Message from Michele Marquet

Dear P-Y6 Parents,

A very warm welcome back! Earlier this week, our staff completed a busy Professional Development Day continuing our 2022 focus on the best teaching of Mathematics and a session with Dr Judith Locke about how to help our students get the most out of their schooling. We were delighted to host Judith for a parent session earlier this week too. We will share some of her perceptive insights via the Link over the next few weeks.

It has been fantastic to see our students and families back at School after the winter break.

Yesterday, we held our Founders’ Day Assembly. Mr Nicholas Sampson attended as our guest speaker and he provided an interesting perspective on how Cranbrook has evolved, but also remained the same in the ways that really matter. We remembered the individuals who founded our School, reflected on the values they held dear and considered how we can use those principles to help us look to the future with confidence. It was an excellent way to start the term. Please see the gallery below for images from the event.

Kind wishes,

Michele Marquet
Head of Junior School

Cranbrook Junior School Link: New and Improved!

Welcome to the new and improved format of the Junior School Link. Should you require a brief summary of how to access different news items, the filters and quick links in this new template, click here for a ‘How to Guide’ on navigating the new format. Please do not hesitate to let us know your feedback or if you encounter any difficulties via Cranbrook@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.

Term 3 Key Events

Some Key Events for Term 3 include:

The Term 3 Events Overview for our families has been uploaded to your son’s Year Level tab on Cranbrook Connect.

Learn to Swim Update

Enrolments at Cranbrook – Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre are open for Cranbrook students and the wider community for Term 3 or immediate start in the School holidays. Swimming lessons are held in the purpose built Learn to Swim pool with a water temperature of 31 degrees. Lessons are progressive in structure and tailored programmes for:

• Infants – 6 months until independently walking
• Toddlers – 12 months to 3 years
• Pre-School – 3 to 5 years
• Primary – 5 to 12 years

Lessons are available to enrol online now through our website – https://www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au/cranbrook-swimming-lessons.aspx
If you would like to visit the site for an assessment prior to enrolling, please email learntoswim

K-Y6 Covid Update

IMPORTANT: UPDATING FAMILIES ON COVID-19 CASE NUMBERS IN EACH COHORT
We update the number of positive Covid-19 cases reported for each cohort regularly on the homepage of Cranbrook Connect, click here to view.

A Message from the Health Centre

Below is a summary of recommendations and advice to decrease the risk of transmission of airborne respiratory viruses including Covid-19.

• Common symptoms of the current Omicron variant of Covid-19 include a sore throat, runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, cough, headache, hoarse voice, fatigue, aches and pains.
• Vaccine and natural immunity are no protection for reinfection with the latest variant.
• Other viruses around currently include: influenza, RSV, adenovirus, rhinovirus and metapneumovirus. These are also causing a high number of respiratory illnesses in adults and children.
• We encourage everyone to socially distance where possible or wear a mask.
• Mask use is strongly recommended in all crowded indoor places and continues to be mandated on public transport.
• If displaying any symptoms, to reduce further transmission to others, it is recommended to remain at home until well. A box of 5 RATs will be sent home with each student shortly.

If a child is a close contact of Covid-19, they may attend school, but a mask MUST be worn for at least 7 days while closely monitoring for symptoms for 14 days. If symptoms develop, the student should isolate at home and advise others with whom they have been in close contact. A negative PCR or RAT test is not a reason to ignore the need to isolate until symptoms have resolved, due to the higher incidence of false negatives in the early stages of infection

As we return to school, if you are sick with flu, please stay at home and avoid close contact with other people to prevent them from also becoming sick. Keep sick children away from school and other activities. Wait at least 24 hours after fever resolves, so you that you are unlikely to infect other people. The following link leads to a useful fact sheet on the flu: Influenza fact sheet – Fact sheets (nsw.gov.au)

Absences

With so many students away due to illness, we kindly remind parents they need to call the JS Absence line – 9327 9191 – or email jsabsentees@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au to inform the School of their son’s absence. Please do not only email the class teacher when your son is away. Requests for permission to leave school during the day or early for a medical type appointment should be directed to Deputy Head  (Student Wellbeing), Mr Andrews gandrews@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au For non-medical leave, or for a day or more’s leave, requests should be directed to the Head of Junior School, via jsheadea@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. Thank you for your assistance.

