for organising this eagerly anticipated event.  The students have so much fun with it and just quietly, so do the staff!

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Sponsorship thanks

Cranbrook State School Touch Football team will be attending a Touch Football Carnival in Brisbane in November 2024.

We are very excited and grateful, to have received sponsorship from these amazing companies:

Fair Dinkum Builds (Gold Sponsor)

Rowey's Plumbing & Gas (Silver Sponsor)

Weigh 'n' Pay (Bronze Sponsor)

Please support these businesses when you can - they are supporting your children and your school.

Thank you!

For Sale

Pavers for sale at 50c to $100 each - Various sizes and types

For sales and collection, please contact:

Bridget Bambrick - Operations Manager

Cranbrook SS P&C Association

pandcoperations@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au

0457 869 194 / 07 4726 1254

Road Safety Week

Officially, it was Road Safety Week this week, however, this coming week at Cranbrook, we'll have some lunch time activities for our students in the library, as well as honouring our Crossing Supervisors on parade on Thursday.  

Here are some activities you can be doing with your children at home, to reinforce the message of road safety for everyone.

Sports Pride Fridays

Community News

In celebration of National Water Week in October 2024, Townsville City Council is excited to invite students to participate in our drawing and social reel competition to showcase how they are accelerating action for water conservation.  This is a great opportunity for students to think about their water usage habits and how they can collectively create water behaviour changes while expressing their creativity!

Competition details:

Primary School Competition - Drawing competition where students can illustrate what actions we can take to save water.

Entries can be submitted individual, as a class or school.  Download the template via the link below.

Prizes: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners in each category with the chance to have the winners featured at the Riverway Movie Nights screening in October.

Entry Period:  Entries are open now and close at 5pm on Monday, 14 October, 2024.

Please visit https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-environment/water-supply-and-dams/our-water-smart-city/national-water-week for all the competition and entry details.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information printed in this issue is up to date and correct at the time of publication.