Cranbrook Newsletter - 2023 Term 3 Week 4

Principal's Message

Welcome to our Week 4 newsletter.

Taking 2024 Enrolments now

Enrolments for all year levels are open and Prep enrolments for next year are now welcome.  Children born between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019 are eligible to enrol.  Early Entry Applications for students born in July 2019 may also be submitted for consideration.  An original birth certificate is essential for enrolment.  An enrolment form can be downloaded from this newsletter, our website or parents are welcome to pick up an enrolment pack from our front office.

Our Prep Transition Program will be advertised a little later on.

Eavesdropping on Researchers

The Autism Hub ‘Eavesdropping on Researchers’ and ‘Eavesdropping on Experts’ series is a collection  of videos showcasing local and overseas experts sharing autism research, evidence-based practices and practical tips for teachers and parents.

For more information about how school communities can embrace autism, visit the Autism Hub website.

Kids do Better when Parents are Involved in School Life

Recent research confirms that family involvement in education can improve future opportunities for children, regardless of background.  For tips on the best way to positively support your child’s education and future success, try the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program.  It’s free in Queensland.

Helping your Child to Learn

Did you know that there are some simple things parents can do to help their children learn across all year levels?  Talking with your child about their learning and goals, and limiting screen time can make a difference. For more ideas on ways to engage with your child’s learning visit https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/community-engagement/parents

Have You Registered for QParents Yet?    

Are you using QParents to stay in contact with our school and to access information about your child’s schooling? If you haven’t yet registered for QParents, register now.   QParents is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in your child’s school life.

You can provide your 100 points of identity documents for registration online through QParents, or in person at your school.  If you have limited identity documents, or experience difficulties with registering, please contact our school for help.  

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 will be asked to place non-school hats in their bags)

Cranbrook School Uniforms can be purchased from the P&C Uniform Shop located at the back of the Hall, or online at https://cranbrook-state-school-pc-association.mybigcommerce.com/

Lost Property

There are a number lost property items in our large undercover area.  If your child is missing any of their belongings, please ask them to check the lost property area. 

Please remember to clearly label all of your child's belongings so that lost items can easily be identified and returned.

Academic Achievement Awards

At our Junior and Senior Parades over the next few weeks, students who achieved four or more A's on their report cards for Semester One will be awarded an Academic Achievement Award.  Parents will also be invited to attend the recognition of this amazing achievement, BUT, we like to keep it a secret from these students until the day!

Our Academic Achievement Award recognises students in Years 3 to 6 who achieved four or more A's across all learning areas.  Congratulations to these Cranbrook Learners on their outstanding achievement, demonstrating commitment and excellence towards their learning.

Staff Changes

A very big warm welcome to Mrs Kate Dowzall who has joined us from NZ and is taking 2C for the remainder of the year.

The permanent Deputy Principal process has now concluded with Mr Kyle Sanim deemed the successful applicant. Shannon Morgan will continue in the Acting Deputy Principal until the end of week 6, with Kyle taking up his position on Monday 21^st August (Week 7).

Mark Carrington has joined our staff doing the morning and afternoon bus runs for the large blue bus and we also welcome Yasmin and Alison as Teacher Aides, to our  SEP team.

Our much loved office lady Nellie, has taken some leave this term and so you'll see the amazing Rachael in the office.  Miss Nat has moved from Literacy Intervention over to Prep B as their Teacher Aide and Miss Kellie has moved into Literacy Intervention for the remainder of Term 3.

NAPLAN results

Students who participated in NAPLAN this year from Years 3 and 5, took home their results this week.  Parents seeking further information about the tests and results, can take a look at the flyer attached below.

Queensland Child Oral Health Study

Cranbrook State School is pleased to partner with The University of Queensland and Queensland Health to conduct the Queensland Child Oral Health Study (QCOHS) 2021-24. This is an opportunity for a free dental check-up at school while helping dental care research in Queensland.

Further information can be found below.

The annual suite of School Opinion Surveys will be conducted in this term and will close on 18 August 2023.

All families, school staff and students in target year levels (5, 6, 8 and 11) are invited to participate. We encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what our school does well, and how we can improve.  Please note:  this survey is in addition to our own school 'Traffic Light' survey that was previously sent out to our families.

