Marnebek Newsletter
5th August 2022
Issue 11
Message from the Principal’s Office
Liam Mara
Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been another exciting fortnight at Marnebek School as we approach the half way mark of the term. Our prep students celebrated a milestone, completing ‘100 days of prep’ which is a fantastic achievement. We celebrated by dressing up as 100 year old person, fairy floss and lots of fun activities throughout the day. The growth and development all 33 prep students has shown during the first six months of school has been incredible, with individual goals and milestones achieved along the way.
A huge congratulation to Teikaii (TK) Soeun from Grade 5/6 who has qualified to represent School Sport Victoria, Team Vic squad in cross country. He will compete against other students from around Australia in Adelaide on 26-29th, August. We are so proud of your achievement thus far and wish you all the best in Adelaide. The Marnebek community are able to get behind our athlete. Next Friday, 12th August we are holding a fundraiser, for a gold coin donation, students can dress in their national colours to help raise money so support the costs of the trip.
On Tuesday 4th August, we welcomed our parents through the doors for Term 3 SSG night. SSGs are such an important opportunity to collaborate between parents/carers and teachers to establish short term goals that will lead to long term achievements. I hope you found the SSG’s are useful as we did.
On Monday 25th-29th July the Year 10,11 and 12 Duke of Edinburgh students attended a five day action packed adventure at PGL Camp in the Macedon Ranges. Students and staff were dealt with some cold, wet and muddy conditions but it certainly didn’t dampen their spirits. Congratulations to all involved. The excitement continues next week as our 5/6 students head to Blackwood for their adventure and team building camp.
Have a lovely weekend.
Kind regards,
Liam Mara | Assistant Principal
Key Dates & Events
Term 3 2022
Monday, 8th August - Wednesday, 10th August Blackwood Outdoor Education Camp | Years 5 & 6
Tuesday, 9th August | 9:15-10:15am Parent Forum @New Holland Drive Campus
Wednesday, 10th August | 9:15-10:15am Parent Forum @Corrigans Rd Campus
Thursday, 11th August | 9:15-10:15am Parent Forum @Cranbourne West Secondary Campus
Thursday, 11th August | 5:30-6:30pm Information Night at New Holland Drive Campus | BER Building
Friday, 12th August Free Dress Day | Sports Celebration
13th August - 21st August | National Science Week
Thursday, 18th August
Marnebek School Formal - Students in Years 10, 11 & 12
20th August - 26th August
CBCA Book Week 2022
Wednesday, 14th September - Friday, 16th September
ADANAC Camp | Corrigans Rd students
Friday, 16th September
Last Day of Term 3 | 2pm finish!
Classroom Snapshots
News from Learning Neighbourhood 1 | New Holland Drive Campus
A fantastic first 100 days of learning!
The 28th of July marked the first 100 days of Prep at Marnebek School, and to celebrate, students and teachers dressed up as a 100-year-old person.
The celebration took place in the BER where our four Prep classes have a little learning community.
Preps showed off homemade hats with the words ‘Happy 100 days' on the front.
Our prep students and families have shown extraordinary resilience and a constant dedication to their learning, particularly during this challenging time that we are under construction of the future home of Marnebek.
The whole Prep team is very proud of our students, and to show it we wanted to celebrate with music, dance and fairy floss!
Yohana Ziem
Prep A Teacher | PLC Leader & Literacy Coordinator
Meet the Prep Team!
Mikaela Ramsay
Sarah McCoy
Yohana Ziem
Amy Jones
News from Learning Neighbourhood 2 | Cranbourne Primary School
Hello everyone from Learning Neighbourhood 2 and 5/6 C!
We have been very busy here at Cranbourne Primary and have had a packed timetable.
Here we have hit the ground running this term, and are reaching for Gold with many of our learning revolving around the Commonwealth Games.
Over the last few weeks some of the 5/6 cohort have been preparing to go out on our Camp. All of us are excited and only a little nervous for our camp next week.
We also got to wear our pyjamas to school this Friday as we are raising money with Cranbourne Primary.
That’s all from us in 5/6 and Learning Neighbourhood 2.
Chloe Jones | Learning Specialist
It’s wonderful to see so many students engaged in their learning! Well done everyone in LN2!
Anmol and Piper are mixing the dishwashing liquid into the coloured milk.
Nathan is doing a science experiment called ‘Magic Milk’.
Teo is swinging on the school monkey bars.
Jett is doing QR code maths.
Piper and Dzintra made a Commonwealth games paper chain.
Akain is playing jenga in therapy.
PGL Campaspe Downs – Adventure Camp
Our year 10, 11 & 12 students enjoyed a full and busy week of activities from Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July. It was a BIG week for our students!
The camp offered some fantastic activities designed to provide personal challenge and allow our students the chance to explore their potential.
“Camp was amazing! When we arrived we put our bags away in the cabins and had a look around the camp. I shared a cabin with Samuel, Kaveesha, Ryan, Aaron and Dylan. Every morning we had a meeting in the hall and the food was really nice. We had 7 meals a day! We did lots of activities like walking in the forest looking for numbers, going on the flying fox across the river, rock climbing and low ropes. My favourite activity was the mud run! I got covered in mud, but it was so much fun!! One night we had a quiz night and my team won! We also celebrated Natalia’s 18th birthday. We sang Happy Birthday and had a disco. I loved the camp fire when we roasted marshmallows, sang songs and told scary stories to each other. I can’t wait to go on camp again!”
