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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.

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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.