Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

A Fete to Remember!

Last Saturday’s Fete was truly remarkable. From the moment we opened, the atmosphere was vibrant, filled with joy, laughter and genuine community connection. Every aspect of the day, from the rides and stalls to the food, entertainment and even the sunshine, came together beautifully. We raised a little over $3000 from this year's Fete.

What made it unforgettable was the spirit of our community. The kindness, collaboration and enthusiasm shown by families, students, staff, volunteers and supporters was extraordinary. It was far more than a Fete... it was a celebration of who we are as a school!

My sincere thanks to the parent and community volunteers who devoted countless hours to bringing the event to life. I also want to acknowledge our Maramba staff for giving their time, energy and passion. Their presence and involvement at a weekend event of this scale is a powerful reflection of their dedication to our school’s values and culture.

I feel incredibly proud and grateful to lead a community that brings such positivity, purpose and heart to everything we do. Last Saturday reminded us of the magic that happens when we come together.

A huge round of applause to our FOM President, Raelene, and ex-President, Wendy, for making this Fete a reality! Here is a list of all the volunteers who helped in making such a big event, a successful one:

	Staff		Friends of Maramba FOM
1	Alyson Nicholson	1	Adam Firns
2	Andrew Tomazos	2	Adam George
3	Bret Butler	3	Aleisha Murray
4	Casey Foord	4	Ang Roy
5	Emma Butler	5	Bek Morgan
6	Jaclyn Phoon	6	Chloe Gaspardis
7	Jane Rhodes	7	Christine Lo Rosso
8	Jess Warner	8	Claire Giankopoulos
9	Katherine Whyte	9	Claire Heffernan
10	Katie Fellows	10	Claire Huijser
11	Leanne Florence	11	Coriee Cooper
12	Linda Ross	12	Daniella George
13	Maddie Rosewall	13	Dave Meester
14	Mistu Sarkar Lodh	14	Emma Cavanaugh
15	Monika Ren	15	Geoff Heffernan
16	Nancy Walker	16	Greg Roy
17	Natasha Janzerli	17	Gus Fagundez
18	Pam Foley	18	Immogen (Their Care)
19	Pari Pongaliappan	19	Isuru Panambarage
20	Paul Wilson	20	Jameel Ahmad
21	Rachael Figg	21	Jenn Fagundez
22	Robert Tolliday	22	Jett Fagundez
23	Stacey Morrison	23	Jo Meester
24	Stephanie Sharp	24	Kaitlyn Cipressi
25	Suhayla Ekhlasi	25	Lauren Matthews
		26	Mal Fazal
		27	Megan Pestana
		28	Megan Woods
		29	Mekhala Prabhani
		30	Melissa Lanting
		31	Michelle Talmadge
		32	Nam Leemann
		33	Nazia Khan
		34	Pheobe Meester
		35	Raelene Anderson
		36	Setare Bakhshi
		37	Seth Warner
		38	Shay Roy
		39	Simone Butler
		40	Victoria Withington
		41	Wendy Reichert
		42	Zoe Roy

Thank you for making this year’s Fete not just successful, but truly memorable.

Fun Times

Rides

Stalls and Food Trucks

Performances

Raffle

Sponge Toss

Guess the Lollies Competition

A big congratulations to Jay in Year 5, who guessed the closest and was crowned the winner. Jay has taken home an impressive 353 lollies and chocolates.

We thank these sponsors for generously supporting our Fete through their donations:

💙 Proudly Supported By: 💙

🏡Barry Plant Real Estate 🤸‍♂️Bounce Inc 🪂 iFly 🏛 Museums Victoria 🎠 Luna Park 🚂 Puffing Billy 🏊 Casey Leisure 🧗 Clip 'n Climb Berwick 🎳 General Public 🏃 Rush HQ 🍬 Fyna Foods 🛹 The Shed Skate Park 🍫 Yarra Valley Chocolaterie 🍔 YOMG Fountain Gate 🍩 Krispy Kreme 🏰 Inflatable World 🥩 Sarah Halal Butchers 🧰 Bunnings Warehouse 🍻 The Rogue Squire 🍽 The Wheelers Hill Hotel 🥖 Bakers Delight 💉 Cosmetic Nurse Claire

2026 Classes and Transition Information

The 2026 classroom structure is as below:

Year Level	Number of Classrooms
Foundation	2
Year 1	2
Year 2	1
Years 3/4	3
Years 5/6	3
Specialist programs	Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEAM and AUSLAN
Enrichment Opportunities	Sports Academy Maths Enrichment Victorian High Ability Program

To support a smooth and positive start to 2026, students will participate in a series of transition sessions:

Week 8: Tuesday, November 25 - Session 6
Week 9: Tuesday, December 2- Session 6
Week 10 Statewide Transition Day: Tuesday, December 9 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- On this day, your child will meet their official 2026 teacher and classmates.

Please note that the first two sessions in Weeks 8 and 9 are not necessarily with the teacher or classmates your child will have in 2026.

These transition sessions play an important role in helping students feel confident and prepared for the year ahead. They allow students to begin forming connections with peers, become familiar with new learning environments, and ease any anxieties about change. The early sessions also give teachers valuable insights into learning needs, social dynamics, and class combinations, ensuring well-balanced and supportive classes for 2026.

Assembly and Newsletter Dates

Newsletter	Friday 21st November
Assembly	Thursday 27th November
Newsletter	Friday 5th December
Assembly	Thursday 11th December

A reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, 28th November.

Kind regards,

Moniba Ehsan and Stephanie Sharp

Principal and Assistant Principal

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the Students and Staff who will celebrate their birthdays this week and next week.