Upload
others
View
3
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
We are a school. … knowledge to empower our learning and our lives!
Dear Parents and Carers, Staying ‘Konnected’ to School Konnective is our school’s app that enables everyone to stay up to date with important notifications that are sent out by the school about school events. As a school, we use this as a constant form of communication along with the school newsletter and website. The school newsletter is posted on the website every Thursday and a hard copy is available at the administration office. District Swimming Success Congratulations to Kirsten G. in Year 6 for her great success at the District Swimming carnival held yesterday; Kirsten was our only District level representative and came an outstanding third place in Butterfly. Congratulations and well done, Kirsten! Parent Teacher Interviews Thank you to all the families for booking a meeting with your child/ren’s teacher. I hope this provided you with an opportunity to connect further with the teacher and share some important information about the academic and holistic development of your child.
With the change of timing, we had more interviews booked than we did last year so our response to your feedback has been a great success!
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (NDA) Maramba Primary School is proud to announce that we are joining other schools across Australia to participate in the ninth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) on Friday 15th March 2019.
Term 1 Week 7 - Thursday 14th March 2019
2019 Diary Dates
March 15
Yr 5 - 6 Lightning
Premiership practice
March 18
Foundation -
commence attending
full time
Yr 5 - 6 Summer
Lightning Premiership
March 21
Harmony Day
Performances,
11.30am - 12.30pm
April 5
End of Term
April 23
Term 2 begins
Term Dates:
Term 1 -
Jan 30 - April 5
Term 2-
April 23 - June 28
Term 3 -
July 15 - Sept 20
Term 4 -
October 7 - Dec 20
MARAMBA FLYER
We are proud partners with
Principal’s Message
We are now a registered NDA school and will stand united with other school communities across the nation against bullying and violence The theme for the 2019 NDA is Bullying. No Way! Take action every day. This is our chance to take action and empower our students to be part of the solution when addressing bullying. It provides an opportunity to focus on bullying and the big changes we can make to create safer communities for everyone. Please talk to your children about how they plan to make a stand against bullying and violence. Let's Take a Stand Together. Next Thursday HARMONY DAY – 21st March I am looking forward to seeing the performances the students will be sharing at our Harmony Day
concert. Some students have been practicing to perform something that relates to their cultural
background to help celebrate cultural diversity within our school and the broader community. I hope you
are able to make it and share this special day.
School Leaders to Visit FGSC STEM Centre We have been invited to attend an introductory STEM session at Fountain Gate Secondary College on
Friday 15th March.
They have recently launched their STEM Endeavour Program. Named after one of FGSC’s values, the
Endeavour Program offers a fresh approach to teaching and learning. Applying a 21st Century STEM
based curriculum offers students the opportunity to study in a cross-disciplinary, project based
learning environment. Students will gain knowledge and skills transferable to their other core subjects
such as Math and Science while investigating real-world issues in an engaging student-directed learning
environment.
To represent Maramba at the event our School Captains and our STEM Leaders will be attending
accompanied by Ms Alison Kettle who is our STEM Curriculum Leader.
Kind regards, Darren Wallace Principal
Assistant Principal Report
Foundation Family BBQ
I liked having bread with sauce at the BBQ. I had fun there. Blake M FB8
The best thing at the BBQ was going down the slide. I liked playing with the
bubbles. Yusuf FB8
I bought my family to the BBQ. The best thing was the sausage and bread. I
had lots of fun. The bubbles were so cool. Harper FB8
I had the best time at the BBQ because I could meet my friends and play
together. I also loved playing with the bubbles. Winter FB8
I liked the drinks and sausages as they were yummy. Maryam FL10
I really liked seeing my friends and I loved my vegetable burger as it was yummy. Syrus FL10
I loved the sausages and playing with the bubbles. Ashlee FL10
I loved the sausages and playing in the playground with Syrus. Llewellyn FL10
Bullying. No Way! Take action every day
The 2019 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) has a new theme: Bullying. No Way! Take action every day. This theme builds on the 2018 journey to ‘Imagine a world free from bullying’, by inviting school communities to turn big ideas into action. Parents, teachers, students or members of the community can turn ideas into action and help deliver a powerful message that bullying and violence are never okay. The 2019 NDA school engagement activity provides a chance for students to lead action in an area identified for their school communities and drive the agenda across the whole school year. The NDA 2019 will open opportunities for authentic student voice, with teachers supporting students to actively participate in their school communities, put forward their ideas and views, and contribute to decision-making and influence outcomes. Ten possible action areas for student-led action have been identified. These action areas relate to bullying prevention and student wellbeing. It is intended that schools choose one action area for NDA 2019.
