Cranbrook Newsletter Term 4 - Week 7 2021

Principal's Message

2021 Classes and Teacher Release

Parents and students will receive their class lists for 2022 on Friday 3rd December, Week 9.  

As with any release of information some students and parents may be pleased or disappointed with the situation they are placed in.  

If you strongly object to either the teacher placement or their peers, you are requested to put your request in writing and outline the EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES that would deem it necessary to move classes.  

Please forward your requests to The Principal by Friday, 10th December and mark your correspondence PRIVATE and CONFIDENTIAL.  A decision will be made on all requests the week before school begins so new enrolments can be taken into account.  No early decisions will be made.

Please be aware that these lists are only DRAFT and the final class lists, teachers and rooms will only be finalised in 2021 after Day 8.

Year 6 Graduation

The Year 6 Graduation will be held on Monday 6th December.  A reminder that students with outstanding SRS fees will not be receiving an invitation to the graduation unless other financial arrangements have been made.

Finance Reminder

Due to all receipting closing from 3:00pm on Friday, 3rd December it would be appreciated if all 2021 payments could be made prior to this time.

Money can still be taken after this close-off point, but handwritten receipts will be available only.
All SRS fees are well overdue and parents/caregivers are reminded that payment needs to be finalised (or payment plan arranged with the Business Manager), to enable students to participate in any extra-curriculum activities e.g. swimming, graduation, sport, live performances.

2022 Prep Enrolments – Limited places available (9 spots left)

If your child will be attending Cranbrook State School next year, please ensure that the following tasks are completed as soon as possible to allow for their class placement for 2022 to occur:

• Complete the enrolment form 
• Bring your child’s original birth certificate to the school so we can process your child’s enrolment.
  

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, "Early Childhood and Community Engagement - Advice to Parents from Carla".  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.

Clubs

Breakfast Club will cease on Friday 3rd December (Week 9) and will recommence in Week 2 of 2022.  

A big thank you to everyone who has donated food items and helped throughout the year (including our students).  Breakfast Club is a wonderful service for the Cranbrook Community.

Homework Club will cease on Thursday, 26th November (Week 8) and will recommence in Week 2 of 2022.

Jeff Capell
Principal

Positive Behaviour For Learning

Congratulations to Blaise 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!

Cranbrook Celebrates 40 Years!

This Saturday, 20th November

2022 Bus Collection - Application Form

We are now accepting applications for our 2022 School Bus Collection Service. 

If you are interested in accessing this service for your child, please complete the form (PDF below) and return to the office.  

Applications will be considered on a "first in, best dressed" basis and a  two week deposit is required to secure your child's position for 2022.   To maintain your position throughout the year on the bus, your account must remain in credit.  Parents will be advised if their child's collection service will cease due to a $0.00 credit amount. 

Please contact our office if you require any further information.

Spare Cranbrook Uniforms Wanted

Donations of spare Cranbrook uniforms (including sport-house shirts) are welcomed at the office.  

The Arts Space

Christmas Chaos Concert

On Tuesday 30^th November we will be celebrating their hard work with Cranbrook Christmas Chaos Concert.  Students who are performing in the concert have already received a note. 

Students in the performances must arrive at school by 6pm and check in with their teacher at the Year 6 classrooms. All performers are asked to wear black bottoms (pants, leggings or long skirt), black shoes and a Christmas shirt. Participation in the concert is expected, please see Ms Earle or Mrs Onslow ASAP if you are unable to attend as non-attendance will impact upon the rest of the group.

There will be food (TBC) for sale from 5:45pm until the commencement of the concert at 6:30pm.

Audience entry is $2/person or $5/family.

All money raised goes towards our Music Department.

Environmental Centre News

Free Rooster

Our beloved baby chicks have grown. There is one that is bigger than the others and won't lay any eggs.  If you would like a FREE ROOSTER please contact the school.

What's On in Year 1

In Science, Year 1 students have been learning to distinguish light and sound. In this activity the students were asked to cut out pictures that make light and sound and paste them into a T Chart. 

In Mathematics, students are learning to count by using dice to generate numbers and use various strategies for addition and subtraction word problems. They are using strategies such as 10s frames, number lines, concrete materials and part/part/whole.

In English, 1B students are practising their interview techniques for their English Assessment. They are learning to video themselves with the iPad to reflect on their performance. Students are practising to use gestures, facial expressions, volume and pace to create an engaging interview.

Jason Henry
Year 1 Cohort Leader & Teacher

News in Sports

Community Sports Achievements

Congratulations to Connor who was featured in the Townsville Bulletin for his excellent batting average for under 11's in Cricket.

Swimming Lessons - Week 9

During week 9 Cranbrook students will have an opportunity to participate in swimming lessons as part of their HPE extra-curricular activities.  

Swimming is an important part of your child’s physical development and Cranbrook School along with Education Queensland supports and encourages all students to reach this goal.

Please return permission notes by 3pm, on Monday 22nd November together with full payment. 

Payments are non-refundable and no late payments will be accepted.  

Prep to Year 3 Activity details:

WHAT:               Swimming for 5 X 45 minute lessons

WHERE:            Kokoda Memorial Pool, Mundingburra

WHEN:               9.00am-2.30pm; Week 9 - Monday 29^th November to Friday 3^rd December.   

COST:                 $40.00 per student 

Year 4 to 6 Activity details:

WHAT:               Swimming for 4 X 45 minute lessons

WHERE:             Kirwan Aquatic Centre, Kirwan

WHEN:               9.00am – 12.15pm; Monday 29^th November to Thursday 2^nd of December

                               Year 4-5 - Monday Week 9 – 29, 30, 1, 2, Nov/Dec

                               Year 6 - Monday Week 9 – 29, 30, 2 Nov/Dec and Week 10 Tuesday 7^th Dec

COST:                 $30.00 per student 

Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Cranbrook’s Inter-house Swimming Carnival will be held in Week 10 on Wednesday 8^th December . More details will be published soon.  

Introducing our New Chappy

We would like to introduce our new School Chaplain, Danielle. 

Chappy Danielle will provide spiritual and emotional support to the  Cranbrook school community and support our students by providing a listening ear and a caring presence.  Please make her feel welcome.

Christmas Hamper Donations

Chappy Danielle is collecting non-perishable items (food/toiletries/toys) for her Christmas hampers which will be gifted to Cranbrook families in need.

Donations to the office are gratefully received between 22nd Nov-9th Dec.

Free Dress Day

What's On in Year 5

On Thursday, 4/5D experienced the phenomenon of the Zenith (subsolar point) first hand.

Just before 11:58am, we ventured out to the MPC to watch our shadows disappear! We discussed how this occurs, so ask your child all about what happened and the science behind this incredible phenomenon!

Amy Kennett
4/5D Classroom Teacher

Attendance Award - Week 6

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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