Cranbrook Newsletter Term 3 - Week 6 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 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.

Student Resource Scheme

All OUTSTANDING Student Resource fees are due by the end of this term.  We are in the process of sending home forms to parents who have not paid their students fees.  If your student receives a form, please contact our office to find out about payment options and to make your payments ASAP. 

School Uniform Policy

Cranbrook is a uniform wearing school.  All students should come dressed each day in the full school uniform:

• Shorts/Skorts
• Polo – school and sports
• HAT (no other hats should be worn and students asked to place non-school hats in their bags

It is important to recognise that our school uniform policy is a vital part of the education strategy of our school. At Cranbrook, we value, neat, tidy, dignified personal presentation which will prepare students for their future, enhance their leadership skills and ensures that they take pride in being part of a team.

Cranbrook School Uniforms can be purchased from the P & C Uniform Shop located at the back of the Hall.

Year 1 Classes

During 2021 our Year 1 enrolments have continued to grow with new families joining our school community. Even though the Year 1 teachers have done a great job in managing the oversized classes up to this point, Semester 2 of Year 1 is a key time in a child’s educational development and we MUST ensure we give every child the best chance at succeeding during this important period.

For this reason, our school has decided that the best way to improve the chances of success for all Year 1 students is to create a 3rd Year 1 class for the remainder of the year to allow our staff to ensure that every child’s educational need are being meet for the remainder of the year. 

The new staffing arrangements for the remainder of 2021 will be:
•    1A – Mr Abraham
•    1B  – Miss Hutchinson
•    1C – Mr Henry

Students will be transitioned to the new classes on Friday 20th August so they are ready to begin in their new classes on Monday morning.

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to Lincoln, in Year 5 who was last week's PBL Assembly Draw Winner.

Congratulations to Jade in Year 2 who is this week's PBL Assembly Draw Winner

Breaky, Bevvies and Books

Thursday, week 7 is Book Week Dress-Up day!

Come and join your child/ren under the big tree outside the Hall to read a book from 8am onwards.  The P & C will be selling breaky burgers and the normal coffee menu.  We look forward to seeing everyone dressed up.

What's On in Year 2

Amanda Flor
Year 2 Cohort Leader

From the Resource Centre - Week 6

Book Week Competitions 

All competition entries are due today.  Thank you to all  the students who entered, winners will be announced next week.

Prep to Year 3 Colouring Competition

Year 4 to 6 Book Face Photo competition

Library Play Space

The library now has construction materials for students to create and explore.  Allowing students to play freely, develops the following skills:

• fine motor coordination
• problem solving 
• focus and patience
• cooperation
• imagination
• self confidence

1 Week to go!  Premier's Reading Challenge 

It's now the final week of the reading challenge.  All forms are due back to the Resource Centre by  Friday 27th August.  There have been many students who have completed the reading challenge which is great to see and we look forward to celebrating their success with signed certificates from the Premier, Anastacia Palaszczuk.

The Arts Space

A Visit from our Adopt-A-Cowboy

Riley Price, Cranbrook's Adopt-A-Cowboy, came to 2A and 3A on Wednesday morning to assist with their learning of the Arts subjects: Media and Music. Riley became 2A’s client and was dressed for an ‘olden day’ photograph by the students. Students then used iPads to take a photograph that used 'olden day posing'.  Students are learning how to edit photographs using media to look either old or futuristic. 

While visiting year 3, Riley helped students analyse magazine covers, played the music game Aquaqua and listened to the 3’s sing ‘The Wellerman’. Riley has been an excellent role model for this project to date and we thank him for his cooperation and engagement with the children.                                                                                               

Riley participated and engaged well with the students and was more than willing to get ‘dressed up’! 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank ‘Bravus Mining and Resources’- the presenting partner of this worthwhile school project and all other participating sponsors.

Cranbrook enjoys when Riley visits and hope he is back again soon! 

Sarah Earle & Suellen Onslow
Performing Arts Teachers

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.  

Spring Carnival

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

Father's Day Afternoon

Father and father-figures are invited to the Cranbrook State School on Father’s Day afternoon hosted by the PCR Group and Student Council.

Enjoy an afternoon of Dads v Kids sport, draw-dad portraits, a mini photoshoot, afternoon tea and a free sausage sizzle!

Monday 6th September
3pm - 4:30pm

Thanks to Lamberts Fresh Produce and #Fixit Home Maintenance for supporting this very special event!

News in Sports

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Townsville Schools in the "C" Schools Team at the Northern Region 10-12 years Track and Field Trials.

Congratulations to ALL students who participated in the Inter-School Athletics Carnival on Wednesday this week!  It was a great day and all students represented Cranbrook with pride!  

Lara Von Wald
HPE Teacher

Student Council News

In week 4, the Student Council held some "minute to win it" challenges in the hall for students in year 4, 5 and 6.  The students were required to complete a variety of physical and mental challenges in groups.  Congratulations to the following students who won the challenges:

• Yr 6 - Kooper, Koen, Cyrin, Ma'aseia and Malakai 
• Yr 5 - Isabella and Mikhala 
• Yr 4 - Addison, Noelani, Emilie and Margaret
  

We are also very excited to be hosting and judging Cranbrook's Got Talent this year.  We hope that you are all able to come and watch the finalists perform at the Spring Carnival!

Kylah-Rose & Charlotte
Year 6 Student Councillors

Attendance Award - Week 5

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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