School News
House Athletics Carnival
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026.
In the lead-up to our House Athletics Carnival, the weather forecast was not looking very promising. Fortunately, on the day we were greeted with clear skies. Although the morning began with a chilly 7°C, the sun soon came out, making for a beautiful day of athletics.
Students and staff arrived proudly dressed in their house colours, creating a positive and electric atmosphere. It was wonderful to see so many parents, grandparents, friends and former students attend to cheer on our students and volunteer throughout the day.
Our MPS staff, former MPS students, and our incredible parent helpers were invaluable in ensuring the carnival ran smoothly and successfully. I cannot express my gratitude enough for your time, enthusiasm and support.
I was so impressed by the effort, determination and enthusiasm shown by all of our students. Many achieved Personal Bests (PBs), and it was inspiring to watch every student continue to give their best, even when they were tired. The positive encouragement and sportsmanship displayed throughout the day made me incredibly proud.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success!A special thank you to my wonderful behind-the-scenes helpers:
Jane B, Lucy B, Sue B, Mary Ellen D, Jenelle S, Tanya and Kieren H/F, Beck T, Brian V, Diane C, Clare, Jarrod and Justin A, Kirsty B, Tarryn C, Erin V, Lyndal and Andrew D, Fenil P, Ellen C, Adele W, Simone B, Janette K, Pippa W, Tanya H, Gisela N and Sharadhi M.
My apologies to anyone I may have inadvertently missed. Thank you for arriving early to help set up, running field events, assisting with age groups and ensuring the day ran so smoothly.
Thank you also to our administration team, Natalie W, our first aider, Christina P, our Year 5/6 House Captains, who assisted with equipment, Lily F, Sheena C, Catherine L, and our MPS Leadership Team for their support throughout the day.
Finally, thank you to all MPS staff for following up permission and consent forms and for being so flexible and supportive on the day.
A very special thank you to Nadja W for your ongoing support, encouragement and leadership. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Great news as FORD House won with 379 points and their name is now 8th on the new Marlborough House Athletics plaque. All houses have won in the past eight years with the new shield.
Ford : 1st with average 15.16.
Cawley: 2nd with average 14.72
Jones: 3rd with average 14.36
Kenny : 4th with average 13.59
For further information
District Athletics is: Tuesday 8th September selected 5/ 6 students and selected 3 /4 students at Bill Sewart Track, Burwood.
Many thanks again.
Bonny Chisholm
PE Specialist
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