Cranbrook Newsletter Term 4 - Week 9 2021

Principal's Message

Congratulations to our 2022 School Leaders

School Captains - Mikhala P. & Hunter E.

School Vice Captains - Bella T. & Jess B. 

Indigenous Captains -  Talithia W. & Juanita K.

Indigenous Vice Captain - Jaiden A. 

Arts Captains - Ruby H. & Noah M.

Environmental Captains -  Chloe H. & Isabella B.

Sports House Captains -

• Balara - Alexis J. & Aiden S.
• Cooradilla - Kobie M. & Lily M.
• Kalyara -  Lydell G. & Lincoln M.
• Wallaringa - Charlie B. & Elliott S.

Before School Expectations

The new undercover area at the front of the school is currently opened to all students as a safe and sheltered waiting area before school.  Supervision is ONLY provided to students from 8am.  Supervision by staff and the opening of the gates are NOT services that the school must provide prior to 8am.  Our Outside Hours School Care is available if you need care for your children before this time.  

There has been some serious disruptive behaviour from students within this area in the mornings that I have been able to witness from our video surveillance cameras and these students are currently being dealt with.  

Students must remain seated or stand quietly in this area before the internal gate opens at 8am so that they can move into the supervised Large Undercover Area.  

The following behaviours will not be tolerated:

•             Kicking, throwing balls
•             Walking/Running through gardens
•             Destruction of plants and gardens
•             Riding bikes or scooters on the path through school

Students who do not follow the school rules of being respectful, safe and responsible in this area will not be allowed entry before 8am.  Parents will be billed for any wilful damage caused by their child.  Students who continue to throw or kick balls in this area will have their balls confiscated and students who continue to ride their bikes through the school will not be allowed to lock their bikes up inside the school grounds.  

Student Resource Scheme 2022

At the P & C Meeting on the 17th November, a decision was made that the cost of the student resource scheme for 2022 would be set at $120. This scheme also allows eligible parents to make part payments, reducing the financial burden of schooling. The scheme includes all stationery and resources - meaning if you pay the fee, you just have to worry about uniforms and lunches for the year.

There will be a 10% discount for full payments before the first day of school. A further 10% discount was approved for families with more than one child.

Below is a table explaining the discounts. Parents are expected to have paid the fees (part (50%) or full) on the first day of school OR ensure that their child has all the required stationery and resources ready to start school.   

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.

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 - Principal Bradley Evans".  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 has ceased 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 has ceased and will recommence in Week 2 of 2022.

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Positive Behaviour for Learning

Year 6 Graduation Items for Sale

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.

News in Sports

Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Our 2021 Interhouse Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday, 8th December (Week 10) at Ignatius Park College Pool.  

All parents/guardians have been emailed an electronic permission slip through our online booking system.  Please complete the consent form asasp to inform us if your child will be attending the Carnival.  Activity details including what to bring, cost and transport options are also included in the form.  

Please contact our office if you have any questions.  

The Arts Space

Thank you to all parents, friends and students who attended the Christmas Chaos Concert last Tuesday night! It was a huge success and we were so proud to see our Year 6 Arts students performing in their last Cranbrook concert, as well as the students who performed in their first Cranbrook Concert! Congratulations to all!

This coming Tuesday we have the Prep-Year 3 Christmas Carols Concert. Please see the attached poster for all information. Weather permitting, the concert will be on the Prep-1 oval, to be confirmed next week. All friends and families welcome!

Suellen Onslow and Sarah Earle
Performing Arts Teachers

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.

Tuckshop - Last Day

Colouring In Competition

Christmas Hamper Donations

Chappy Danielle would like to express her heartfelt thanks at your support and generosity in donating goods for the Christmas Hampers. 

Donations to the office are gratefully being received until 9th Dec.

Spare Cranbrook Uniforms Wanted

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

What's On in Year 5

A visit from RACQ Road Safety Team

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

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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