Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

Parent Teacher Interviews

I am delighted to see such a great turnout at the Parent-Teacher "Getting to Know You" Interviews on February 11th and 12th. Thank you for taking the time to meet with your child’s teacher(s) and for sharing your hopes and aspirations for your child, as well as introducing yourself. I know our Maramba staff deeply valued these positive and meaningful interactions. These meetings strengthen the connection between home and school, and we are committed to fostering family engagement as a key element in supporting the growth of all our students.

Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher at any time if you wish to schedule another meeting or if you have any questions or concerns. Together, we can continue to create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. I am confident that we can continue to work together in making your child's education a successful experience for all.

Student Leaders

Congratulations to the following 2025 Student Leaders:

Position:	Student Name:
School Leader	Kaylee
School Leader	Ashlee
School Leader	Luke
Community Engagement Leader	Nika
Community Engagement Leader	Madison
Performing Arts Leader	Ivy-Snow
Performing Arts Leader	Terence
Performing Arts Leader	Jaxon
Sustainability Leader	Rudrani
Sustainability Leader	Shlok
STEAM Leader	Cooper
STEAM Leader	Daniel
Bikk (Red) House Leader	Yusuf
Bikk (Red) House Leader	Chelsea
Bikk (Red) House Leader	Zahra
Warrain (Blue) House Leader	Aiden
Warrain (Blue) House Leader	Mica
Warrain (Blue) House Leader	Sabrina
Morack (Green) House Leader	Beau
Morack (Green) House Leader	Harper-Elizabeth
Morack (Green) House Leader	Harviniah
Woorwoo (Yellow) House Leader	Llewellyn
Woorwoo (Yellow) House Leader	Tamar
Woorwoo (Yellow) House Leader	Syrus

These students have a commitment to their school community, and a passion for making a positive difference. As leaders, they will work collaboratively with their peers and teachers to plan and implement activities, events and initiatives that will benefit not only Maramba but also the wider community. We look forward to working alongside them and offering our support throughout their leadership journey.

I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all students who applied for leadership positions. We were truly impressed by the quality of the applications and the enthusiasm demonstrated by all applicants.

We will have a special badge presentation for our 2025 leaders on Friday, 21st March at 9:00am. Our local member, MP Belinda Wilson will be attendance to present the badges.

Wellbeing

As part of Wellbeing at Maramba Primary School, the students have begun lessons of the program Respectful Relationships. This program is mandated by the Victorian government and is delivered as a ‘whole school’ approach, targeted specifically at a ‘year level’ basis.

To begin we are focusing on the topic of ‘Emotional Literacy’ based around identifying various emotions in ourselves and others, the various times we have felt these emotions and strategies we can use to move between different emotions, e.g. moving from being tired to feeling calm and ready for learning.

You will notice some classes using strategies such as belly breathing, meditating and following a read a long story to adjust how we are feeling.

Am I being bullied?

At Maramba Primary School, we take bullying very seriously.

Our goal is for all students to feel happy, safe, and supported.

Bullying involves intentional and repeated negative behaviour towards another person.

We encourage you to talk to your child about what bullying is and remind them to always approach the yard duty teacher if an issue arises outside, or to inform their classroom teacher.

Whole School Photos

Whole school photos will take place on Wednesday, February 26th. Please ensure your child comes to school in the correct summer uniform.

Your child should have received their order form from their classroom teacher on Thursday, February 13th. If you did not receive an order form, please contact your child's classroom teacher or visit the office.

Lunch time Clubs

We are excited to announce that lunchtime clubs will be starting at Maramba Primary School next week. This term, our lunchtime clubs include:

Lego Club
Hot Wheels Club
Board Games Club
Music Club
Sports Club
Craft Club

If you have any items you would like to donate to these clubs, please bring them to the office.

Toilets Refurbishment

Our gym toilets have been completely renovated, and the vibrant new facilities are now open for student use. The vision was to have toilets that represent the excellence, high expectations and innovative thinking we associate with our day to day practices at Maramba Primary School. From the carefully selected colour palette to the thoughtful design, our goal was to provide an environment that inspires pride, while remaining within budget.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Victorian School Building Authority for their grant, and to our amazing Maramba community for their fundraising efforts—$25,000 of which contributed to this upgrade. If you're interested in touring the new facilities, please feel free to reach out to me!

House Sports and Assembly Dates

House Sports dates

Friday 14th Feb

Friday 28th Feb

Friday 14th March

Friday 28th March

Next Assembly

20th February

School Council

Information relating to vacancies on School Council will be distributed shortly. Please look out for this if you are interested in nominating or being nominated for 2025. Information will include a timeline and summary of the role of School Council. Our next and final school council meeting for the current membership is on Tuesday 18th February.

Support with School Costs

We understand that some families may face challenges with school costs, and we want to ensure that you are aware of the support options available. If you are experiencing difficulties, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the school office. We are here to help.

You can:

talk to your principal (Moniba) about your situation. We may be able to arrange a payment plan or look at other options.
ask about support from State Schools' Relief and the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
use the payment and service finder to see if you can get support from the Commonwealth government.
contact Saver Plus which is an initiative of Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ that assists families on lower incomes. The program matches family savings up to $500 for education-related costs.
contact The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program provides financial support, guidance and mentoring for disadvantaged students. The Smith Family works with a select number of schools and may require referral from the school principal.
use the Community Information and Support Victoria (CISVic) for support if you are experiencing personal and financial difficulties.

For more information for parents, refer to Help with school costs and fees or Financial Help for Families.

We look forward to working together to ensure a fantastic year ahead!

Kind regards,

Moniba Ehsan and Stephanie Sharp

Principal and Assistant Principal

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the Students and Staff who will celebrate their birthdays last, this week and over the holidays.