Principal's Message 

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and School Community,

As we move towards the end of October, the final weeks of the school year are quickly approaching. It has been a busy start to the term at Marangaroo, with students engaging with the community lunch for Mentally Healthy Week along with the incursion for World of Maths. As we move towards the final weeks of the year, our focus remains on maintaining high expectations for student learning and behaviour, while ensuring that students continue to make the most of the time they have left in their classrooms. 

World Teacher’s Day

Teachers make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people every day. Through their dedication, expertise and care, they support students to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

This year, World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated on Friday, 30 October, under the theme “Shine a Light on Teachers”. It is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important role our teachers play in the lives of our students and the wider Marangaroo community.

To help us celebrate our wonderful teachers, I have created a short Microsoft Forms survey where families and community members can share messages of appreciation or acknowledge a teacher who has made a positive difference in their child’s learning journey. I encourage our families to take a few moments to complete the form and help us shine a light on the dedication, care and hard work of our teaching staff. Your messages will be a meaningful way to show our teachers how much they are valued and appreciated. The link to the Forms Survey is below

World Teacher's Day – Fill out form

Carparking and Kiss and Drive

At the end of last term, the school received communication from Marangaroo Golf Course regarding the redevelopment currently underway on the golf course site. These works are expected to continue for the remainder of this year and throughout 2027. Unfortunately, this redevelopment has resulted in the closure of the access point between the golf course and the school. The parking bays previously available for school drop-off and pick-up have also become part of the construction site and are no longer accessible.

As a result, the only available parking for school drop-off and pick-up is currently within the designated pull-in bays along Addington Way. This has increased congestion around the school, particularly at afternoon pick-up time near the horseshoe. We ask all families to please be patient, allow additional time for pick-up and drop-off, and remain mindful of the safety of students and other road users.

Please also remember that right turns from the horseshoe onto Giralt Drive are not permitted at any time. If you need to travel north along Giralt Drive, please turn left when exiting the horseshoe, continue to the roundabout and complete a U-turn where it is safe and permitted to do so.

Staffing Update

After almost two years at Marangaroo Primary School, Toni McLoughlin will be moving on to an exciting new opportunity at Creaney Education Support Centre (ESC). Toni has been an important part of our school community, working in our School Officer position while Tess Prunty has been on maternity leave. Throughout her time at Marangaroo, Toni has brought a positive attitude, a welcoming nature and a genuine commitment to supporting our school.

As one of the first people our families and visitors meet when they arrive at the school, Toni has played an important role in creating a friendly and welcoming environment. Her contribution to Marangaroo has been greatly valued, and she will certainly be missed by staff, students and families.

Toni will commence her new position at the beginning of Week 4, with her last day at Marangaroo being Thursday, 29 October. On behalf of the Marangaroo Primary School community, I would like to thank Toni for her dedication and valuable contribution over the past two years. We wish her every success in her new role at Creaney ESC and hope this next chapter brings her many wonderful opportunities.

Swimming

Swimming lessons for Marangaroo Primary School students are scheduled to take place during the final two weeks of the school year, from Monday, 7 December to Wednesday, 16 December. Permission and enrolment forms were sent home with students yesterday. I kindly ask all families to complete and return these forms as soon as possible, as the information provided is essential for planning and organising the swimming lessons.

Reporting to Parents School Closure Day

A reminder to all families that Marangaroo Primary School will be closed to students on Friday, 4 December, to allow Parent–Teacher Interviews to take place. Students are not required to attend school on this day. We are currently finalising the booking system to allow families to schedule an interview with their child’s teacher. Once the system is ready, a notification will be sent to families through ClassDojo, including a link to access the booking system and select a suitable time.

Colour Run

On Friday, 6 November, our P&C will be hosting a Colour Run fundraiser for Marangaroo Primary School. The event will take place after lunch on the school oval and promises to be an exciting afternoon for our students. Our P&C plays an important role in supporting the school by organising fundraising activities that help provide additional resources and opportunities for our students. Funds raised through these events contribute towards projects and improvements that benefit our entire school community, such as the development of new playground equipment and other resources for our students to enjoy.

I strongly encourage all families to support the P&C and their fundraising efforts. These events rely on the involvement and generosity of our community, and the more support we can provide, the greater the impact we can have on improving our school environment for our students.

A big thank you to our P&C for the time, effort and commitment they continue to put into organising these events. Their contribution is greatly valued, and we look forward to seeing our students enjoy the Colour Run!

Planning for 2027

The administration is currently planning for the 2027 academic year. If you are considering leaving Marangaroo Primary School at the end of the year, could you please inform the administration as soon as possible. Having this information will assist us in determining classroom structures and planning staff placements for 2027.

Important Dates

30 October – Interschool Athletics at Boyare Primary School

6 October – P & C Colour Run                          

13 October – Assembly hosted by Magpies

Mr Adam Beilken

Principal