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Term 1 Week 2 - 6 February 2020

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Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome Back Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone has had a great summer break with family and are looking forward to the year ahead. All the staff at Maramba would like to give a big welcome back to our students and families for what is set to be a spectacular year at Maramba. Of course, we would also like to give a very special welcome to all of our new students and their families who have joined our amazing school community this year! We are all very excited for the students, our community and ourselves about continuing to strengthen our school initiatives we have been developing over the past few years during 2020.

WE ARE GOING PAPERLESS FROM THE 1st MARCH 2020 All notices and notifications will be communicated to parents, carers and the school community only through the following means: Konnective (Our main communication app for all

letters, notices, payment notices, school events, reminders, updates and significantly in the event of a school emergency)

Class Dojo (general class updates and notifications) QKR app (making online payments, providing

permission for student participation in events) School Website (school newsletter, events, school news) Email (student progress reports)

Please ensure you are connected and have access to all of these applications before the 1st March. Talk to a staff

member if you need help in getting connected.

Maramba Staff

TEACHER NAME YEAR ROOM

Miss Anna Banovic Foundation Room 8

Ms Belinda Ladouceur Foundation Room 10

Mrs Wendy Van Bakel & Mrs Jo Tilley 1 Room 7

Mrs Helen Wells 1 Room 6

Ms Sharon Maine 2 Room 12

Ms Jaclyn Phoon 2 Room 11

Mrs Robin Prescott 3/4 composite Room 14

Mr Andrew Wakeling 3/4 composite Room 13

Mrs Erminia Foley 3/4 composite Room 16

Mrs Catherine Rivett 5 Room 20

Mrs Marina Miljanic 5 Room 18

Ms Alison Kettle 6 Room 4

Mrs Vicki Gollin 6 Room 2

SPECIALIST TEACHER NAME YEAR ROOM

Mr Guy Shenfield Performing Arts Music room

Mrs Mary Katis ART Art room

Mr Hayden Colgrave PE Gymnasium

Ms Nancy Walker ICT Room 9

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF YEAR

Mrs Catherine Astrella Foundation

Mrs Anne Spittal - Integration Aide Year 1

Mrs Linda Ross - Integration Aide Year 1 and Intervention

Mrs Jane Rhodes - Integration Aide Year 3/4

Mrs Tanya Tranter - Integration Aide Year 2 and intervention

Mrs Debbie Shaw-Dennis - Integration Aide Year 5 and intervention

Mrs Pam Foley Year 6

Mrs Janette Mills Library Technician

STUDENT WELLBEING SUPPORT STAFF ROLE

Ms Lynda Gange PSD Co- Coordinator

Ms Ellise Crone Counsellor - Your Dream

Ms Catherine Gangi Occupational Therapist

ADMINISTRATION TEAM ROLE

Mrs Ghyliane Sweeney Business Manager

Mrs Louise Carroll Education Support Administration

Miss Rachael Figg Education Support Administration

PRINCIPAL CLASS ROLE

Mrs Diane Morwood Assistant Principal

Mr Darren Wallace Principal

School Uniform Expectations

We have high expectations of all our students and everything we do. As such, it is vitally important that

all students come to school wearing the correct uniform every day.

After two years of transitioning to the new school uniform, this year the old school uniform is no longer

able to be worn.

The school uniform expectations are:

new school uniform to be worn

broad brimmed hats must be worn outside and have a school logo – no hat no play outside

shoes must be completely black only

plain black, white or navy blue socks

only studs or small sleepers are allowed

watches and fitbits can be worn

all other jewellery i.e. bracelets or necklaces of any kind are not permissible

all type of religious headdress in uniform colours – either black, navy blue or white

The summer school uniform is:

PLEASE NOTE: School shoes must be black.

Girls and Boys Polo Shirt

Boys Navy Shorts

Girls Summer Dress

Girls Navy Skorts

Girls T-bar Shoes Girls or Boys

Black Shoes

State Schools’ Relief State Schools’ Relief is a not for profit organisation that supports the needs of short- term crisis and long term chronic needs Victorian government school students by providing new school uniforms, shoes and educational resources. They work side by side with all Victorian Primary, Secondary, Special Developmental and Language schools to ensure that any students facing hardship have the necessary clothing and appropriate footwear for school. Please speak to Mrs Morwood, Mrs Sweeney or Mr Wallace, they act as representatives of State Schools’ Relief and will be able to assist with your individual request for assistance.

