School News
Smile Squad
Smile Squad six-month fluoride varnish visit
The Each Smile Squad team are heading back to our school on Monday 1st June to complete six-monthly fluoride varnish applications for those students who have provided consent. Fluoride varnish applications help make sure students have the best chance of preventing tooth decay, so we’re excited Smile Squad are coming back.
Consent for this fluoride varnish application was provided when students’ initial consent forms were returned. However, if anyone has changed their mind and do not wish to receive a fluoride varnish application, they can contact Each directly to let them know. Please contact the Smile Squad team via:
(03) 9757 6209
District Cross Country
District Cross Country: 2026
Tuesday May 19th, Quambee Reserve, Park Orchards.
Thank you to all students who represented Marlborough P. S competitively and with great sportsmanship. You should all feel proud of your achievements.
Marlborough P.S. was placed ninth overall, out of ten schools.
The 12/13 year girls came 6th for their age group.
The 12/13 boys came 8th h for their age group.
This is a terrific achievement for a small school. The atmosphere was so optimistic. 😊
The following students competed at the District Cross Country for Marlborough PS. In order of achievement (1-10.)
12/ 13 Boys:
Alaric, 21st, Ben 30th, Jacob 33rd, Cam 54th, Jobe 57th , Daniel 70th.
12/ 13 Girls:
Maria 15th, Bell 26th, Avia 35th, Cadie 37th Ravan 46th, Harkeerat 57th, Danielle 56th.
11 Boys:
Oli 29th, Angus 49th, Obi 35th
11 Girls:
Tilley 44th, Yvonne 46th, Isla 61st.
10 Boys:
Flynn 36th, Ashton 43rd, Elliot 57th, Atty 68th, Reuben 69th, Daniel 70th, Will 76th, Sriyan 77th, Nathanael 78th,
10 Girls:
Aislin 31st, Aso 46th, Bella 47th, Skye 63rd, Harmeet 66th, Charlotte 69th, Leah 70th.
Thank you so much to the staff, Amber K, Mary M, the ES staff, and Catherine Mason (last minute addition) for all of your support and help throughout the event.
A special thank you to Beck Trevilian and Janette Kyriakos, who were invaluable in manning a checkpoint at the finish line.
Thank you also to all of our dedicated parents and guardians who supported and cheered on our Marlborough students and all other school competitors, and for sending photos through to me.
You are all invaluable and absolutely awesome!
Bonny chisholm
PE Specialist
Whole School house Athletics
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our House Athletics Carnival will be held in Term 3, Week 2 on Wednesday 22nd July.
In order for the Athletics Carnival to run successfully, we are seeking parent helpers to assist throughout the day. We require support with supervising age groups, running events, and assisting at the finish line with organisation and recording. The event is held at Proclamation Park, 11-13 Sylvia Grove, Ringwood.
If you are available from 9:30am – 2:00pm on Wednesday 22nd July, please email me at
bonny.chisholm@education.vic.gov.au
All volunteers will need a valid Working With Children Check and register at school office before the event.
Thank you in advance for your support. The carnival cannot run without the invaluable help of our parent community.
Yours in fitness and health ,
Bonny Chisholm
PE Specialist
Camps,Sport,Excursion Fund
For those families who have a current Health Care Card in the name of a parent/guardian, you are entitled to $400 from the Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund. If you have received this through MPS previously and your details are unchanged you do not have to submit a new form.
For those who are new to MPS or have changed details since last year, please fill out the attached form and return to the school office along with a copy of your Health Care Card as soon as possible. Hard copy forms are available at the office also. These must be submitted to the office by 26th June 2026.
You can check the Finacial Assistance document below to see if you are eligibil for this. Or go to CSEF Eligibility for more information.
Agreements and Consent
Review and acknowledgement by families of our Acceptable Use Agreement for Digital Technologies, and consent for a number of items is generally collected at the commencement of each academic year. However, moving forward as per Dept guidelines, permission now only needs to be given at the beginning of the students enrolment and will last until they leave the school.
If you did not complete this last year that means we currently do not have a record of consent/non consent provided by you. Please complete by Tuesday 10th February.
If you wish to change your permission at any stage you can email the school and it can be changed.
These permissions are found in the Course Confirmation menu, select 2026 Consent and Agreements. This page will give a description of each Permission/Agreement. At the bottom of the screen select ‘NEXT’, this will then give you the 4 Permission/Agreements, answer ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to each of these then ‘PROCEED’
Please contact the office if you have trouble completing the permissions.
Step by Step Music Program
Step By Step Music is currently taking enrolments for Drums and Guitar Lessons at Marlborough Primary for 2026. 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. She has some places available if you are interested for your student to begin piano lessons return the below Expression of Interest form to the school office and it will be passed onto Laurel.
Just Brass
Do you love music? Would you love to learn an instrument along with your friends? Just Brass is coming to Marlborough Primary school again this year and we are offering free lessons and use of instrument for any interested students from year 3-6. The Ringwood Salvation Army is running this fantastic project to give back to the community and share the joy of music.
The program includes weekly lessons at school and transport to and from the Ringwood Salvation Army 49-53 Wantirna road every Friday after school. There, all students will participate in a brass band rehearsal and a tasty afternoon tea. If required, we will bus you back to school or your parents can drop into rehearsal and pick you up if they prefer.
Ask for forms at your school office. The program will commence Friday February 20th, and limited spots are still available.
For any questions regarding the program please contact, Trudy Gittins (Just Brass co-ordinator) on 0450543651 or email trudyalg@gmail.com