Marnebek Newsletter

15th November

Issue 17

Message from the Principal’s Office

Dear Parents, Guardians, and School Community,

The past two weeks have been filled with fantastic learning experiences and memorable moments for our students.

Student Support Group (SSG) Day
On Tuesday, we held our final SSG day for the year. Teachers had the opportunity to connect with families, where we discussed each child’s progress in line with their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals. A big thank you to all the parents and carers - your partnership continues to make a meaningful difference in our students' learning journeys.

Years 4-12 Athletics Day
On Wednesday, we held our Years 4-12 Athletics Day at Casey Fields, and what a fantastic event it was! School pride was on full display, with students cheering each other on and giving their best effort, despite some rain in the air! Congratulations to all students and well done to the Bunjil and Waring Houses who were the joint winners with a huge 4290 points each! Thank you to all staff, particularly our dedicated PE team (Nick, Archie and Jack) for their hard work in organising this brilliant day.

Super Ride Camp
A group of senior students recently embarked on a three-day Super Ride Camp at Blackwood. After weeks of dedicated training, students achieved an impressive feat, riding a distance equivalent to traveling from Marnebek to the CBD on one of the days! Well done to the students who participated—you should be proud of your hard work and determination.

As we move into the second half of Term 4, it’s a busy and exciting time. Here are some upcoming events to look forward to in the next two weeks:

o 20th November: Parent Forum 4:30-5:30pm

o 21st November: Prep & Year 1 Musical Minds Incursion

o 21st November: Year 4-7 Disco (3pm-4:30pm)

o 26th November: Year 1-5 Casey Variety Sports Excursion

o 28th November: 2025 Prep information Evening (5:30-6:30pm)

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we wrap up this term with lots more learning, events and celebration.

Regards,

Luke Bennett

Campus Principal (Primary School)

Key Dates & Events

Term 4 2024 | Term Dates:

7th October - 20th December

15th November
Whole School Assembly - NHD

19th November
Year 7 & 10 School Vaccine Program

20th November
Parent Forum 4:30-5:30pm - Building R NHD

21st November
Prep & Year 1 Musical Minds Incursion

21st November
Year 4-7 Disco 3-4:30pm

26th November
Year 1-5 Casey Variety Ability Kids

28th November
2025 Prep Information Night - Building R NHD

5th December
Year 12 Graduation Evening

10th December
Whole School Transition Day

12th December
End of Year Concert & Christmas Raffle

13th December
Whole School Assembly - NHD

16th December
Year 6 Graduation Evening

19th December
Last Day for Students - 2pm Finish

20th December
Curriculum Day - No students required

School Holiday Break 2024-2025
December 21st 2024 - January 29th 2025

Please note: All dates are correct at the time of publishing. Information will be posted on Compass regarding these planned events, nearer to the date.

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On Monday, 11th November, Marnebek School held a solemn assembly to commemorate Remembrance Day. Led by Teacher Anthony Richards, students participated via Webex in a meaningful presentation focused on honoring those who have served.

At 11am, he recited The Ode, followed by the poignant sound of The Last Post. A wreath was laid at each campus by the campus principal and student leaders, creating a moment of reflection during the minute of silence that followed. The assembly concluded with The Rouse, as everyone came together to affirm "Lest We Forget." The poem "In Flanders Fields" was recited, reinforcing the significance of the day.

We extend our gratitude to all student leaders who contributed to the wreath-laying ceremonies, including School Captains Angelina and Dylan, Vice Captains Krish and Tahlia, Corrigans Road students Hayley, Ella, Caitlyn, Charlotte, Max, Lachlan, and Michael, as well as Junior Leaders from New Holland Drive Fletcher, Akain, and Alisha.

Remembrance Day

Compass Parent Portal

Compass Tip

Steps to Use Compass for Event Consent, Payment & Opt-In

On the Web:

Navigate to the home screen and locate your student profile.
Look for highlighted notifications indicating Event Consent/Payment Required or Opt-In Event Invitations.
Click the blue link that says Click here for more information.
Compass will redirect you to the Action Centre where all upcoming events are listed.
Events that require action will be marked as Awaiting Consent or Invited.
Click the arrow on the right-hand side to view details about the event.
Read through the event information.
Enter your name in the Consent box at the bottom of the page.
If payment is required, fill in your card details.
Click Submit Consent to finalise.

Via the Compass App:

Open the Compass app and access the home screen.
Select More located at the bottom right corner of the screen, then click Events.
Compass will redirect you to the Action Centre, displaying all events that require your action.
Click the arrow on the right-hand side to view more details about each event.
Read through the details provided.
Scroll to the bottom, enter your name, and fill in your card details if payment is necessary.
Click Submit to complete the process.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 5996 3858.

New Holland Drive - Prep & Year 1 Brushing Teeth

This term, our Prep and Grade 1 students have been learning about an important life skill—keeping our teeth healthy!

Each week, students have been learning about the best ways to care for their teeth, focusing on brushing techniques and why it's so important to keep our smiles bright. To make learning fun, we’ve been practicing brushing our teeth and singing catchy tooth-brushing songs that help reinforce healthy habits.

Our Prep and Grade 1 students are now experts in proper brushing.

Year 4-12 Athletics Carnival

On Wednesday 13th November Marnebek hosted its first annual Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields Athletics Track.

Year 4-12 students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of events throughout the day whilst representing their house colours with pride. It was a great atmosphere at the venue with many students in attendance and with the events, music, sensory space, and social spaces all a feature of the entire day. Unfortunately, the weather was not the best, but all students and staff showed great resilience and despite this there was an enormous amount of participation and excitement throughout the venue. We would love to emphasise that all students no matter their ability or interests showed great determination and attitude with their event participation throughout the day.

It was great to see many parents, carers, and guardians in attendance to give a great sense of overall community involvement in the day. We would like to thank all staff and students for all their efforts in making the Athletics Carnival a memorable one.

Cooking and Food Science Grade 2/3

This term, as part of the Grade 2 and 3 Science curriculum, we have shifted our focus to Cooking and Food Science - changes in States of Matter. This hands-on approach enables students to explore scientific concepts through the preparation of various recipes.

So far, students have successfully prepared lemon curd, toast, cookies with icing and sprinkles, and pasta. These activities have provided opportunities for them to actively engage in the cooking process, assisting their teachers, and learn essential life skills.

In the coming weeks, we plan to expand the program by making smoothies, icy poles and gingerbread. Throughout these sessions, students are encouraged to maintain high standards of hygiene and practice kitchen safety. This integrated learning approach not only enhances their understanding of scientific principles but also fosters teamwork, responsibility, and independence.