Marnebek Newsletter

15th September 2023

Issue 14

Message from the Principal’s Office

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just like that the Term 3 is completed….where did the time go? The past fortnight is a reflection of the term passed, action packed filled with exciting events. Yesterday we celebrated R U OK? Day where students dressed with a slash of yellow. R U OK? is an important reminder to check in on one another and start the conversation and empowering our students to reach out to friends. This years theme was “im here to hear” which reinforces the fact that you don’t need qualifications to check in with someone about mental health.

Congratulations to Kuyim house for taking out the Marnebek House Cup for Term 3 and a huge score of 9671 points. Our wonderful students accumulate points by being recognised for displaying our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Each time a staff member identifies this in our students they are awarded 10 SWPBS points which goes towards the house total. The most pleasing aspect for me, there was a total 45,339 points awarded to students across all six house teams this term. That is an average of 10 recognitions per student in thew whole school, well done everyone!

Last week our secondary interschool sports students had their carnival day at Greaves Reserve in Dandenong. I am very pleased to announce our B Grade Mixed Netball team were the champions on the day. Students competed in 3 pool games and into the finals displaying Marnebek trademark of teamwork and determination. Unfortunately due to the shocking weather conditions last Friday the football tournament was cancelled. I have a feeling we may have come home with two teams of champions if the weather was kind to us, as the boys team was undefeated throughout the term. Well done to both our netballers and footballers on a successful campaign.

Today was Footy Colours Day which is an opportunity for students to wear their favourite sporting team colours proudly. It was fantastic to so many students dressed up, boasting their favourite football team while having lots of fun! Best of luck to all remaining teams in the finals…. in particular the mighty Magpies!

O behalf of all the staff here at Marnebek School, we are wishing our students and families a fantastic term break. Lets hope this glorious weather continues. Stay safe and we will see you back on the 2nd October.

Kind regards,
Liam Mara | Assistant Principal | Learning Neighbourhood 3

Key Dates & Events

Term 4 2023 | Term Dates: 2nd October - 20th December

9th October Immunisations for students born in 2007 at Corrigans Rd Campus | 9:30am

11th October Street Stalls at Corrigans Rd campus & Art Showcase NHD

18th October Senior School Information Night | Corrigans Rd campus | 5:30 - 6:30pm

24th October SSG Meetings | 2pm finish

7th November Melbourne Cup Day | Public Holiday | No Student Attendance

10th November Special Assembly Remembrance Day

20th November Parks & Gardens Graduation

20th November - 22nd November PGL Camp | Year 12

29th November - 1st December Forest Edge Camp | Year 10/11

1st December International Day of People with Disability

6th December - 8th December Prep Transition Sessions

7th December Year 12 Graduation | 6-11pm

12th December Statewide Transition

14th December Christmas Concert

18th December Year 6 Graduation at New Holland Drive Campus love sharing books on a daily basis in our class.” 19th December Last Day of Term 4 (students) | 2pm finish

20th December
Curriculum Day | No Student Attendance

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.

Exciting News

We're thrilled to share some exciting news! Shami Anandarajan and Shaum Simpson have recently welcomed the tiniest members of our school community into the world! Meet Amayah & Arlo! BIG congratulations!

Compass Parent Portal

Compass is our primary parent communication tool for day-to-day operational matters, upcoming events, notices and notifications so it is essential that all parents download the app.

Please ensure you log into Compass to update your family contact details. This ensures we are able to contact you, your partner or your emergency contacts should an emergency arise.

Please check to confirm the phone numbers and email addresses on your details are correct, or alternatively amend as required.

Please also ensure we are aware of any updated living arrangements, independent students, students living in ‘Out of Home Care’ or any legal documentation the school should be made aware of.

Our Administration staff at the front office can support families who need some guidance on using Compass. Please contact the school office on 5996 3858 for assistance if needed.

The Compass Parent & Carers FAQ guide has been specifically designed to help you get the most out of your Compass experience.

Compass Tip

How do I update my password through the Compass Portal?

In your compass app:

Parent passwords can be updated at any time within Compass. To do this:‍

1. Login to your account and click on the Cog Icon in the top right-hand corner of your page.

2. Select Change My Password. This will redirect you to our nifty reset password page.

3. Update your password as desired, and press Save, to complete the process.

Friendly Note: Both parents may log into Compass using the same account. If this is the case for you, please don’t forget to keep your partner in-the-loop, should there be any updates to your login details.

