Athletics Day

Dear parents and guardians,

As you may know, we had our house athletics 2 weeks ago on the 1st of August at Proclamation Park in Ringwood.

Everyone had a great time, once they warmed up 😀, and participated fairly throughout the day!

It was close scoring in the end but ….. Ford won over all! 🎉. We thank the teachers and especially the parent volunteers for helping the day to run smoothly.

A HUGE thanks to Ms Chisholm for making this amazing day happen 🥰❤️!!

From your house captains, Heidi and Sophie

New Library Books

We have had some new books land in the library. Some more recent Anh Do - Weirdo, Bad Guys and Dragon Girls. If you think you have read them all, look for the next in the series.

House Athletics Carnival

Friday 1 August 2025

The weather forecast before the carnival did not look promising. On the actual day the skies were clear although it was 2 degrees before it warmed up and most of the day was spent in sunshine.

The students and staff arrived dressed up in their house colours and the atmosphere was positive and electric. Parents, grandparents, friends, ex-students all turned up to help, cheer and support.

MPS Staff, ex MPS high school students and our wonderful parents’ helpers were invaluable in making the whole day run smoothly and successfully. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

I was so impressed with the effort and enthusiasm of all students, staff and parents. Lots of students did their personal best. (PB).

I really enjoyed watching the participation of all students who although exhausted were still giving it their all.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone.

Special thanks to my behind the scenes helpers: Jane B, Mary Ellen D, Jenelle S, Tanya H/F, Beck, Stuart and James T, Tom E, Ebonie R, Brian V, Diane C, Clare and Justin A , Robyn R, Kirsty B, Kelly H, Tarryn C, Erin V and Andrew D, Sharon H, Jocelyn S , Fenil P , Elise S, Fiona S, Simone B, Ellen C, Sharadhi M, Nicole N, Chris M, Simon T, Marilyn H, Kirralee D, and apologies for many that I have missed , who turned up early at the track to help and set up , run field events and help out with age groups. Our admin team Natalie W plus first aid, Christina P, and 5/6 gear, Sheena and Catherine L. and MPS Leadership team.

All MPS staff for following up on permission / consent forms and being flexible on the day.

Thank you to Tim M for your ongoing support and encouragement.

Great news as FORD House won with 453 points and their name is now 7th on the new Marlborough House Athletics plaque. All houses have won in the past seven years with the new shield.

Ford : 1st with average 16.18 .

Jones : 2nd with average 15.10

Cawley : 3rd with average 13.37

Kenny : 4th with average 13.10

For further information

District Athletics is: Tuesday 9 th September selected 5/ 6 students and selected 3 /4 students at Bill Sewart Track, Burwood.

Many thanks again.

Bonny Chisholm

PE Specialist

Step by Step Music Program

Step By Step Music is currently taking enrolments for Drums and Guitar Lessons at Marlborough Primary for 2025. The classes are for individuals for either half an hour or 20 minutes once a week during school hours at Marlborough Primary.

Attached is an information and application form

Piano Lessons

MPS currently has Laurel Galbraith who gives private piano lessons here at school. If you are interested for your student to begin piano lessons return the below Express of Interest form to the school office and it will be passed onto Laurel.

Wellbeing

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