Marnebek Newsletter
19th August 2022
Issue 12
Message from the Principal’s Office
Luke Bennett
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are now into the second half of Term 3 and it has certainly been busy at all four of our campuses. Below is a snapshot of some of the great events that have happened over the last two weeks.
School Formal
Last night we held our school Formal for our year 10, 11 and 12 students at Alencia in Dandenong. It was a fantastic evening of celebration with students dressed to impress! There was great music, lots of dancing and a sit-down meal to celebrate student’s successes at school. Well done to everyone involved!
Commonwealth Games Fundraiser
Last Friday we had a Commonwealth Games dress up day which complemented the learning that had occurred in classrooms but we also raised $450 which is going towards Grade student Teikaii on his journey to Adelaide to compete in Cross Country at the national championships at the end of August.
5/6 Camp
Last week, 16 students from Grade 5/6 attended an Outdoor Education Camp at Blackwood. The focus was on teamwork and this was the first camp the students had ever been on! The activities included team games, bush cooking, high ropes, biking and a camp fire, to name a few. Well done to all of the students for demonstrating our school values whilst on camp and a big thanks to the staff who made this possible.
Every Day Counts
We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day. If students miss school regularly, they miss out on learning the fundamental skills that will set them up for success in the later years of school. Please see the table below for how missed days at school adds up and results in a huge amount of lost learning time.
Have a fantastic weekend ahead and rest up for a great last few weeks of Term 3.
Kind regards,
Luke Bennett | Assistant Principal
Message from the Principal - Jennifer Hamilton
Dear Parents and Carers,
I wish to inform you all that I will be taking Long Service Leave from 26th August and returning 3rd October for the beginning of term 4. It is with great pleasure, that I welcome Chris Murray to oversee our wonderful school community during my time of leave. Chris is our Assistant Principal at Corrigans Rd campus and currently located at Cranbourne West Secondary with our Senior Pathways students. As a Principal, I could not be happier to be leaving you in the caring and capable hands of Chris and our Senior Leadership Team.
I hope everyone will have an enjoyable and relaxing break. I look forward to seeing you next term. Term 4 is always an exciting time of the year, filled with many things happening at school and life in general. Have a wonderful break!
Kind regards,
Jennifer | Executive Principal
Key Dates & Events
Term 3 2022
20th August - 26th August
CBCA Book Week 2022
Wednesday, 24th August
Book Week Dress Up Day
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
The Amazing 3/4 A!
We have had a great week in 3/4 A. This week for maths we have been focussing on addition and measurement. We love using a hands on learning approach in the classroom. This week we have been using a range of hands on materials including 10 frames, dice, counters and blocks. We were using blocks to measure different items in the classroom. We also used dice, counters and 10 frames to work on addition.
One thing we are looking forward to next week is Book Week and in particular dress up day! Also, keep an eye out for the exciting costumes by students and teachers!
Rachel Tiberi | 3/4 A Teacher
Blackwood Outdoor Education Camp
News from Learning Neighbourhood 2 | Cranbourne Primary School
This week some of us in 5/6 were lucky enough to go on a camp. We went on a 1 hour and 49 minute bus ride to Blackwood camp, where we had heaps of fun doing lots of different team build activities.
Once we arrived we put our bags away and then we did our first activity, The Trial of Trust – Were one person put a blindfold on whilst another person helped them move around the course. We all were very nervous but also excited.
Later that day we got to go rock climbing where we were all very scared but we all did our best to climb the wall.
After dinner that night we went on a night walk where we were all very cold.
On Tuesday we woke up early and played the Imagination Games where we had to work together to complete many different challenges. For Lunch we had baked potatoes that we cooked in the camp fire. They were delicious! After lunch we went on the High Ropes Activity and we all challenged ourselves. We then had a campfire after dinner where we got to roast marsh mellows.
On our Last day we got up and packed our bags so that we were ready to leave. We then did our last activity Bike Riding and headed home.
Overall we had an amazing time on camp even though it was really, really cold!!!
Alex Baker | 5/6 Teacher
National Science Week 2022
National Science Week | 13th -21st August
The school theme for National Science Week in 2022 is Glass: More than meets the eye.
The theme is based on the UN International Year of Glass and celebrates the many roles that glass plays in our lives – from phone screens to optical fibre to glassware in labs – plus investigating glass as a part of our sustainable future.
