Cranbrook Newsletter - 2023 Term 2 Week 10

Principal's Message

Well, here we are - the end of Term 2.  It's been a wonderful, busy and exciting term for us all.  

Staffing Updates

Class Restructures - Over Semester 1 we have continued to receive many new enrolments and due to these increased enrolments, our Year 2 and 3 classes are oversized and as a result we need to do a class structure for Semester 2.  The details are as follows:

• The year 2/3D class will be collapsed and an additional straight Year 2 (2C) and Year 3 (3C) class will be formed.
• 3C will be taken by Morgan Snell and will be required to move classrooms.
• 2C will be taken by Amanda Flor for the first 3 weeks and then by Kate Dowzall for the remainder of the term.  This class will be placed in 2/3Ds old classroom.
• The Year 1/2D class will be restructured to a P-3E class with Mr Henry being assigned to this class. This class will remain in Mr Henry’s current classroom.

If these changes impact your child, you would have received an email as well as your child receiving a paper note.  Students were informed of the changes that will impact them on Tuesday, when the notes were handed out.  Parents are invited to discuss any concerns with Mr Capell.

Extended Leave - Miss Donna Bell (4C) will be on leave for Term 3 and is being replaced by Mr Chris Mayo.

Departures - Ms Jacqueline Howlett has spent the last 6 weeks as an LRT at our school and been fortunate enough to secure a Kindy contract for the remainder of 2023, and her passion is certainly in the Early Years. I would like to thank Ms Jacqueline Howlett for the time she has spent at Cranbrook.

Chappy Danielle is finishing up at the end of term after an amazing couple years supporting our students and in some cases staff too. She has made a real difference to so many students' lives and is the mainstay of the schools Student Wellbeing Team.  We are working hard to secure a new Chaplain as quickly as we can.

Mrs Amanda Allender has been successful in gaining a promotion to Western Cape College as Primary Associate Principal. She will commence this role at the beginning of Semester 2. Her contribution to our school over the past four years has been immense for which we are grateful.

The Deputy Principal position selection process has begun and we will advise our school community when the position is filled.  For the first three weeks of Term 3, Mrs Shannon Morgan will be Acting Deputy Principal.

Quadrennial School Review

Our school is currently engaged in its Quadrennial School Review and developing a new Strategic Plan to better accommodate the needs of our students and staff.

Quadrennial School Review Traffic Light Survey – Parents

Thank you to those parents who helped us to make our 'great' school an even 'better' one by completing the Traffic Light Survey that was emailed to them.

The results will be published during Term 3 via a dedicated email.  After the school Leadership Team has reviewed the input, a second series of emails will be published with the school's responses.

Annual School Report 

Each year, all schools in Queensland publish a report on their school's progress and achievements for the previous year.  The report is a version of our review and reflection which is completed at the end of each academic year (which is the same for all schools). 

School annual reports are a key governance and communication mechanism for schools and their communities to help express and celebrate the focus, activities and outcomes of schooling each year.  Our 2022 school annual report is available to view on our school website. 

(You may also like to take a look at our Annual Improvement Plan and our Strategic Plan found under 'Documents' on our website.)

Breakfast Club 

Our school Breakfast Club is very popular every morning.  A big shout out and thanks to those parents who regularly donate items so that the children have an opportunity to have a healthy start before their learning each day.  This initiative is only possible with the support from our major supporter, Food Relief North Queensland, various charities, church groups and our wonderful Cranbrook parents.  

Extra Curricula Activities 

It is expected that some extra curricula activities will begin in Week 2 Term 3 and that a program of activites will be forwarded to students in week 1 of Term 3. 

Lunches

A reminder that students are not allowed to bring metal cutlery to school.  Please send along disposable or reuseable plastic options. 

Athletics Carnival 

Congratulations to COORADILLA on their win today!  Well done to Mrs Woods for organising a considerable and complex event and thank you to our staff for your support.  Well done to the P&C for organising food and drinks and for allowing parents use the OHSC facility toilets.  We wait with anticipation to hear who our Age Champion winners are early next term!

Reporting

Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, 21st July and no parent teacher interviews will be offered as part of this process. However you are reminded that you can request a meeting with your child’s teacher any day about any concern that you have.  The teachers' email addresses are also included in the report cards and via the link below, for you to contact them electronically if this is preferred.

