Cranbrook Newsletter - Term 3 Week 1 2021

Principal's Message

Welcome back everyone to our next forty-five days of learning in Term Three.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm ‘Cranbrook State School’ welcome to our new families who are joining us this Term.

It is always wonderful to see all newcomers settle in so quickly and adapt to our daily routines and culture. Term Three is always one of the busiest in every school year. There will no doubt be other activities and events along the way to keep us even busier. If you are not yet following us via Social Media, I encourage you to like our school Facebook page as another way to keep abreast of our news.

Staffing Changes

Ms Shannon Morgan has joined Ms Amy Kennett in teaching Year 4/5D for the remainder of the year. 

Semester 1 Report Cards

Report cards for Semester 1 will be sent out (paper copy and email) at the end of Week 2.  

Please ensure your email addresses are up to date with our office staff to ensure you receive your digital copy.

Procedures for Ensuring Safety

Parents and carers, a reminder to please ensure that:

• you sign your children in through the office if they are late to school, 
• you sign them out if you need to collect them early (including from sick bay), and 
• you sign them in and out if they are out of school for a period of time during the day.

You will be issued with an Early Departure/Exit Slip from our system when you report to the office to collect your child.  Teachers will be instructed not to release children who have not presented with the Early Departure/Exit Slip.  This is very important to track where children are, and also for our official record keeping. 

Term 3 Extra-Curricular Activities

During Term 3, Cranbrook State School will offer a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities for students to participate in, largely due to the generosity and enthusiasm of the teachers who volunteer their own time. Some parents may have noticed that offers to participate in Piano and Guitar lessons have already been emailed. 

The Process for Term 3
1.    A schedule of the Extra-Curricular activities will be released via email and newsletter in Week 1 Term 3. 
2.    Extra-Curricular activities begin and conclude at different times during the term.
3.    Students will be reminded through morning announcements during week 2 of what activities are available on that day.
4.    If students attend on that day the teacher will make a decision as to who can attend and who cannot based on numbers.
5.    If the activity is an afternoon or before school activity, all students can attend in Week 2 to determine who can join.

Please discuss with your child about what opportunities they may wish to be involved in and remind them about their attendance on a weekly basis.  Below are the activities that are being offered this term.

Term 3 Environmental Captains

Congratulations to our Environmental Captains this term.  

Prep A    Cienna & Declan 
Prep B    Matthew & Lincoln 
Prep C    Happiness & Jaxon
1A     Jai & Grayce
1B    Harrison & Mikaya
2A    Jordan & Ziai 
2B    Esi & Tru-Jae
2C    Flynn & Bella 
3A    Skye & Joyce
3B    Ellie & Braxton
3C    Brock & Krystall
4A    Melanie & Alyssa
4B    Kellah & Fabian
4/5D    Noah & Bella
5A    Lily & Cooper
5B    Sophia & Cwade
6A    Tahleeka & Jimal
6B    Izzy & Noah
6C    Connor & Misha

Daily Absence Notification

Queensland state schools are required to advise parents/carers when their child is absent without explanation as soon as practicable on that day, allowing time for parents/carers to respond before the end of the school day.  Are you receiving your text message when your child is absent? If not, please contact the school to update your contact information.

Parents can reply text the reason for their child's absence and then you won't need to write a note or call our Absence Hotline.

School Facilities Works

The New School Security Fence (yes, the big black ones that have been constructed at other schools) construction will begin on Monday 26th July and conclude by Friday 13th August. 

The School Entry Project (P&C Funded) for a covered access will also begin on Monday 19th July. 

There may be some disruption to entry ways during the construction period, however the company will try to minimise these as much as possible.  We will advise you of any interruptions to entryway access that these works may cause.

I have included a schematic drawing (above) of the school entry project.  We thank you for your consideration over the next few weeks and any minor disruptions will be well worth it once the project is complete. 

The construction of the new Year 4,5,6 Playground will commence Wednesday 28th July and conclude on 20th August.  

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

The Arts Space

Dont forget to pop down to the Strand Ephemera starting this Saturday 17th July to see our Year 6 Air Dry Clay Sculptures that were made in collaboration with Townsville City Galleries.

The students' sculptures will also be a part of the City Galleries Installation Entry.  

Ms Earle and Mrs Onslow
Performing Arts Teachers

Rock Bottom Musical Rehearsal Times

From the Resource Centre

Term 3 is a busy time at Cranbrook Resource Centre!

Prep students have been welcomed into the library at play time.  They have been enjoying quiet reading with our cuddly 'Reading Buddies', strengthening their fine motor skills with colouring and drawing activities.  

OPTI-Minds Competition is on Monday afternoons from 3pm-4pm where teams of students creatively solve a complex problem to present to a panel of judges in late August.  

Solid Pathways and Global Tropics Future Online Programs continue this Term as does our school reading effort for the Premier's Reading Challenge.

Book Week is also celebrated this Term with the theme: Old World, New Worlds, Other Worlds

News in Sports

Term 3 Health and Physical Education

Prep - Students will use personal and social skills when working with others and describe their feelings after participating in a range of active games. 
Year 1 & 2- Students will demonstrate dodging and running skills and test alternatives to evade others or objects in tagging games. They will demonstrate strategies to work in groups and play fairly during tagging games. 
Year 3 & 4-Students will learn to apply strategies for working cooperatively and apply rules fairly. They refine striking and fielding skills and concepts in active play and games. They will apply skills, concepts and strategies to solve movement challenges in striking and fielding games. 
Year 5 & 6-Students will perform the specialised movement skills of throwing and catching in the context of Tchoukball. They propose and combine Tchoukball movement concepts and strategies in game situations to achieve movement outcomes and solve movement challenges. They demonstrate fair play and skills to work collaboratively during Tchoukball activities and games.

Ms Von Wald
HPE and Year 3 Teacher

Sporting Activities

• The last round of season 2 Interschool sports finishes in week 4.  Training has commenced and will be on at the same times as last term.  
• Interschool Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Wednesday 18th August (Selected Yr 2 to 6 Students).
• T20 Cricket Blast will be held on Thursday, 9th September (Year 5 and 6 Students)
• The Legg Stagg Shield evening games will commence on Monday 26th July.  

Season 2 - Interschool Sports Game Draws

Touch
Senior A2 Boys 

22 Jul                     Week 5                 - v Holy Spirit, Field 5B

29 Jul                     Week 6                 -  v St Clare's 

5 Aug                    Week 7                   - TBA

Senior A2 Girls 

22 Jul                     Week 5                 - v Shalom, Field 5A

29 Jul                     Week 6                 - v St Anthony’s Green 6B

5 Aug                    Week 7                   -   TBA

Soccer
Division 1 Boys

22 Jul                     Week 5                 - v Holy Spirit, Field 3

29 Jul                     Week 6                 -  TBA

5 Aug                    Week 7                  -   TBA

Division 2 Girls

22 Jul                     Week 5                 - v Calvary, Field 4

29 Jul                     Week 6                 -  v Rasmussen, Field 5A

5 Aug                    Week 7                  -   v St. Anthony's, Field 5B

Union
To be advised

From the P & C

Spring Carnival

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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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