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Term 4 Week 3 - 24 October 2019

2019 Diary Dates

Term 4 -

28th October

School musical rehearsal

29th October

School musical 6:40—

9:30pm

1st November

School disco

5th November

Melbourne Cup

7th November

Count us in

Year 3—Year 6

11th November

Remembrance day

11th December

Year 6 Graduation

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Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Carers, GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY’RE ALL GONE! The Maramba Treehouse ONLY FIVE DAYS TO GO, be sure you don’t miss out on buying your tickets for our much-anticipated Foundation to Year 6 school production. To buy tickets: In Person: Bunjil Place Box Office, Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre War-ren Tickets $19.50 via Bunjil Place www.bunjilplace.com/events Phone: +613 9709 9700

School Disco Our amazing FOM committee have organised a Halloween Disco for our students on Friday 1st November in the old gym. It is set to be a spookily great event! There will be two separate sessions for Foundation to Year 2: 4.00pm – 5.30pm and then Year 3 to Year 6: 6.00pm – 7.30pm. Children can dress in Halloween/Fantasy theme (NO blood. NO weapons). Prizes will be awarded throughout the disco! Entry includes a bottle of water, 1 sausage in bread (Halal and vegetarian options available) and a small lolly bag. FOR JUST 6$!! Payment needs to be made via QKR by 9am Wednesday October 30th! Late payments will not be accepted.

Melbourne Cup Day Holiday – Tuesday 5th November I probably don’t need to remind you that Tuesday 5th November is Melbourne Cup Day, when school will be closed. No students are to attend that day. However, school is on as normal on Monday 4th November.

Are You Leaving Maramba And Haven’t Let Us Know? Thank you so much to the families who have let us know they won’t be at Maramba Primary School in 2020. This has been very helpful determining our numbers and obviously staffing requirements for next year. If you have not contacted the school please contact the office and let us know your plans. Enrol Your Child NOW for 2020! We are right in the planning phase for 2020. To enable us to do this effectively we would appreciate anyone who still needs to enrol their child for 2020 to come to the administration office and complete the necessary forms. Teachers and classes will be finalised in the next few weeks based on the enrolments we have for the New Year. Also if you are leaving Maramba PS at the end of the year, it is important to let the school know. Please visit our school office and complete a transfer form. Kind regards, Darren Wallace Principal

Assistant Principal Report

Children’s Week

Children’s Week is a national celebration of children’s rights, talents and citizenship held on the fourth Wednesday of October in Australia to coincide with Universal Children’s Day. Each year the theme of Children’s Week highlights a particular Children’s Right.

The Theme for 2019 is ‘Children have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help them stay well.’

Children’s health starts with healthy communities. Where children live, play and go to school, can play a big part in how they grow up. At Maramba, we can all help to build a great foundation for healthy children by making sure our community has clean water, air and green spaces; nutritious food options; support for parents; and safe place to play and socialise. Children’s Week is a great opportunity to join the conversation about how governments and communities can work side by side to keep all children healthy.

Discovery Showcase

On Tuesday the 15th of October, the Year 5 students celebrated their Term 3 Discovery unit. The overarching question ‘How can living organisms thrive on another planet?’ was used to guide students in their inquiry process. Following an immersion period, students identified a problem that could prevent living organisms from thriving on another planet and created a possible solution. The student’s celebrated their learning journey by constructing multimodal presentations including websites, blogs, songs, podcasts, dioramas, fundraisers and letters to the Australian Government.

After weeks and weeks of teamwork, challenging ourselves and being productive the Year fives of Maramba Primary school had finally presented their presentations. Providing their problem and solution which was how can living organisms thrive on another planet? We presented our Term 3 discovery to parents, teachers, fellow peers and the Year three and four’s so they could give Triple A feedback to see what we need to improve on and how we can improve it. My group created a website and podcast describing and informing people about how Mars may not be suitable for us living organisms to thrive on due to specific reasons like it does not contain any oxygen on its atmosphere and why we should thrive on the dwarf planet Ceres located in the Goldilocks zone. Although it had taken us a long time to create we felt proud that we had finished our project and were able to present it to parents, fellow peers and other year levels and had the opportunity to learn new things. Sakeena Safi 5R20 On Tuesday the 18th of October, it was discovery day, all of us had to present our presentation! My group and I were exhilarated. We couldn’t wait for 9:15 to arrive. Some of us were nervous, including me. We all had a limited time to sort things out in time before the parents came along and students. My groups presentation was amazing, at least I thought so, but as soon as parents and students came along all of us were nervous, I had goose bumps, I was that nervous that we didn’t get enough things done, but in the end, my group and everyone else's did!

