Principal Team's Message

Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

World Teachers' Day 

Today, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day at Maramba Primary School, taking the opportunity to recognise and thank our incredible teachers for their dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to our students.

Having worked in schools for nearly 25 years, I have seen how the demands and expectations of teaching continue to evolve and challenge even the most skilled practitioners. Teaching requires constant learning, reflection and adaptability. Despite working alongside many amazing teachers, I have yet to meet one who believes their role has become easier or that they have mastered their craft. There is always more to learn and new ways to support every student to thrive.

At Maramba, we are incredibly fortunate to have such a caring, dedicated and hardworking team of teachers. Every day, they go above and beyond to inspire, support and nurture our students, making a meaningful difference to their learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. They genuinely care about the work they do and strive to ensure that every child has a positive and rewarding day at school.

To show our appreciation, our teachers were treated to thoughtful cards, chocolates and a special morning tea. While these gestures are a small way of saying thank you, they represent our deep appreciation for everything our teachers contribute to our school community.

To all our wonderful teachers, thank you for the difference you make every single day. Your care, commitment and dedication help make Maramba such a wonderful place to learn, grow and belong.

I also encourage our families to take a moment to acknowledge and thank their child's teacher for the important work they do. A few kind words can go a long way in recognising the care, effort and dedication that teachers bring to their classrooms each day.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to our amazing Maramba teachers! 

🌟 Student Spotlights: Congratulations Ellie and Aadya

A huge congratulations to Ellie in Year 2, who recently competed in a state-level gymnastics competition in the city. Ellie achieved an outstanding result, winning gold medals for vault and floor, and a silver medal for her overall performance. What an incredible achievement!

It is wonderful to see our students pursuing their passions, developing their talents and being recognised for their dedication and hard work. We are incredibly proud of you, Ellie!

📸 Here is a very proud Ellie showing off her well-deserved medals!

A huge congratulations also to Aadya, who has achieved an outstanding result in the Belonging in Casey competition! Aadya was announced as the winner in the Years 3–6 category across all schools in Casey, standing out among an incredible 2,147 student entries! As part of her prize, Aadya received a certificate and a $100 voucher to spend on something of her choice.

What an amazing achievement! We are so proud to see our Maramba students sharing their talents, expressing their ideas and being recognised for their efforts across the wider community.

Well done, Aadya! You have every reason to be proud of yourself!

Glasses for Kids 

Glasses for Kids will be visiting Maramba Primary School in Term 1, 2027. The program provides free vision screening for participating students from Foundation to Year 3 during 2027. If required, students can also receive further vision testing and free glasses.

Please fill out the consent form via the QR Code below by Friday 11th December which has been shared via Compass.

Thank you 😊 

Semester 2 Reports – 2026

This semester, you will notice some changes to the layout of our student reports. These changes align with the Department of Education's recommendations and aim to ensure reporting is consistent across Victorian government schools, while providing families with clear and concise information about their child's learning progress and achievement.

The main change you will notice is the removal of the ‘I Can’ statements from student reports.

Semester 2 reports will be available to families via Compass in Week 11.

If you have any questions about the changes or your child's report, please contact their classroom teacher.

Facilities Upgrade

As shared in previous newsletters, we have continued to make a number of improvements to our school facilities. We are pleased to share that our front entrance sign tower, including the LED display panel, was upgraded yesterday. This will provide us with a wonderful opportunity to share school news, photos and important updates with our wider community, keeping everyone connected with what is happening at Maramba.

We look forward to making the most of this new addition!

Planning for 2027 

We are currently beginning the process of creating classes for 2027. If parents or carers have any information or requests they would like us to consider when placing their child, these must be submitted in writing to the school office by Monday, 2nd November 2026. You can also email the school on maramba.ps@education.vic.gov.au with requests. Please note that requests for specific teachers will not be accepted and neither will late requests. 

If your family will not be returning to MPS next year, please notify the front office as soon as possible. Anticipated enrolment numbers have a direct impact on our future grade structures, staffing, and student placements. Early notice greatly assists us in planning effectively for the entire community. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.

Kind regards,

Moniba Ehsan and Stephanie Sharp

Principal and Assistant Principal