Cranbrook Newsletter - Term 1 Week 10 2021

Principal's Message

Thank you for those parents who were able to support their children and the school with the new restrictions placed on the school prior to the holidays.

We were able to minimise the disruption to learning and assessments as much as possible and continue to hold our sporting and curriculum events.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr Ian Wilcox all the very best on his retirement. 

Ian has been a valuable colleague and teacher at our school over the last 17 years and he has made a positive difference to so many of our students and staff and he will be missed by all of us within our Cranbook school community.  While we are all saddened to see him go, we wish him every success and happiness.  

I would like to wish all of our Cranbrook families a safe and enjoyable Easter break.  Term 2 commences on Monday 19th April.

Jeff Capell
Principal

Term 2 - Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday 29th April will see our first round of parent teacher interviews for 2021.  These will take place in the school hall from 3.30-7.30pm in 15 minute increments. 

Our booking system will be open on Friday 2nd April for parents to make their bookings with their relevant teacher/s and will close midday, Thursday 29th April.  

You will also be provided with a list of questions you can ask your teachers about how your child is going.  These are below.  We will be handing these out on the afternoon/evening so don't feel as though you need to remember or write these down.

When you make your booking you will be asked whether you would like ‘phone call’ or ‘in person’.  If you select ‘phone call’ our teachers will call you during your allocated time so please make sure your contact details are up to date with our office staff.  All classroom teachers, cohort leaders, inclusion staff, specialist staff and leadership team will be available for interviews.

To access parent teacher interviews please follow the process below. 

1. Copy and paste link into your browser:  https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?schoolid=693
2. Type in your email address and click Next
3. Select your Security Options (password, no password, code) and click Next
4. Enter your name and contact details and click Save
5. Enter your child’s full name and select year level and click Next
6. Select your communication method (phone/in person)
7. Click on the ‘Book Interviews’ box next to your child's name
8. Select your child's teacher and click Next
9. Click on the timeslot that you would like to book and your child’s name will appear in that timeslot
10. If you make a mistake just click on that timeslot again to clear that interview
11. Click on SAVE at the top or bottom of the page.

Tammy Haupt
Head of Curriculum

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Reading - Explicit Improvement Agenda wk 10

With school holidays right around the corner it is really important to continue reading.  We see regression in some of our students reading ability over the holiday break hence the importance in continuing to read on a daily basis where possible.  We look forward to seeing you all next term.

Enrichment Learning with Ms Negra

This term, 33 students across years 1-6 were withdrawn from class to engage in enrichment activities in groups.

Year 4,5 and 6 worked with DeBono’s Thinking Hats to consider alternative perspectives on issues. Some of these perspectives were individual and we also worked in groups on both a bushfire theme and a governmental problem with moving to Mars.

The year 1,2 and 3 groups worked on a literacy study. They made new dustcovers, wrote new blurbs, investigated non- fiction texts and discussed what features make a poster interesting.

News in Sports

Cross Country and Colour Run

Our Cross Country & Colour Fun Run held on Wednesday this week, was such a great event! With a total of 405 points, Wallaringa was the winning Sports House for this year's Cross Country!  Congratulations to Wallaringa and well done to all the students who participated - It was a fantastic morning!

Visit our school Facebook Page to view our album of pictures from Wednesday morning.  

Ms Lara Von Wald
HPE Teacher

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

Netball

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

Sports Excellence Training

Bill Nettle Cup Challenge

Selected senior students represented Cranbrook in the Bill Nettle Cup Challenge today.  Our team showed great sportsmanship and played well winning 2 out of 3 games. 

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.

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.

Message from Chappy Chrissy

As I reflect on what has been a busy term I am grateful for so many things.  As an SU Chaplain I have the privilege of being part of the Cranbrook SS community and being a wellbeing support person for this community.

I am reminded that Easter on the Christian calendar is about God’s sacrifice to this world by sending His Son for a broken world.  I see ‘brokenness’ every day in my role as Chaplain and if I can play a part in bringing comfort, peace and love to child’s heart, my job is so worth it.

I also see the beautiful things where children flourish in their gifting and shine in their strengths.
Take time to reflect on why we are all here doing what we do with our gifts and strengths.
Take time to remember that we all play our part in bringing love to this world.

Be kind to yourself and others.  Have a blessed Easter break and in the midst of the yummy chocolate, remember the reason for the season.  

Love,
Chappy Chrissy

Expression of Interest - School Groundsman

The Arts Space

Things didn’t slow down this week for the Arts as we celebrated our community and our amazing students!

Year 3 students have been working on creating landscapes in class. This week we finalised our underwater landscapes and displayed them all in an underwater scene! Have a look at their work so far!

Preps-Year 3 participated in Snapaganza today, and In the Arts Space students were able to take photos using a green screen. They had a great time dressing up! 

Lastly, our wonderful Year 6 Student Council had planned to visit the Good Shepherd Nursing Home this week to bring some joy to our local community. Unfortunately plans had to change, however the girls still sent a video to the home to send their thoughts at Easter time.

Miss Caitlin, our piano teacher sent in this adorable clip of Darcie in Year 2, playing Yankee Doodle!  

From the Resource Centre

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.   

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