Marnebek Newsletter
16th February 2024
Issue 1
Message from the Principal’s Office
Hello and welcome to 2024 at Marnebek School!
On behalf of our entire school community I would like to say a big warm welcome to all of our new students and families and a big welcome back to all of our school community.
The summer break was a busy one at our New Holland Drive Campus, our new basketball court and gym was finished and students are loving the new spaces to learn and play in. We are also very close to being able to open up our new specialist learning building and students will soon be utilising the state-of-the-art music, art, food technology, science rooms and recording studio. Soon, we will see landscaping finished and even more of our outdoor space will be ready for student use. We once again thank the community for your patience and understanding whilst we finalise our capital works.
It has been an action-packed start across both campuses in the first couple of weeks at school. Teachers have been focusing on classroom routines, classroom environment and building relationships with students as we begin what promises to be another brilliant year at Marnebek School.
Please note, Student Support Group (SSG) meetings will be held on Tuesday 5th March from 10am- 6pm. These meetings will be a 30-minute block with a requirement that your child attends with you. Your child only needs to be in attendance on this day for the SSG meeting.
An SSG is a partnership between schools, parents/carers, the student, and relevant agencies. The group works together to plan and support the educational, health, social, cultural, and emotional wellbeing of students. During the meeting, we work together to establish short-term goals that will lead to the achievement of long-term goals.
This is a change from previous years due to the following reasons:
· SSG day will give teachers greater access to families to comply with the new Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP’s) rollout which supports the needs of your child.
· Specialist programs will be on display throughout the school with interactive activities available.
· Our new Gym and Resource Intensive Buildings are now open, and we would like to give you the opportunity to take a tour and explore the new spaces.
Further information on how to book through Compass will be sent out in the coming days.
Have a fantastic weekend from everyone at Marnebek School.
Regards,
Luke Bennett | Campus Principal
Key Dates & Events
Term 1 2024 | Term Dates: 31st of January - 28th March
5th of March SSG Meetings
11th of March Labour Day | Public Holiday
28th of March Last Day of Term 1
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.
General School Information
Office Hours
Our School Offices are open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. During these hours, you can contact the office via phone (03) 5996 3858 or email marnebek.sch.cranbourne@education.vic.gov.au.
When calling, please follow the prompts to connect with our Primary and Senior campus.
Option 2 for New Holland Drive campus
Option 3 for Corrigans Rd campus
Our friendly Administration Team can help with most enquiries over the phone or by email.
Student late arrival or early depatures
Students are not permitted to leave the school unaccompanied by an adult during school hours. Parents/carers may of course collect their child at any time they wish. If the child travels to or from school on the school bus parents/carers must ensure they inform the school office at the relevant campus that their child will not be travelling on the school bus. Office staff will then ensure their child’s name has been marked off the bus roll.
Late Arrivals Students who arrive at school after 9.00am must come to the office and sign in on the Compass Kiosk. If they have signed in on the Compass Kiosk they will take the slip to their teacher. This ensures we have a record of them being at school. All parents/carers will receive an SMS if their child has not arrived by 10:30am.
Early Leavers Students/parents/carers must report to the office and they will be sign out at the Compass Kiosk. All carers must have identification when collecting a student from the school. If your child is going to respite care please make sure you contact the office by phone or send a note with your child on the day they are going.
Annual privacy reminder for our school community
Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.
Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy (Policy Link), describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.
We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365 safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365, please contact the school.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:
Amharic
Arabic
Dari
Gujarati
Mandarin
Somali
Sudanese
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
NDIS Navigator Service to support parents and carers
Our school is excited to be part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Navigators Initiative. NDIS Navigators will be in all Victorian government specialist schools by 2025 to help you navigate and understand the NDIS and get the most out of the supports available for your child.
From the start of term 1, 2024, Lorenzo Cusinu and Anke Stevens will be the NDIS Navigators at Marnebek School.
The role will include:
Provide information and advice on the NDIS and available supports.
Support with accessing the NDIS.
Guidance on where to look for services and how to make the best selection for your child.