An invitation to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey was emailed to one parent/caregiver per family in the week beginning 17 July. The invitation was sent from the Department of Education, not the school, and has the subject line School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2023. Check your junk email folders if you can’t find it. The survey can be completed as soon as the invitation is received and will take approximately 5 minutes using a computer, tablet or smart phone.

Thank you in advance, for taking the time to give your feedback.  We appreciate it.

Jeff Capell - Principal

......and Happy Primary School Principal's Day today, Mr Capell.  Hope you have had a lovely day.  Thanks for helping us all to be the best we can be.

Coming up....

Queensland Child Oral Health Study

The University of Queensland and Queensland Health are pleased to partner with Cranbrook State School to conduct the Queensland Child Oral Health Study (QCOHS) 2021-24.  The study will provide important information about Queensland children’s oral health and dental care that will underpin future strategies to improve child dental health.

Children will be randomly selected from all the students at your school to participate in QCOHS. Participation will include completing a parental questionnaire and a free dental check-up for your child at school.

If you receive an invitation via email, we encourage you to participate in this important research project. Participants will receive a toothbrush pack and parents will be notified by email of the outcomes of the dental check-up.

From QCOHS team

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

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.

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.

We will continue to send a note home to remind parents of our uniform requirements, should your child be wearing a non-Cranbrook jumper.  Students who have a Cranbrook jacket or jumper will receive a snap and go in the draw to win some Cranbrook cash!  

Please feel free to contact your child's Year Level Principal (Shannon Morgan – Prep, Yr 2, Yr 4 & Yr 6 & Jeff Capell – Yr 1, Yr 3 & Yr 5) if you wish to discuss the uniform expectations.

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/  

A big thanks to our Winter Uniform Snappy Winners for Week 3, Ruby and for Week 2, Nevaeh, 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

Congratulations goes to our Week 3 PBL snappy winner.....Marcel!

.....and congratulations goes to Week 4 winner.....Dumani!

Thanks for being a safe, responsible and respectable students.

In Week 3, our PBL lesson was about respectful.  Our statement was 'I show self-respect, courtesy and pride'.  In Week 4, we have focused on responsibly and how to act as an up-stander.

Here are the flyers with some handy hints with what and how to chat about this at home.

In Week 5, we will look at being respectful, with the statement I encourage and support others'. 

In Week 6, we will look at being responsible and being determined to improve.

Cranbrook Learning

Our  little Preps are doing SO WELL!  Here are this week's awards on cohort parade. 

Learning outside is always super fun too!  Here we are drawing features of our playground for our HASS lesson.  (Mrs Wills said we were so cute and so engaged and so well behaved!)

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A huge WELL DONE to this little group of amazing readers!  Thanks for being committed to reading as much as you can! 

Global Tropics

The QVSA (Queensland Virtual STEM Academy) gives select students the opportunity to take part in enrichment and extension programs focusing on current, real world science, technology, engineering and mathematical challenges and research.   Classes are delivered through an innovative, real time, online learning platform during school hours from schools across the regions.

Congratulations to Faith, James, Tariqe and Brock on completion of their sessions.

Here are current students, Eevee, Tyler, Emelea and Skye with a couple of their experiments.  

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If you and/or your child is interested in STEM pathways, here's a free community event that's coming up!

Challenge Games

What a fabulous day our students and staff had at this year's Challenge Games!  They threw and jumped and ran their way through the day, enjoying time with each other and a chance to meet some new friends too.

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From The Arts

Back in Term 2, several of our students were successful in receiving places in the very prestigious SHEP - State Honours Ensemble Program, conducted by the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.  Our students felt very privileged and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity they were given to learn and develop their skills.

Sadly, we weren't able to make this a school excursion, however, we wanted you to know about this very funny, very worthwhile show that is coming up at the Civic Theatre next week.  Go if you can!

Our musical will be performed this term!

Please read the costume note and the rehearsal schedule carefully and let us know of any concerns you may have.

Please keep encouraging your child to practise.  A musical is not just about the lead parts.....EVERYONE is a vital part (and they are getting assessed too!).

Thank you everyone!