We asked visitors to provide feedback. My group did not get any action or attention besides from one of our classmates that gave us an attention. I appreciated every feedback people gave us, even if it didn’t help us get to the next level! The words they put in the achievement box made me smile from ear to ear! It's exciting to get feedback even from other year levels and parents, especially if they do not know how the Triple A feedback works. I appreciate the parent that had taken time off work just to see their child’s and groups’ presentation. I bet you all the student's parents were amazed and proud of the amount of work their kid has done and effort they have put in. Aleasha 5K18

On the 15th of October, the Year fives shared their Term 3 Discovery, Strive to Thrive. This was greatly exhilarating and even terrifying. There were many different topics for this unit. Many groups made multiply solutions. Everyone's projects were amazing. Every group had a chance to share their fantastic work to parents and younger year levels. This was an opportunity to create a difference too many people's point of view and create a large impact to people's lifestyle. Jyah 5K18

On the 15th of October 2019, all the Year six students of Maramba Primary School had their third discovery project for the year. Our projects were based on natural disasters, how they occur and how to survive them.

Our project was based on bushfires. There were many other topics such as landslides, sink holes, volcanos, hurricanes, tsunamis and much more. We had to create interactive models of our natural disaster and a solution we could use to survive it. The Foundations, Year ones, twos, threes, fours and fives and parents came to see our presentations. We had a lot of fun completing our presentation and we are thankful for having such an opportunity to collaborate with friends and have fun creating our projects. Sarah and Rhiannan 6W4

The Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of National Significance. It is also Melbourne’s most recognized landmark. Our Year 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the Shrine of Remembrance and learn about the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war and peacekeeping activities. Our students will also participate in a non-religious service of Remembrance. Maramba students gained an insight into the experience of Australian soldiers and nurses throughout wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, as well as the symbolic meaning of the Shrine.

On Wednesday the 16th of October 2019, Year 5s and 6s were invited to have a free tour at The Shrine of Remembrance. We learnt about three soldier from World War 1. We were split up into 4 groups and we were led around different parts of the Shrine

First, we learnt about Albert Jacker who was a farm boy that went to war in 1914 -1918. He was wounded three times but still kept fighting in the war. He survived the war but suffered from poisoning as he was too slow to put on his face mask. The poison effected his lungs. He returned home but he had died 18 months later from the effects of the poisoning which effected his breathing. He returned with a pine cone and which was planted as a memory of the battle fields. Some of these are planted outside The Shrine of Remembrance. Lest We Forget

Next we learnt about Walter William Woods. He joined the Navy when he was 18 and his parents had given permission to fight for his country. He was a farm boy who had 2 brothers including himself and 9 sisters. People say he only went to get away from his bossy sisters! His family loved the letter W`s as every member of the family had a name starting with a ‘w’. Our tour guide told us, his wife’s great uncle was Walter William Woods. Walter received lots of badges. He also showed us bullets that he kept as souvenirs, but to me they looked a sinker off of a fishing rod. He also had a tin where he would put a candle in so they could write postcards or letters at night time. Lest We Forget

Finally we learnt that soldiers might not have washed for up to 4 weeks. When they had down time, they would play cricket with their friends. Some soldiers made toys such as metal tractors. Lest We Forget Dorian 6W4

Letters to an Unknown Soldier

Dear Unknown Soldier,

I am writing to you so that you know that I care about what you did for your country, for my country, for Australia. You fought for the greater good and I am grateful for the bravery and courage you showed on those battlefields of hell. You did not die in vain and you are being recognised for your selfless act even if it’s not your name that people know of. When you died in the heart or war, I hope you were proud, because I am. I am proud of you and all the others that died to protect the present and future of others. This week we went to the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance and while we are there we will think of you. I pay my respects to you and your fellow soldiers who died bravely for your country. I and my peers are grateful for your deeds. Lest We Forget. Alyx Chalkley 6W4

Dear all Unknown Soldiers,

Thank you so much for all you’ve done in an attempt to guarantee our freedom and make Australia what it is today: a better place than it was back then. You might’ve dropped your name tag in a desperate rush for cover, leapt yourself onto a grenade to protect other poor souls, gotten into a battle so serious that your identity couldn’t make the cut; no matter, you have fought with pure bravery, courage and determination so we are proud, that’s what matters. I would love to express my gratitude more but all, I can say is that not only do you matter but are vital- vital to how we can enjoy a whole world that wouldn’t have existed without you. Congratulations, you may rest in peace knowing that in a way, you ARE known!

Jai 6W4

Diane Morwood

Room Student Reason

FB8 Jay C Settling in well this term. Jay shows the school values and tries his

best. Well Done.

FL10 Ziaullah N Independently writing a complete sentence and confidently reading it

to his classmates. Fantastic work Ziaullah!

1M7 Mikayla A Making excellent progress in her reading! Keep up the great work,

Mikayla!

2VT11 Mikayla B Including fantastic punctuation in her Robot Narrative during Big

Write.

