School News
Pajama Day
On Tuesday, 24th June, which is in Week 10, we are holding a Pajama Day. We invite you to bring a gold coin to donate as money raised will go to Maroondah Council's, Winter Shelter organisation. Winter Shelter buys tents, sleeping bags and food for homeless people. We believe it is important to raise money for the homeless and to promote awareness on this subject.
We can't wait to see everyone in their pajamas in Week 10!
Thank you,
Junior School Council
Divisional Cross Country
The Divisional Cross Country was on Tuesday June 2nd. We had three students from MPS compete. These students ran their personal best on a very difficult track. The results were outstanding.
Zoe G, competed in 10 girls age group and came 4th.
Alaric C/ G competed in 12/ 13 boys and came 49 th.
Kieren H/F competed in 12/13 boys and came 10th
Zoe and Kieren are off to Regionals next Thursday June 12th.
We wish them both good luck and an excellent , personal best run.
The following is what Kieren wrote about their run.
Hi Miss Chisholm,
All finished, we all ran our hearts out, tough track in heavy, long grass.
Zoe ran 4th, Alaric 49th and I ran 10th.
Zoe and I have made it through to Regions next week.
Kieren H/F.
Do you hold a Health Care Card?
Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund
For those families who have a current Health Care Card in the name of a parent/guardian, you are entitled to $154 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 no later than 3rd July 2025.
You can check the Finacial Assistance document below to see if you are eligibil for this. Or go to CSEF Eligibility for more information.
Please note this is in addition to the $400 School Saving Bonus that you have recieved.
New Uniform Supplier and SSB Funds
We would like to inform our school community about a change to our uniform supplier. After many years of valued service, we extend our sincere thanks to PSW for their ongoing support and commitment to providing quality school uniforms to our students and families.
We are pleased to announce that our new uniform supplier will be Spartan School World. Spartan has a retail store conveniently located in New Street, Ringwood, where families can view and try on items before purchasing. They also offer the flexibility of small batch ordering, which is ideal for special items such as Grade 6 commemorative garments. Spartan is known for its excellent quality control and high manufacturing standards, and we are excited to continue to provide a range of uniform items as part of this transition, including a few new and exciting additions to the range.
To ensure a smooth changeover for families, please take note of the following timeline:
- PSW will continue to supply our current uniform until 15 June 2025.
- There will be a four-week transition period during which no new uniform stock will be available for purchase.
- During this time, our onsite second-hand uniform shop will remain open to support families with any immediate uniform needs.
- Spartan will have new stock available for purchase from 14 July 2025.
We would also like to remind families that the School Savings Bonus (SSB) can be used for uniform. If you wish to use your School Savings Bonus for uniform purchases, please ensure this is done through PSW before 15 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 15 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July. To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025. To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.
Further details, including Spartan’s store address, trading hours, and ordering information, will be shared in the coming weeks.
We thank you for your support and understanding during this period of change and look forward to working with Spartan to provide high-quality uniform options for our community.
If you have any questions regarding the transition, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
House Athletics Carnival
The Whole School House Athletics Carnival is Friday August 1st, weather permitting at Proclamation Park. This event is Week 2, Term 3.
I need parent and volunteer helpers to assist in the event. You will need to be at Proclamation Park Ringwood by 9.15 am and we should finish by 2.30 pm. If you can assist with setting up in the morning at 8.30 am please let me know also. If you are able to assist can you please add your name to this spread sheet. I will assign you a position and let you know on the spreadsheet. I greatly appreciate your efforts. This event relies on volunteer participation. Permission and payment for the Athletics Carnival needs to be completed and signed on Compass as well. (Compass forms are available now. )
Kind Regards
Bonny Chisholm: PE Specialist.
Step by Step Music Program
Step By Step Music is currently taking enrolments for Drums and Guitar Lessons at Marlborough Primary for 2025. 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. If you are interested for your student to begin piano lessons return the below Express of Interest form to the school office and it will be passed onto Laurel.