On 3rd August we will be having our very first online Academy event. Katrina Marson will also be speaking to various groups of our school community throughout the day on the topic of sex and relationship education.
Katrina has been researching the protective power of sex-ed to prevent sexual violence and safeguard sexual wellbeing for a decade. She has been a criminal lawyer since 2013, primarily in the area of family violence and sexual offences. On secondment for two years, Katrina led the implementation of the Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission’s criminal justice recommendations in the ACT before returning to the ACT DPP as a senior prosecutor in the Sexual Offences Unit. She undertook a Churchill Fellowship in 2019 researching the implementation of relationships and sexuality education overseas; her findings were published in the report Ignorance is not Innocence. Katrina is the lead researcher of primary prevention at Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy and is the President of the Relationships and Sexuality Education Alliance ACT. Her first book, Legitimate Sexpectations: the power of Sex-Ed, was published in 2022.
The webinar; Sex and Relationship Education: What’s the point will be the first online Academy event at 4.30pm. Parents and community members can sign up here. This is an important and timely topic for our students and the local community to understand as the education of sex and relationships is vital in promoting positive relationships.
iCentre News for Term 3
Book Week – Read, Grow, Inspire
In Week 6, we will focus on this national celebration of Australian children’s literature and reading. We are excited to bring the school together once again for our K-6 Parade (23 August) based on this year’s theme – Read, Grow, Inspire; as well as welcoming guest speakers, viewing theatrical book adaptations, and a special ‘books at bedtime’ event for our youngest readers.
Littlescribe Mini Writing Festival
Years 2-6 students will be participating in this series of engaging incursions, giving students the opportunity to dive headfirst into the art of writing presented by sixteen of Australia’s top children’s authors. We can’t wait to read what the students create!
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the readers who have already completed the challenge. The final date to register books read this year is Friday, 18 August. A reminder that login details are in student diaries. For assistance, please contact Mrs de Wit edewit@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au
Students and staff are encouraged to interpret this year’s theme.
Parents are warmly invited to this outdoor event.
Ms Light and Mrs de Wit
Little League Sports Report – Round 9
In Round 9, our young athletes displayed an admirable level of resilience and determination across all sports, leaving spectators impressed by their unwavering commitment. The tightly contested matches saw some teams emerge victorious by a narrow margin, while others pushed their opponents to their limits, showcasing their pursuit of excellence. Notably Year 4 football teams had some hard-fought victories, with the players demonstrating excellent teamwork and dedication on the field.
As the season draws to a close, the athletes are reminded that there is one round of winter sports, and it is crucial to maintain their focus and determination. They are urged to continue putting in the hard work both during trainings and on match days, striving to finish the season on a high note. This week provides a chance for students to reflect on their growth throughout the season and to leave a lasting impact with their performance.
Yours in Sport,
James Roughan
Head of Sports & PDHPE
Football Round 9
Year 6A Football
Cranbrook 6As football fought valiantly but lost 3-0 to Newington. Emile G made some incredible saves, while the entire team displayed great effort and commitment.
Year 6B Football
Cranbrook 6Bs football put up a strong defensive performance but fell short with a 2-0 loss against Newington. Jack B’s important tackles and Harry R’s hard work and constant pressure up top were standout performances for the team.
Year 6C Football
In a closely contested match, Cranbrook 6Cs football showed great resilience despite a 4-2 loss against Riverview. Jack H and Jack D were among the goal-scorers, and the team’s fighting spirit was evident as they mounted a comeback in the second half. The coach praises the team’s continuous improvement and teamwork, despite the result not going their way.
Year 5A Football
Despite a challenging match, Cranbrook 5As football showed determination in their 6-2 loss against St Patrick’s. Kaspar B and Leonardo B scored for Cranbrook, with Leonardo’s attitude and Felix S’s performance in goals standing out.
Year 5B Football
Despite facing a strong St Pats side, Cranbrook Year 5B rugby team displayed unwavering determination and effort throughout the match, giving their all until the final whistle, unfortunately going down 6-1. Sha Li, Sebastian F, and Hugo S were standout players, showcasing impressive performances on the field. Despite the result, the boys should be commended for their hard work and commitment in the face of tough opposition.
Year 5C Football
Cranbrook 5Cs football faced a tough match, losing 7-0 against St Patrick’s. The coach commends the efforts of everyone on the team, acknowledging their hard work throughout the game.
