Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

Family Engagement Parent Teacher Interviews

I was delighted to see such a strong turnout at this week’s Parent Teacher Interviews. Thank you for taking the time to meet with your child’s teacher and for sharing your hopes and aspirations for your child, as well as taking the opportunity to connect with our staff.

Our team at Maramba greatly values these positive and meaningful conversations. They strengthen the partnership between home and school and play an important role in supporting every child’s learning and wellbeing. We are committed to nurturing family engagement as a vital element in each student’s growth and success.

Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher at any time if you would like to arrange a further meeting or discuss any questions or concerns. By continuing to work together, we can ensure a welcoming, supportive and successful educational experience for every child.

Student Leaders

Congratulations to the following 2026 Student Leaders:

Position:	Student Name:
School Leader	Mason
School Leader	Aisha
School Leader	Bianca
School Leader	Jay
School Values Leader	Mackai
School Values Leader	Agnes
Community Engagement Leader	Hannah
Community Engagement Leader	Sukhmeet
Performing Arts Leader	Imogen
Performing Arts Leader	Steffy
Performing Arts Leader	Winston
Sustainability Leader	William
Sustainability Leader	Mahdia
Sustainability Leader	Zecheriah
STEAM Leader	Zahid
STEAM Leader	Tenzin
AUSLAN Leader	Aria
AUSLAN Leader	Jasmine
Bikk (Red) House Leader	Natalia
Bikk (Red) House Leader	Mehtab
Warrain (Blue) House Leader	Mia
Warrain (Blue) House Leader	Bentley
Morack (Green) House Leader	Bill
Morack (Green) House Leader	Aadya
Woorwoo (Yellow) House Leader	Mercedes
Woorwoo (Yellow) House Leader	Zain
Peer Mediators	Emily Eve Natalie Farleigh Lukas K Toby Patrick Grace Frankie Lucas C. Shae Katya Nate Alena Tahoora Ivy

Congratulations to our Student Council Representatives for 2026:

Sam	1L
Mahlia	1R
Kassius	2FB
Peyton	34B
Sallina	34T
Bailey	34W
Ivy	56E
Natalie	56S
Dom	56W

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 2026 leaders on Thursday, 5th March at 9:00am. Parents are welcome to join us for a morning tea afterwards.

Young Learners

Over the past two weeks, we have been delighted to host two very special events celebrating our Young Learners and the strong connections between home and school.

Foundation Fun Morning

Foundation students and their families enjoyed a fun-filled morning connecting with one another in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Families took part in a variety of activities including bowling, egg-and-spoon races, chalk drawing, bubble play and the ever-popular giant parachute. The morning concluded with a picnic, providing a wonderful opportunity for families to relax and socialise together.

Year 1 Family Picnic

Our Year 1 students and their families came together at the Foundation Playground for a morning of games and a delicious picnic lunch. Students loved dressing up for photos in the photobooth and spending time playing with their friends on the playground. The picnic ended on a sweet note with a yummy treat enjoyed by all.

These events highlight the importance of building strong relationships and creating positive, shared experiences for our youngest learners and their families. We thank all families who joined us and helped make these occasions so special. Thank you to our staff for organising these events.

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. In last year's student survey, 80% of our students said that they feel happy and safe at our school.

At Maramba we:

We treat others with kindness and respect
We get along with others by being helpful and caring
We include others
We use kind words and manners
We keep our hands and feet to ourselves
We speak to the yard duty teacher if we need help

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.

School is Better When Your Child Is There

We all want the very best education for our children, and the foundation for lifelong learning begins with regular school attendance. When students attend school every day, they build the essential skills, knowledge and habits that set them up for success in the years ahead.

Missing school regularly can have a significant impact. There is no safe number of days to miss. Each absence means missed learning opportunities. Over time, even occasional absences can add up, making it harder for students to keep up with their learning. Research shows that every missed day is linked to lower achievement in reading, writing and numeracy.

Attendance habits are established early. Children who frequently miss school in the early years are more likely to continue this pattern in later years, which can affect both their confidence and academic outcomes.

Every school day matters, even in the early years of primary school. When your child is at school, they are learning, growing and building important connections. School truly is better when your child is there.

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.