Cranbrook Newsletter - 2023 Term 4 Week 4

Principal's Message

Welcome to our Week 4 newsletter. 

Prep in 2024

Enrolments for Prep next year are now welcome.  Children born between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019 are eligible to enrol.  Remember a copy of a birth certificate is essential for enrolment.  

Birth Certificates for Children Starting Prep - Parents of children born between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019 who are starting Prep in 2024 will need a birth certificate to enrol them in the Prep Year. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages is encouraging parents to apply for birth certificates now to avoid the new school year rush. 

To apply for a standard or commemorative birth certificate you can: 

• Download an application form from https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/birth-death-and-marriage-certificates/birth-certificates 
• Visit the Registry (Court House) in Walker Street, Townsville. 

Don’t leave it to the last minute – apply for a birth certificate now. 

Early Entry to Prep 

Children who are younger than the prescribed age for Prep may be enrolled in Prep if:
* they turn 5 years by 31st July in the year of proposed attendance; and 
* the principal is satisfied the child is ready for education in Prep, having regard to their attributes (including ability, aptitude, social and emotional competence, physical development, and level of knowledge and understanding). 

The principal may also enrol a child in Prep who is younger than the prescribed age if the child:
* has previously started education that is equivalent to Prep in another state or country; and 
* is considered ready for education in Prep, having regard to their attributes (including ability, aptitude, social and emotional competence, physical development, and level of knowledge and understanding). 

Delayed Entry 

The Preparatory (PREP) Year is now compulsory. This means parents who delay the entry of their child to school do not have the option of not completing Prep.  Every child must now complete Prep rather than starting at Year 1. 

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 2024. 

You are also reminded to keep an eye on the upcoming events section to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities to prepare for 2024.  Our Facebook page is another great way to find out what's happening in our school community.

Prep Transition starts in two weeks on Thursday 9 November.

Transition to School - Resources to Support Your Child 

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'. 

Another short video from the Department is 'Early Childhood and Community Engagement'.  This video is another 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.

More helpful resources can be found on the Department's website at: https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au

Prep Transition Program

Our Prep Transition Program will begin on Thursday 9 November and will run each Thursday morning,    8 - 9.40am, concluding on 7 December.  

Don't miss this chance for both you and your child, to experience our school and become comfortable before the start of the year.  Please call our office to book your spot.

Taking 2024 Enrolments now

Enrolments for all year levels are now open.  An enrolment form can be downloaded from this newsletter or our website, and parents are welcome to pick up an enrolment pack from our front office.

School Uniform

Cranbrook is a uniform wearing school and it has been wonderful to see all students proudly dressed in their Cranbrook uniforms with every child wearing a Cranbrook school polo. 

At this time of year, it is understandable for parents to be cautious about purchasing new uniforms for students who have outgrown theirs and our suggestion is to either purchase the next size up OR contact the school to discuss your options. 

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

2024 Enrolment Email 

Next week you will receive an email survey regarding your enrolment intentions for 2024. Please advise us ASAP if your child will not be attending Cranbrook during 2024 as we are busily developing new class lists that will be released to parents during week 9. 

Thanks for supporting Day for Daniel today.  Please take the time to talk to your children about the importance of keeping themselves safe.  Take a look at the Daniel Morcombe website for some great resources.  https://danielmorcombe.com.au/ 

To finish with, this week we celebrate State Education with the theme, Great Stories Start Here and so what a fabulous way it is to compliment this theme with recognition of our amazing State School Teachers, right here at Cranbrook today, with World Teacher's Day.  From all of us, a heartfelt thank you for all you do and the way you serve your students and your community every day.  It is because of you, that, for hundreds of children, their great story starts.  We're glad you're at Cranbrook.  Happy Teacher's Day!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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.

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

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to our Week 3 PBL snappy winner Sienna!

Thanks for being a safe, responsible and respectable student!

Golden Snap

Congratulations to our  Week 4 winner, Jett!

Golden effort, Jett.

For Week 3, our PBL lesson was about being respectful and remembering to show self respect, courtesy and pride.   

In Week 4, we focused on remembering to be responsible and act as an upstander when we need to. 