Classroom Snapshots
News from Learning Neighbourhood 4 | Cranbourne West Secondary College
Parks & Gardens Program
On Tuesday, the Parks & Gardens students were working at Advance College nursery in Mornington. As part of the course, students learn how to prune and shape plants, trees and shrubs. They were using different pruning tools to shape the fruit trees at the nursery.
Students’ Achievements
Congratulations to the following students:
Awards – Week 3
LN1 - Shanon Peeli Kumburage for being responsible in class.
LN2 - Travis Langenhoff for showing respect & resilience during classroom activities.
LN3 - Brooklyn Sollamuthu for showing great resilience in the yard and Tanmay Singh for helping students to get on the school bus.
LN4 - Dom Henson and Ibrahim Mirranay for showing resilience during sporting events.
Awards – Week 4
LN1 - Ehan Eyaheya for being responsible.
LN2 - Nyachuol Tany for showing respect.
LN3 - Thomas Bradley for being resilient.
LN4 - Alanna Wylie & Nelson Yinh for being responsible and helping their peers.
Well done everyone!!
SW-PBS @Marnebek
House Total | Term 3 | Week 3
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 3
House Total | Term 3 | Week 4
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 4
Who’s Who @Marnebek
Lorenzo Cusinu - Education Support
Hi everyone, my name is Lorenzo, and I’m from Italy. I migrated to Australia 10 years ago and I work at Marnebek school as a Teacher Assistant with the year 3/4s.
I started working at Marnebek last year in November after finishing my Certificate IV in Disability.
I love working with the kids at school, helping them in their daily learning activities and having fun with them during play time. Some days can be challenging, but I never get bored; they keep me always on the run and that’s why I cancelled my gym membership! :)
In my spare time I love to stay with my family, playing golf and go to the beach.
I enjoy going for walks with my 6 year old daughter and playing sport with her on the Nintendo Switch. My favourite food is, OF COURSE, pizza that I make every Sunday at home, so if you want the best recipe just come to me and I’ll share with you!
CIAO!
TheirCare (OSHC)
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
Welcome back to Book Club!
We're very excited to inform you that Book Club ordering will be available again from this term again! The easiest way for you to order and pay for books is via LOOP. Your order will electronically be linked to our school when you order and pay by LOOP.
Please refer to our recent Compass post for detailed information and a step-by-step guide for you to follow. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Peever on 0417 582 136 on Mon-Fri during school hours (9am - 3pm), or contact her via our Marnebek Facebook Group
Printed catalgoues are now available from the office @NHD Campus for parents/carers to collect, or alternatively, you can check out the electronic catalogue below.
HAPPY READING!
Click here to access Issue 5
CADBURY CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER
We are running a Cadbury chocolate fundraiser this term. Cost per box $60. You will have 3 types of boxes to choose from, orders to be placed through Compass Canteen module.
Orders close on 8th August.
Delivery date will be approximately 15/16th of August.
Please refer to our Compass Post for further info.
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:
New Holland Drive Campus- Junior Years Price List 2021-2022
Corrigans Road Campus- Senior Years Price List 2021-2022
Community Notices
SCHOOL UPDATES
Smoking and vaping
Parents, carers, schools, and community all play an important role in protecting children and young people from, and educating them about, the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.
Research from the Royal Children’s Hospital shows many parents and carers are not aware of the harmful effects or how their views about smoking and vaping can impact the likelihood of a young person taking up smoking or vaping.
The Department of Education and Training has collated resources to help you learn more about the health risks of smoking and vaping, and some suggestions about how to talk to your child about vaping, and where to get support.
This includes a video from experts at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne with tips for parents for starting a conversation with teenagers about vaping.
Advice services
Quitline provide advice and confidential counselling, including for children from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday – phone 13 78 48
DirectLine is a state-wide alcohol and other drugs advice service offering confidential counselling and referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – phone 1800 888 236
Youth, Drugs and Alcohol Advice provide a youth-specific advice service from 9 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday – phone 1800 458 685
Alcohol and Drug Foundation advice line – phone 1300 85 85 84
Headspace offer mental health support online, by phone and in person through headspace centres.
Other useful websites
Better Health Channel – contains information on the health effects of smoking, strategies for quitting, statistics and Victoria’s laws on smoking
Better Health Channel: e-cigarettes – contains information on the dangers of e-cigarettes
Better Health Channel: e-liquids – contains information the liquid used in e-cigarettes and the dangers of nicotine poisoning
Cancer Council: E-cigarettes – information on safety of e-cigarettes
health.vic – a Victorian State Government website where schools can download documents and signage to display on school grounds
The Royal Children’s Hospital: e-cigarettes and teens – contains information on how to talk to teens about the health risks of using e-cigarettes
The Royal Children’s Hospital – contains a video suitable for school staff and parents/carers on health risks of using e-cigarettes
Quit Victoria – offers resources, information and support for people to quit smoking and vaping
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