Mount Macedon Primary Newsletter

TERM 2

Wednesday 24th of May - District Soccer 

Thursday 25th May - Division Cross Country (selected students only)

Friday 26th May - National Sorry Day

Wednesday May 31st - Wear Yellow Day Reconciliation Week

Friday 2nd June - District Netball 

Thursday 8th & 15th June - AFL Program Incursion

Monday 12th June - King's Birthday Public Holiday

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)

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Hello Everyone,

It is very exciting to be able to write the report for today’s newsletter! It is such a great opportunity to take the reins while Mrs Hyland is on a well-deserved long service leave break. We all wish Mrs. Hyland the very best on her upcoming adventure and we cannot wait to hear how it all goes.  The school is already set up to run very well and, with the support of all the staff, I’m sure this will continue for the next five weeks. If you have any questions, concerns, feedback or ideas please do come and see me, I am more than happy to have a chat about anything.

It has been great to hear so much wonderful feedback from students about the Neon Disco. It would be safe to say that it is one of the highlights of the year. A massive thank you to all the parents who helped out on the night and to FOS for the organisation behind getting the disco running. I have also heard that DJ Dan dropped all the hits on Friday night so a big thank you to him for that!

Tomorrow we send off our two soccer teams to compete against other local schools in the district soccer competition. We have run training sessions this week in preparation for tomorrow. Good luck to all the students who are competing! Can you please make sure you have jumped onto QKR and given permission and paid for this activity if your child is participating?

Next week is National Reconciliation Week. Our Junior School Council have met and decided to commemorate this by holding a ‘Wear It Yellow’ day next Wednesday the 31st of May. This will be a day where we wear yellow and support ‘Children’s Ground’, an organisation aimed at creating a different future for First Nations children. It is wonderful to see our students taking action in such a relevant and important way.

Again, it is enormously exciting for me to be able to support the school in filling in for Mrs Hyland while she is away. Please do not hesitate to come and speak to me if you have any questions at all, I am more than happy to have a chat at any time.

Have a great week.

Joe.

Welcome to the 5th week of term two. Last week was a really fun week!

On Friday the 19th the school had the neon disco, which is a parent organised event that the students get to enjoy. There was hot party food and everyone enjoyed the music. Thank you to the parents and everyone who helped for the night, we wouldn't have been able to do it without you. Below are some fun photos of the event.

Last week, the grade 2/3s went to an orchestra at Kyneton. Students reported that it was a long, loud and fun show. The electronic show was about how music has changed over time. They really liked the song they listened too, 'The Beat' by Orkestra Llektriq.

Have a good week everyone,

Harriet

This term all students are learning about the Japanese food culture, and how to use food words in sentences, including foods I like and I don't like.

They are learning the correct pronunciation for the Japanese words and practising reading sentences about food through dialogue with each other. They are practising writing the Japanese sentences by learning and repeating modelled sentence structures. 

Below are some photos of students putting what they are learning into practice. 

Last Friday the Grade 2/3's attended a Music excursion in Kyneton organised by Ranges Music Network, called The Beat by Orkestra Llektriq. Below are some pictures and accounts of the day from the students:

On Friday all of the Grade 2 and 3s went on an excursion. We went on a bus to the Kyneton Town Hall. There was a sound check and then the show started. It was about sound from the dawn of time to now. It was the best excursion ever. We all liked listening to the music. The Beat was done by Orkestra Llektriq. 

By George S 

Today the grade 2/3s went to the orchestra.  It was very loud. We all loved it. After we ate our snack then we all got on the bus and we drove back to school.

By Molly, Evie M and Amelia

On Friday we went to the KTH (Kyneton Town Hall), it was fun.  It was one hour. Shaun was there.  There was 20 instruments in stage. It was loud.

By Jax

On Friday the grade 2’s from 1/2 and the grade 3’s from 3/4 and all of 2/3 went to The Beat.  There were electric instruments. There were 20 or more instruments. It was very fun. It was very loud.

By Matisse 

On Friday we went to The Beat.  We got to see a concert and we went there by bus.  We had a lot of fun with the lights out and the instruments too.  My favourite instrument was the harp. My favourite instrument was the violin. 

By Addi and Evie C

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

We have a pair of goggles left after the week of swimming. If these belong to your child, please collect them from the school office. We have also found a pair of sunglasses in the school grounds, please see images below, we have them at the school office awaiting collection.

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/.

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival is taking place over the June long weekend. 

The Festival includes various family friendly events, including a performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, free family fireworks at Buffalo Stadium and a new event, the High Street Festa - which will feature illuminated artworks on Woodend's historic buildings, along with free live music performances.

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