Cranbrook Newsletter Term 1 Week 9 2021

Principal's Message

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent teacher Interviews will be held during week two, next term on Thursday, 29^th April.  Parents are encouraged to book these interviews from 8.00am Friday, 2nd April.  The booking system is online and it is designed for simplicity.  Parents can access the system at any time, day or night.  There are no codes or pin numbers to remember, and a series of simple screens and prompts to assist them to make their interview bookings.   

Online Access :

https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?schoolid=693

• Type in your email address and click Next
• Enter your name and contact details and click Next
• Enter your child’s full name and select year level and click Next
• Click on the ‘Book Interviews’ box next to your child's name
• Select your child's teacher and click Next (bookings can now be made for multiple teachers eg Music, PE)
• Click on the timeslot that you would like to book and your child’s name will appear in that timeslot
• If you make a mistake just click on that timeslot again to clear that interview
• Click on SAVE at the top or bottom of the page.
• Repeat this process for each child.

QSchools App

Our school is committed to keeping all parents fully informed on up and coming events and opportunities to become involved in your child’s education. The QSchools app will assist you to stay up to date on all of our school’s events. To download the QSchools App and receive the latest news on our school, simply go to the iTunes store or Google Play and search for ‘QSchools’.

QKR!

Cranbrook State School provides our parents with another option to increase your convenience around school finances. Parents are able to use the QKR App to make secure school payments for school activities including: SRS, Camps, Excursions, Guitar Lessons, Swimming Lessons, Sports, Performances.  You can even place your tuckshop orders on-line.  Please click on the links below to watch some short clips to see how the QKR App works.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1wpTiL4fQk

https://vimeo.com/185558039

https://vimeo.com/185424478

Jeff Capell

Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to Kellah in Year 4, who is this week's PBL Assembly Draw winner.  

Anzac Day Commemorative Service

We extend a very special invitation to families in our school community and those who are current or former serving members of our Defence Forces to join us for our Commemorative Service at our School Hall on Friday, 23rd April, 2021.

Current serving members who wish to attend in uniform are welcome to do so.

Reading - Explicit Improvement Agenda wk 9

This week we delve into 'during reading'.  Some quick tips and tricks.  Feel free to save these videos to refer to these later.  In time we will provide some information sessions for parents to support their child to read.  These will be totally voluntary and we are here to support you and your child through their education.

What's On in Year 3

Nicola Street

Year 3 Cohort Leader

Chaplaincy Fundraising Dinner

Business Sponsors and In-Kind Support

If you have a local business and would like to be an event sponsor or provide in-kind support towards our Chaplaincy Fundraiser Dinner, please contact Bridget on 4726 1254 or email pandcoperations@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au  for more information. 

Your generosity and support of the Chaplaincy Services at our school is deeply appreciated.

Sports News

Cross Country/Colour Run Permission

Cross Country permission notes were emailed via SOBS last week, for students born in 2009 to 2013.  In order for your child to leave the school grounds as part of the run, they need your permission to do so.  Please complete the permission slips on SOBS by 26th March.

There is no cost for students who will be participating in the Cross Country Run in their sports shirt (or school uniform) on Wednesday.  

Students who have purchased a Colour Run Pack ($15) will receive their items on Tuesday, 30th March to wear on Wednesday.  This is a school fundraiser - do not send your child in a white shirt if you have not paid the $15 entry fee.

Only students who have purchased a Colour Run Pack will be squirted with dye on Wednesday.  

If you have any enquiries, please contact Ms Von Wald.  

Interschool Sports Games – Parent Attendance

Please be advised the Interschool Sports Games are COVID-safe events. Parents attending Interschool Sports games on Thursdays must sign in using the QR Code at the sporting facilities.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.  

Interschool Sports Games Draws - Term 2

22nd April

Rugby League

• Seniors -  1:15pm v Holy Spirit - Field 4B
• Juniors - 12:30pm v Weir- Field 3B

Hockey

• Snr Mixed- 12:30pm - St. Clare's  - Field Grass 2 - Bears
• 6 A Side - 1:10pm v St. Clare's  - Field Waterhole 1

Netball

• Jnr B - 12:30pm v  Weir- Court 16
• Snr B - 1:15pm v St Ant's - Court 14

29th April

Rugby League

• Seniors - TBA
• Juniors - TBA

Hockey

• Snr Mixed- 12:30pm v Weir  - Field Billabong
• 6 A Side - 1:10pm v HS Stars  - Field Waterhole 2
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Netball

• Jnr B - 12:30pm v St. Ant's - Court 16
• Snr B - 1:15pm v Rasmussen - Court 14

Sports Excellence Training

Reminder -  Sports Excellence Training is on Monday in Week 10.

Year 5 Daradgee Camp

Camp 'Intention to Attend' notes and deposit are due this Friday 26^th March.

If you have questions or are finding it difficult to pay the deposit by this date, please contact Miss Kennett akenn233@eq.edu.au to make alternate arrangements.

Camp provides an amazing opportunity to build confidence and leadership qualities in a safe, engaging environment.