During National Science Week, students at Marnebek were involved in various activities related to this year’s theme. Students learnt about how glass is made and its various uses in our daily life. Students in LN1 investigated how magnifying glass works whereas LN4 actually made their very own magnifying glasses. LN2 and LN3 students learnt about the different properties of glass and conducted experiments using glass jars. Great work everyone!
Marnebek Formal 2022
Last night’s Formal was a huge success! The students celebrated in style and had a night to remember. It was truly beautiful to see each student relishing in their own special moments, and to see the proud smiles beaming from family members, friends and loved ones. Congratulations to each and every one of you!
A massive Thank You to the Formal Team for organising it all! There were many weeks of preparation to produce such a remarkable evening! More photos and videos will be coming over the next week, so make sure you check out our FB Group and FB Page!
SW-PBS @Marnebek
House Total | Term 3 | Week 5
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 5
House Total | Term 3 | Week 6
SWPBS Champions | Term 3 | Week 6
Who’s Who @Marnebek
Dianne Marshall - Education Support
Hi My name is Dianne Marshall and I’m an ES at Cranbourne West campus. I started at Marnebek in May this year, and before working with Marnebek, I worked as Education Support with Gre8, which is a RTO organisation for VCAL students with special needs to do a School-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT). I was based in their Make ‘n Bake program.
I wanted to work in a school-based environment for kids with special needs. Working with special needs kids can be challenging at times, but it is also the most rewarding job I have ever experienced.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my 4 year old granddaughter as she wants her nana to play Barbies all day long.
My favourite food is Italian, Chinese and Chocolate (UNFORTUNATELY).
Fleetwood Mac is my favourite band and my favourite movie is Sleepless in Seattle.
I love going on road trips with my partner, especially when the weather is fine, so we can cruise in the Mustang.
I love to travel and my two favourite places that I visited while on my Mediterranean Cruise was Taormina in Italy and Santorini in Greece. I hope one day, I get to go back.
Michelle Stephenson - Leading Teacher
Hi Marnebek Community,
My name is Michelle Stephenson and I am the new classroom teacher in 5/6B. I have come to Marnebek as a Leading Teacher and have 27 years of teaching experience. Throughout my career I have taught children across all levels of primary school, from many different backgrounds.
My favourite part of teaching is seeing children grow and develop, achieving their social, emotional and academic goals. I get great satisfaction when I see children many years after they have left my classroom and I find out what wonderful achievements they are making in their life goals. I am truly excited at the opportunity to be a part of the Marnebek Community, where I am delighted about the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of the wonderful students at Marnebek.
I am a mother of two children, Scott and Samantha. They are 18 and 14. Scott has just finished high school and he is at university studying to be an osteopath. Samantha is in year nine at the local high school.
I also have two dogs Zeus and Zara. Zara is the dog on this page. She has lots of nicknames – Zbox, Zeddles and Bubbles. She is a Maremma, she is the same type of dog as the one in the movie Oddball.
My favourite sports are tennis and cricket and my favourite athlete is Ash Barty. In the A.F.L. I follow Essendon.
I can’t wait to meet more amazing children and families at Marnebek. I am so happy to be working at this wonderful school.
Best Wishes,
Michelle
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
Book Club Issue 6 is now available!
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. Orders close by Monday, 5th September.
HAPPY READING!
Click here to access Issue 6
Father’s Day Online Gift Stall
Spoil your Dad or special person with one of our ready-made lucky dip bags!
Choice of: Dad bags $10.00 and $5.00. Grandad bags $4.00.
Online ordering through Canteen Module of Compass is now open and closes on Monday 26th August, 6pm.
HOW TO ORDER YOUR BAGS
In your compass app:
• Click on 3 bars on top left side
• Select - Canteen –
• Select - Place Order at the bottom of the screen
• Select Student
• Select date - Choose todays date (date you are placing order)
• Select a sitting – Father’s Day
• Select the item you wish to purchase and quantity
• Add to cart
• If you wish to choose another item, select item and add to cart.
• When you have finished your ordering - View Cart
• Proceed to checkout
• Select payment method
• If this is your first time it will ask you to add your card details.
• Select Pay
The fundraising team thanks you for your continued support.
If you need assistance with placing an order, please contact our friendly administration staff at the campus your child attends.
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:
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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Your Marnebek Community Engagement Team