Cranbrook Newsletter - 2025 Term 1 Week 6
- Principal's Message
- Coming Up!
- Parade Timetable
- Every Day Counts - Attendance
- PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning
- Snappy Winners
- Free Prep Vision Screening
- Theircare - OSHC
- From the Arts
- From the Sports Desk
- Year 1 Learning
- Enviromental Champions of the Week!
- The Hub
- Deadly Choices
- Breakfast Club
- From your P&C
- Sports Pride Fridays
- Community News
Principal's Message
Welcome to our Week 6 Newsletter! It has been a very rainy start! Be sure to read through the newsletter so you don’t miss any important updates.
We are still 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.
Medical Information and Parent Contact Update
It is important that all student medical records and parent/emergency contacts are current. If your child has Asthma, Anaphylactic Reactions, Allergies, Diabetes or any medical condition that the school needs to be aware of please make sure that an Action Plan, if necessary, is current. The Action Plan needs to be filled out by a medical practitioner. Please also ensure that the medications held at the school have not passed the use by date.
Parent/Emergency Contact Updates
If you or your emergency contact details have changed please contact the school so your data can be updated.
Make Every Day Count in 2025
Make 2025 the year that your child doesn’t miss a day of school. Research shows that students who have good patterns of attendance are more likely to achieve at school. If students aren’t at school or don’t stay for the whole day, they are missing valuable lessons.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jeff Capell - Principal
Coming Up!
Week 7 (Beginning 10 March)
Monday - 7am-8am Swimming Trials/Training at Ignatius Park with Mrs Woods
- 3pm-4pm League Stars (external Provider)
Tuesday - 8:20am-9:20am 5/6 Choir with Mrs Onslow
- 5:30pm - Theircare Information night - In the Hall
Wednesday - 8am-9:10am Sports Excellence with Mrs Woods
- NAPLAN
- Prep Vision Screening
- 3pm-4pm Visual Arts Excellence with Mrs Earle
Thursday - 7am-8am Swimming Trials/Training at Ignatius Park with Mrs Woods
- 8am-9:10am Sports Enthusiasts with Mr Stockman
- 8:20am-8:50am 3/4 Choir with Mrs Onslow
- NAPLAN
- Prep Vision Screening
- 3pm-4pm STEM - Digital Excellence with Mrs Morgan
- 5:45-7pm Student Disco Prep to Year 3 (No Theme)
- 7:15pm-8:30pm Student Disco Year 4- Year 6 (No Theme)
Friday - NAPLAN catch up
Week 8 Beginning (17 March)
Monday - 7am-8am Swimming Trials/Training at Ignatius Park with Mrs Woods
- 3pm-4pm League Stars (external Provider)
Tuesday - 8:20am-9:20am 5/6 Choir with Mrs Onslow
- 3:20pm-4:20pm Prep Parent Interviews
Wednesday - 8am-9:10am Sports Excellence with Mrs Woods
- 3pm-4pm Visual Arts Excellence with Mrs Earle
- 6pm - P&C General Meeting (Uniform Shop)
Thursday - 7am-8am Swimming Trials/Training at Ignatius Park with Mrs Woods
- 8am-9:10am Sports Enthusiasts with Mr Stockman
- 8:20am-8:50am 3/4 Choir with Mrs Onslow
Saturday - 22nd March - Trivia Night run by the P&C
Flyer Trivia Night 2025
Week 9 Beginning (24 March)
Monday - 7am-8am Swimming Trials/Training at Ignatius Park with Mrs Woods
Tuesday -3:20pm-4:20pm Prep Parent Interviews
Wednesday - 6pm P&C AGM General Meeting - Uniform Shop
Parade Timetable
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
Absence Hotline - 4726 1260
Absence Email - absences@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au
PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning
Last week, our PBL was about being encouraging and supporting others.
This week, we looked at being responsible and being determined to improve.
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.
Snappy Winners
Golden Snap Winner
Congratulations to Thea in PA on winning the Golden Snap for Week 5!
Golden Snap Winner
Congratulations to Oscar in 5B on winning the Golden Snap for week 6!
Snappy Winner
Congratulations to Tobias in 3B on Winning the $5 Snappy Draw for Week 5!
Well done! thanks for being safe - responsible - respectful students.
Snappy Winner
Congratulations to Declan in 5A on Winning the $5 Snappy Draw for Week 6!
Well done! thanks for being safe - responsible - respectful students.
Free Prep Vision Screening
Please find below details about the Free Prep Vision Screening available at Cranbrook SS.
Theircare - OSHC
🚀 Big News! OSHC Bookings Are OPEN EARLY! 🎉
We couldn’t wait any longer—bookings for TheirCare’s OSHC service at Cranbrook State School are officially OPEN ahead of schedule! Our team has been working behind the scenes to make this happen, an
d now, as soon as you enrol, you can secure your child’s place from our start date on Monday 17th March 2025.👉 Not enrolled yet? No worries! Just click here to register and get started. When enrolling, be sure to double-check all details—emergency contacts, medical info, and any child-related diagnoses—so we can ensure your little one has a safe, fun, and engaging experience with us.
💬 Need help? Our friendly customer service team is here for you Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (AEST) at 📞 1300 072 410.
📢 Missed our online info session? No stress! We’re hosting an in-person info night on Tuesday, March 11th, at 5:30 PM in the school hall. See the attached details—we’d love to see you there!