Classroom Snapshots

News from New Holland Drive Campus

R U OK? Day Celebrations

On Thursday, we celebrated R U OK?’ Day. Both campuses have been buzzing with positive energy as students engaged in a variety of activities aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing. R U OK? Day has ignited a spirit of empathy and support within our school community, reminding us of the importance of checking in on one another.

Students in 8/9E started by brainstorming 5 safe people to talk to, then they discussed some scenarios and worked as a class to identify what they could say if they needed help, and how they can help their friends. Students then had fun working with class-mates to solve their R U OK puzzle and collecting their wristbands!

Greetings from Prep C

News from 4/5D by Olivia Bargon

4/5D has been taking part of a daily teeth cleaning program. Every morning before morning circle we go to the bathroom and brush our teeth.

This program has been implemented to assist the students with their healthy living and self care routines. This has been a fun morning activity that has been explicitly teaching the students how to look after their oral hygiene.

Here are some pictures of us brushing our teeth following the teeth brushing steps:

Wet your toothbrush
Put on some toothpaste
Brush your front teeth
Brush your back teeth
Brush the insides of your treaty
Gently brush your tongue
Spit out your toothpaste
Wash your toothbrush and put it away.

Year 4/5 Inflatable World Excursion

Our 4/5 students had an absolute blast on their recent excursion to Inflatable World! From bouncing through obstacle courses to soaring down giant slides, their smiles were as big as the inflatables themselves. It was a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.

News from Corrigans Rd Campus

The students in 10/11B have been working hard in their final push to read books for the Premier’s Reading Challenge. We read a great book today as a class about Bernie the sad bee who could not fly, but found her strengths lay elsewhere. We love sharing books on a daily basis in our class.

We also welcomed our long awaited order of books. It was wonderful to witness the students excitement as they began to devour the contents of their favourite choices. We now proudly have the beginning of a library cupboard in the common area of Learning Neighbourhood Four.

All of these books were ordered from the Book Club order catalogue which is so popular with our students.

It certainly has been an exciting week for all of our young readers.

Katie Ayrton (10/11B Teacher)

News from 10B

LN4 Funky Disco

The students of The Advance Program worked hard planning an epic in-school disco for our senior students (Year 10, 11 & 12). Congratulations to our amazing students for pulling off an unforgettable Funk-tastic Disco! What a brilliant night it was - filled with great music, dance, and wonderful memories. They all did an excellent job organising this event, and it truly was an incredible night. Well done, our talented students!

Jade Bitomsky (12B Teacher)

We can’t believe that Term Three has come . The Term Three started with a lot of fun-filled learning activities. It has been a very busy Term starting from swimming, sports and dance incursions, cooking ,community access and School Camp. The students engaged in English and Maths lessons. In English they focussed on Phonics and in Maths they worked on to improve their money and numeracy skills.

Nav Ghuman (8/9A Teacher)

News from 8/9A

It has been an incredible and productive term for us at 8/9 D.

Students showed an energetic interest and were very enthusiastic about learning and engaging in classroom activities. They worked very hard and have made significant gains across a range of areas.

Our students have been involved in a range of reading and writing activities. Also, they have developed an understanding of what it means to be Responsible, Motivated, Respectful, Resilient and Safe learners. It is wonderful to see them developing these positive school experiences.

We celebrated, Book Week. It was wonderful to see so many students and staff dressed up as their favourite characters from many different books.

We also engaged in cooking activities and celebrated birthdays with great fervour.

ADANAC CAMP was another highlight of this term.

The students enjoyed and made memories that will last a lifetime.

Manisha Pillai (8/9D Teacher)

News from 8/9D

SWPBS @Marnebek

Celebrating students’ achievements

House Totals | Term 3 | Week 9

House Totals | Term 3 | Week 10

HOUSE WINNER!!!

SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 9

SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 10

Congratulations!

Bus Awards | Week 9

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Congratulations!

Bus Awards | Week 10

TheirCare News

Afterschool & School Holidays Services

Our school has partnered with an independent provider TheirCare to provide After Care and Holiday Care services to our school community.

The program services the children in the school from 3:00pm each day until 6:00pm. During school holidays the service will operate from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Families wishing to use this service can visit the TheirCare website: http://theircare.com.au/

Families are also eligible for a Government rebate which reduces the cost per session. Further information can also be obtained by contacting the school or ringing TheirCare on: 1300 072 410.

TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children from and enjoy their time in their program. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.