16 August 2023

From the Principal

If you have a grade 3, 4 or 5 student at home at present, thanks for having some added patience with them being so tired due to Swimming and Water Safety! It is a fantastic program and thank you to Mr Thomas for his organisation of the 2 weeks but we also know that it is extremely tiring for our students… we also know that they eat a lot more food. Cooked Lunch has had next to no leftovers lately! If you can remind your child to schedule some extra recovery time in, they most likely would very much benefit from it.

Friday Afternoon Sports

This year we are again involved in our Friday afternoon sports (a mix of netball, soccer and football) with local schools in the area. We participate every second Friday and so far, it has been going very well. Importantly, thank you to the parents and community members who are helping out during the term. We really could not have done it without your support.

Cambridge Capabilities - Overall

This week is the last week of exploring Recovering and our last of the explicitly taught Cambridge Capabilities of the year. This will mark 14 Capabilities thus far.

We are currently working with Inclusive Creatives to bring the project to life. Early next term we will be able to start showing some imagery and how we will provide graphic supports to tie the project together and provide an ongoing visual support for students in class and families at home.

Redevelopment Update

We are only about 6 weeks away from finishing the talking and the consulting to enable enough time to finish off the drawings ready for a tender in mid-October.

In the office you will also find some samples of bricks, carpets, pinboards and acoustic ceilings, cabinet tones and laminates. Getting very much to the real stage!

We are simultaneously working on a furniture brief to ensure that everything is ordered and supplied in good time for the rooms and other spaces. 

Term 3 is a busy term and a great term for learning – we look forward to seeing you all around school soon.  Thanks for helping your children build their independence!

See you all soon – Courtney

SunSmart Program – Reminder

Children are required to wear hats when outside, at all times, from September to April.  Digger, Legionnaire or “Bucket” hats are the only hats to be worn at school and children without a SunSmart hat will be required to remain under the shaded area. Hats are available for purchase from the School office for $10.

Cambridge Soccer Club Presentation Day

Saturday 26 August 2023
Cambridge Oval
BBQ from 1.00pm
Under 5s, 6s and 7s Presentations from 1.30pm
Under 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s Presentations from 2.30pm
Followed by traditional Parents v u12 game

The Cambridge Soccer Club end of season BBQ and Presentation Day is a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon where all our teams come together to celebrate our soccer season and have fun!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Each player receives FREE drink and ice cream
BBQ, beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase
Bring a picnic rug/chair
Please return playing tops for $10 refund
Cash and Card both accepted

Cambridge Soccer Club, cambridgesoccersocial@gmail.com

2023 Tasmanian Schools Triathlon Challenge

The 2023 Tasmanian School Triathlon Challenge for students in Grades 3-6 will be held on Friday 1 December at Bellerive Beach. Entry forms are available from the Office. Completed forms should be returned to the Office with payment before the end of this term.  Cash payments only. Please do not return forms without payment. Parents/carers are responsible for transporting students to and from the event.

Fathers Day Stall – Fundraising

It’s almost that time of year again where we celebrate all things Dad, so let’s go shopping.

The fundraising team will hold 2 stalls.

1^st stall – Wednesday 30 August – Kindergarten only
2^nd stall – Friday 1September – Prep to Gr6

Items for sale range from $1.00 - $6.00 and we encourage children to bring their own shopping bag.  Flyers will be going up around the school closer to the date. 

Donations are welcome but need to be new/near new resaleable items and can be dropped into the school office.  Keep up to date with all our fundraising via our FB page.

Stall helpers are also welcome. Please reach out via our FB page or leave your details with the school office.

The CPS Fundraising Team

Australian Childhood Anxiety Treatment Study 2023

The Tasmanian Department of Education has approved an Australian wide anxiety treatment study for 7 – 12-year-old children which is being undertaken by Griffith University, Queensland. Does your child become very afraid of certain situations or objects, worry about a lot of things, get very distressed, or try to avoid things they fear? Click on the document below for more information about this study.

Assemblies in Term 3

Assemblies are held in the MPR and start at 1.40pm. All are welcome to attend. This term’s remaining Assemblies will be on:

Friday 18 August
Friday 1 September
Friday 15 September

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