Cranbrook Newsletter - 2025 Term 3 Week 4
- Principal's Message
- Coming Up in Term 3?
- Snappy Winners?
- Every Day Counts - Attendance ✔✔✔
- ?PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning?
- Reminder about Camp Payments!
- ?From the Arts?
- Student NAIDOC Committee Excursion
- ?From the Sports Desk?
- ?From the Resource Centre ?
- The Cranbrook Community Hub ?
- ?Sponsorship thanks?
- ?From your P&C ?
- Parentline Service supporting Parents and Carers ?
- Theircare - OSHC
- ?Community News?
Principal's Message
Welcome to our Week 4 Newsletter!
We encourage you to read through carefully to ensure you don’t miss any important updates or upcoming events.
About respectful relationships education
Respectful relationships education is a primary prevention approach that aims to stop violence before it starts, by changing people's attitudes about respect and equality.
It involves the explicit teaching of the skills and knowledge needed to develop positive and respectful relationships.
Effective respectful relationships education addresses the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence. It looks at gender inequality, gender roles and stereotypes and challenges disrespectful attitudes and tolerance of violence, in an age-appropriate way.
Respectful relationships education is required learning of the Prep to Year 10 Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education which includes focus areas such as relationships and sexuality, mental health and wellbeing, and safety. These focus areas ensure students develop an understanding about the rights and ethical responsibilities of individuals in respectful relationships. Respectful relationships education in schools may also be delivered through school pastoral care programs and through student learning and wellbeing programs. Schools may choose to engage external providers to enhance curriculum delivery.
Translated resources for parents and carers
| Website | Details |
|---|---|
| Respect | Respect These translated resources help parents and carers identify and consider the range of influences on young people. The conversation guides help parents and carers to have positive conversations, and to counter negative influences with reason and respect. |
| Respect for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people | Respect for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people These resources help Traditional Custodians and Elders, parents and carers, and community members to recognise and respond to negative influences on young people. Resources include videos, tips and tools to support yarning about respect and to promote respect in community. |
| Consent | Consent These translated resources provide information to support development of a shared understanding of sexual consent education and healthy relationships. The conversation guides support parents and carers engaging in open discussions with their children. |
| Consent for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people | Consent for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people These resources help Traditional Custodians and Elders, parents and carers, and community members provide information about sexual consent education and healthy relationships. Resources include videos, posters and a conversation guide to support yarning about sexual consent education. |
| Coercive control | Coercive control This website provides further information about coercive control and its impacts. This resource helps parents and carers recognise the signs of coercive control, and where to seek further support. |
| eSafetyCommissioner | eSafetyCommissioner These translated resources provide advice for parents and carers to help children stay safe online. These resources include tips and talking points for parents and carers to use when discussing online safety with their children. |
Uniform Reminder
We kindly remind parents to ensure that students have a spare school uniform, including underwear and socks, packed in their school bag each day. This helps us manage any unexpected accidents or spills that may occur throughout the day. Please note that the office has limited spare uniform items available to loan.
Principals Day 2025!
Last Friday we celebrated Principal’s Day, recognising and thanking our Principal and Deputy Principals for their dedication, leadership, and the positive impact they have on our school community.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Jeff Capell - Principal
Coming Up in Term 3🌞
Snappy Winners🐊
No Snappy draws for weeks 3 & 4.
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 Hotline - 4726 1260
Absence Email - absences@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au
👍PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning👍
Last week, our PBL was about showing self respect, courtesy & pride.
This week, we looked at being an Up-Stander!
Below is the 'for families' poster of our lessons, which gives you a chance to continue these conversations at home and possibly apply them to your daily family life.
Reminder about Camp Payments!
🎭From the Arts🎨
Congratulations to 3C on winning not only the Environmental Class of the week but ARTS class of the week for Week 3!
SAVE THE DATE!
ALL Year 4 and 5 students will be involved in this year’s musical Souper Hero Kitchen in Hot Springs!
Dates of the musical are:
Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (Term 3, Week 8)
Thursday 4th September 2025 (Term 3, Week 8)
Please see below the letter about Costumes for the Musical.
Rhythm Works!
The school had the pleasure of having Rhythm Works come and perform for our students!
Rhythm Works is a dynamic percussion duo who show students how to create visual images through music in a high energy show. Students were introduced to a range of instruments from African djembes, marimbas, electronic loop machines, Boomwhackers, and wearable instruments made out of PVC pipe!
HELP!
Our Music Teachers are in need of some help with sourcing suitcases as props for the Musical coming up!
We are looking for several suitcases to use as props in this year’s musical. If you have a suitcase/s that you won’t be using for a while and are happy to let student’s use, please let Ms Earle or Mrs Onslow know. We will return all suitcases at the start of week 9 Term 3.
WEEK 1 NIGHTINGALE AND SONGBIRD OF THE WEEK – Talia & Olivia
WEEK 2 NIGHTINGALE AND SONGBIRD OF THE WEEK – Pypah & Myah-Lee
WEEK 3 NIGHTINGALE AND SONGBIRD OF THE WEEK – Sienna & Felicity
WEEK 4 NIGHTINGALE AND SONGBIRD OF THE WEEK - Annalise & Student C
Student NAIDOC Committee Excursion
Some of our Student Council representatives and members of the Student NAIDOC Committee had the special opportunity to participate in NAIDOC Week celebrations at the Museum of Tropical Queensland. NAIDOC Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
During their visit, students took part in a variety of engaging cultural activities, including traditional dancing, face painting, storytelling, and art workshops. These experiences gave students a deeper appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of First Nations peoples and the importance of continuing to learn, respect, and celebrate these traditions.
