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Assistant Principal's Message

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Providing a caring environment where aspirations are nurtured, positive relationships grow, success is celebrated and a passion for lifelong learning is ignited.

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Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

 

Happy New Year ! 

 

Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2021. We are overjoyed to reconnect with our existing families, and warmly welcome families that are new across all year levels as well as our new Foundation. I am sure the whole community joins me in welcoming you all to our school and I trust that your time with us is positive and enjoyable. I do hope you will all quickly become part of our Maramba Primary School community. 

 

Our 2021 school year commenced last week and as I write this I reflect on the lovely start we have once again had to the new school year. I do hope you all had time with family and friends over the break and that the start of the year has been a positive one for you all. I am sure that the sunshine and more relaxed routine over the January holidays results in growth spurts for our children, they look so much older than just six short weeks ago.

Each year when we return, it is a pleasure to see such happy and enthusiastic faces. When I chat to students they share lovely holiday stories but are also looking forward to their new school year. I would like to thank you, the parents, for your efforts in preparing your children so well for the start of the school year. 

 

We are very fortunate to have such a committed staff at Maramba Primary School who work tirelessly to ensure the very best for each child, ensuring they are supported and their individual needs are considered. Throughout the year, I hope we will share many opportunities of watching our students shine in many ways. Staff have been busy over recent weeks preparing for a smooth start to 2021 and I would like to thank you, the parents, for your efforts in preparing your children so well for the start of the school year. 

Since returning, our students have been spending time engaging in activities in their classrooms and learning teams focusing on:

  • Students getting to know their new classes and the daily routines
  • Establishing positive, engaging learning environments where each child feels valued
  • Developing clear, shared expectations and processes for classrooms and learning teams
  • Encouraging a sense of responsibility and active involvement in decision making
  • An awareness of the behaviours that demonstrate the values we hold

We encourage an open-door policy at Maramba and an invitation is extended to all parents to visit the school or ring, should you wish to discuss any issues, talk through a problem or just have a chat about their child at any time throughout the year.

 

Student Accident Insurance 

At the start of the year, I would like to remind our school community that the Department of Education and Training does not cover the cost of student accidents. However, there are some companies who can offer you inexpensive student accident insurance if you wish to cover your children while they are at school. Use the following address to the insurance company link below:

http://www.studenthealth.com.au/

 

I also inform you that the Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.

 

 

Health and Safety - Before and After School Supervision

Just a reminder that the school only provides supervision of students on the school grounds at the following times:

  • Before school 8.35am – 8.50am
  • After school 3.15pm – 3.25pm

Students on the school grounds outside of these times and normal school hours are not supervised or covered by the school’s insurance policy should an accident occur.

 

Bike and Scooter Expectation

One of the school’s expectations of students, who ride their bikes or scooters to school, is that they are not to ride them on the school grounds. This expectation is in place to ensure the safety of all students, parents, carers and other members of the community. We want to ensure the school grounds are a safe environment for everyone by not putting the safety of others at risk. If students repeatedly decide not to adhere to this expectation then they will be banned from bringing their bike, scooter or skateboard onto the school grounds.

 

 

Car Parks – STAFF ONLY!

Just a reminder, both school car parks are for STAFF and EDUCATIONAL AGENCY VISITORS ONLY. It is too dangerous to allow cars to be moving in and out during school time and at drop off and pick up times. 

 

So please do not enter these areas at any time including walking through the car parks at drop off and collection times - for the safety of your children. 

 

General Courtesy Obeying the Road Rules around the School Precinct 

For your children’s safety I begin the year with a plea for your consideration and cooperation in ensuring you follow the road rules and display courtesy at all times when parking or driving around the school. Pick Up and Drop Off times are very busy in any school and inevitably there will be a lot of traffic. I suggest you park somewhere nearby and have a stroll on a nice day with your children. 

 

When parking in the surrounding streets, it is imperative that you also follow the parking relations and rules. We must honour the local residents with courtesy also. We have tremendous neighbours around the school so please do not park in their driveways, on nature strips and ensure you obey the parking regulations in place. There are ‘No Standing’ signs in the area that must be obeyed. 

 

Diane Morwood

Assistant Principal