Cranbrook Newsletter - 2024 Term 4 Week 6

Principal's Message

Welcome to our Week 6 newsletter!
Prep Transition Program
Our dates are confirmed for this year's transition program - a great opportunity for children and families alike, to feel more settled with moving on to Prep and to Cranbrook School next year.  
Please call our office to book your place. 

Taking 2025 Enrolments now
Enrolments for all year levels are open and Prep enrolments for next year are now welcome.  Children born between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 are eligible to enrol for Prep.  Early Entry Applications for students born in July 2020 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.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Jeff Capell - Principal

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

PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning

For Week 4, our PBL lesson was about being an Up-Stander, being someone who takes action against negative behaviour in the community.

In Week 5, we focused on remembering to encourage and support others.

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

Snappy Money Winners

Congratulations to our Week 4 PBL Snappy Winner Hunter! 

Congratulations to our Week 5 PBL Winner Shama! 

Golden Snap Winners

Congratulations to our Week 4 Golden Snappy winner Arliah! 

Congratulations to our Week 5 Golden snappy Winner David! 

Healthy Snack/Brain Food Snack 

Many of our teachers allow students to have a healthy/brain food snack in their class. Please make sure the 'brain builder/healthy' food is easy to eat with fingers and is not messy or drippy. 

• Some suggestions for healthy snack are:
• Dried fruit e.g. apricots, prunes, raisins, sultanas
• Fresh vegetables e.g. carrots, celery sticks, beans, snow peas
• Rice Cakes
• Cheese sticks and cubes
• Seeds e.g. sunflower, sesame, linseed
• Fresh fruit  e.g. grapes, apple pieces, blueberries, strawberries, baby tomatoes
• Chickpeas and other legumes

DO NOT send any of the following: 

• Processed foods e.g. muesli bars, biscuits, cakes
• Lollies or anything high in sugar
• Chips and Crisps
• Bread 

Conflict 

Conflict is natural and inevitable in every aspects of life. Conflict generally comes across as negative. However, confrontation of ideas and attitudes is natural and essential to our human existence. The management of conflict determines whether it will have negative or positive consequences on our relationships. A well-managed conflict can actually strengthen a relationship.

The following are some tips you might consider to strengthen the relationship or partnership: 

• Do not make it personal. 
• Avoid putting down the other person's ideas and beliefs. Resist the temptation to abuse, use sarcasm, or make derogatory comments. This will allow you to get your point across in the most effective way. 
• Use "I" statements to communicate how you feel, what you think, and what you want or need. We need to avoid using "you" statements, as these can sound argumentative. 
• Listen to others’ point of view. Consider and respect the other person's perspective. 
• Stay calm. This is not easy; it is a huge challenge to stay calm and rational when you feel angry or passionate about something. 

As adults, we need to model these behaviour and actions to our children. 

In this contemporary era we live in, social media has become a primary medium through which individuals voice their opinions. While the ability to express one’s thoughts through the internet is wonderful, it is also important that individuals learn how to do so respectfully. If you want to ensure that you avoid offending others when sharing your thoughts, think it through before posting. Unfortunately, either we shy away completely from disagreements or we lose it when things don't go our way. 

Before School Supervision

Thanks to our amazing P&C, students in the morning have a sheltered space to congregate until the school gates open at 8.00am, however, during this time there is NO SUPERVISION and as such students are left to their own devices.

When students are left to their own devices they can sometimes make poor choices regarding being SAFE, RESPONSIBLE and RESPECTFUL. Some concerns that have already been experienced by parents are:

• Students leaving the school grounds and walking to another address: KFC, Servo, Peers homes
• Students injuring themselves due to unsafe actions: running, jumping, climbing
• Students injuring other students due to unsafe actions: hitting, kicking, pushing
• High school students who have dropped their siblings off remaining in the sheltered area and interacting with students.

As a school, we will follow up and behaviours that breach the Cranbrook State School Student Code of Conduct if parents or students report any incidences once they enter the school grounds. Individual students may be restricted in their access to the school grounds when no supervision is available if ongoing and repeated behaviours place themselves or others at risk.

 The Cranbrook Outside Hours School Care provides supervision from 6.30am and provide clients with a safe and enriched space both before and after school.

I am sure as parents continue to drop their children off before 8.00am there will continue to be circumstances that place their child at risk of harm.

We are in a fortunate circumstance that our school provides a space inside the school grounds for our students to congregate as other schools (with new security fences) are required to ensure safety and security measures are adhered to by NOT opening their perimeter gates until supervision is provided by the school.

Illness

We also want to respect our fellow classmates and teachers when it comes to our children being sick.  Please familiarise yourself with Queensland Health's Timeout poster, to use as a guide as to how long your child should be kept at home when they are unwell.  Thanks for your support.