Support with ongoing management of NDIS plans and how to raise questions or concerns with the NDIS or NDIS funded organisations.
Assist you to connect with a NDIS Local Area Coordination Partner (Latrobe Community Health Service) and/or Early Childhood Partner (Link Community Health Service) for advice and support.
If you would like to talk about how the NDIS Navigator service can support your family, please contact:
Lorenzo Cusinu and Anke Stevens at the New Holland Drive campus.
Phone: 03 5996 3858 | Option 2
Email: Lorenzo.cusinu@education.vic.gov.au | Anke.stevens@education.vic.gov.au
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
What do I do if I have forgotten my username?
Need help resetting your password? No worries at all! Feel free to contact your school for assistance, or, alternatively:
1. Select Can’t Access Your Account? (web) or Forgot Password? (mobile app), on your school’s Compass login page. This should redirect you to our Compass Login Help page.
2. Fill in your username in the space provided and click Continue. This should take you through to a new page, that will ask you for your email address or phone number.
3. Fill in your email address to receive a password reset link via email. Or, fill in your phone number to receive a confirmation code via SMS.
4. Complete the reCAPTCHA, then select Continue.
5. After you have received your email or SMS, either follow the provided confirmation link (for email), or fill in your temporary confirmation code (for SMS).
6. Update your password as desired.
Friendly Note: Please make sure that your email address and mobile number are kept up-to-date within Compass, otherwise this confirmation SMS or email may not send.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 5996 3858.
Classroom Snapshots
News from New Holland Drive Campus
Emily Richardson
Prep D / PLC Leader
Welcome to Prep!
A warm welcome to Marnebek and the 2024 school year.
The preps have been off to a great start this year and have settled in well and comfortable in their new learning classrooms, routines and expectations.
Last week we learnt the M sound in phonics and will be focusing on the A sound this week. We have enjoyed plenty of story times, learning, dancing and playing in our classes. We will be continuing to focus on counting up to 5 through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities this term.
The prep students have also started their specialist classes including PE on a Monday and Art and Performing Arts on a Tuesday!
We are so excited for all the learning and fun in the upcoming year!
The Prep Team
Lucy Tao
Class 1A
Welcome From Class 1A
Welcome to the start of a new school year! Our 1A students have been settling well into their new learning environments, adapting to routines, following instructions, and engaging in various activities that stimulate their curiosity and growth. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
Welcome from Class 4C
News from Corrigans Rd Campus
Welcome to Year 12
A big welcome from the new classrooms and welcome to Term 1 2024! We are all thankful for the new equipment that we get to use this year that will enhance our learning and create new and exciting learning opportunities. The year 12’s spent their first few days organising the rules that they would like to follow, establishing classroom expectations for the year and creating a safe space for learning, this has set a really good tone for a positive classroom environment. The students also received new stationary boxes that they were very excited about.
External programs started running this week, so a group of students went to Waverley industries on Monday. Although it was a very hot day, the students persevered and had a great day. They all worked hard with big smiles, demonstrated how to be safe in a working environment and followed instructions given by both staff and warehousing supervisors. Everyone is super excited to go back next week!
On Wednesday another group of students will start the Travel Training program, they will be going to Cranbourne Shopping Centre to buy their own lunch. The students are excited to be given the opportunity to build their independence in their local community and look forward to travelling to different places each week.
The Year 12 students are looking forward to a wonderful final year of school!
SWPBS @Marnebek
Celebrating students’ achievements
House Totals | Term 1 | Week 2
House Totals | Term 1 | Week 3
SWPBS Champions | Term 1 | Week 3
Congratulations!
Bus Awards | Week 3
TheirCare News
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.
Book Club News
Issue 1 Book Club
Welcome back to Book Club for 2024 and I hope you all have had a wonderful break. Now is the perfect time to get back to reading.
Book Club has arrived! Look out for your copy of Book Club coming home in your child's schoolbag! It's packed with hundreds of books from just $3 to help you on your child's reading journey.
Orders are due by Monday 26th February
Lee Peever | Book Club Organiser
Community Notices
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:
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