Year 4A Football
In a hard-fought match, Cranbrook 4As football secured a 2-1 victory against Sydney Grammar. Minato Y and Santiago D were the goal scorers, but the standout player was Freddie F, who showcased brilliant improvement and consistent reliability throughout the season.
Year 4B Football
Cranbrook 4Bs football put on a stellar performance, winning 3-1 against Sydney Grammar. Joseph R, George Y, and Christian K contributed with crucial goals, but it was Xavier L who stood out as an exceptional defensive and attacking presence on the field. Xavier’s leadership through both actions and words made him a standout player in the team’s victory.
Year 4C Football
In an impressive display, Cranbrook 4Cs football dominated with a resounding 7-0 win against Sydney Grammar. Sebastian R’s hat-trick and overall stellar performance, beating players off his dribbles and displaying excellent skills, were noteworthy contributions to the team’s success.
Year 4D Football
Cranbrook 4Ds football celebrated a convincing 7-0 win against Sydney Grammar. Jonathan K’s brilliant passing to set up teammates and his goalscoring prowess made him a key player in the team’s triumph.
Year 3A Football
In a thrilling match, Cranbrook 3As football emerged victorious with a narrow 4-3 win against Newington. Harvey C, Trystan O, and Woody V-H displayed their goal-scoring prowess, securing the team’s hard-fought triumph. Special recognition goes to Harvey for an intelligent performance at centre-back, expertly marking a challenging opponent and denying him any space with the ball.
Year 3B Football
Cranbrook 3Bs football showcased their attacking prowess in an impressive 8-0 win against Newington. Aiden P, Alfie L, Aiden G, and Woody V-H each scored two goals, highlighting the team’s outstanding performance. The boys’ spatial awareness and positional understanding demonstrated their progress, and a remarkable team goal, involving several passes, led to Aiden P’s brilliant finish. Aiden P’s exceptional endurance and goal-scoring abilities made him stand out as a key player for Cranbrook.
Year 3C Football
Year 3D Football
Year 3E Football
In a spirited effort, Cranbrook 3Es football faced a tough challenge, ultimately losing 6-0 against Newington. Despite the result, the boys showed determination on the field, with Kai J’s outstanding effort standing out as a notable performance.
Year 3F Football
Cranbrook 3Fs football secured a well-deserved 5-2 win against Newington. Remy G and Beckett C were among the goal scorers, contributing to the team’s impressive performance. Hunter L’s outstanding efforts all over the pitch, Atticus R’s relentless work ethic, and Wisdom’s remarkable performance as goalkeeper were instrumental in securing the victory for Cranbrook. The team’s collective effort and individual performances showcased their dedication and skill on the field.
Rugby Round 7
Year 6A Rugby
In a closely contested match, Cranbrook 6As rugby displayed great skill and determination but unfortunately fell short with a narrow 29-27 loss to Mosman. Steven H, Arthur D, Heath C-G, Oliver K, and Teddy C showcased their try-scoring abilities, with Arthur D finishing off a superb team try. David A’s impressive work rate and determination were evident on the field, while Rocco U’s ability to gain several turnovers at the ruck was crucial in the team’s performance.
Year 6B Rugby
Cranbrook 6Bs rugby faced two tough fixtures, drawing 15-15 against Scots Gold and losing 35-20 to Scots Blue. Rahul W, Max C, Lachie R-W, and Max N scored important tries for the team. In the first fixture, all the boys played fantastically, producing their best defensive performance to date, resulting in a hard-fought draw. In the second game, Rahul W’s fantastic tackles and Lachie R-W’s offensive contributions stood out, showcasing the team’s resilience and determination despite the result not going their way.
Year 5A Rugby
In a thrilling match, Cranbrook 5As rugby displayed their best performance of the season but fell short with a 29-12 loss to Waverley. Charlie R and Seb D scored for Cranbrook, and the boys should be proud of their hard work in all aspects of the game, despite the result not going their way.
Year 5B Rugby
Cranbrook 5Bs rugby faced a tough challenge, losing 30-15 to Waverley. Louie B and Felix C scored tries for the team, with Louie B’s exceptional work in the rucks and pursuit of turnovers standing out.
Year 4A Rugby
In a challenging match, Cranbrook 4As rugby fought hard but faced a tough 37-14 loss against Scots. Jimmy C and Jaspar M scored for Cranbrook, and special recognition goes to Hadley S, Jimmy C, and Barnaby W for their efforts in a demanding game.
