19 December 2024
- From the Principal
- 2025 End of Year Presentation Assembly Awards
- Double your Dollars Markets
- Thank You for Supporting the "Santa's Running Late" Raffle!
- Cooked Lunch Program 2025
- Champions Carnival 2024
- Congratulations to….
- Library
- Let’s Celebrate!
- A Summer of Reading Fun with the Big Summer Read
- Call for members: Premier’s Youth Advisory Council
- 2025 Term Dates
- Community Notice Board
From the Principal
That’s it – that’s a wrap for 2024!
Today is our last day with students, tomorrow our last day for the year. We have had a huge year, with the build underway and have thrown a good few changes in place as well. We could not be prouder of what our school has accomplished in 2024. Some highlights (not all) are…
EAGLES Holiday Bingo
In your end of year pack, you would have received an EAGLES Holiday Bingo Sheet – a different sheet for every year level. Have fun trying to complete some or all of the 42 suggestions (one a day for 6 weeks of holidays) for each year level. There should be some that every parent might like on there… “tidying your room… eating a new food” and take the time to talk about what the task is and how it might relate to the individual Cambridge Capability.
The purpose of the Bingo Cards is for the language and approach to be used at home over the holidays, for our families to explore all the capabilities by themselves without our school staff about. We know that some language might be harder for younger children, but we also know that when you live in and with something, you learn it too. For example, most children learn colours and shapes, not from school, but from living and talking about them at home. Our Bingo Game is not designed to be a stress point, but an enjoyable thing to do over the break. If you don’t do it – that doesn’t matter.
For those who do, we’ll have a few prize draws at the start of next year and celebrate the process! We hope you enjoy it and thanks to those families who have provided us with positive feedback already.
Our EAGLES
It has taken us three years to get those Bingo Sheets to you! It was 2022 initial brainstorming, 2023 more developing and organising and 2024 finishing off and producing resources to organise, communicate and share. I can not be prouder of our community in the work that we have all done to bring this together. There are not many schools in the country who have been able so successfully to create and then incorporate a framework for dispositional learning and development. Everyone wants one but pulling it all together is another thing.
What we have in EAGLES, is something that everyone should be immensely proud of. Our staff work tireless to continually incorporate the language and celebration of EAGLES and with the two resources we send home with you, you have the same definitions and language and icons that we use.
Our Logo
For a long time, there had been gentle unrest with a few groups in our community with whether the old plane logo represented who we had become. On the back of our EAGLES consultation, it was clear that a time had come for a broader discussion and exploration. Over a six month period, we consulted heavily, especially with our students and the taste for change was there. Unsurprisingly, a nod to an animal was included – students love animals. Also clear, was our physical place in the world, with the hill and the creek included. What was surprising, was how much people wanted green in the logo! Standing on the top floor of our new build, it is clear why green is connected to our school. We are so very fortunate to have the bush and the hills and our setting.
Our logo has been met with a lot of positive feedback. We are really proud of the mature and passionate approach we took to develop it and look forward to incorporating changes over the next little while as we redevelop all of our communications.
Our Uniform
With the new logo, came the chance for a refreshed uniform. I was adamant from the outset that we shouldn’t change colours – we didn’t want to increase costs too much. The one problem was how clear everyone was that green should be included. If you are going to consult, you need to listen to the outcome! So, with much trepidation, we included bands of green into new items. We are pleased to report that we have had only positive feedback. We are very proud of the work we have done with our uniform.
We know that there will be teething issues to get the right uniform options to us in the right way for the start of the year. We are well progressed on this. We are in constant contact with our supplier and will be in contact with you all when our uniform arrives in the new year.
We are so excited to have a fresh new uniform that is both contemporary in look and timeless in wear. It will be great to slowly have the uniform throughout the entire school over time. A reminder, there is no rush to get the new uniform, you can still wear the old uniform for 2025 in full and we will always phase in new and out old items.
Redevelopment Update
We are fully moved into our New Build! All of our students have had a tour through, and when the main building renovation is complete in Term 2, we will have an open day for tours.
Our builders, VOS have really put the foot down over the past two weeks in demolishing the old 3-4 rooms (Rooms 8 and 9) and now working on the old 4-5 rooms, which will be our new (it once was) library. There has been a lot of work completed, and steel work has gone in around the canteen and rooms 8 and 9 to connect the new roofs. The builders are still on track for an early February completion on the canteen and the staffroom – which will be very impressive.
We are looking to a Term 2 completion for the four rooms and the library. Where possible, we may receive some spaces back sooner than others, for example, sensory rooms, staff offices, adult toilets and canteen.
It has been very hectic around here with the movement of things and people, but the busyness right now will be worth it for a calm start to the year.
2-3’s will be in some temporary places to start the year. Preps and 1-2’s and 2-3s will move in the New Year after the build is complete.
Enjoy your last few days of 2024, see most of you in 2025!