Harmony Week is 17th to 23rd March
Twenty year anniversary of Harmony celebrations
In 2019, the Department will lead national celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Harmony Day. This
year the event will be renamed Harmony Week to recognise diversity and inclusion activities that take
place during the entire week. Harmony Week will include 21st March, which is the United Nations
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Since 1999, more than 77,000 Harmony Week events have been held in childcare centres, schools,
community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across
Australia.
What is Harmony Week?
It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our
community.
Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this
and work to maintain it.
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or
linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
How we’re celebrating
Let’s come together with friends and family on Thursday 21st March to experience the inspiring, cultural
and exciting performances created and performed by the students themselves. The amazing concert will
be held in the Andrew Groh Gymnasium at 11.40am to celebrate our diversity. This will be followed by a
wonderful multicultural lunch in the classrooms. Don’t forget to provide a plate of food (no nuts allowed)
that helps to celebrate your family’s cultural background, a list of ingredients must be provided.
Why orange?
Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social
communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and
encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange during 17-23
March to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.
Our cultural diversity
Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians
to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.
Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes
Australia a great place to live.
An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity. All people who migrate
to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, as well as taking on
many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.
Facts and figures
There are some fascinating statistics about Australia’s diversity that can be good conversation starters:
nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was
we identify with over 300 ancestries
since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia
85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia
apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic,
Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi
more than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.
Diane Morwood
Assistant Principal
Our cultural diversity
Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians
to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.
Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Austral-
ia a great place to live.
An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity. All people who migrate
to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, as well as taking on
many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.
Facts and figures
There are some fascinating statistics about Australia’s diversity that can be good conversation starters:
nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was
we identify with over 300 ancestries
since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia
85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia
apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese,
Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi
more than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.
Diane Morwood
Assistant Principal
The following students will be receiving their Student of the Week Certificate
at assembly, next Friday 22nd March.
Room Student Reason
FB8 Shlok R Being a good friend both in and outside of the
classroom. He is always kind and willing to help
others. Well done, Shlok.
FL10 Amy G Always putting in extra effort to ensure she
produces her best work. Well done, Amy!
1W6 Scarlett R Consistently demonstrating the school values of
Respect, Responsibility, Relationships and
Resilience.
1M7 Luka T Working exceptionally hard on his reading and
writing throughout the term. Keep up the great
effort, Luka!
3/4P Obadiah L His amazing writing about the deep connection he
made with Anh Do’s “The littlest Refugee’. Well
done, Obadiah!
5R20 Dustin L Consistently showing outstanding responsibility
within classroom. Keep up the great effort!
6H2 Kirsten G Working hard on her reading and comprehension.
6W4 Katelyn S Using ambitious vocabulary in her stories.
Physical Education 5K18
Visual Arts 1M7
Payment Due Dates
CSEF Applications are now open and being processed.
If you wish to pay using CSEF or Credit, please select this option on QKR. If you are unsure of how to process or not sure of your CSEF or Credit balance please contact
the Administration office for assistance.
Year Level Excursion/Incursion Cost Due Date CSEF / Credit
Applicable
6 Camp Deposit $50 Friday 15th March Yes
Happy Birthday to the following students who will be celebrating their
birthdays this week!
Madison
Tahni
Emma
Mika
Finley
Have a look at what we are doing at Maramba Primary School Theircare OSHC!
Some fun activities that we have planned are weekly themes and weekly activities, being creative drawing, painting
and designing, being active and activity-based games!
To use the program, you will need to ENROL at www.theircare.com.au
It is simple, fast and there are no enrolment fees! That means even if you are not planning on using the service but find that you are running late you have that peace of mind that your children are safe, fed and enjoying themselves with their friends under the supervision of qualified professionals.
Operating hours Fees BSC- 6:30am -8:45am BSC- $21.00 (Out of pocket $3.51- $21.00) ASC- 3:25pm- 6:00pm ASC- $29.95 (Out of pocket $5.90- $29.95)
www.theircare.com.au or phone 1300 072 410
OPERATIONAL FROM MONDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
Registrations open now!
Sauce $0.25
CSEF APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
CSEF application forms were sent home today with the youngest child in the family. Please see below
for further information and eligibility.
Please complete and return form to the school administration office.
Advertising
Advertising Disclaimer: We thank the many organisations/businesses that support the publication of our newsletter by paying for their advertising. Whilst the Editor checks for appropriate content, MPS, does not endorse the conduct or service and encourages parents to investigate the product or service as they would for any purchase they are contemplating. Darren Wallace - Principal
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 2
ORDERS AND PAYMENTS DUE BY MARCH 22ND 2019
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL ORDERS ARE TO BE
PLACED ONLINE THROUGH LOOP.
MARAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL CAN NO LONGER
ACCEPT CASH ORDERS.