Issue 3 Friday 7 March 2024
Principal Mark Winrow
I know that it has been a very difficult time for many of our families, with many still without power and essential services. Please know that we are here to support you and your children. I encourage you to reach out if you do require our support. I am pleased that we escaped any serious injuries.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during our extended closure. The safety of our students, staff and community is my highest priority, so it was important to be confident our school was safe before returning. You will see there is a significant amount of temporary fencing in our grounds at present. The purpose of this fencing is to restrict access to the areas identified as possibly contaminated. It will remain in place until the area has been assessed as safe.
It is important that I acknowledge our cleaning and grounds staff for their extra efforts in returning our school to its usual impeccable state following cyclone Alfred. While there are still a few tasks to be completed, they worked hard to make the school presentable and safe. I would also like to thank the other members of our team who checked-in on the school, helped keeping everyone informed and assisted in getting it reopened.
Finally, I wish to acknowledge the incredible job Kerry-Ann Reese did during my extended sick leave. While I find it very difficult being away from school, my anxiety is eased knowing that it runs smoothly in my absence. We truly have a wonderful team at Carbrook State School who are totally dedicated to the learning and wellbeing of students.
Deputy Principal Kerry-Ann Reese
We hope this email finds you and your families safe and well following the impact of Cyclone Alfred. Our thoughts have been with all those affected, and we are grateful to have welcomed all our students back to school.
As we settle back into routine, we are looking forward to celebrating Harmony Day next Friday, March 21st. This special day promotes inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. To mark the occasion, students are encouraged to wear orange on the day and will engage in some special activities on the day. Please see attached the Harmony Day poster competition that students can enter in for their chance to win a prize.
Harmony Day also coincides with our Years 4–6 Cross Country event. Those in Years 4–6 may also wear their house colours along with a touch of orange if they wish or vice-versa.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to celebrating Harmony Day in 2025.
Judd Mackie Deputy Principal
NAPLAN Commencement Date
NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards and over time.
The tests will commence next Monday 17 March 2025. Year 3 and 5 will both start with the Writing Test on Monday, followed by Reading on Tuesday, Language Conventions on Wednesday and Numeracy on Thursday.
Year 5 Students must remember to charge their Laptops ready for Monday morning. If you take your Laptop home, please have them charged and ready each day.
Year 3 Students will not be taking home Laptops so we will have them charged and ready for your use at school.
iHUB
Library News
Book Club has arrived!
Look out for your copy of Book Club coming home in your child's schoolbag!
It's packed with hundreds of books from just $3 to help you on your child's reading journey.
Orders are due by Friday 14 March!
Not sure how to order these amazing books for your child? See the 8 easy steps below.
KEEP READING ROLLING WITH BOOK CLUB!
Now that students are back in the swing of Term 1, leisurely reading can be forgotten. Keep reading top of mind by circulating Issue 2 of Book Club, which boasts these exciting offers...
- Families can earn a $5 promo code with ANY LOOP ORDER on this Issue, to be redeemed on Issue 3
- Families can register for Scholastic's 31-Day Challenge and win prizes for National Family Reading Month this May
P&C News
Sushi Day
Flexischool
Easter Raffle
Community News
Museum Open Day & Rebrand Launch
Volleyball - Sharks
