Marnebek Newsletter

6th April 2023

Issue 5

Message from the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the final edition of our newsletter for term 1.

It has been a very exciting and action-packed first term at Marnebek School. It was fantastic to see our senior students returning to Corrigan’s Rd campus and into the amazing new learning building. It has been a pleasure visiting the new learning spaces and seeing so many students engaged in their learning. Students are enjoying the break out spaces, connected classrooms, a dedicated music room and café facilities to reintroduce hospitality skills.

I would like to acknowledge and thank our hard-working staff and students during the term whilst we shifted and recalibrated into Corrigan’s Road, they have shown the true meaning of our school values especially resilience as they maintained a focus on learning whilst recalibrating to a new learning environment.

We’re looking forward to our students based at Cranbourne Primary to also return to New Holland Drive campus for term 2. Further details will be provided to students and families regarding when and how this shift will occur, I know the staff and students currently located at Cranbourne PS will also highlight our school values whilst this move occurs.

The remainder of the school year will see the final stage of our Capital Works taking place at new Holland Dve, the current multipurpose room will be redesigned as our Food Tech, STEM, Music and ART facility, the current BER building will be redesigned as Therapy space and Multi Purpose hall alongside a new basketball court.

These state of the art facilities will enable our students to achieve their best everyday at Marnebek School, Thank you to our parent community for your flexibility and understanding whilst we continue our capital works program.

Happy Easter celebrations to all and enjoy a relaxing school holiday break.

Kind regards,
Jennifer Hamilton | Executive Principal

Key Dates & Events

Term 2 2023 | Term Dates: 24th April - 23rd June

Monday, 24th April Curriculum Day | No Student Attendance

Tuesday, 25th April ANZAC Day | Public Holiday

Wednesday, 26th April Students return to school for Term 2

Monday, 15th May School Photo Day

Tuesday, 16th May SSG Meetings | 2pm finish

Wednesday, 7th - Friday, 9th June Blackwood Camp | Year 6/7

Monday, 12th June King’s Birthday | Public Holiday

Friday, 23rd June Last day of Term 2 | 2pm finish

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.

Important Notice

School Council Election Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

Due to a governance oversight with our previous election process and in consultation with the School Governance Team and Regional Office, we are required to reconduct the election process for the parent and school employee member categories.

Please refer to our latest Compass post regarding information about school elections and the Notice of Election.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Jodie Chapman via the school email address: marenbek.sch.cranbourne@education.vic.gov.au

Thank you,

Jennifer Hamilton

Principal

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.

Classroom Snapshots

News from Learning Neighbourhood 1 New Holland Drive Campus

Greetings from Grade 1

News from Learning Neighbourhood 2 Cranbourne Primary

It was our last day at Cranbourne Primary School, to celebrate all our positive behaviour we took a trip to Bounce.

We all had such a blast at Bounce!

Chloe Jones | Learning Specialist

News from 6/7A

Students are really enjoying Food Tech every week. They are looking forward to the cooking sessions every Friday. Students have learned so many cooking skills from the Food Tech session and they have practiced these skills at home.

Grace Hu | 6/7A Classroom Teacher

News from Learning Neighbourhood 3 Corrigans Rd Campus

News from 8/9E

Marnebek’s Student Leaders

Meet Krish - our 2023 WAA House Captain

After spending the last few years preparing for his ascension to a student leadership position, Krish Mehta has been successful in becoming one of our Senior School Leaders through his position as Captain of WAA House.

Krish will use his experience this year to build his student leadership knowledge in order to become a Student Leader again in 2024 when he reaches Year 12. Krish is very passionate about Leadership and can’t wait to bring all of his ideas to the table and to the Marnebek SRC!

SWPBS @Marnebek

Celebrating students’ achievements

House Totals | Term 1 | Week 10

House Totals | Term 1 | Week 11 | House Winner

SWPBS Champions | Term 1 | Week 10

SWPBS Champions | Term 1 | Week 11

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.