Cranbrook Newsletter Term 3 - Week 5 2021

Principal's Message

2022 Prep Enrolments

Enrolments for Prep next year are now welcome.  Children born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 are eligible to enrol.  Early Entry Applications for students born in July 2017 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.

2021 Prep Transition Program

Cranbrook State School will be running a free 8 week Prep Transition Program on Thursdays between 8am and 9:40am, from 21st October to 9th December.  

Children enrolled in our program will be involved in literacy, numeracy and physical development activities.  Our staff will also provide parents and guardians with parent information sessions to become familiar with our school surroundings, staff and school procedures.

To enrol your child into our program, please contact our office on 4726 1222.

New Staff Member

We welcome Mr Cameron Turton who has been appointed to the 4B class for the remainder of 2021.

Mr Turton is an experienced teacher who has been working at Weir State School for the past Term.  Prior to this, he has many years of experience teaching upper primary and at International Schools in Japan. Mr Turton has high expectations of students and has achieved excellent outcomes with students at previous schools in the past.

Progress of School Works

Here are some more photos of our school upgrades for our entryway, new fence and senior playground.  

Works are progressing as planned and we continue to thank our Cranbrook families for their consideration of any minor interruptions as they will be well worth it once the projects are completed.  

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Books, Bevvies and Breakfast

Book Week is in less than 2 weeks!  

On Thursday 26th August from 8am onwards we are inviting all students in their dress ups to bring their parents and read under the large tree outside the school hall.  There will be bacon and egg burgers for sale by the P & C for everyone, as well as the usual coffee menu from the P & C Uniform Shop.  Chairs will be spread out across the lawn and boxes of books will be available for students to borrow and read from throughout the before school period.  We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Tammy Haupt
Head of Curriculum

Cranbrook Bus Service - Availability

Did you know that Cranbrook now operates two school buses that can transport your children to and from school daily? 

We have a few available spots remaining on our buses.  Our bus information form is attached below and can also be downloaded from our website.  If you have any other questions about our schedule and costs please contact our office staff on 4726 1222.

From the Resource Centre - Week 5

Book Week Competitons

We have 2 competitions open for our Book Week celebrations in Week 7. All entries must be handed to the Resource Centre by Friday 20th August.

Prep to Year 3:  colouring competition (see class teacher for the picture)

Year 4 to 6:  Book Face photo competition (see below)

Global Tropics Future - Year 5

Global Tropics Future - Year 6

The Arts Space

Hello again! We have A LOT to show you this week!

Year 1 have been studying Drama in the Arts and we have included some short videos of our students who have been in role as customers and register operators. We know you will all enjoy watching these!

Year 6 have been working hard on creating their animal sculptures in Visual Art. Students are using foil, containers, carboard and masking task to make their sculptures which they will paint and decorate once construction has finished.

This week the Piccolo Choir visited the Preps to perform for them. The Preps enjoyed the impromptu performance and the Piccolos also enjoyed their enthusiastic audience! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the soloists! 

And finally, our Nightingale chorus were invited to perform last weekend at the Willows Presbyterian Spring Fair.  The choir really enjoyed the opportunity and made Cranbrook proud!

Sarah Earle and Suellen Onslow
Performing Arts Teacher

Rock Bottom Musical Tickets are On Sale!

The recent easing of COVID restrictions means that our 2021 Musical "Rock Bottom" can proceed with each student being able to invite unlimited family members and friends.  

To book your tickets, please complete the details on the 2021 Covid Musical Attendance Sheet and return to the school office with your payment.  Details are for seat holders only.  If you have young children who will be seated on your lap, we do not need their details.  Seat allocations will be completed on a first served basis on returning the attendance sheet to the office.   

ALL TICKET REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 9:00AM ON MONDAY 30TH AUGUST.

Masks are required to be worn if you are unable to social distance.  

What's On in Prep

In Science this term, our Preppies have been learning about the weather.  They have been working out which clothes to wear and which activities would be good choices for different weather situations.

This week we would like to celebrate the students in Prep C who have achieved 50 and 75 nights of reading!  Well done!

Cat Rowbotham
Prep Teacher

News in Sports

Sports Excellence in Week 6 Cancelled

Sports Excellence will be cancelled next week (Week 6) due to Red Track.

Blackhawks U10's Trials 

Mr Capell will be holding trials for boys and girls who are born between 2011 and 2012 who wish to be a part of the Cranbrook Rugby League Team for the U10's Blackhawks challenge.

Trials will be held on Thursday the 19th August from 8.15-8.45.  Students will be selected based on their skills shown at the trials.

SELECTED STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO TRAIN EVERY MORNING FROM 8.15am-8.45am commencing in week 7.

Upcoming Events

Red Track - Wednesday 18th August 9am-3pm, Sports Reserve (one on the strand). Selected students only.

Blackhawks U10's challenge - Friday 27th August, Brother League Club.  Selected students only. 

Lara Von Wald
HPE Teacher

From the P & C

Spring Carnival

Please contact Louise on 0416 281 235 / louiseandian@hotmail.com

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

The Cranbrook P and C would love your support for our fundraiser.

Have you asked your family and friends if they'd like to order a dozen delicious doughnuts?

All profits go back into our school community!

Schoolzine App

Everything at your fingertips

Download our Free School Communication App! The Schoolzine App is an easy to use mobile phone application that allows parents and carers to have access to school news at their fingertips at any time, including receiving our newsletter, newsflashes and viewing the school calendar.  

INSTALLING SZapp

1. On your device, open the App Store
2. Search the App Store for SZapp
3. Download and install SZapp

FIND YOUR SCHOOL

1. Select your school's region (Queensland)
2. Search for and select your school(Cranbrook State School)

REGISTER A USER

Before you can add your school, you will need to register. Register with your email, or sign in with
Google or Facebook. Enter your email and name and then create a password

Attendance Award - Week 4

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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