We look forward to welcoming your child to TheirCare in 2025!
From the Arts
We still have places available if you are in years 3-6 in our string program to learn violin, viola or cello with Ms Lloyd-Doolan on Monday .
If you are in years 4-6 there are places available to learn a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument with Mrs Gardner on a Thursday and Mr Kehoe on a Friday
Come and see Ms Earle and Mrs Onslow if you would like to join or want more information. We can’t wait to hear you playing!
Come and join our Choirs!
Every Tuesday 8:20-9:10am we have our Nightingale Choir (Years 5 & 6)
Every Thursday 8:20-8:50am we have our Piccillo Choir (Years 3 & 4)
Art Class of the Week
Congratulations to our Week 5 Art class of the Week Winner....... 2B! What an accomplishment!
Art Class of the Week
Congratulations to our Week 6 Art class of the Week Winner....... 5A! What an accomplishment!
Our Wonderful Arts Teachers have taken the opportunity to share some wonderful photos of Students practicing their sol and la on the lines and spaces during their lessons.
Year 2 practicing sol and la on the lines and spaces
The Year 1 Students have also created amazing Valencia Portraits!
Valencia Portraits
Valencia Portraits
From the Sports Desk
Garbutt Magpie AFL Cup!
On Monday the 3rd of March our sports excellence crew spent the day mastering their AFL skills in games against other schools from Townsville, Ayr and Bowen. They had a wonderful day learning new skills and played with pride. Mrs Woods was very proud of the persistence they showed in every game and the respect they had for the other teams and umpires. Great teamwork Cranbrook!
Magpie AFL Cup
P.E Class of the Week!
Our P.E Class of the week for week 5 goes to..... 2A! Congratulations!
P.E Class of the Week!
Our P.E Class of the week for week 5 goes to..... 5C! Congratulations!
Year 1 Learning
In the year 1 classrooms, students are always bright eyed and ready to learn! This week they have been learning their syllables, their signing of the 'Phonics Song', handwriting and reading! The year 1 teachers are doing a fantastic job at keeping the students engaged and eager to learn!
Year 1 Classroom Learning
Enviromental Champions of the Week!
Enviromental Champions of the Week!
Congratulations to 4C on earning the Enviromental Champion award trophy of Week 6! Thank you for continuing to keep Cranbrook Neat and Tidy and taking pride in the schools environment!
The Hub
What a wonderful week the Hub was! We were back in full swing, with lots of opportunity for our community to come in and join us. Up on the wall, is our 'Dot Democracy'. Pop in and add your dot to activities you'd be interested in having available in The Hub. There's also a spot to add your own ideas too.
We had 5 excited little people joining in the activities, songs and stories, at our Playgroup this week. We made name badges to help us build a rapport with each other in the weeks to come.
Thank you to the ladies who joined us today (and those who didn't make it into the photo!) to celebrate International Women's Day. We had a lovely morning together and I think each of us went away knowing each other a little and with encouragement to enjoy today and every day. Congratulations to Miin who won our lucky door prize!
Have a great weekend, everyone. Hope to see more of you next week.
ATTENTION! We have our Lunchbox Lowdown on Wednesday. It's really important to make sure our kids are eating correctly, in order for them to have the best opportunity to develop their bodies and brains. Come along and join us and share some ideas. Attached is an extract from Smart Choices, the Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools is based on the NSW Department of Health and NSW Department of Education and Training Canteen Menu Planning Guide, 2004, which is part of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. Take a read for some guidance when packing your child's lunchbox, or just preparing meals at home. Please see the link below!
Deadly Choices
Deadly Choices is a preventative health program of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
It aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. In partner with local Community Controlled Health Services (CCHS), Deadly Choices encourages mob to regularly access CCHS and complete an annual ‘Health Check’.
The Deadly Choices campaign is proudly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander operated and consists of a wide range of community-focussed activities. All activities have a strong focus on Healthy Lifestyle and Tackling Indigenous Smoking.
Our Story
Introduced in 2010 to educate and empower South East Queensland’s Indigenous populations against the dangers of smoking, Deadly Choices has evolved into Australia’s most successful community-focused preventative health program.
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) created program aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, including quitting smoking, eating good food, and exercising daily.
Deadly Choices also encourages Mob to access their local health service and complete a 715 Health Check every 9-12 months - normalising the practice of seeing a doctor not just when sick, but to remain healthy; access multi-disciplinary support, and prevent or better manage chronic disease.
Breakfast Club
We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, thank you to all of our Breakfast food donors! We love to see how happy and nourished the students are who benefit from our fantastic Breakfast Club! A huge thank you to Mrs. Winter for your hard work and dedication in serving and providing this wonderful resource for our students!
From your P&C
All welcome!
The Annual General Meeting has been postponed from Wednesday 19th of March to Wednesday 26th of March 2025 in the Hall.
All memberships lapse and nominations for executive officers will be taken for the committee of 2025. You do not have to attend the AGM for your membership to be accepted.
Priority projects for 2025 will be decided.
Membership and nomination form attached. You can submit your membership form via reply email. - pandcoperations@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au
Please see below attached letter.
Cranbrook P&C Membership and nomination form including Code of Conduct.pdf
Sports Pride Fridays
Community News
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.