Student Council NAIDOC Colouring-in Competition will be handed to classes on Friday.
Instructions/Rules
1. Name & Class
Entries must have a name and class clearly written so we know whose masterpiece it is.
2. Where to send your artwork & deadline?
Collect your classes finished entries, place into your class folder and bring it to the office before 9:00 AM on Thursday the 14th.
3. When do winners get picked?
School Captains will be judging each year level, and winners will be revealed at the NAIDOC parade on Friday the 15th.
4. Prizes for the best designs
Each year level will have three prize winners:
🥇 1st place: $5 tuckshop voucher
🥈 2nd place: $2.50 tuckshop voucher
🥉 3rd place: $1.50 tuckshop voucher
Olympian Visit! - Alex Ferlazzo (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022 – Luge)
🏐From the Sports Desk🏈
Our Sports Class of week 3 goes to 4B! Congratulations 4B!
Our Students did their best at Red Track Yesterday!
📚From the Resource Centre 📚
Class Borrowing Days
For students in Prep / Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3…..you must have a library bag to protect your books.
It is very important that books are returned every week.
Students are not allowed to borrow more books until any outstanding ones are returned.
Please return your child’s home reader and library books on the following days:
The Cranbrook Community Hub 👋
Hello everyone.
The Hub is our adult space. We want our parents/carers to use it for what they need – a bit of rest and respite, a place to safely talk, where to go to meet up with fellow class families and to meet new ones, a place to enjoy activities you may not ordinarily do.
You can find our Hub, by entering via the Albert Street gate, Gate D, near the pedestrian crossing. Come in and take the 1st path to your left. We are in the 2nd building on your left, the room closest to the fence.
Thank you very much to everyone who completed the online survey for us. We appreciate your feedback and will contact you soon, as applicable.
Here’s what we have on this week. Don’t panic if you are not right on time for an activity – we’d still love to have you. Just give me a call if you’re unsure.
Monday – Walking Group: we will enjoy a little stroll or a brisk walk, depending on how we’re feeling! We recommend you wear sun protective clothing, enclosed shoes and bring a water bottle. Feel free to then stay around for a coffee.
Tuesday – GenM group: of the mature age group? Our Grandparents, along with a bunch from our wider community in their ‘golden’ years, are enjoying a time of social connection over a cuppa and games. Know anyone who would like this? Please let them know.
Wednesday – It’s Wellness Wednesday. Join us to simply relax and enjoy some mindfulness activities.
Thursday – Playgroup! Join us in the OSHC TheirCare building from 9 – 10.30am. This week we are celebrating NAIDOC with lots of fun activities.
Friday – NAIDOC celebrations in The Hub. Join us after parade for morning tea and activities. All welcome!
Have a question? Please feel free to contact me: communityhub@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au / 0477004723
Have a great weekend!
Louise.
🏆Sponsorship thanks🏆
We are very excited and grateful, to have received sponsorship from these amazing companies in 2024 to help our Touch Football team get to their competitions. Fair Dinkum Builds (Gold Sponsor) Rowey's Plumbing & Gas (Silver Sponsor) Weigh 'n' Pay (Bronze Sponsor) Please support these businesses when you can - they are supporting your children and your school. Thank you!
🍎From your P&C 🥙
Thankyou to everyone who supported our Billy G's Cookie Dough Fundraiser! We sold a huge 581 tubs of cookie dough and raised $2324 🍪🤩
Congrats to our Top 10 fundraisers with Hope Dixon being our top of the leaderboard selling 75 tubs of dough! Fantastic effort Hope! 🍪💪🏆
The cookie dough arrives 18th August once it is packed into individual orders we will be posting collection times and days to collect your orders. More information about collection times and days will be posted approx 20th August.
Parentline Service supporting Parents and Carers 📰
Parentline is a free, confidential counselling service available for all Queensland parents and carers.
If you need support navigating challenging situations, Parentline offers qualified counsellors who can help with expert advice, emotional support and referrals when needed.
Parentline’s services include:
practical parenting resources on their website
live webchat with professional counsellors
phone support for immediate assistance (1300 30 1300)
the option to pre-book ongoing sessions with the same counsellor
online counsellor-facilitated parenting forums for shared support
referrals to other family support services when additional help is needed.
Visit their website (parentline.com.au) for more information today, or give them a call on 1300 30 1300.
Theircare - OSHC
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💬 Need help? Our friendly customer service team is here for you Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (AEST) at 📞 1300 072 410.
📰Community News📰
Honouring two decades of advocacy |
Today we unveil ‘Don’t Waste It’ - The Daniel Morcombe Story, a powerful documentary film reflecting on two decades of child safety advocacy from The Daniel Morcombe Foundation. This powerful 30-minute documentary honours Daniel’s legacy and educates teens on personal safety. This film is quite different to all the others we regularly share with you. Heritage Films has had the honour to produce Don't Waste It as part of the Foundation’s incredible 20-year celebrations. What an incredible legacy and what a wonderful way to honour Daniel, Bruce and Denise and the Foundation’s legacy for the way they have tirelessly worked to keep children safe.
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