Principal's Report

50th Celebrations

Thank You to Our Wonderful Marlborough Community! What an incredible celebration of 50 years of Marlborough Primary School! Despite the rainy weather, our wonderful community came together in true Marlborough spirit to make this occasion such a memorable and successful event. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the celebrations, whether through volunteering, organising, preparing, supporting or simply coming along to share in this special day.

A special thank you goes to the many dedicated parents, staff and community members who generously gave up countless hours of their own time over many months to bring this celebration to life. From the planning and preparation to the countless jobs behind the scenes, your commitment and generosity were greatly appreciated. A special acknowledgement is extended to Pippa, Frances and Kirsty, who worked tirelessly to lead the organisation of this event.

I would also like to thank our fabulous staff, students, past families and wider community for their contributions and support. Seeing so many people come together, reconnect, share memories and celebrate our school's history was very special. Our 50th celebration was about so much more than marking a milestone. It was a wonderful reminder of the strong sense of belonging, connection and community that has been at the heart of Marlborough Primary School for the past 50 years.

We are so fortunate to have such a generous, supportive and dedicated school community. Thank you for making this celebration one we will remember for many years to come!

Curriculum Days

A friendly reminder that Monday, 23rd November 2026 is a Curriculum Day, and students will not be required at school. Looking ahead to 2027, we will also be holding a Student Free Day on Thursday, 28th January 2027, allowing staff to focus on the implementation of our new School Strategic Plan and our priorities for the year ahead.

Please take note of the following important dates for the beginning of the 2027 school year:

• Thursday, 28th January: Student Free Day – no students at school.
• Friday, 29th January: Students in Years 1–6 return to school.
• Thursday, 4th February: Foundation students begin their first day of school.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we prepare for another exciting year of teaching and learning at Marlborough Primary School!

Parent Focus Group – School Review

As part of our upcoming School Review, we would love to hear from our parents and carers! Every Victorian government school undergoes a review every four years to celebrate achievements, reflect on progress and identify areas for improvement. An important part of this process is hearing from our school community about what we do well and where we can continue to grow. We warmly invite parents and carers to join a focus group with a member of our review panel, Emma, and our School Council President, Clare. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas to help shape the future direction of Marlborough Primary School.

Date: Wednesday, 18th November

Time: 8:30am

Location: Specialist Hub (where we hold our winter assemblies)

We would love to see you there! Your voice is important to us, and we truly value your input as we continue working to make Marlborough the best school it can be for our students.

Please note: There will be an altered classroom program running throughout the day to allow our staff to participate in the review process. Students will continue to be supervised and engaged in learning activities, although their usual timetable may look a little different.

Prep Transition

We have been so excited to welcome our 2027 Preps to Marlborough Primary School for their transition sessions! Our newest students have been busy meeting their buddies, making new friends and exploring all the wonderful things school life has to offer. It has been lovely to see their confidence and excitement grow with each visit, and we can't wait to officially welcome them to our Marlborough family next year!

Class Placements

We have recently begin working through our class placements for 2027. As part of this process, students will be asked to identify peers they work well with and would like to be considered to be placed with next year. If you have any requests you would like me to consider for your child, please reach out by Wednesday 18th November. It is important that any requests are not based on general preferences such as particular friendships or specific teachers but instead relate to genuine considerations that may significantly impact your child’s learning or wellbeing.

Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea

We would love to invite all our wonderful community members who have generously volunteered their time to support Marlborough Primary School in any way throughout the year to join us for a special Thank You Morning Tea on Thursday, 3rd December @ 11:00am in the library.

Whether you've helped out at school events, in classrooms, with fundraising or behind the scenes, your time, kindness and generosity make such a difference to our school community. This is our opportunity for us to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you do. We hope you can join us!

New Readers!

Thanks to your generosity and fantastic fundraising efforts, we have been able to purchase a wonderful collection of new readers for our Junior School, along with updated texts for our Middle and Senior students. These valuable resources will make a real difference to our students' learning, and we are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to our school. Thank you for helping us provide the very best learning opportunities for our students!🙏

On this day…

12th November 1860: The Victorian College for the Deaf opened its doors for the first time in a small house on Peel Street in Windsor, Victoria.

11th November 1880: Outlaw Ned Kelly was hanged at Melbourne Gaol.

12th November 1943: Japanese forces carried out their 64th and final air raid on Darwin, marking the last of the World War II bombings against the town with only minor damage and no casualties

11th November 1975: The Australian constitutional crisis peaked when Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, appointing Malcolm Fraser.

Kind regards,

Nadja Wood

Principal