Kindergarten Reverse Garbage Incursion

Please click here for information regarding the upcoming Kindergarten Reverse Garbage Incursion on Friday, 5 August. If you are happy for your son to participate, please grant your permission by completing the Operoo eForm by Friday, 29 July.

Year 2 Students Treetops Adventure

Please click here for more information regarding the Year 2 Students Treetop Adventure day, on Sunday, 28 August. All parents and Year 2 students welcome. RSVP by 18 August to secure you and/or your son’s place.

Year 6: Write a Book in a Day Excursion

Click here for more details regarding the upcoming Year 6 Write a Book in a Day Excursion. The excursion will be held on Tuesday, 9 August at St Catherine’s School, Waverley.

If you are happy for your son to participate, please grant your permission by completing the Operoo eForm by Monday, 1 August.

Sports Photos

Boys in Y3 – Y6 should come to School in their Winter Sports team uniform on Friday, 12 August. They should also bring to School their Summer Sports team uniform to change into for their Summer Sport team photo. Make sure all boys have their correct Sports uniforms. Boys in Tennis, Sailing and Multi-Sports teams should wear their PE uniforms for their photos. Cricket teams should bring their whites.

Years 3 – 6 Sport News

We congratulate our Snowsports Team who had a wonderful week at the snow in the last week of the holidays. Many boys won individual and team medals. We congratulate every participant on a highly successful competition and applaud those students who received podium finishes for the different events. A big thank you to Mrs Genet Erickson-Adam for her passionate oversight of Snowsports at Cranbrook and the enthusiasm she shows for every participant. We look forward to seeing how the skiers and snowboarders fair at the State and National competitions later this term. Please follow this link for the full report.

Years 3-6 Sport Fixtures
A reminder that first Saturday back sees Round 8 fixtures for the Winter Season.

Click here for the Term 3 Rugby Fixtures.

Click here for the Term 3 Football Fixtures.

Summer Sports Selections
Any parents of students in Years 3 – 6 who have not yet responded to the note sent via Operoo, regarding their son’s compulsory Summer Sport choice are kindly asked to do so as soon as possible. A copy of the note can also be viewed in your son’s year level tab.

Gallery: Years 3 – 6 Athletics Carnival

Please see below for a gallery of pictures from the Years 3- 6 Athletics Carnival held last term, Wednesday 22 June.

Music News

Term 3 Upcoming Events:

OZ Opera – Cinderella

On Tuesday, 2 August Oz Opera will visit Cranbrook Junior School to perform a contemporary adaptation of Cinderella to all K-6 students. Students are preparing for this now.

Term 3 Performance Opportunities.

• Year 3-6 Music Eisteddfod will be held on Wednesday, 24 August from 1.30pm to 5pm. Boys will apply to compete in instrumental sections according to Year Level which will be adjudicated by and external adjudicator. Further information and forms will be provided shortly.
• Year K-2 Lunchtime Concerts will be held on Monday, 8 August and Monday, 15 August. This is another opportunity for the Year K-2 boys to perform on their instruments. Further information and forms will be provided shortly.

Video links to the K-2 and 3-6 Showcase Performances

At the end of last term both of the Junior School Showcases were videoed and you may enjoy watching all or part of the with your young performer.  

K-2

https://vimeo.com/723100598/0b17a62582

3-6

https://vimeo.com/723132151/e49fbe9122

From the iCentre

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the students who have already completed the 2022 Challenge. Please note that the last day to register books read is Friday,19 August 2022. Mrs. de Wit will then approve the student records. Completion certificates will be presented in Term 4.

CBCA Book Week: “Dreaming with eyes open…”  

A highly anticipated week in the school calendar, the Junior School will be celebrating Book Week in Week 6 with a range of Class and House based activities including a K-6 Character Costume Day. More details to come.

Imagine…the Wonder of Picture Books Exhibition

During Library sessions this week, Ms. Light has been sharing this upcoming exhibition at the State Library of NSW with classes. Opening this Saturday 9 July, it celebrates the powerful and changing world of picture books through rarely seen original illustrations, rich audio-visual content and hands-on activities. A must see for all age groups!