Year 5 & 6 students:  Please note that the students' Japanese results will be emailed directly from Cairns School of Distant Education to parents early in Term 3.

Keep a watch on our school these holidays 

Please help to take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88.  By keeping an eye out we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school. 

If you see something suspicious, please don't intervene.  Call the School Watch number and let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter. 

I wish you all a safe mid-year break and look forward to seeing you all next term.  

Term 3 commences Monday 10th July. 

Jeff Capell - Principal

Coming up....

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.

Cranbrook is a UNIFORM SCHOOL

As  we enjoy some cooler weather, the Cranbrook P&C have reinforced that Cranbrook State School is a UNIFORM school. This includes the winter uniform of jumpers and jackets and if purchased now will maximise the use and provide value for money.

The Cranbrook P&C were very conscious as to not ask the school to enforce the winter uniform policy when the jacket was only available due to the higher cost. However, they have now had the economical fleece jumper option available for two years and as such, have now moved to have these requirements enforced.

Over the next fortnight:

• Students will receive paper notes to take home to parents reminding them of the school’s uniform expectation.
• Parents will receive emails notifying them of the Cranbrook Sate School’s winter uniform policy.
• Parents will be contacted by phone by their Year Level Principal (Amanda Allender – Prep, Yr 2, Yr 4 & Yr 6 & JeffCapell – Yr 1, Yr 3 & Yr 5) to discuss the uniform expectations.

Thank you to those parents who have been able to ensure their child represents the school with pride by wearing the school’s Winter Uniform Policy.

The Uniform Shop is open each morning from 8-9am and payment may be made by cash or card.  Alternatively, you can order via the P&C’s Big Commerce website and the purchase will be delivered to your child's classroom. 

The school jacket is $45.  The school jumper is $30.

The website is:  https://cranbrook-state-school-pc-association.mybigcommerce.com/  

Cranbrook jumpers/jackets

Cranbrook jumpers and jackets are a part of our compulsory uniform. Not only are they necessary for the cooler weather, they are also handy to have in the airconditioned classrooms - no matter what time of the year.  Our P&C have worked hard to be able to offer you two lovely, good quality and practical options.

The jacket is light, windproof and spray proof, has two zipped hand pockets and is lined with soft knit material, making it ideal for wearing at any time. The cost is $45.

The fleece pullover also has two zipped hand pockets and a zip near the neck, allowing the child to protect their neck in the cold but gives the option of having some extra air if it's getting a bit warm. This is our more economical option at $30.

A big well done to our Winter Uniform Snappy Winner for Week 9, Ruby.

Thanks for being responsible and respectful Cranbrook learners and having the appropriate winter uniform! 

Each day across the colder months and until the end of Term 3, students with their Cranbrook jumper/jacket are awarded a snap.  Snaps are collated and one winner is drawn out every week on parade.  The recipient receives a $5 voucher to spend at the Tuckshop.

Thank you to all the families who support us in ensuring their children are responsible and respectful Cranbrook Learners.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

A big congratulations to our week 10 PBL snappy winner:

Lillith!

Thanks for being a safe, responsible and respectable student, Lillith.

In Week 9, our PBL lesson was about being respectful.  Our statement was 'I respect others' privacy and property'.  In Week 10, we focused on being responsible and how to be resilient.

Here are the flyers with some handy hints to chat about at home.

Next term, we will revisit our 10 PBL lessons again.

Yesterday we had our PBL Celebrations for those students who have been safe-responsible-respectful and had no major behaviour incidents for the term.  Well done to those students - the majority of our students, who were able to participate and who had a heap of fun.  

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Cranbrook Learning

Year 4 and their very interesting YUMI Maths task!

On Wednesday afternoon our Year 6 students showcased what they've been learning this term, with their 'Queenslander' Culminating Event.  

The students had to calculate how much food and drink they would require, prepare it and then serve their guests.  

All the activities were centred around what they've been learning......and there was heaps of fun all round.

Bush poetry was one of the key features of the event and Liam's Grandpa inspired us all with his compilation and presentation of his own piece of poetry.  Here it is:

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From The Arts

Cranbrook Creates has a new date! 