Year 4B Rugby
Cranbrook 4Bs rugby had a successful day, winning both their fixtures against Trinity and Grammar. Zac B, Tom S, Oli M, and Lachie E were among the try-scorers. Notable performances include Tom S’s blistering runs, Zac B and Josh M’s fearless tackling, and Lachie E’s relentless effort throughout the games.
Year 3 Red Rugby
Cranbrook 3Red rugby celebrated victories in both their fixtures against Coogee (20-15) and Grammar Edgecliff (40-0). In the first game, Sebastian S, Ben H (2), and Raphael W scored, with Raphael W’s excellent ball running and defensive efforts standing out despite facing larger opponents. In the second game, Luca M (2), Sebastian S (2), Raphael W, Wolf T, and Ben Hurst (2) scored, with Sebastian S showcasing his toughness in the face of multiple high tackles, continuing to drive forward with strong ball running.
Year 3 White Rugby
Cranbrook 3Bs rugby secured wins in both their games against Barker (25-10) and Scots (25-20). Michael L (2), Samuel Y (4), Lachie E (1), and Theodore C (2) were among the try-scorers. Notably, Samuel Y’s blitzing line breaks added excitement to the team’s dominant performances.
Tennis Round 9
It was a beautiful, mild winter’s morning for the second week of Term 3’s Saturday winter training session. Great fun was had in the agility based warmups. Teams competed against each other to complete the tasks in the quickest time. Coaches were looking for accuracy in footwork which challenged the boys!
The main element of the lesson was based on a tournament with the children playing in their set groups. There was respect and good communication between the boys as they scored their own matches. Most groups focused on adding height to their serves to avoid them hitting the net. When it did, the boys demonstrated care and support to each other and serves were tried again. Some excellent rallies were enjoyed across the courts and there was noticeable improvement with the boys taking more risk and running into shots they may previously have left.
Multi-Sports Round 9
Henry M, Yianni A, James B and Amiel B have been remarkable as team leaders this season! During the Friday and Saturday sessions, the 6 leaders helped and encouraged their respective teams to produce some thrilling passages of play. Alex F is turning confidently with the ball at his feet. Kingston T is proving to be a competent and energetic defensive midfielder. All boys continue to develop their individual skills and football sense! Looking forward to a great contest in our final session next week.
Prayer Morning
Tomorrow, on Friday morning (4 August), we are holding our monthly prayer morning with Mr Noble. Any parents or carers in our JS community are welcome to come along. It will be held at 8am in Music Room 2 on the Junior School campus. It’s an opportunity for parents to come and spend time in prayer for each other and the school. We are planning on running these on the first Friday of every month during term time.
TheirCare Update from our Before & After School Care Provider
The children are settling back into a routine at TheirCare this term.
We have designated a room for the older boys (Y3+). This is working very well, allowing activities to be catered for different age groups. We have made the most of the weather by having lots of outdoor activities, such as Soccer, AFL, Handball, Rugby and equipment play. Some of our menu highlights have been yoghurt with granola, fried rice and 2-minute noodles. Afternoon tea is always accompanied by a fresh fruit platter. Breakfast highlights are waffles and pancakes. All breakfasts include fresh fruits too.
A focus this week and going forward is on building teamwork, helping and looking out for each other.
We are pleased to have had some new faces coming along to TheirCare this term and are thankful that our after-school community is growing.
Message from Michele Marquet
Dear P-Y6 Parents,
If you have not yet read about the arrangements for next week’s Music and Special Groups Photos or Sports Photos, please go to the Deputy Head section and read this information very carefully.
We have enjoyed a busy week with Musica Viva performing for all year levels last Monday and plenty of CETOP Week activities to engage the boys in all year levels.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: WINTER SEASON UPDATE FOR BOYS IN Y3-Y6
The winter sport season will end this coming weekend on Saturday, 5 August. There will be no Saturday sports games after 5 August, until the start of Term 4. On Friday, 11 August the Y3-Y6 JS boys will be playing in their House Football competition and on Friday, 18 August, they will be playing House Rugby. On these days, Y3-Y6 boys should bring their House T-shirts to School.
Staff News
We are delighted to welcome Fiona Chan to CJS for the rest of this term. She will be supporting Peter Fox, teaching Music across the Junior School, during Jane Holmes a Court’s ongoing absence. Fiona is an experienced Music Teacher, having worked in schools in Sydney and Hong Kong. She is a pianist, with a Master’s degree in Creative Music Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Music Education from the NSW Conservatorium. I am sure our Junior School community will warmly welcome Fiona.
