Marnebek Newsletter

4th August 2023

Issue 11

Message from the Principal’s Office

Dear Parents/Carers,

What a great week we have had at Marnebek School. There have been many exciting events happening across both campuses for our school community.

On Tuesday 25th August, we held our yearly Careers Expo at our Corrigans Road Campus which is always a highlight for our community. There are many options for students post school and we always encourage students of all ages to attend to see what pathways are out there for students.

On Friday 28th August, as part of NAIDOC Week celebration at our school, Sean Candy, from Digeridoos Australia came to perform at our assembly. This was a highlight for our community and we thank Sean for attending our assembly.

Interschool sports has started with the senior students. This term the sports are football and netball. We wish the teams every success!

Thank you for all of your patience and understanding to all of our staff, parents and community with the road closures at New Holland Drive.

Enjoy your weekend and remember to always be kind.

Kind regards,
Ruth Cameron | Assistant Principal | Learning Neighbourhood 1

Key Dates & Events

Term 3 2023 | Term Dates: 10th July - 15th September

8th August
Allied Health Presentation | 9:30am NHD Staff Room

11th August
100 Days of Prep Celebration

25th August
Book Week Dress Up Day

28th-30th August
Year 8/9 ADANAC Camp

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.

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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 an excursion on Compass?

Make snappy, online payments in minutes with our online platform. Simply:

1. Login to your Compass portal (mobile app or web), and view your home page. When an excursion requires consent/payment, a notification will appear here.

2. Click on this link to be redirected to your Action Centre, where all upcoming events/excursions requiring parental/guardian action will automatically display.

3. Click anywhere on the desired event’s line to open the consent/payment section.

4. Fill in the fields provided. To pay specifically, select saved credit card details from the dropdown menu available, or add a new credit via the ‘New Credit Card’ option.

5. Once completed, select Proceed, to submit your payment for processing.

Friendly Note: Currently, only VISA or MasterCard payments are accepted by Compass. Alternative payment options may be available at your school’s general office.

Classroom Snapshots

News from New Holland Drive Campus

News from Prep A by Yohana Ziem

News from the Allied Health Team

Learn to Play Program is running in Prep and Grade 1 classrooms! Our play theme this term is shopping.

News from Peforming Arts by Hannah Candy

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Prep C & D enjoyed the sports program outside in the sunshine!

News from 2/3C by Amy Jones

News from Corrigans Rd Campus

News from 10/11D by Shalomi Anandarajan

News from Years 8/9 by Zoe Cannell

8/9 Cohort have had some fantastic cooking sessions this term. Many students also participated in a successful team cooking session. Classes joined together to cook and eat curry and rice together. The atmosphere was pleasant and aromatic. Through cooking, students are introduced to fresh, healthy and new foods in a hygienic surrounding.

This helps them to develop health eating habits and social skills. Many students were open to trying new foods that they have helped to cook. The students chatted and shared their knowledge and stories about different foods and encouraged each other to have a go. It was a team building exercise that provided an opportunity for students to support each other, develop their skills, try new things and develop friendships.

Wellbeing Tip

There are many ways that we can look after our health and wellbeing but research has found that one of the most helpful strategies is to use mindfulness.

When we think about mindfulness some people think it is a bit silly. I promise you it is not silly, it can just be a bit hard at first but the more we practice, the better we will get. Mindfulness has been proven to help our concentration, emotion regulation and relationships.

Have a go at the following mindfulness exercise and notice how you feel before, during and after the exercise.

Five Senses Exercise

Notice five things that you can see. Look around you. ...
Notice four things that you can feel. Tune into your sense of touch. ...
Notice three things you can hear. Listen carefully. ...
Notice two things you can smell. Notice and name two smells you recognize.
Notice one thing you can taste.

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Celebrating students’ achievements

House Totals | Term 3 | Week 3

House Totals | Term 3 | Week 4

SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 3

SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 4

Who’s Who @Marnebek

Laura Anning | Education Support

Hi - I’m Lauren and I’m an Education Support worker in the 6/7s!

The things I love about working at Marnebek is the team environment and building positive relationships with the students.

In my spare time I enjoy catching up with friends, camping, and cooking for friends and family.

I have two daughters Abbey (12) and Lilly (9) who both play footy – so that’s where you’ll find me on the weekends during the colder months. My AFL team is the Brisbane Lions, we love going to watch them play when in Melbourne.

I also have a cat who is the size of a small dog and is super fluffy! His name is Bob.

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.