Mount Macedon Primary Newsletter

TERM 2                                                                                                   

Monday 19th June - Friday 23rd June Smile Squad Dental Visit

Tuesday 20th June - Lantern Parade

Wednesday 21st June - Thursday 22nd June Parent Teacher Interviews (Booking information to still to come)

Friday 23rd June - Last Day of Term 2 - 2.30pm Finish

Monday 10th July - First day of Term 3

FOS DATES

Tuesday 20th June - Supper & Lantern Parade 5.30pm

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Hello Everyone,

To start off I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our crossing supervisor Steve who kindly donated a ukulele to the school. Ukuleles play a big part in our music program and this support and kindness is very much appreciated.

As we head quickly towards the holidays and the end of term it is important to wish Geni Krajewski and her family all the best for their upcoming adventure. Geni will be taking Long Service Leave for the whole of Term 3 to travel around Australia. I’m sure it will be an amazing adventure and opportunity to explore our beautiful country. All the very best! The grade 2/3 classroom will be taught by Cathy Keen, an experienced teacher who has worked in local schools as well as some time teaching here at MMPS. Cathy and Geni have had time to organise a thorough handover and had planning sessions together so that the continuity of education continues for all in the grade 2/3 classroom.

During the last week of Term 2 we have the pleasure of hosting two work experience students from Gisborne Secondary College. Hayley and Olivia are currently in year 10 and will be experiencing the day to day life of the teaching profession. It is great to help young people in our community hone and develop their dreams for life after secondary school. We are all looking forward to having them visit MMPS.

This coming Friday you will receive your child’s Semester One report. They detail how your child is travelling academically in relation to the Victorian Curriculum. They will also include a section that covers their work and participation in our PYP program. These reports really aim to tell the whole ‘story’ about who your child is as a learner and member of MMPS.

Along with the school reports you will have already been given the chance to book in a time for Parent/Teacher Interviews. These are being held on Wednesday the 21st of June and Thursday the 22nd of June. These 10-minute meetings are a great chance to sit down with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress so far this year. There is the option to have a face-to-face meeting (Wednesday) of a WebEx meeting (Thursday) so please let your child’s teacher know your preference and a time slot that suits you via Seesaw as soon as possible.

A final reminder that the last week of Term Two holds two very important events; the Lantern Parade and our visit from Smile Squad. The Lantern Parade is being held on the evening of Tuesday, 20th of June. Students have already started their lanterns in art class and are very excited to take part next Tuesday night. Smile Squad, a free dental check up program is visiting our school next week. If you would like your child to participate and receive a free dental check up you need to provide consent via the QR code which was sent home last week and posted via Audiri.

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback at any stage please do not hesitate to come and see me for a chat.

Lastly, we have had an update from Mrs Hyland, she is having a wonderful time in Europe, visiting countries like Netherlands, Norway and Denmark. So far the weather has been perfect, and they have been visiting historical cities such as Amsterdam, and seeing some truly amazing countryside. She has sent through some stunning photos of her travels, have a look below. We wish her a fabulous time for the remainder of her holiday, and look forward to some more updates and photos!

Have a lovely week,

Joe.

To help put into practice their learning, the Grade 3/4 and 5/6 classes were treated to a Japanese cooking class. The students have learnt how to speak about food this term, and came together today to experience a more cultural aspect of the Japanese language. They were all super excited, and very engaged. After viewing a demonstration by Sharyn Morrice, the Japanese teacher, they assembled their own Nori sheets and rolled their own Sushi. As the Japanese are very focused around the visual appeal of food, student's arranged their sushi on their plates creatively, using their own ways of presenting it. They all called out "Ittadakimasu" Japanese for "Lets eat", and tasted their creations with gusto. What a wonderful way to finish up the term. May thanks to all our parent helpers for the day, without whom we would not have been able to attempt such a momentus task. Thank you to Sheryn, Lauren, Amanda, Tracey, Dan, Sarah, Narelle and Gordana for kindly volunteering their time to assist. Have a look at some great photos below.

Parents and guardians are invited to take part in a survey to help inform the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System.

The online survey is an opportunity to help shape the future of education in Australia. It closes on Friday 23 June 2023.

The survey is open to anyone who cares for a school-aged child and makes decisions about their education. Students aged under 18 years can also take part, but require consent from a parent or guardian to do so.

The expert panel for the review will use the results to inform recommendations for the final report to all education ministers, by 31 October 2023. The final report will advise education ministers on what targets and reforms should be included in the next National School Reform Agreement.

The Social Research Centre is conducting the survey. The surveys close on Friday 23 June 2023

For more information on the survey, refer to parents/guardians survey on the Australian Government Department of Education website.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, and those who brought something delicious along to help make the event special. However, there are quite a few plates, trays and containers left over from the day. Please see the photos below, and if you can recognise any of the items, please come and collect them from the school office.

Many Thanks

They Say it takes a village to raise a child and we are yours! Mt Macedon Primary School Outside School Hours Care caters for parents who work, study or for those times where you just can’t make school pick up time, for whatever reason. We specialise in providing high quality, affordable and safe options for families who need Before School Care and After School Care.

We are an Accredited school sponsored Program and registered for the Child care Subsidy. 

Our values are simple but important: Empowerment, Learning, Safety, Fun, Play and Respect.

In our care, children make new friends, build on old friendships, get exercise, eat healthy food, embrace their imagination, and have loads of fun in a safe, educational and respectful environment. So Enrol your child now as you never know if you need to use the Program. Permanent and Casual Bookings are available.

Cheers

Loretta Jordan

Aaron Moar has been teaching guitar students at Mount Macedon Primary School for the last 8 years. He is keen to meet some new students who are interested in learning how to play, and continue working with current students for 2023. Aaron is a qualified teacher and has been teaching guitar for over 15 years. He conducts group lessons at the school, and teaches students of all levels and classes. His lessons are fun and interactive, where the students learn to play both modern and traditional tunes to practise their skills and technique. If you would like to enquire about guitar lessons for your child, please contact Aaron on 0438 177 764 or email: aaronmoar@infinitesound.com.au or see flyer below.

The Ranges Music Network is excited to kick off a busy Term 2 with some great project goals and performances on the horizon! 

New in Term 2: Discovery Club for Foundation to Year 2.  Get a start on Keyboards, Guitars, Drums and more while learning to play together and make great music!

Sign up any time for our programs in Keyboards, Ukulele, Voice / Singing, Woodwinds, Brass, Violin,  Drums + our Mini-Bands!  Start any time at https://rangesmusic.net/mmps/.

Term 1 - Tuesday 31st January to Thursday 6th April

Term 2 - Monday 24th April to Friday 23rd June

Term 3 - Monday 10th July to Friday 15th September

Term 4 - Monday 2nd October to Wednesday 20th December