Courtney.
2025 End of Year Presentation Assembly Awards
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with awards at Monday’s End of Year Assembly at Rose Bay High School.
Grade 6 Awards
Eagles Awards
Explore Opportunities Award - Lola B
Analyse Thinking – Sienna M
Grow Grit – Ned L
Learn Character – Scarlett P
Engage Others – Lluka D
Academic Excellence Awards
Elsa P
Eva S
Excellence in Mathematics
Ned G
Excellence in Music
Madison VDE
Excellence in Visual Arts
Elsa P
Sportsperson Awards
Grace L
Harry C
Minister’s Respectful Student Award
Evie K
Prep – Gr5 Eagles Awards and Other Awards
Prep – Gr5 Explore Opportunities
Aylah A PREP A
Stevie A PREP B
Remi S 1/2A
Audrey F 1/2B
Grayson M 1/2C
Charlotte 2/3A
Reuben W 2/3B
Farzeen R 3/4A
Raphael J 3/4B
Darcy M 4/5
Elouise B 4/5
Prep – Gr5 Analyse Thinking
Lucy M PREP A
Archer S PREP B
Xavier D 1/2A
Emily P 1/2B
Charlie W 1/2C
Caleb W 2/3A
Scarlett M 2/3B
Hudson P 3/4A
Asha M 3/4B
Declan S 4/5
Hazel H 4/5
Prep – Gr5 Grow Grit
Lynn Z PREP A
Asher S PREP B
Ashton A 1/2A
Oliver B 1/2B
Harper B 1/2C
Noah W 2/3A
Isabella S 2/3B
Edward B 3/4A
Hugo P 3/4B
Gabrielle W 4/5
Maggie K 4/5
Prep – Gr5 Learn Character
Jensen P PREP A
Henry T PREP B
Eli W-S 1/2A
Elsie C 1/2B
George C 1/2C
Esme B 2/3A
Victoria M-T 2/3B
Esme K-R 3/4A
Jack P 3/4B
Stephanie P 4/5
Eli H 4/5
Prep – Gr5 Engage Others
Seth G PREP A
Zoe J PREP B
Grace D 1/2A
Toby W 1/2B
Matilda B 1/2C
William T 2/3A
Edward J 2/3B
James F 3/4A
Holly L 3/4B
Rose C 4/5
Blair A 4/5
Individual Achievement Award
Mabel L 2/3A
Scientific Inquiry Award
Ingrid C 4/5
LOTE (Japanese) Award
Olivia W 5/6B
Gr3 – Gr6 Creative Exploration in Technology Awards
Ethan S 3/4A
Mitchell T 3/4B
Vaiata K 4/5
Kattarena D 4/5
Zac W 5/6A
Austin E 5/6B
Many thanks to the sponsors of our 2025 End of Year Awards.
The Allen Family - Winterlight Enterprises
Meg Brown, MP, Labor Member for Franklin
The Cambridge Fire Brigade
Clarence City Council
The Hon Julie Collins, MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Minister for Small Business
The Country Women’s Association—Lindisfarne Branch
The Hills Family - Imbros Marine and Laboratory Science Supplies
The Minister for Education
David O’Byrne, MP, Labor Member for Franklin
The Hon Jacquie Petrusma, MP, Liberal Member for Franklin
The Rotary Club of Howrah
Nic Street, MP, Liberal Member for Franklin
Hon. Dean Winter, MP, Labor Member for Franklin
Dr Rosalie Woodruff, MP, Greens Member for Franklin
Double your Dollars Markets
A huge thank you to families who supported the Double your Dollars Markets earlier this month. The Gr5s and Gr6s, their teachers and TA’s put in a massive effort to run this great enterprise. As always, both markets were huge successes, and the amount raised was an amazing $2103.79. Frank and Isaiah raised the most money with their painted pet rock stalls and they chose to donate the total raised to Archies 100 – a fundraising initiative to raise money for equipment, research and patient care at the RHH Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Thank You for Supporting the "Santa's Running Late" Raffle!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Christmas raffle. Your support made this festive event a great success and helped spread holiday cheer throughout our school community. A massive thank you also to our donors. We had some great prizes.
1st Prize Winner: Jack Jumpers signed jersey
2nd Prize: Swisherr Hoops walkin membership
3rd Prize: Jack Jumpers package
4th Prize: Federation Artisan Chocolate package
5th Prize: $100 Hill St Lauderdale voucher
6th Prize: $100 Eastlands voucher
7th Prize: Howrah Garden Centre hamper
8th Prize: $50 Wicked Cheese Voucher
9th Prize: $50 Cambridge Kitchen voucher
10th Prize: Shiraz Magnum Cellarbrations, Cambridge
Congratulations to all the winners! They have now been notified. We hope these prizes bring a little extra joy to your holiday season. Thank you once again to everyone who helped us raise just under $2000 for the school.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday break and look forward to more fun activities in the New Year!
