Marnebek Newsletter

25th November 2022

Issue 18

Message from the Principal’s Office

Luke Bennett

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the end of Term 4 things have not been slowing down for students at Marnebek!

Year 12 Camp

Last week our Year 12 students embarked on a camp at The Summit, a fantastic time was had by all students and will be lasting memory for them all!

2023 Prep Information Evening

On Tuesday, we held our 2023 Prep information evening. It was brilliant to meet the newest members of our parent community and provide an overview of how Marnebek School will support their child as they embark on their school journey.

Attendance – It’s Cool To Be In School

Although we are coming to the end of the school year, the learning does not stop at school. It is vital that students are attending everyday (health permitting) right up until the end of the year. In our weekly assemblies we highlight students who have come to school each day that week. The students are placed on a spinning wheel to win a prize as a reward for 100% attendance. We also have many exciting learning opportunities and excursions coming up over the next few weeks and we want all students to be able to experience these.

Upcoming Events

We have some fantastic school and community events happening over the next few weeks. Staff have been working very hard to ensure students enjoy every moment and we hope to see as many of our community as possible at the below events.

Thursday 8th December - Year 12 Graduation (6pm)

Tuesday 13th December - Statewide Transition Day

Thursday 15th December - Marnebek House Fun Run

Marnebek Twilight Carols Evening (5.00-6.30pm)

Monday 19th December - Last Day of Term 4 for students

Kind regards,
Luke Bennett | Assistant Principal

Key Dates & Events

Term 4 | Term Dates: 3rd October - 20th December

Wednesday, 30th November, Thursday, 1st December & Friday, 2nd December 2023 Prep Transition Days

Thursday, 8th December Year 12 Graduation Night at Cranbourne Turf Club @6pm

Tuesday, 13th December Statewide Transition Day 10am-2pm

Thursday, 15th December House Fun Run Marnebek Twilight Carols @5-6:30pm

Monday, 19th December Last Day of Term 4 for students | 2pm finish time

Tuesday, 20th December Curriculum Day | No Student Attendance

NOTICE FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE

Withdrawal of students
We would like to remind parents/carers that we require a written notice of withdrawal if you wish to withdraw your child/children from Marnebek School. This can be done by emailing the school: marnebek.sch.cranbourne@education.vic.gov.au

Please note:

We can not accept verbal notification.
If you're child is graduating in 2022, you do not need to contact the school.

Enrolment of Siblings
If you have any siblings starting Marnebek School in 2023, please go to our website and fill out an Enrolment Enquiry Form: https://www.marnebek.vic.edu.au/enrolments-1

Classroom Snapshots

News from Learning Neighbourhood 4 Cranbourne West Secondary College

URBNSURF Excursion & Year 12 Summit Camp

Senior Pathways students have completed their surfing excursion. They all had a fantatsic time and developed their surfing skills & techniques!

Our Year 12 studnents embarked on their final camp together. Despite the wet weather students and staff were determined to have a fun time! Students engaged fantastic team building activities that required our students to work together.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022

PARKS & GARDEN TRAINEES

In front of families, friends and Senior Pathways staff and students, the Parks & Gardens Trainees were presented with their CERTIFICATE 2 PARKS & GARDENS.

KYLE, MICHAEL, JACK, LIAM, VITALIANO, TIM, LACHLAN, ANDREW, AYDEN (SHALOM-absent)

Special Awards were presented to

Liam Richards – Apprentice of the Year and Lachlan Vivar-Sotiar who received the Encouragement Award.

Congratulations to both of you and to the other Parks & Gardens Trainees on your achievements in 2022!

SOFTBALL CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our Softball Team who finished third in their division last Friday.

Callum, Helen and Dianne were very proud of the way you supported and encouraged each other and the teams you played against.

Well done guys!!!

News from Learning Neighbourhood 1 New Holland Drive Campus

Greetings from Grade 1/2 C

This term Grade 1/2C Literacy focus was on identifying the initial sound of M, D, G, O, C, K letters, separating the onset and rime of one-syllable words, reading big books with our speech pathologist, and building one-syllable words using S, A, T, P, I, N letters.

For Numeracy, we engaged in a variety of hands-on activities to practise addition/ subtraction, compare length, and collect data.

During the last few weeks of the term, we will engage in fun Christmas art and craft activities.

Gayathri Almeida | 1/2 C Classroom Teacher

News from Grade 1/2 F by Zoe Ye

News from Learning Neighbourhood 3 Corrigans Rd Campus

Let’s Cook Together!!

Students of 7/8 D & E engaged in a Cooking Activity. When we teach our students how to cook, the concept of food changes to them, and instead of perceiving it as a finished product, the students see every ingredient that is used to prepare a meal. Our studnets participated actively: cutting, chopping, grating, mixing and frying were some of the important tasks carried out very well by our students. Each student contributed towards the success of the session. The students enjoyed cooking and eating Chicken Cutlets!

Manisha Pillai | 7/8 D

News from the Allied Health Team

Marnebek School will have a visit from Orthokids in Term 1, 2023 to help our students improve walking patterns and alignment of lower limbs. Orthokids are specialists who prescribe orthotic insoles, AFO’s, carbon footplates, or braces to help students who might have developmental delay, toe-walk, or have overpronating ankles/ flat feet.

This clinic will be held during school hours to help speed up the process of assessment and prescription. If you would like to know more information or would like to enrol your child, please contact the school physiotherapist, Kristine Bordador via the school number 03 5996 3858 or send an email to Kristine.Bordador@education.vic.gov.au.

Download A starter’s guide to Orthotics

Celebrating our students’ achievements

Learning Neighbourhood Awards | Week 8

LN 1 | Navin Syam, Ali Reza & Jahrome August

LN 2 | Janella Gregorious

LN 3 | Lachlan Pratley

LN 4 | Vajice Hurunui & Lachlan Vivar-Sotiar

Well done!

SW-PBS @Marnebek

SWPBS Champions | Term 4 | Week 7

House Total | Term 4 | Week 7

SWPBS Champions | Term 4 | Week 8

House Total | Term 4 | Week 8

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 7:00am until 6:00pm. 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.

Scholastic Book Club

Book Club Issue 8 is now available!

Orders close on Friday, 2nd December 2022

The Book Club Issue 8 catalogue has been sent out this week! Please check your child's bag. Ordering is easy at scholastic.com.au/LOOP

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lee Peever on 0417 582 136 on Mon-Fri during school hours (9am - 3pm), or contact her via our Marnebek Facebook Group

HAPPY READING!