From The Arts

From the Sports Desk! Touch Announcement

QLD All Schools Success!!!Over the weekend the Cranbrook Mixed Touch Team competed in the QLD All Schools Touch Competition. After strong results on Saturday in the round games with an 11-0 win over Mansfield, 15-0 win over Mater Dei and a 8-2 win over Marymount the team were through to the Finals. Starting the day with a Round of 16 win 2-1 over St Kevin’s. They then played in a tough quarter final winning 4-3 in extra time over Miami. The Semi Final also went to extra time with the Cranbrook side coming out victorious 3-2 over Banksia Beach. Unfortunately, the Grand Final didn’t go our way, losing 2-4 to a strong Park Lake side. Cranbrook finished the tournament as runners up and the 2nd best Mixed Touch Team in Queensland. Such a fantastic achievement from this group of students. A massive thank you to our sponsors for assisting in providing our students with this opportunity.
Fair Dinkum Builds
Rowey's Plumbing & Gas
Weigh'n'Pay - Cash 4 Scrap

Cranbrook Learning

Our Grade 3 students have had an incredibly productive day, diving deep into a variety of exciting subjects, from poetry to maths to English! They've been exploring the beauty of language through creative poetry exercises, sharpening their problem-solving skills with engaging maths challenges, and strengthening their reading and writing abilities in English. It’s been a day full of learning, curiosity, and growth!

Our Grade 3 teachers have been absolutely amazing, bringing their dedication and passion to every lesson. They’ve worked tirelessly to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Through their thoughtful instruction, they’re helping our students not only grasp key concepts but also develop a love for learning that will stay with them for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to making each lesson a valuable and enriching experience for our students.

Year 3 Learning

Mindfulness Hub

We would love for you to have a read and take a look at our wonderful Mindfulness Hub and read a bit about why we have it and why it is so important. 
Our mindfulness hub is broken into 2 Spaces
1. Our Mindfulness Play - Open during lunch breaks for self-regulation and for having a safe calm space to settle down 
2. Our Mindfulness Learning - Broken into 3 learning stations, we have Prep -2, 3-4 and 5-6 For Focused Teaching Episodes (FTE) which involves learning from our SEP Teachers or Class Teachers for students who are in need. 

Rationale for the Mindfulness Centre: 
MINDFULNESS MATTERS  
The MINDFULNESS CENTRE at Cranbrook State School is a place for students to practice mindfulness exercises to assist in the development of a positive and accepting attitude to learning and engagement.  
It supports student’s minds to be fully attending to what’s happening, to what they are doing, to the space they are moving through.  
A student’s mind takes flight, loses touch with their body, and pretty soon becomes engrossed in obsessive thoughts about something that just happened or fretting about the future task. And that makes a student anxious. 
Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment by promoting happiness, relieving stress and develops compassion, focus, curiosity and empathy.  
Learning how to be mindful when children are young gives the child a chance to get really good at it and use it always. 

What is Mindfulness? 
Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking. When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way. 
Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking. When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way. 

Why Do Students Need Mindfulness? 
Being mindful helps a student: 
-pay attention better 
-be less distractible 
-learn more 
-stay calm under stress 
-avoid getting too upset about things 
-slow down instead of rush 
-listen better to others 
-be more patient 
-get along better 
-feel happier and enjoy things more. 

What students attend the Mindfulness Centre? 
-Students who have been referred to the Learning and Engagement Team who are experiencing significant difficulties with self- regulation following multiple opportunities to re-set and have been recommended to be placed on the Register of Students 
-Students on an Individual Learning Plan with the Mindfulness Centre as part of the plan strategies 
-Students who have identified as Tier 2 or 3 who have developed a Zones of Regulation Individual Tool Box where The Mindfulness Centre is a Tool Box strategy 
-Complex case students 

Who manages the Mindfulness Centre:
The Learning and Engagement Team manage the Mindfulness Centre
Jeff Capell – Principal
Kyle Sanim – Deputy Principal
Kaye Buchan – HoSES

Thank you for taking the time to read and learn more about our Mindfulness Hub. 

Cranbrook Learning

Assessment Calendar

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:

REMINDER!! Term 4 Special Education Students Transitioning into year 6 Information

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your student!

We are excited to support our Special Education students as they transition into Year 6. This important phase includes tailored transition programs designed to ease their shift into the new year and ensure they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Our dedicated team is working closely with each student to address their individual needs, provide personalized support, and build confidence for their upcoming year. We’re committed to making this transition as smooth and positive as possible, helping every student feel ready and excited for their next educational journey.

From your P&C

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!

 Thank you to YTB Mechanical & Performance for their donation! Until the end of the year they are offering Cranbrook Families a 15% Discount when you mention this add. 

For Sale

*AVAILABLE FOR ENQUIRIES AND COLLECTION* 
Pavers for sale at 50c to $1.00 each - Various sizes and types
For sales and collection, please contact:
Bridget Bambrick - Operations Manager
Cranbrook SS P&C Association
pandcoperations@cranbrookss.eq.edu.au
0457 869 194 / 07 4726 1254

Sports Pride Fridays

Remembrance Day

Monday the 11 November is Remembrance Day, it marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I.  Every year at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, people around the world pause in silence to remember the sacrifices many have made so we can enjoy life today. 

Remember to remember, this coming Monday.

Community News

Year 7 Transition Info Packs
Starting High School is generally an exciting time for young people and their parents/carers and the Saver Plus program is here to support your school community with some of the costs involved. 
Saver Plus is open to eligible parents / carers all year, but we find it’s when these larger costs come up that families start reaching out for support. Families with students in year 5 now could set the goal to save in readiness for Year 7 in 2026.
To join Saver Plus, you need to meet these requirements:
-Be 18 years or older
 -Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
-Have a child in school, starting next year, or be studying yourself
-Get a regular income (can be you or your partner in paid work or child support / carers payment)
-Agree to join in free online financial education workshops
What are the eligible savings goals?
Eligible savings goals are education related products or services that:​
-Assist a primary / secondary school student’s education.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information printed in this issue is up to date and correct at the time of publication.