Kind wishes,
Michele Marquet Head of Junior School
Uniform Shop information and Price List 2023/2024
In 2024, all students in K – Year 2 will have some new items to wear as part of their Cranbrook sports uniform. Noone, our uniform supplier, will be supplying the items and these will be available for purchase from Term 4 2023 onwards.
An updated uniform pricelist is available on Cranbrook Connect and can be found here.
The Uniform Shop is located on the Senior School campus near the Victoria Road gates.
School Term Trading Hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am – 4pm
The Term 3 Events Overview for Parents can be found hereand on Cranbrook Connect.
Cranbrook Junior School’s City2surf Team
Our Junior School teachers have organised a team for the City2surf to fundraise money for two charities:
Children’s Cancer Institute.
CETOP (Cranbrook Explorers and Travellers Overseas Partnership)
We have achieved our $1000 goal for the Children’s Cancer Institute. We would now like to continue raising some funds for CETOP’s projects in Nepal in the last TWO remaining weeks before the sporting event.
If you would like to donate to support CETOP and the Cranbrook Junior Team, please follow the link below.
Please encourage your child to bring a gold coin for CETOP, as students will have the opportunity to take part in a competition in next week (Week 4) to guess which teachers are participating in the City2surf event.
Thank you in advance for your support.
We look forward to seeing many of you supporting the Cranbrook Team around the City2surf route on 13 August.
Cranbrook Parent App
To access the app Click hereto view the information on how to download this app from the App Store.
Username and password discovery Click here to view information on how to access your username and password to enable access to the app.
Please remember to check your spam/junk email folder as sometimes codes and password resets can be sent there.
Junior School Parents If Junior School families have difficulties downloading the new Parent App, please contact the Junior School Reception on 9327 9100.
2 – If none of the teams and fixtures are loading for your son
If you have logged on with your child’s school email address, you will not get any relevant information. The app will work, but with none of your child’s data. You will need to delete the app and start over again. Follow the steps above to set up a new username and password.
3 – If you cannot download the app Both Android and iPhone users can both download the app. If you are having trouble accessing it, the app has been created by Digistorm, which you can add into the search box.
Years 3-6 Sport News
General details about each sport can be found in your son’s Year Level tab on Cranbrook Connect.
Welcome back to Term 3 in what will be another eventful and inspiring term of events in the Music Department! I want to thank you for all your support during Term 2 and being such enthusiastic audiences at our K – Y2 and Y3 – Y6 Showcases and our Town Hall Gala Concert.
The following outlines the Music calendar for Term 3. Further information can be obtained by clicking on the appropriate links, where applicable.
Performance opportunities
K-6 Lunchtime Concerts
Held in Music Room 1 during Lunchtime, these concerts are open to boys in K to 6 who have a piece at performance standard, regardless of level, to perform. It’s always wonderful to hear their great work and witness our students’ progress in an encouraging environment.
Spring Festival Year 3 to 6 Junior School Music Eisteddfod
Wednesday, 23rd August, 1:00pm (Week 6)
As part of the Spring Festival, the Cranbrook Junior School Eisteddfod has been designed for boys in Year 3 to 6 to showcase their performance on piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar and voice.
This year’s Eisteddfod will be judged by external adjudicators who will write an encouraging report on the boys’ performances, give feedback and award grades of achievement.Entry forms (yellow) can be found in the Music Studio hallway or via the information link below.
Eastwinds from Musica Viva comes to Cranbrook Junior School for K to 6 Music workshops
Tuesday, 1st August (Week 3)
Prior to Eastwinds’ visit, in class, students will explore how we can create and connect to one another through improvisation based on our personal experiences. Eastwinds weaves a difficult to define spacious tapestry of sound that finds a bridge between east and west, folk and jazz, composition and improvisation. Most of all it’s a sound unique to this group. Eastwinds have been performing as an ensemble based in Fremantle, Western Australia, since 2014.
Opera Australia comes to perform El Kid at Cranbrook Junior School for K to 6
Monday, 11th September (Week 9)
Opera Australia’s Schools Tour aims to capture some of the passion and feeling of largescale theatrical operas in a more informal and accessible way for children. All of the songs and instrumental music used in El Kid come from the well-known opera, Carmen, composed by Georges Bizet and first performed in 1875, while the story of El Kid is based on the Norwegian folktale, Three Billy Goats Gruff. Students will study the combined creative and dramatic elements of opera and engage with many musical excerpts, through singing, moving and playing, leading up to this performance.
