Marnebek Newsletter

29th November

Issue 18

Message from the Principal’s Office

Dear Parents, Carers & Guardians,

As we approach the end of the year, there is a sense of joy and excitement in the air, but also a bit of anxiety as we move toward the holiday period. While this is a time for celebration, I want to reassure you that we will continue to provide the high-quality education and consistency that we have worked so hard to deliver throughout the year. Our commitment to your child’s education remains unwavering, and we are excited to finish the year strong.

Last week, we celebrated the graduation of our students completing their Certificate II in Conservation. It was an absolute privilege to attend the ceremony and witness the pride these students felt in their achievements. They have worked hard, and it was wonderful to see their dedication come to fruition.

We also held the Year 4-6 Disco, which was a huge success! The event was very well attended, and the students had an incredible time dancing the time away. This is something we look forward to making a regular addition to our annual calendar of events.

On Friday, the leadership team attended the PASS Awards, which celebrated staff members nominated across Victoria for their exceptional contributions to special education. We were especially proud to have Eva Sinsua, one of our amazing occupational therapists shortlisted for this prestigious award. While Eva may not have taken out the overall title, she is a true superstar in our eyes, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our team.

Additionally, last night I had the pleasure of attending the Prep Information session, where we welcomed the new 2025 Preps to Marnebek. While starting school can bring about some anxiety, it was clear that there was also a great deal of excitement and anticipation for the year ahead. We are eager to meet our new students and their families and look forward to supporting them as they begin their journey with us.

As we move into the final weeks of the year, we are reminded of the wonderful community we have built here at Marnebek. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students and staff and are excited for the opportunities that the new year will bring.

Kind Regards,

Chris Murray

Principal

Key Dates & Events

Term 4 2024 | Term Dates:

7th October - 20th December

5th December
Year 12 Graduation Evening

10th December
Whole School Transition Day

12th December
Year 4-6 Variety Christmas Concert

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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Contemporary Indigenous Theatre Workshop

•On Tuesday a group of our Senior students were given an opportunity to participate in a Contemporary Indigenous Theatre workshop with drama teacher Daniella and Mark from Bunjil Place.

•Students we given the opportunity to explore the landing of the first fleet from the perspective of the First Nation People the Gameygal.

•Our students had to help set up the room to reflect the cliffs and water Kamay (Botany Bay).

•Then were given characters they had to play.

•There was a lot of discussion throughout and our students showed great empathy and understanding.

The students did a great job making cliffs and water.
There were lots of engaging discussions with students regarding their characters and the historical event.
The tribe settled on a plan, the decision finalized with a fist bump. It is a contemporary play after all.
Our tribal leader observing the tall ships entering the Bay of Kamay.

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.

News from New Holland Drive Campus

Prep and Grade 1 - Making Volcano’s

This term the prep and grade 1 students have been participating in a weekly science experiment. This week we all made a volcano’s. Prep A and Prep C went outside and made their volcano’s in the sandpit. Whilst everyone else made their volcano’s in their classrooms. We were able to follow the instructions to make out volcano’s explode red lava. We have all loved participating and engaging in the amazing science experiments each week. Well done Prep and Grade 1 students.

News from Corrigans Rd Campus

Learning About Money - 8C

This term in 8C Numeracy, we have been learning about money. Money is a fundamental part of life, and teaching its value and how to manage it can support our students in developing healthy financial habits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. So far this term, we have explored Australian coins, notes, spending habits, and change, as well as shopping in fun and engaging ways. Students have partnered with their peers to actively engage in tasks that will enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in money management. Great job, 8C!