Have you been down to see the amazing art displayed along the Strand for Ephemera this year?  Way back in Term 1, our Visual Arts Excellence students, created little mushrooms to add to a combined schools of Townsville display.  These little Cranbrook Learners were very excited to spot Oscar's blue mushroom!  

Have you had the chance to have a look at our mini art gallery in the office? 

Our students are just amazing!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Arts Class of the Week!

Week 3 was 3C who were given this award for

• their kindness to one another
• enthusiasm towards learning
• teamwork

Week 4 was 6B, awarded for their

• enthusiastically playing new music games
• attempting responding questions with confidence
• being kind and supportive to their buddies in preparation for NAIDOC week 

Sports News

Round two of Interschool Sport has now finished.   

Having the opportunity to get outside, run around, learn new skills and develop current ones - practice team spirit, using patience and persistence, participating in sport is really worthwhile!  Our students had a fabulous time with their soccer and touch football and received many compliments on the way they conducted themselves.

Soccer - While not taking home any trophies this year, our Division Two Boys Soccer team came away with their first win yesterday and last week, our girls had their first win.....and it was a beauty:  7 - 1.  They were VERY excited. 

Touch Football - Yesterday was a big day for Cranbrook's Touch Football teams, with all 4 of our schools' competitive teams in the grand final for their respective competitions.

Our Year 5 girls' team were dominant throughout the entire season winning all of their games to earn the B1 Girls Premiership. 

Our Year 5 boys' team played against Holy Spirit in the grand final winning 8-5 to become the B1 Boys Premiers.

Unfortunately, both our year 6 teams lost their grand finals however both teams can walk away with their heads held high after competing right until the very end of the game. 

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Athletics training has now concluded. 

Students have been selected and confirmed in our Cranbrook Team, to complete at the Interschool Athletics Carnival this Wednesday, 9 August.  Please make sure you completed the permission form, emailed to you via SOBS.  

Please be ON TIME to school, as we need to leave early  in order to get our early competitors to the track for their events.  See the details in the note shown and attached below.

Please contact Mrs Woods with any further questions you may have:  lmvon0@eq.edu.au.

Class of the week for Week 3 was the lovely 2C.

Last term, Jordan ran in the North Queensland Cross Country, in the rain and freezing weather! Although not placing in the top group, Jordan beat his Townsville time and was proud of that. We're proud of you too, Jordan.  Well done.

Cranbrook School and our HPE section particularly, were the grateful recipients of $5000 from State Member for Mundingburra, Mr Les Walker MP.  This money will go towards replacing our high jump mats.  Our Athletics Age Champions had the privilege of receiving their medals from Mr Walker at parade. Thanks Mr Walker!

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.

There are not too many more weeks for you to complete the Premier's Reading Challenge! 

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!  

BOOKWEEK

read - grow - inspire

This is the theme for the 2023 Children's Book Week.  We have taken this theme and used it as inspiration for our free dress day and our colouring competition.

On Thursday 24 August, we invite our students (and staff!) to use this theme and come as what they would like to be when they grow up!   Please remember to still be respectful and sunsafe in what you wear and please bring a gold coin donation for our Student Council.  

Our colouring competition will be handed out to students on Monday and must be returned to the library by Wednesday 16 August.  The entries will be judged and we'll let the winners know in time for the start of Book Week on Monday 21 August.  You can begin your entries now by downloading the appropriate age colouring below.

P&C News

Thank you to those who were able to support our Chappy Dinner this year.  We had such a great night!

Thank you to the following people and businesses for their support:

• BCF
• Readings Cinema
• Sandwich Express
• Hoi Polloi
• Cakes on Carthew
• Sharlynn by the River
• Salt
• That Christmas Shop

They have supported us, please support them if you can.  Thank you!

How about this for a beautiful and practical fundraiser?

The P&C are using your favourite recipes to collate a 'Cranbrook Family Favourites' recipe book that you can then purchase and treasure.

Please send through Dad's favourite dinner, the kids' favourite snack, your favourite leftover concoction and add the story to go with it, if you have one.

Submissions need to be made via the link below and before 8pm, Friday 1 September.

Angel Paws Drive

Many thanks to the families who were able to donate to this cause.  The ladies at Angel Paws were very grateful and I'm sure the animals, especially these cute little ones, are too. 

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.