Mr Peter Fox
Head of Music Performance JS (P-6)
From the Deputies
Important Reminder: Music & Special Group Photos
On Wednesday, 9 August the Music & Special Group Photos will be taken. On this day, all boys involved in Music and Special Groups must wear FULL schooluniform (NOT PE gear), including their blazers (Y3-Y6). Special Group Photos include: IPSHA and ISDA Debating, da Vinci Team, IPSHA Cross Country, IPSHA Football, and Community Service Committee members.
For those students involved in instrumentalist groups, your son should bring his musical instrument with him.
Boys in Snowsports should bring their Snowsports shell jacket, as their photo is taken on this day.
Boys in the IPSHA Football and IPSHA Cross Country should wear full school uniform, including their blazers (not PE gear), as their photo is taken on this day.
Important Reminder: Y3-Y6 Sports Photos
On Friday, 11 August, boys in Years 3 – 6 will have their summer andwinter sports team photos taken. They will need to wear their summer team playing gear to school, pack and bring to school their winter team sports playing gear PLUS their House T-shirt (for House Football in the afternoon).
Details are below:
Boys, in their respective teams, are reminded to WEAR the following uniform items to school for their first photo:
Basketball – Basketball Saturday playing uniform with trainers.
Cricket – Cricket Saturday playing uniform (whites) with trainers.
Water Polo – PE uniform with trainers.
Summer Tennis – PE uniform with trainers.
Summer Multisport – PE uniform with trainers.
Sailing – PE uniform with trainers.
Boys, in their respective teams, should PACK the following items to bring to school so they can change into them for their second photo:
Football – Football uniform with trainers (NO boots and shin guards).
Rugby – Rugby uniform with trainers (NO boots).
Winter Tennis – PE uniform with trainers.
Winter Multisport – PE uniform with trainers.
All Y3-Y6 students should also BRING to school their coloured House T-shirt. We are holding our House Football Competition that afternoon during Sport time.
Our CETOP Week started with a bang, with Year 6 students, Alistair Tudehope and Rafferty Stace raising $300 selling brownies, ANZAC biscuits and chocolate caramel slices at last Saturday’s fixtures on Dangar. All the buyers were so lovely with many of them giving extra donations.
CETOP is a not-for-profit organisation run by staff and parents associated with Cranbrook that supports communities in Ladakh (India) and Nepal.
In Nepal, we work with local communities in the areas of dental health, education and infrastructure. We have conducted nine JS trips to Nepal with Y6 students and an accompanying parent since 2011. It is exciting that our trips to Ladakh and Nepal are now able to start again.
Our toothbrush collection is going gangbusters and the sausage sizzles lunches today and tomorrow have plenty of pre-orders.
This month on SchoolTV – Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity emphasises the natural variation in how an individual’s brain functions and how they perceive and interact with the world, leading to diverse ways of learning and communicating. While most young people are neurotypical, some exhibit variations in brain development, such as ADHD, autism or dyslexia, making them neurodivergent.
Embracing neurodiversity involves accepting, celebrating, and supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents without attempting to change or treat their differences. Using respectful language, challenging unhelpful attitudes, avoiding assumptions, and actively promoting inclusivity can help embrace neurodiversity effectively.
Acknowledging the unique ways neurodiverse young people do things and then adapting tasks and activities to ensure their full participation will encourage them to develop strategies that feel natural to them. It will help improve their mental health, wellbeing and sense of self. By recognising and nurturing their strengths, parents and caregivers can contribute to building an inclusive and compassionate society where all young people can thrive.
Learning more about neurodiversity, equips caregivers with insights into effective communication techniques, educational strategies, and parenting approaches tailored to the specific needs of their neurodivergent child. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek help from a medical professional.
On Friday 18/8 (Week 5), we are collecting used, but in good condition, football boots for our Boots in the Bush campaign to help provide sporting wear for remote Indigenous students. Please ensure boots are cleaned thoroughly first. Tie laces together.
On this day, students are invited to wear colours or tops of their favourite sporting team or they may wear any casual non-sporting top. We kindly ask for a $1 to $5 donation in return. Donations support remote Indigenous children.
Please hand in your money and boot donations to your class Community Service Rep.