School Council - Elections Each year some members of the School Council retire and new members are elected. The School Council election process will commence in the next couple of weeks. I will have more details in next week’s Maramba Flyer about the process you will need to follow if you are interested in joining the School Council for 2020. If you have any queries please see myself at school or ring (9796 7150) to make an appointment so I can have a chat about the role.

Student Accident Insurance At the start of the year, I would like to remind our school community that the Department of Education and Training does not cover the cost of student accidents. However, there are some companies who can offer you inexpensive student accident insurance if you wish to cover your children while they are at school. Use the following address to the insurance company link below: http://www.studenthealth.com.au/ I also inform you that the Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.

Health and Safety - Before and After School Supervision Just a reminder that the school only provides supervision of students on the school grounds at the following times: Before school 8.45am – 9am After school 3.25pm – 3.40pm Students on the school grounds outside of these times and normal school hours are not supervised or covered by the school’s insurance policy should an accident occur.

Bike and Scooter Expectation One of the school’s expectations of students, who ride their bikes or scooters to school, is that they are not to ride them on the school grounds. This expectation is in place to ensure the safety of all students, parents, carers and other members of the community. We want to ensure the school grounds are a safe environment for everyone by not putting the safety of others at risk. If students repeatedly decide not to adhere to this expectation then they will be banned from bringing their bike, scooter or skateboard onto the school grounds.

Car Parks – STAFF ONLY! Just a reminder, both school car parks are for STAFF and EDUCATIONAL AGENCY VISITORS ONLY. It is too dangerous to allow cars to be moving in and out during school time and at drop off and pick up times. So please do not enter these areas at any time including walking through the

car parks at drop off and collection times - for the safety of your children.

General Courtesy Obeying the Road Rules around the School Precinct For your children’s safety I begin the year with a plea for your consideration and cooperation in ensuring you follow the road rules and display courtesy at all times when parking or driving around the school. Pick Up and Drop Off times are very busy in any school and inevitably there will be a lot of traffic. I suggest you park somewhere nearby and have a stroll on a nice day with your children. When parking in the surrounding streets, it is imperative that you also follow the parking relations and rules. We must honour the local residents with courtesy also. We have tremendous neighbours around the school so please do not park in their driveways, on nature strips and ensure you obey the parking regulations in place. There are ‘No Standing’ signs in the area that must be obeyed.

PARENT and CARER REMINDERS Absence Notifications If your child is absent from school, please ring the school office on 9796 7150 on the morning of the

absence or send a note with the student on the day they return to school. Thank you.

Late Passes Every minute counts in your child/ren’s education. However, if your child is late to school they must sign in at the office to receive a late pass to give to their teacher. Early Leavers If you need to collect your child before the end of school, please do not go straight to the classroom. All visitors are required to sign in and the students must be signed out at the office, where you will be given an Early Leavers pass to give to the teacher. Kind regards, Darren Wallace Principal

Assistant Principal’s Report

WELCOME BACK TO THE NEW YEAR

Our 2020 school year commenced last week and as I write this I reflect on the lovely start we have once again had to the new school year. I do hope you all had time with family and friends over the break and that the start of the year has been a positive one for you all. This year, we again welcome new families to Maramba across all year levels as well as our new Foundations. I am sure the whole community joins me in welcoming you all to our school and I trust that your time with us is positive and enjoyable. I do hope you will all quickly become part of our Maramba Primary School community. In the coming weeks, parents will have a chance to meet staff informally before and after school. Each year when we return, it is a pleasure to see such happy and enthusiastic faces. When I chat to students they share lovely holiday stories but are also looking forward to their new school year We are very fortunate to have such a committed staff at Maramba Primary School who work tirelessly to

ensure the very best for each child, ensuring they are supported and their individual needs are

considered. Throughout the year, I hope we will share many opportunities of watching our students shine

in many ways. Staff have been busy over recent weeks preparing for a smooth start to 2020 and I would

like to thank you, the parents, for your efforts in preparing your children so well for the start of the school

year.

Since returning, our students have been spending time engaging in activities in their classrooms and learning teams focusing on our ‘Start Up’ program. Through the Start Up activities we focus on: Students getting to know their new classes and the daily routines Establishing positive, engaging learning environments where each child feels valued Developing clear, shared expectations and processes for classrooms and learning teams Encouraging a sense of responsibility and active involvement in decision making An awareness of the behaviours that demonstrate the values we hold We encourage an open door policy at Maramba and an invitation is extended to all parents to visit the

school or ring, should you wish to discuss any issues, talk through a problem or just have a chat about

their child at any time throughout the year.