Happy Holidays from The Fundraising Team
Cooked Lunch Program 2025
If your child/children were on the Cooked Lunch Program in 2024, including Kinders, they will automatically be added to the Program for 2025. If you wish to take your child/children out of the Program, please let the Office know on 6248 5168 or email cambridge.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au. There will be a small increase in price next year:
Kinder - $3.50 per day
Prep – Gr3 - $4.50 per day
Gr4 – Gr6 - $5.50 per day
Champions Carnival 2024
On Tuesday 26 November, Cambridge students participated in the last sporting carnival of the year. Twenty Cambridge students from Year 3 to Year 6 put in amazing efforts throughout the day. A major highlight was the Year 3 girls freestyles relay team winning their first ever Champions race (Ruby G, Poppy J, Maddison D and Mabel L) after initially being given second! Other relay highlights included ribbons won in the Year 4 boys freestyle (3rd – Raph J, Lincoln T, Ethan S and Elijah W) and the medley relay (Elijah W, Ethan S, James K-S and Louis C). Charlotte M, George M and Zach W had multiple top three finishes in finals and there were many other students who put in great individual performances and made it into the Champions finals. These performances were really outstanding given how tough it is just to qualify for a Champions carnival, let alone make a final. All the students who raced in the Champions carnival should be very proud of their efforts.
Ryan Thomas, HPE Teacher
Congratulations to….
Congratulations to Griffyn S, Gr 3, and Fergus S, Gr 1, who competed again in the Tasmanian State Championships for GKR Karate and represented themselves and their dojo well by displaying grace, humility and strength of character. Griffyn walked away from the day with a silver medal in Kata (a preset series of moves that demonstrates his understanding of Karate) and Fergus won a gold medal and was crowned Tasmanian State Champion for Kumite (sparring). It's been wonderful to see them develop as devoted karate students over the last few years and build strength and confidence within the art.
Well done to Riley O in Gr 6 who has been selected as Goal Keeper for the u12 State Futsal Team with Futsal Tasmania, due to be played in Sydney in January 2025.
A big congratulations to Leroy S in Gr 3, for winning the Glebe Hill Village Halloween colouring-in champion! Leroy won an amazing prize valued at up to $100 for his fantastic artwork! Such a little artist.
Congratulations also to Lachie, Blair, James KS, Will, Archie, Elijah, Zac and Harry in Gr4/5 who were the winners of the Gr 3/4 Christmas Cup Soccer Tournament held at Sorell on the weekend of 30 Nov-1 Dec.
Well done to the grade 3/4 girls who recently competed in a term 4 competition against other local schools organised by the South East Suns. We had a great time. Our team had some girls new to netball who quickly discovered they loved it and some girls that were able to support them as they learnt. Everyone had a go at every position! Well done grade 3/4 girls.
Library
For at least term 1 2025, the Library will be in the new room 6, the old Literacy Rm/Rm 16. If you have Library books at home, there is no rush to return them until next February.
A huge thank you to Sophie Allen who has been our Scholastic Book Club organiser for many years. Through family support and the Book Club Reward Scheme our Library has benefitted greatly and has acquired many new titles.
Tina Mason, Library Technician
Let’s Celebrate!
LET'S CELEBRATE!
A Summer of Reading Fun with the Big Summer Read
Students and families can join the Big Summer Read at Libraries Tasmania for the chance to win prizes and be part of a statewide reading club.
The Big Summer Read is a reading initiative that makes reading over the summer holidays fun and engaging. Students can participate in reading challenges, add book reviews and track reading progress as they aim to read at least 10 books for a chance to win a major prize.
The Big Summer Read ends on 2 February 2025.
Visit https://libraries.tas.gov.au/BigSummerRead to register and join the Big Summer Read.
Call for members: Premier’s Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a young person aged 12-24, living in Tasmania and passionate about Tasmania’s future? If so, you can encourage them to express interest in becoming a member of the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) in 2024. There are 12 positions available.
The PYAC is an opportunity for young people to meet with the Premier, Minister for Education, Children and Youth and Government to discuss their ideas on how we can make Tasmania a better place.
All young Tasmanians are encouraged to apply regardless of their background or participation record.
The PYAC has a diverse and inclusive membership where all members feel welcomed, safe, and supported. PYAC members come from different backgrounds, and we encourage applications from diverse young people so that the Council has a mix of beliefs, skills and life experiences,
The PYAC values the unique experiences, knowledge, and skills that its members bring to the group. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Recruitment is now open and closes on 11:59pm on Monday 27 January 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit the link below.
or call 6232 7676.
2025 Term Dates
Term 1: Thursday 6 February – Friday 11 April
Term 2: Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July (Student Free Day Friday 6 June)
Term 3: Monday 21 July – Friday 26 September
Term 4: Monday 13 October – Thursday 18 December (Student Free Day Friday 24 October)
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