Cranbrook Newsletter Term 4 - Week 1 2021

Principal's Message

Welcome Back

We hope you all had an enjoyable holiday and your children have had a smooth transition back into learning.

There are some staff changes for this term that you should be aware of:

Prep A: Mrs Suringa will be taking leave from week 2 onwards and Mrs McLean will be moving from Inclusion to take the class.

Inclusion: Mrs Lindgren will be backfilling Mrs McLean in Inclusion for the remainder of the year.

Teacher Librarian: Mrs Shepherd is on leave for the remainder of the year and Mrs Hoole will be covering this leave.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an evidence-based whole school framework that actively promotes positive behaviour. It is based on research and is designed to support all students to achieve their best academically, socially and behaviourally. It enables students to develop a clear understanding of required expectations, become responsible for their own behaviour and work together to create a positive productive and harmonious learning community.

Our expectations have not changed and our focus is still on being SAFE, being RESPONSIBLE and being RESPECTFUL; however our means of addressing these expectations will change as we will explicitly teach and reinforce expected behaviours through focussed lessons.

Prep is compulsory 2022

The Queensland Parliament recently made important changes to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. From next year, it will be compulsory for all Queensland children to undertake the Preparatory (Prep) Year, prior to entering Year 1. The legislation identifies specific exceptions that can be determined by principals on a case-by-case basis. We have seen such positive learning outcomes since the introduction of Prep and I am pleased all children will now enjoy this important start to their learning

Transition to School Resources to Support Your Child

There are many ways a parent or carer can help their child transition from home or kindy to school.

Take a look at the short video from the Department of Education, "Weir Kindergarten"  to find out how transition statements are supporting a great start to school; which is one of several videos on their website designed to assist families, early education and care services and schools to support positive transitions to Prep.

Dismissal of Prep Students

From Monday 5 October 2021 at 3.00pm the children will be dismissed from their classrooms and go to a meeting place predetermined with the parent/caregiver.

Term 4 Environmental Captains

Congratulations to our Environmental Captains this term.

Prep A – Wyatt H, Chelsea B

Prep B – Stella S, Skye C

Prep C -  Malikah K, Jakahn M

1A – Aaliyah H, Harrison P

1B – Caydin K, Nathalia M

1C – Jasmine L, Malikai G

2A – Hunter D, Elena E

2B – Samantha G, David K

2C – Patrick L, Rhys P

3A – Logan H, Bella M

3B – Tyler P, Myla S

3C – Krystall B, Odin P

4A – Hunter C, Chloe G

4B – Emily L, Dwayne W

5A – Chloe H, Lyddell G

5B – Jasper D, Delphin M

4/5D – Shantelle S, Jack B

6A – Cyrin K, Xzaviah G

6B – Ethan B, Malyck H

6C – Lochlan B, Trysten H

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.

Term 4 Extra Curricular Activities

During Term 4, Cranbrook State School will again offer a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities for students to participate in due to the generosity and enthusiasm of the teachers who volunteer their own time. Some parents may have noticed that the Piano and Guitar email offers to participate in these extra curricula activities have already been emailed.  The Term 4 Activity Schedule (PDF) is available for viewing below.

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.

Lunches

Over the last couple of days there has been a constant stream of children coming to the office saying they have not had enough to eat.

Please ensure that your children have enough food in their lunches to last them for both eating breaks.  Perhaps an extra sandwich or piece of fruit might help.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLDROOM BOXES WILL BE PLACED ON THE BENCHES IN THE UNDERCOVERED AREAS FROM NEXT WEEK.

Students can place their lunches in these boxes in the mornings, if they would like their lunches refrigerated for the 1st Break. Teachers will allocate students to collect the large tubs and they will be taken to the eating areas. If you have any questions please contact your teacher or see me on morning duty between 8.00am and 8.30am. Please NOTE lunches are put into the cold room at 8.50am (if you arrive late, you miss out) and they are not accessed again until 1st break (take your healthy snack out).  This excellent service is only available due to our wonderful P&C who installed the cold room for the benefit of all students.

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Term 4 - Parent Teacher Interviews

Our second round of Parent-Teacher Interviews for 2021 will be conducted on Thursday 14th October.   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 17th September for parents to make their bookings with their relevant teacher/s and will close midday Wednesday, 13th October.  

Below, is a list of questions you can ask your teachers about how your child is going.  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 SAVE at the top or bottom of the page.

Tammy Haupt
Head of Curriculum

Prep Transition Program

NAIDOC Ceremony

Next week, on Thursday 14th October we will be holding a NAIDOC Ceremony at 9:30am in the Hall. 

Parents and carers are welcome to attend.  Social distance rules apply.  

Our Naidoc School Activities will be held on Thursday 14th for senior students and on Friday 15th for junior students.  

Book Fair is Coming

The Arts Space

Welcome back to all of our amazing Arts students!!

This term is full of wonderful performance events and opportunities for our students. Here is a snapshot of what we have coming up:

-    Recruitment for Instrumental Music students starting in 2022 will begin this term. Ms Earle and Mrs Onslow will be available to speak to about this at the Parent-Teacher interview night in Week 2. 
-    Students in Years 2-4 may come home from next week talking about how amazing our band and orchestra are, as they will have the opportunity to hear them perform. They may even bring home a ‘recruitment form’ which you can fill in and return ASAP.
-    Our Arts Christmas Chaos concert will be held in Week 9. More details to come!

News in Sports

From the P & C

New Tuckshop Meal Deal

New Monday Meal Deal

Beginning in Week 2, the Meal Deal for Mondays will be Pizzas:  Hawaiian (ham & pineapple) and BBQ Mealovers (salami & bacon). 

Did you know, the tuckshop also does gluten free baked treats?  Yum!

Attendance Award

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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