10 April 2024

From the Acting Principal

Two school days to go and Term 1 will be complete! Wow – what a busy term of learning we have had.

Term 1 has seen many things happening including the build starting, surfing, excursions and incursions, NAPLAN, Learning Plan reviews with families, inquiry planning with David Gilkes, the CPS athletics carnival and interschool athletics just to name a few!

At the start of the year, we launched our EAGLES framework for our Cambridge Capabilities. We designated the first three weeks of our school year to revisiting the CCs we have already learnt about and getting to know our new classmates and teachers. In week 9 we launched Concentrating as our 15^th Cambridge Capabilities. Concentrating is defined as maintaining focus despite distractions. In Term 2 we will continue with our Cambridge Capabilities, launching the next capability which will be Critiquing.

Build Update

Term 1 has seen our build take off! A significant amount of work has already occurred, with the culmination of the pouring of the Kinder concrete slab. The new building on Cambridge Road will have its concrete slab poured this Friday.

Carpark Changes Friday 12 April – Concrete Pour

This Friday, 12April, our last day of Term 1, our carpark area where the buses pull in will be out of action due to the builders needing this space for the concrete to be poured. Buses will drop students off at alternative areas, supported by staff. Parents are asked to please be aware this area will not be available.

Stop Drop and Go

During Term 2 we will continue with our Stop, Drop and Go. We have sectioned off under the pine tree completely now so that the buses are able to exit safely. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these changes as our redevelopment continues to progress. We will continue to monitor and communicate any changes with you about this.

Dogs on School Grounds

A friendly reminder if parents or carers are bringing their dogs on to school grounds, for example, at pick up and drop off. We have a Risk Management Plan for this to be able to occur. For this to work, we request that:

Dogs are on leads

Any mess is cleaned up afterwards

If your dog is a bit “snappy” or older and grumpy, that you do not bring them on site

If your dog has a problem with other dogs, that you do not bring them on site

That you keep your dog off any seats or benches that humans may sit on as we have both students and adults in our community who are allergic to dogs.

Parent Teacher Meetings

Parent Teachers Meetings will be happening in week 4 of Term 2. Please see below for the booking link. All staff are looking forward to celebrating student learning with families.

ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April 2024

A service will be held, as normal, at Cambridge Primary School on ANZAC day at 10am. Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Wishing all our students and families a well-deserved term break to rest and recharge after a busy Term 1. Mr Howard is back with us as of the start of Term 2 after his leave. We look forward to seeing everyone back ready for another great term of learning!

Alison Cato

School Association News

The next School Association General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 May at 5.30pm until 7.00pm.

Parent Teacher Meetings Term 2 2024

2024 Parent Teacher Meetings - Monday 20 May – Friday 24 May

Parent Teacher Meetings will be held in week 4 of Term 2. Once again, we are using the Schoolzine Session Keeper booking system for parents/carers to book a meeting with a teacher and below is the link to make your booking.

The above link is not for parents/carers of students in the big Gr4/5 class. If your child is in Gr4/5 please use the link below to book one appointment per student.

You will be able to access the booking system from 4pm Thursday 11 April, until 11pm on Sunday 12 May. If you need to change your appointment after bookings have been closed off, please contact your child’s teacher.

Here is a link to a booking guide for parents.

If you have any problems, please don’t hesitate to contact Tina Mason on 6248 5168 or at tina.mason@decyp.tas.gov.au , or talk to one of the class teachers.

Celebrate Mum at Our Mothers’ Day Stall

Join us as we honour the special women in our lives with a delightful Mothers’ Day Stall! It’s the perfect opportunity for students to show their appreciation for mums, grandmothers and special women in their lives.

They can browse through an array of thoughtful gifts and treasures ranging from handmade crafts, jewellery, plants, chocolates and more.

Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
Time: 9.00am – 12.40pm

Donations of new or near new, used items are greatly appreciated. Maybe you have unwanted treasures that could find a new home? Consider contributing to our stall and spreading the love. Please drop off any donations to the school office by Friday 3 May. Let’s make this Mothers’ Day one to remember. See you there!

Fundraising Committee

Clarence Children’s Services – After School Care

A new app called the ‘OWNA childcare app’ is available for parents to mark their child’s absence before after school care begins or contact the CCC office on 6217 9610.

We appreciate your help with this.

Lian Tanner – Book Launch Event

Lian Tanner has been a frequent visiting author at Cambridge Primary over the past few years and students have come to love her books. She is having a book launch for Fledgewitch, the sequel to Spellhound, at the State Library on Saturday, April 13 as part of the Library’s school holiday program. If you and your children would like to attend, you can register via the Eventbrite page below.

It's a free event, and people are welcome to walk in without either registration or invitation!

Questacon Science Circus

Let’s Celebrate!

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