Cranbrook Newsletter Term 4 - Week 3 2021

Principal's Message

Prep Transition

A full suite of resources and information are available on the school website to parents who are looking to enrol their child at Cranbrook State School for 2022.

You are also reminded to keep an eye on the upcoming events section to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities to prepare for 2021.

Prep Transition has started THIS WEEK.

Supporting Positive Transitions to Prep 

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, "Perigian Springs State School".  This video gives some insights that transition statements provide to ensure that 'learning suits the learner'.  This video is one of several videos on the Early Childhood Education and Care website, designed to assist families, early education and care services and schools to support positive transitions to Prep.

2022 Enrolment Email

This week you would have received an email survey regarding your  enrolment intentions for 2022. Please advise us ASAP if your child will not be attending Cranbrook during 2022 as we are busily developing new class lists for 2022 that will be released to parents during week 9.

Delayed Entry to Prep for children who have not previously been enrolled in Prep

Parents may delay their child's entry to Prep (and subsequently Year 1) if they feel that the child is not ready to start school. For example, the child is still developing their social and emotional skills. The child can then commence Prep when they are of compulsory school age (6 years and 6 months).

No formal documentation, assessment or approval is required for delayed entry to Prep. Principals do not make decisions on delaying a child's entry to Prep. While some parents may choose to discuss their decision to delay entry with the Principal, it is not necessary for them to do so.

It is strongly recommended that students enrol, complete the transition program and trial Prep for the first 20 days. In some cases, as parents we may underestimate the resilience and adaptive capacity of our children. To be fully informed, let your child have a go, they never cease to amaze us.

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to Lilly in Prep who is this week's PBL Assembly Draw Winner.

Cranbrook Reading Awards

At Cranbrook, all students are expected to read every night.  Student reading is logged and signed by parents in students' Cranbrook Home Reading Log Book. 

Students who have completed 100, 150, 200 and 250 nights of reading are awarded their certificates at Parade.  On completion of 250 nights of reading, a book prize will be awarded.  

Congratulations to the students who have achieved their Reading Awards on parade this week!

Kate's Campaign for Change

Please support our Student Council initiative by donating toiletries to the "Kate's Campaign for Change" purple bin in the Admin building.

NAIDOC Day Celebrations

Our NAIDOC Day Ceremony and Celebrations were held in Week 2.  Thank you to everyone who made our celebrations possible - especially the Deadly Balas from Northern Beaches State High School - Townsville, our parent volunteers, Aunty Joy and the staff who organised activities. 

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News in Sports

Congratulations to the following students for their regional representation in their chosen sports in sports:

• Tellay - Basketball
• Rhylee - Football, Rugby League
• Malakai - Touch
• Malyck - Touch

TERM 4

In HPE this term, students will be learning skills in Basketball.  

Lara Woods (nee Von Wald)
HPE Teacher

The Arts Space

PREP

Piccolo Chorus is made up of Year 1 and 2 students who love to sing! This term, in Term 4, we are inviting all Prep students so that they can also start their singing journey at Cranbrook! Piccolo Chorus rehearses every Monday 1st lunch in play time in the Music Room. 

Prep students, along with Year 1 and 2 students in the Piccolo Chorus, are invited and have the opportunity to perform at the Cranbrook Christmas Chaos concert on Tuesday the 30th November.

For any more information, please contact Mrs Onslow or Ms Earle. 

YEAR 2

All Year 2 students are reminded to bring their costumes and props for their Media futuristic photo day next Wednesday (27th October 2021). Students can bring any futuristic costumes and are encouraged to create costumes and props using everyday items such as aluminium foil. All costumes and props can be kept in their regular classrooms until next Wednesday and will come home on that day after their Arts lesson.

YEAR 3

All Year 3 students are reminded to bring their costumes and props for their Media magazine cover photo day next Wednesday (27th October 2021). Students can bring costumes and props that suit the style of their magazine and that match their headline. 

Instrumental Recruitment 2022

If your child is interested in learning an instrument and joining our Instrumental Program please  see the attached PDF file if you would like more information on this amazing opportunity at Cranbrook.

You are also more than welcome to email Sarah Earle slear0@eq.edu.au or Suellen Onslow sjohn152@eq.edu.au if you have any questions.

Sarah Earle & Suellen Onslow
Performing Arts Teachers

World Teachers' Day

World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated across Australia on Friday, 29 October 2021.

We encourage everyone at Cranbrook to take the opportunity to celebrate and thank our teachers for their hard work and commitment to our school and students.  

Starting Monday 25 October, you can surprise one lucky teacher each day with their choice of a $250 eGift card from one of TUH Wellbeing Benefits partners.

Simply complete a form nominating your favourite teacher using the link below. Not only will it make their day, they could be in the running to win one of five very special gifts*.  Visit the website for more information.

What's On in Year 5

"Make a Mark" Townsville City Galleries Workshop 

4/5D engaged in a workshop with artist Erin Ricardo earlier this week, during their Arts lesson.

The students created print feathers which will be used to create a large pair of wings with contributions from different Townsville schools.

Our Arts Teachers will let us know where they will displayed so watch this space!

JCU Marine Biologist Incursion

On Wednesday, Savannah and Patrick from JCU, visited our Year 5 Cohort.

Savannah is a Marine Biologist at JCU and studies coral and sea turtles. She explained the role of Marine Biologists and how they study the reef in a hope to understand and protect it. The students impressed Savannah with their knowledge of coral and the Great Barrier Reef ecosystems as well as the effects of climate change on them. The students enjoyed asking many questions and learning even more! 

Minds were blown with the incredible diversity of the majestic creatures of our reef.

• The thing that blew my mind is that Leatherback Turtles can become the size of a car because they grow so quickly! - Jack 
• The thing that blew my mind is that the crown of thorns starfish releases thousands of babies when they are disturbed and angry. – Paarth
• The thing that blew my mind is that turtles can travel across the whole world! – Clark
• The thing that blew my mind is that sea cucumbers spit out their insides when they are in danger and Aboriginal people can use their insides as shoes to walk on the reef. – Deakyn
• The thing that blew my mind is that plankton live in coral and leave if it gets too hot. - Tyler

Amy Kennett
Year 4/5 D Teacher

Free Dress Day

Outside School Hours Care Centre

Attendance Award - Week 2

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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