SUPERVISION IN OUR SCHOOL YARD

Our yard is supervised by staff from 8.45am in the mornings and till 3.40pm in the afternoons. We realise

that on fine mornings it is lovely to play in our yard before school or linger a little longer in the

afternoons, but we ask that only children who are supervised by their family or friends arrive earlier than

8.45am or stay after 3.40pm.

Diane Morwood

Assistant Principal

Room Student Reason

1VT7 Aiden M For making an excellent start to Year 1 and showing the 4Rs in class.

1W6 Luke T Showing great leadership and helping others in our classroom.

2P11 Mikayla A For being a responsible leaner by being on time to school everyday!

2M12 Connor A Using resilience to make his start to Year Two amazing!

3/4P14 Tyson D For his confidence when working with larger numbers using place value.

Well Done Tyson!

3/4W13 Alisha A Settling in so well into her new school and class.

3/4F16 Charli C For being happy and welcoming to everyone in the class.

5R20 Micah T Approaching all learning opportunities with an enthusiastic manner.

6K4 Ella J Showing amazing resilience during the week and bouncing back from a

tough situation. Well Done!

6G2 Alyssa M Showing amazing resilience in setting out her place value and problem

solving.

All certificates will be presented at assembly on Friday the 14th of February.

Happy Birthday to the students who will

be celebrating their Birthdays this week.

Shlok R Gabby M

Lara G Milad A

Braxton A Setara N

Alisha A Selena J

Protecting the Safety and Wellbeing of All Students

A notice will shortly be sent home requesting parents and carers to indicate the release of their children from class at the end of the school day. As teachers and a school, we have the highest regard for student safety and wellbeing, which includes ensuring all students are collected safely from school at the end of each day. While you may have an established routine you have been doing for a while or even years it is important that all staff new and old have this information.

On the form you will be asked to indicate if:

Your child will be collected from the classroom at the end of each day?

If collected who are the nominated adults or siblings who collect?

You give permission for the teacher to release your child from the classroom at the end of each day unsupervised?

If released unsupervised does your child:

Meet a parent or sibling at an agreed collection point at the school?

Travel home by themselves?

Our canteen will be from open next week and orders are available to be placed via QKR.

The new 2020 canteen menu for Term1 and 2 is on the next page.

Limited Yearbooks Available

We have limited 2019 yearbooks available, if your

interested in purchasing one they are $20 each and

available for purchase at the school office.

Time to Sign up………to a quick and easy way to pay for school activities.

Maramba Primary is listening and we are introducing a new payment app called QKR! The app provides

a more convenient way for parents and carers to receive notices for activities that require a payment

and allows parents and carers to make school payments directly from their phone or Ipad, anywhere

and anytime. Following is a step by step guide of how to join the app. If you need help please contact

the office.

Instructions continued over the page…..

Benefits:

No more looking for cash - Safe secure site – no credit card exposure

No need for payment envelopes - Push notification for new payment required

Permission forms completed on line - Pay anywhere or any time of the day

is a mobile app solution that will allow us to communicate with you, our

parents, straight to your smartphone. We will be sending news, events, photos

and more so that you can be even more connected with your children’s activities and events at the school.

Using the Konnective app, you can add events directly to your phone's calendar, set reminders for things

you need to do and receive important alerts (similar to a text message) as soon as they are released.

Via the app, we can send communication to specific grade levels, so you will receive information specific to

your child’s grade as well as general news, events and updates that will go to everyone. This will extend

and enhance our existing communications (eg. Newsletter, website).

To access via your Smartphone:

You are now ready to use Konnective and stay up to date with the latest school news.

Login using the registered email and password you created

Click on top left hand Menu button

Select My Connections

Click on Add button – top right of screen

Scroll down and select Maramba Primary School

Then request approval for general updates and your children’s year level

updates. You will be prompted to enter your relationship to the school, type

parent/guardian/grandparent etc. Once accepted by school administration

you will receive the latest news straight to your phone.

Download Konnective App through your smartphone app store. (Apple, Play Store etc)

Register here using your email address and create a password. You will then receive a

confirmation email requesting you to click on the link in the Konnective email.