Marnebek School Newsletter
Issue 11 - 15th August
Principals address
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we move further into Term 3, it has been wonderful to see students at both campuses well-settled and fully engaged in their learning. Some highlights over the last two weeks have been:
SSG Day
Last Monday, we held our SSG (Student Support Group) Day, this was an extremely valuable opportunity for staff and families to come together to discuss student progress and semester 2 learning goals. These meetings play an essential role in ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. Thank you to all families for attending this day and always working alongside us as we strive for the best outcomes for your child/ren.
Year 5 Swimming Lessons
Our Year 5 students made a splash during their swimming lessons, building confidence in the water and developing important safety skills. This marks the end of swimming lessons for 2025, all students across the school have had this opportunity and we are already looking ahead to providing this in 2026!
Whole School Assembly
Last Friday we held our whole school assembly in the gym, this is becoming more familiar for our students now and it was so good to see such engagement from students and a lot of school pride on show! Our next whole school assembly is on Friday 22nd August and we would love to see as many families as possible attend, this will also be our book week dress up day!
Looking forward to a brilliant term ahead, wishing everyone a great weekend.
Luke Bennett
Campus Principal - Primary
Luke Bennet
Campus principal
Primary
Liam Mara
Campus principal
Secondary
Chris Murray
Principal
Term 3 2025 | Term Dates: 21st July - 15th September
18th to 22nd August - Book week
20th to 22nd August - 9/10 camp
22nd August - Performing arts showcase and Whole School Assembly
25th to 28th August - Book fair
29th August - Wear it purple day
4th to 5th September - Father’s day stall
5th September - Father’s day breakfast
11th September - R U OK day
19th September - Whole School Assembly, Footy colours day, last day of Term 3, 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.
News from New Holland Drive
Grade 1
This term, our OT, Emma, has been visiting our classes to run engaging, therapeutic activities designed to support our social play skills, encourage us to explore new foods, and help us regulate our sensory needs.
Students have loved diving into a variety of hands-on experiences from splashing and experimenting in the water play tubs, to stepping into the role of doctors during structured play sessions, and creating colourful, imaginative “food faces.” These activities have not only been a lot of fun but have also helped build confidence, cooperation, and creativity in the classroom.
News from Corrigans Rd
Year 9/10
Year 9/10
So far in this term, our Year 9/10 students have been actively involved in a range of hands-on programs that build important life skills.
In Cooking, students have explored new recipes, learned practical kitchen skills, and worked together to create delicious dishes.
Our Duke students have been diving into the world of addition, with a focus on two important strategies: counting all and counting on. To enhance our learning experience, we utilized our in-class number machine, which has proven to be a fantastic tool for exploring numbers in a fun and interactive way. Students took turns using the machine to find answers, and they recorded their findings, showcasing their growing understanding of numbers. We’re looking forward to continuing our exploration of subtraction and building on our math skills in the weeks ahead.
Our Sports Advance group has been making a splash this term with a swimming focus, developing stroke technique, building endurance, and gaining vital water safety skills. These sessions have been a fantastic way for students to challenge themselves, set personal goals, and celebrate their progress.
Our Gardening program has seen students planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce, while learning about sustainability and healthy living.
In Technology, students have been hands-on with creative projects, problem-solving tasks, and experimenting with new tools, developing both technical and collaborative skills.
We are proud of their enthusiasm and the growth they’ve shown in these programs.
SWPBS at Marnebek
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House Total | Term 3 | Week 3/4
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 3/4
Bus awards | Term 3 | Week 4
Important message from the Speech Pathology Team:
LAMP Words for Life is updating their application and will be transitioning to a new version in September called LAMP Words for Life Discover.
The current app will be removed, so it’s important that you switch to the new version before then to avoid any interruptions. The new app includes updated features to improve usability and communication, but the vocabulary and layout will stay the same. To help guide you through the update process, please follow the steps in this link: https://liberator.net.au/lamp-wfl-app-is-getting-an-upgrade/
If you need any assistance or have questions about updating, please contact Liberator.
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:
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