5K18 Rhys M For always displaying resilience and persistence when completing

math challenges in the classroom.

5R20 Claudia N Confidently presenting an engaging speech in her Discovery

Presentation.

6W4 Lamees M Writing an excellent narrative titled ‘The Avalanche’.

Congratulations 2VT11 !

For being responsible and working wonderfully with each other and giving each activity their

very best effort!

Congratulations to the following students who will receive a Silver certificate for their

achievements in Mathletics. Keep up the great work!

All certificates will be presented at assembly on Friday the 1st of November 2019.

Xandra L 3/4W13

Nick P 3/4P14

Gitansh T 3/4F16

Tamar A D’Maria U

Dilmi E Ethan A

Matilda W

Happy Birthday to the students who will

be celebrating their Birthdays this week.

School Value Awards

The following students have earnt their responsibility, relationships or resilience badge and will be

presented these at assembly next Friday 1st November 2019.

Responsibility - Lachlan W

Relationship - Tahni G

Responsibility - Keeley W

15 tips to enhance communication with your child

Our children learn so much from the interactions they have with their parents, siblings,

friends, teachers and classmates. Parents are a vital part of supporting children to grow

into independent and confident adults. Communication is a huge factor in supporting

this growth.

Often when we think of communication, we consider it to be verbal. In fact, only 7% of

communication is actually verbal. 93% is non-verbal, consisting of 55% body language,

and 38% tone of voice.

Children are very quick to pick up on non-verbal communication, and we need to be

aware that they are watching and listening to what we say to shape their view of the

world.

Here are 15 tips to enhance communication with your child to help strengthen your

relationship with them, and provide opportunities for them to connect positively to your

non-verbal communication as well.

1. Have dinner at the dining table, and put away all devices. This shows all family

members that family time is important, and sets the scene for sharing and

relationship building;

2. When you are having a conversation with your child, be as present as you can be

(no calls, TV, or to-do lists swirling through your head). Children crave adult

attention, and you being present lets your child know that they matter;

3. If you want your child to be open and honest with you, be aware of your responses

and try not to sound judgemental;

4. Go for a walk together and have a good chat while working. Boys in particular can

often feel more open to talking when not engaged in face to face conversation;

5. Tune into how your child is feeling and have a caring conversation about this;

6. Be aware of how difficult it is for children and especially adolescents to feel

embarrassment. Watch how you interact with your child in front of others.

Intentionally embarrassing your child may seem like good fun but can damage their

trust and respect towards you, and these are essential to maintain a positive

relationship with your child as they enter adolescence;

7. When you are feeling stressed, especially by your child, stop and take a moment to

really breathe (at least three deep breaths in and out), and think about how you

would like to respond. What would you want to tell others about how you respond

ed?

8. Discover the things that they are passionate about, and see if you can share this

through conversations and even special experiences. If your child doesn’t have a

special interest, see if together you can find one, as this adds additional purpose to

their life and is highly beneficial;

9. Continue to say goodnight to your child every night, regardless of how old they are;

10. When your child is talking to you, or screaming and having a melt-down, try to not

get swept up in the heat of the of their words, actions and emotions. Instead try to

focus on what their feelings are communicating as this is driving the behaviour. Be

care, and use simple words to help them calm down. When calm you can discuss

what’s occurring for them;

11. Use reframing so your child feels heard – this is when you repeat or summarise what

they are saying. For example, “I’m hearing that … is really important to you be

cause…”

12. Tell your child you love them and are proud of them;

13. When responding to challenging behaviour, watch how many words you use. Focus

on an opportunity to teach and give them a way to make things better;

14. Watch the use of the word “why?” as it can make people feel like they shouldn’t

feel that way (can feel judgmental). Try “how” or “I wonder what…”

15. When your child is upset, share that you understand what they are feeling, as this

can help them to make better sense of what they feel, as well as learning that all

feelings are ok (it’s how we respond to them that matters). Sharing your under

standing will also help to create a stronger relationship between you and your child.

We hope you continue to enjoy every moment of this wonderful journey with your child,

and think about using some of these strategies to enhance your communication and

relationship.

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ONCE AGAIN OUR LOST PROPERTY BASKETS ARE OVER FLOWING WITH

STUDENTS CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS.

IF YOUR CHILD IS MISSING ANY ITEM,PLEASE COME AND CHECK LOST PROPERTY

WHICH IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY DOOR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR

A REMINDER TO PLEASE NAME ALL YOUR CHILDRENS BELONGINGS

INCLUDING LUNCH BOXES , SCHOOL BAGS AND ANY ITEMS BOUGHT FROM

HOME, THIS MAKE IT EASIER TO HAVE ITEMS RETURNED IF THEY GO MISSING.

ALL ITEMS NOT COLLECTED AT THE END OF THE TERM WILL BE DONATED TO

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