Marnebek Newsletter
18th August 2023
Issue 12
Message from the Principal’s Office
Dear Parents/Carers,
It has been another busy week here at Marnebek School. We are in the final stages of our building project with the slab poured and ready to start framing our new specialist spaces. These buildings will house subjects such as Art, Music, STEM, Drama, Physical Education, and Hospitality. We'd like to thank everyone for their patience, particularly around pick-up and drop-off times. I think we can all agree that whilst it's challenging, the outcome for students, in the long run, will be amazing.
Our grade preps celebrated 100 days of prep last week. it was fantastic to see the students dressed up as elderly people. The students also enjoyed a silent disco and a parade. Thanks to all staff involved, I'm sure the students had a ball.
If you keep an eye on our socials, you may have noticed a new addition to our school uniform. We now have a stylish beanie that students can wear during the colder days. You can purchase the beanie at Beleza and is currently in stock. It's fantastic to see students representing Marnebek with pride wearing their uniform with confidence.
We have had several sporting events take place this week with students participating in interschool sports, Special Olympics, Friday basketball, and swimming. The swimming program is vital in teaching our students water safety, particularly important as we move through to the warmer months.
Finally, I'd like to wish Shami Anadarajan all the best with the pending birth of her child and moving on to her maternity leave. Shami has promised to keep us updated, and we look forward to hearing the good news!
Kind regards,
Chris Murray | Assistant Principal | Learning Neighbourhood 4
Key Dates & Events
Term 3 2023 | Term Dates: 10th July - 15th September
25th August
Book Week Dress Up Day
28th-30th August
Year 8/9 ADANAC Camp
31st August
New Holland Drive Campus | Father’s Day Stall | 9am-12pm
1st September Corrigans Rd Campus | Father’s Day Stall | 9am-10:30am
5th September Allied Health Presentation: Ready steady go: Let’s get moving! | NHD Staff Room | 9:30am
14th September R U OK? Day
15th September
Footy Colours Day | Last Day of Term 3 | 2pm finish
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SAVE THE DATE! YEAR 12 GRADUATION NIGHT
Venue: Cranbourne Turf Club (Legends Room – Downstairs)
Date: Thursday, 7th December 2023
Time: 6 pm to 11 pm
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.
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 pay for Father’s Day gifts on Compass Canteen?
In your compass app:
Click on 3 bars on top left side
Select - Canteen –
Select - Place Order at the bottom of the screen
Select Student
Select date - Choose today's date
Select a sitting - Father's Day Stall
Select the item you wish to purchase and quantity
Add to cart
If you wish to choose another item, select item and add to cart.
When you have finished your ordering - View Cart
Proceed to checkout
Select payment method (If this is your first time it will ask you to add your card detail).
Select Pay
Classroom Snapshots
Marnebek School in the News
Check out the latest Cranbourne Star Newspaper - Focus on Disability article here:
News from New Holland Drive Campus
100 Days of Prep Celebration
On Friday, 11th August, we had an amazing time celebrating 100 days of school with our Prep students! They dressed up as 100-year-olds and the creativity was incredible! The day was filled with exciting activities and the highlights were a wonderful parade right on the school ground and a silent disco! What a wonderful way to mark this milestone!
Prep Swimming Program
This week Prep students have enjoyed swimming lessons at Paul Sadler Swim School. We have had so much fun building our confidence in the water. We have been learning to blow bubbles and how to be safe when we are in/ near water.
Green & Gold Day
Students, staff and even our Westernport bus team dressed up in green and gold last Wednesday to show their support for the Matildas. Well done!
News from 4/5B by Danielle Anderson
In 4/5B this term we have been enjoying science lessons the most. We have been lucky enough to be able to explore different materials and the way they change their states. We have been able to experience science experiments from making jelly, popping popcorn, making biscuits, Oobleck, making ice cream and cloud dough. Science has opened up our knowledge and we have learnt to read recipes and make a hypothesis, which helps us guess what may happen.
News from 2/3C by Amy Jones
News from Corrigans Rd Campus
Student Wellbeing
Over the last two weeks, on a Wednesday, 2 groups of students at Corrigans Rd have had the opportunity to participate in yoga. The students have been participating in 30-45 minute sessions and will have another 2 sessions over the next 2 weeks.
The students have really enjoyed participating in the yoga sessions and have been learning some helpful exercises that they can practice at home. Many students have commented how relaxed they feel after participating in the yoga.
Yoga is a great way of looking after your mental health and wellbeing. We look forward to learning more yoga over the next couple of weeks.
Swimming Program 11B
11B had a splash-tastic time of learning and developing their skills. during swimming classes. The program is not just about swimming skills, but aimed to foster teamwork, build confidence, and enhance our students’ overall physical fitness.
News from Senior Pathways ~~ The Advance Program
The Advance Program is a school-based program that encourages our Pathways students to not only get actively involved in their local community, but offers the opportunity for them to further develop life and leadership skills, all while having fun and learning new things.
Check out this awesome video!
BOOK CLUB NEWS
Issue 6 Book Club has arrived! Look out for your copy of Book Club coming home in your child's schoolbag! It's packed with hundreds of books from just $3 to help you on your child's reading journey.
Orders are due to in by Friday 1st September
Issue 6 also has a couple of surprises inside for you to check out with Book Week coming up.
Book Week is all about exploring books and the imagination!
Book Week is an exciting time at our school. This year we are encouraged by the words Read, Grow and Inspire. Here are a few questions to help you think about your own reading experiences:
• Who are your favourite book characters? Do they inspire you? Do you see yourself in some of the books you read? Do you learn about people that are different from you?
• Do you like to choose your own books to read? What kind of stories do you usually pick? Are they about sports that interest you, or magical adventures to escape into other worlds; or perhaps you like fact books about animals and the environment? Why do you think you choose these kinds
of stories?
• How do you think reading helps you grow? Do you feel like you’ve learned something about the world after reading a book? Do you feel relaxed after reading? Do you feel like you
understand your own emotions a bit better?
• How will you continue the Book Week celebrations at home? Think of some ways to keep reading exciting. Perhaps you could set up a book nook filled with your favourite books. Look through Book Club to see what's new and interesting to you! Check out the catalogue here: ISSUE 6
SWPBS @Marnebek
Celebrating students’ achievements
House Totals | Term 3 | Week 5
House Totals | Term 3 | Week 6
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 5
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 6
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.
Community Notices
School Uniform
Beleza Uniform Shop
Marnebek School Uniforms can be purchased through:
BELEZA SCHOOL UNIFORMS CRANBOURNE
126 High St, Cranbourne VIC 3977
Website: Beleza – High Street Cranbourne
Phone: (03) 5996 6861
Our uniform price lists are below:
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