Tuesday 11 July, in the hall, beginning at 6.30pm.  THIS IS THE 2ND DAY BACK AT SCHOOL.

The groups that will be involved are:   Prep students, Piccolo Chorus, Songbird Chorus, Nightingale Chorus, Recorder Group, Ukulele Group, Junior Woodwind and Brass, Senior Band, String Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Selected Drama Performances, Selected Piano Performances.

There are some individual and small group performances also.  Your child should have received an information note if they are involved.  Please check with your child and the information in the links below.

Drinks and snacks will be available from 5.45pm.  Tickets are $5 per family and $2 for an individual.

We're looking forward to showcasing just what we've been able to achieve so far this year!  Come and join us.

(The old note is in the link below, as apart from the date change, all details remain the same.)

Look what's coming to Cranbrook!!!

Don't miss the opportunity for your child to experience this amazing performance.  Please book and pay for your child's ticket as soon as possible via our Qkr! app.  

Sports News

Round two of Interschool Sport will continue after the holidays.   

Games are played between 12 - 2.15pm at various locations.  As we have information about the games, we'll endeavour to share it with you.

Touch Football - games are played at Greenwood Park on Thuringowa Drive.

Soccer - is played at Paradise Park (formly Brolga Park) within the Murray Sporting Complex on William Angliss Drive.  Boys Division 1 (year 5) will play at 12.30pm.  Boys Division 2 (year 6) will also play at 12.30pm.  Girls Division 1 will play at 1.15pm.

All students must wear their full school uniform, including school hat and bring a waterbottle.  

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Thanks for supporting our Athletics Carnvial.  It was great to see lots of colour around the grounds and the students participating and having fun.  Congrats to Cooradilla.  We'll announce the Age Champion winners early next term.

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From the Resource Centre

Class Borrowing Days

Please return your child’s home reader and library books on the following days:

For students in Prep / Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3…..you must have a library bag to protect your books.

Holidays are a fabulous time for reading and the Premier's Reading Challenge is here!  It's perfect combination!

The Premiers Reading Challenge is not a competition, but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life.  Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability and record books read during the reading period,  8 May - 25 August. 

To complete the challenge:

* Prep to Year 2 must read or experience at least 20 books                                                                                      * Years 3 and 4 must read at least 20 books                                                                                                                    * Years 5 and 6 must read at least 15 books

To acknowledge students' great efforts in completing the challenge, a certificate signed by the Premier, will be awarded.

Forms to record the books read have been sent home to all Prep and Year 1 students.  Interested students in other grades are encouraged to get a form from their teacher to participate.  Alternatively, please find the record form attached below.  Please note, a completed consent form must be attached to the record form and returned to school.

Maybe the whole family can join in the challenge! Happy reading!  

P&C News

The Tuckshop has a fabulous new service for us.  Birthday celebrations anyone???

The new Tuckshop Menu is out!  Please also remember to double check that it is your child's 2023 class that is listed on the Qkr! app.  Many thanks!

School holidays are here and our OSHC has an AMAZING Vacation Care program planned!  Call now to book your spots!

Please note:  the excursions for 26/27 June are already full.

WE ARE HIRING!  Interested in joining our amazing team?

Picture Plate Fundraiser

For those families who returned their forms and payment, the templates have been sent home with the oldest sibling in the family.

Please follow the instructions, complete the masterpiece and then return to the school by Friday, 14 July which is Week 1.

Many thanks!

100 Days of Prep!

Wow!  100 days of 2023 have gone by for our students, but it was extra special for our youngest ones.....completion of their first 100 days of school!

Look how we celebrated..... 

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Something to make you smile

We were all so excited to hear that Year 5 student, Makayla, has reached the end of her cancer treatment and had the privilege of being able to ring the bell at the Townsville University Hospital last week.

Below is the post (and the photo is too) from the hospital's Facebook page.

We send our love to all Makayla's family.

Goodbyes

When people make an impact in your life, it is really difficult to say goodbye and that is certainly the case as we say goodbye to Chappy Danielle and Deputy Principal, Amanda Allender.  

They have each written a little something to leave us with.....

Sports Pride Fridays

Community News

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this issue of our newsletter at the time of publication. 

For all enquiries please contact our School Office on 4726 1222.