Principal's Report
Dear parents,
Employment Opportunity – Integration Aide
We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity within our primary school community. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team as an integration aide in our classrooms. This collaborative role offers a chance to work closely with our existing team, supporting students and assisting our teachers. As an integration aide, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students. Your presence will not only make a difference in the lives of these students but also contribute to the growth and success of our entire school community. If you or someone you know has a passion for education, a compassionate nature, and a desire to make a positive impact, we strongly encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. This role will support us to create an environment where every child can thrive.
Click the link below link to see find more details or call the office to speak to me. Applications close 05/06/2023
Reconciliation Week - Wear it Yellow – Friday 2nd June
As part of our National Reconciliation Week this year, on Friday 2nd June we are encouraging all students and teachers to take part in a yellow-themed casual dress day to raise funds for a First Nations organisation, Children’s Ground. The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2023 is ‘Be a voice for generations.’ This theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and play. That is why our school has chosen to participate in Children’s Ground’s ‘Wear It Yellow’ day. As part of ‘Wear It Yellow Day’, students will engage with National Reconciliation Week learning materials and have vibrant discussions about First Nations culture and history. This also ties in with our inquiry topic this term. We remind students and teachers who take part to bring a gold coin donation. Families can also make a further donation to Children’s Ground via this link https://wearityellow.org.au/macedon-primary-school you can search for our school to add to our contribution, we have set a fundraising target of $1000. For more information on Children’s Ground, head to https://childrensground.org.au/ or watch this video https://vimeo.com/444707682
Trivia Night
We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who volunteered time and energy to set up and host the incredibly fun and entertaining trivia night for our primary school parent community. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and joined in the fun. The evening a resounding success, and we are appreciative of your efforts. Thanks Bushy, Blake, Samara, Mel, Briohny, Deb, Emma and Salina and to anyone else who I have missed.
Julie Monk, our school council president, led the charge on this community event. Thanks for your leadership and volunteer hours Julie. We raised over $2400 to contribute to the eco-shed power connection project. While the fundraising result is very pleasing, the community building aspects of the event were equally as beneficial and important to us. We hope you had fun!
We are looking forward to our next community event; the Winter Solstice on the Friday the 16th of June, we’re keen to keep the to keep the good vibes rolling. If you had fun at the trivia night and are wondering how you can get involved and support us, we need helpers with the following on the Winter Solstice night.
- A team to cook and sell sausages at the eco shed
- Selling cakes, soup and pizza in the eco shed
- Supporting the pizza making process
- Cleaning cups throughout the event.
- End of event pack up of the eco shed.
- Supporting the fire safety around the bon fire.
It would be great to come and join the team putting on this amazing winter solstice event.
If you can help…
Please email the front office and we will put you in touch with the organising committee. macedon.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Parent support in classrooms
We are calling for parent volunteers to support with student resourcing tasks and support in the classrooms. Volunteers would be working with and guided by our friendly educational support staff. All training will be provided, and both your time and work will be highly valued the entire Macedon Primary School community.
We are also keen to receive expressions from interest from any retired / teachers on leave to support with our MiniLit, reading support program. This program reaps outstanding rewards for our students who require additional support with their reading. The MiniLit program operates daily between 9.00am and 11.00am. We would appreciate any support you might be able to provide.
Please contact us at the front office, macedon.ps@education.vic.gov.au to express your interest and we will be in touch. We anticipate the volunteer program to run on a flexible basis and look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards and Sampai jumpa (until next time),
Matt