14 Jun 2023

From the Principal

It was great to have our Maths Consultant Rob Vingerhoets in last week and have so many students excited about Maths! As equally fantastic was the parent session and turn out for this, on the Tuesday night. If you missed it, don’t worry, Rob will be back next year again for another round of fun with Maths.

A reminder to check emails

I’d just like to remind parents that our main way of communicating with you is via email. While the irony is not lost on me, I understand that if you’re reading this you’re opening and reading your emails! If you hear from other parents that they are not getting communications from the school, please ask them to contact the office and we can check and make sure parents haven’t unintentionally unsubscribed from communications (or changed an email address).

We also use social media to communicate somewhat, however, with the change in algorithms, our messages may not get through to all parents. It is important to be “following” our Facebook Page where possible, otherwise, opening and reading your emails from school is the best way to get our communications.

Cambridge Capabilities

Currently, our students are exploring Wondering for this week and next. For us, Wondering is defined as: Being alive to the remarkable, beautiful and unfamiliar. We believe that Wondering is a key component of being a creative and curious learner.

Wondering is about asking questions, thinking about why something is and can be thought of as an extension to noticing. Wondering means thinking about possibilities and options for what could be and why something might be. Wondering can be done by yourself or in a group. Wondering is an invitational process that can build and extend the more you do it. Being creative and solving problems from diverse perspectives involves wondering.

Please tell us what you think about Wondering as a Cambridge Capability below:

Redevelopment

Our Development Application has been submitted to the Clarence City Council! We will now be awaiting their questions and feedback processes. You should soon be able to view the over 200 pages online. Attached here are some rendered images of the external elements of the proposed new build as a sneak peek. We are currently consulting with staff and (students soon) on the internal layouts and fixtures. Getting ready to go to a tender later in the year.

We will soon be sharing more images and will continue to keep you updated each Newsletter – keep an eye out for displays in our Admin Block too!

Exciting times ahead, it really is a once in a generation opportunity.

See you all soon – Courtney

Interschool Cross Country

Congratulations to all Cambridge students who participated in the Division A Interschool Cross Country carnival on Monday 5 June.  All students who attended displayed sportsmanship and resilience in completing this tough event.  Extra congratulations go to the Grade 3 and Grade 5 boys’ teams who were able to achieve third place for their teams. James KS did an amazing job getting a first place in the grade 3 boys division. Well Done!

2023 All Schools Primary Cross Country Championships

If any student is interested in competing at the 2023 All Schools Primary Cross Country Championships at Symmons Plains on 27 June please complete the online entry form using the link below.

The school takes no responsibility for this event and parents are to register their students through the individual entry portal (on the link above) and get them to and from the event.  Anyone can enter.

Ryan Thomas, HPE Teacher

Rose Bay High School Open Evening

Rose Bay High School will be having an Open Evening on Tuesday 27 June from 6.00-6.45pm in the Drama Room. Please click on the link below for more information and to RSVP.

New Online Information Hub for Families

Visit our new webpage at Welcome to your child's Tasmanian education - The Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania (decyp.tas.gov.au) 

Some of the things you’ll find include

• tips on how to support your child’s learning at home
• information to help you keep your child safe and well
• a guide to explore courses for the career they want
• school holiday and term dates.

We hope this website will be a valuable tool for you as you help your child navigate their education journey. We would love to know what you think of our new information hub for families. You can tell us by completing a quick survey on the webpage.

Assemblies Term 2

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

Friday 16 June

2023 Term Dates for Students

Term 1 - Wednesday 8 February to Wednesday 5 April
Term 2 - Wednesday 26 April to Friday 7 July
Term 3 - Tuesday 25 July to Friday 29 September
Term 4 - Monday 16 October to Thursday 21 December

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