We would love to see as many students as possible attend this incredible camp in Term 2!

Ms Kennett

Year 5 Cohort Leader & Camp Co-ordinator

The Arts Space

Percussion Ensemble - Pop Up Performance

On Monday, our Percussion Ensemble came out of the classroom into our eating areas to perform! The group has been rehearsing and developing their skills this term and were excited to show us all what they can do! We hope that you enjoy their performance just as much as we did!

Bunnings Easter Art Show Entry

Students from Years 1-6 have been having fun and working together during their lunch breaks to produce the wonderful Matisse inspired picture (below).

Year 5 - Lead Auditions for School Musical

Thank you to all the students who attended the auditions on Wednesday afternoon.  Mrs Onlsow and Ms Earle were so impressed with all of the students' confidence and efforts to memorise their lines, dance choreography and song lyrics.

From the Resource Centre Week 9

Cranbrook Book Fair

Thank you Cranbrook for supporting our first Book Fair for 2021!  Every dollar spent at Book Fair helps our school with a selection of FREE books that ALL of Cranbrook can enjoy.  Below are just some the selection of FREE books we have received, thanks to our wonderful Cranbrook Community.

From the P & C

Tuckshop

A tuckshop focus group has been formed under the P & C with goals to improve our service.  If you have any ideas, feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear them! 

Please contact:  tuckshop@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au

P & C Executive Members

On Wednesday, 17th of March our P & C held its Annual General Meeting and our 2021 Executive Members were elected and appointed. 

• President - Ashley Nuttall
• Vice-President - Bobbie McMinn
• Treasurer - Bob Parker
• Secretary - Adrian Coventry

Thank you all those who attended, a good evening was had by all.  Our new Executives are looking forward to working together with our members this year to continue to promote the interests of our school and it's community.

We would also like to thank Leanne Stevens, our former P&C Treasurer for her invaluable contributions to our P & C over the years.  At our meeting, Leanne was granted Life Membership from the Association.

The next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 21st of April 2021.

Breakfast Club

We would like to thank our school community for their generous donations to Breakfast Club this term.  We extend a special thanks the children who have volunteered their time early in the mornings and to Food Relief North Queensland for their ongoing food donations to our club.

Our School Breakfast Program enhances the health and wellbeing of our students and your donations help us to provide the children with a nutritious start to the day. 

Breakfast is served between 8am and 8:30am, in the Large Undercover Area and is available to all of our students to help them be Engaged Successful Learners.

Some welcomed contributions for Breakfast Club are:

• Honey
• Vegemite
• Jam
  
• Cheese
• Tinned Spaghetti and Baked Beans

Breakfast Club donations can be handed in directly to the Breakfast Club counter in the mornings (in the Large Undercover Area) before school or to our staff at the front office during school hours.

Mrs Winter
Breakfast Club Co-Ordinator

Aussie of the Month

Aussie of the Month is based on encouraging and recognising students for their contribution to community. 

The intention is that it aligns to the Values for Australian Schooling and Curriculum framework and recognises students for their effort outside of academic application or sporting achievement and acknowledges students who demonstrate outstanding contributions within their community.

Key values that are sought to amplify are:

​Fair go – not just how we apply ourselves but also in providing opportunity for all

Mateship - a generosity of spirit and compassion for those in need

Respect – of self, of others, our community, and the environment

Inclusion – acceptance and respect of difference

Expression of Interest - Groundsman

Pictureplates Fundraising Project

Parents are invited to share in this wonderful school fundraising activity.

Picture plates are simply beautiful and make great keepsakes and presents.  Children also love to eat off their very own Pictureplates.  The cost is $25 per drawing.  Please complete your  Pictureplates Order Form and return it with your cash/cheque (made out to Cranbrook State School) in an envelope marked "Pictureplates".   You can download a copy of the letter and form (PDF below) that was distributed earlier this term.  More forms are also available at the office.  

2021 NAPLAN Online Schedule for Cranbrook

Our Cranbrook NAPLAN online schedule has been approved and published below for you all to see when your child will be engaging in the online testing.

So you are aware of the types of questions and way online testing works, feel free to check out the NAPLAN Public Demonstration Website and have a go yourself.  We will use this site with our students prior to conducting the testing so they are familiar as well.

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 For More Than 10 Days

What is an exemption and why do I need it?

Every parent of a child of compulsory school age has a legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attending school. Parents can apply for an exemption from this obligation when their child cannot attend or it would be unreasonable in all the circumstances for their child to attend school for a period of more than 10 consecutive school days.

Situations where an application for an exemption may be made include:

• Illness
• Family reasons
• Cultural or religious reasons

If your child is exempt from compulsory schooling, you are excused from your obligation in relation to compulsory schooling. 

The school principal is not responsible for providing an educational program for your child, however they may provide advice on other educational options available. Decisions about exemptions for up to one school year are made by the principal and decisions about exemptions for more than one school year are made by the relevant Regional Director of the Department of Education, Training and Employment, responsible for the supervision of the school your child attends.   

Attendance Award

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