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

Cranbrook Learning

It's a big term for our Year 5 students!  Not only do they have lots of learning and applying, assessing and finishing of their work to do, but for some, they are in the process of applying for various leadership roles in 2024.  

All the very best to all our safe, responsible and respectful students, who are hoping to have leadership roles next year.  We will announce all of our successful recipients on parade, Thursday 23 November.

Yesterday, students chose their groups that they wish to work in, ready for today's Leadership Day.  The group together had to come up with their 'Group Agreement' and sign off on rules and goals that they thought would help them to work together well.

5A students were working on capturing data and then analysing the results, with their outcome being modelled electronically.  

They were very excited to show off their classroom and the various tasks that they are undertaking.  Take a look at some pictures of their classroom learning.....

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For some of our high achieving students, Global Tropics offers them the opportunity to join together online with other students, to further their STEM knowledge and development. 

Thuringowa State High School leads the collaboration with James Cook University and aims to boost student engagement and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The project enables like-minded students to connect, collaborate and explore their STEM interest and passion through a range of enriching and challenging learning opportunities.

The students have enjoyed the challenges of building circuits this round.

YEAR 4 FAMILIES

Please read this note and send in your materials on Monday!  Thanks.

Around the grounds

How beautiful is our Prep Playground?!!  The new synthetic grass is amazing.  Thanks Mr Capell.

From The Arts

Thank you to families who are able to support us and your Year 6 instrumental/choral students, with their extra practise Monday mornings!  We appreciate it.  

Practise continues in Weeks 5/6/7/8.

Don't forget to book your child's ticket to see the amazing and very engaging, KABOOM Percussion group, coming to Cranbrook on Wednesday 1st November.  Payment can be made via the Qkr! app or in person at the office with eftpos/cash.  Ticket sales will close on Tuesday.

Instrumental recruitment for 2024 has begun!  Please return your forms by Wednesday 1 November, as testing for the most suitable instrument for your child, begins on Thursday.  Please find below, our Arts Information Booklet and the Enrolment Form.

Prep Students......you are now welcome to come and join our Piccolo Chorus!!!  We'd love to see you on Thursdays at 1st break in the Arts Block.  Come and along and have some fun singing!

Don't forget to keep the following dates free for these great Arts events......

• Wednesday 15 November......Art Exhibition at 4pm
• Tuesday 21 November.......Christmas Chaos at 6pm
• Wednesday 29 November.......Prep to Year 3 Carols Evening

Congratulations to these Year 5 and 6 students, invited to perform with Kirwan State High School, last week.

Back in September, a number of our students entered the Townsville Eisteddfod.  A special congratulations to Year 1 student, Harley, for receiving First Place for his art entry and to Sienna, for receiving a Highly Commended, for her watercolour piece.  

CONGRATULATIONS to our Arts Class of the Week for Week 3.....Miss Wait's 2B!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Arts Class of the Week for Week 4......Miss O'Reilly's 5C!

This class received the accolade for:

• being respectful to one another
• paying attention to detail in their artwork
• being safe with instruments used

Sports News

Week 4's HPE Class of the Week award went to 4B for their amazing ability to not give up and giving 100% effort, in their PE class.  

Sporting Schools Soccer and Netball continue next week! 

From our SEP Department

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.

P&C News

Friday 27 October is our Movie Night!  Come and join us in the hall for a great family night out! 

Purchase your tickets via Qkr! or from the Uniform Shop or the Tuckshop.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club is a fantastic service, that gets our students off to a great day of learning, by providing cereal, fruit and toast in the mornings 8-8.30am.  

But, we have run out of honey!  If you are able to donate some honey, please send it along to the office.  Thanks very much - it is much appreciated!

Chappy Tim

Hi everyone.  Thanks for welcoming me into the school community.

Continuing on with your previous school Chaplain's tradition, we will be organising Christmas hampers for our community again this year.  We have given a suggested list of items - items that will create a wonderful Christmas lunch for families.  Please return your donations to school as soon as you can and definitely by Friday, 24 November.  

Many thanks in advance, for your generosity and willingness to support others at this time of year.

Chappy Tim.

Grandparents Day

Celebrate your Grandparents with these two activities:

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.