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Important Dates and Information Important Dates, Prep 2027 Enrolments, Lunch Orders, ABC Music, School Breakfast Club, Lost Property

Principal's Report

School Council

What's Happening in Grade 4?

The Fathering Project Term 4 Banner Photo

The Fathering Project Term 4 Last week, your child should have brought home an invitation to our upcoming Sportsfest Event and given it to you. If you did not receive an invitation, please follow this up with your child’s classroom teacher so they can provide you with another copy. , A flyer (like the one above) was also included with a QR code for registering your details for the Sportsfest event.

🎨 Dear Families, Get ready for our exciting Mackellar Primary School Art Show! Come along and celebrate the creativity and artistic talents of our wonderful students. Purchase your tickets now and join us for this special event! 🎨

Celebrating 100% Attendance at Mackellar! Banner Photo

Celebrating 100% Attendance at Mackellar! Remember:

Shop For Your School: Second Prize Winner-Mackellar P.S. Banner Photo

Shop For Your School: Second Prize Winner-Mackellar P.S. 🎉 Exciting News! Mackellar Primary School Wins $7,000! 🎉, We are thrilled to announce that Mackellar Primary School has won SECOND PRIZE in the Watergardens Shopping Centre ‘Shop For Your School’ competition, receiving an incredible $7,000!, This is a fantastic achievement, and we would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful school community for your amazing support and generosity throughout the competition. Every receipt uploaded and every dollar spent helped us earn valuable points towards this wonderful prize. We couldn't have achieved this without you!, After taking out first prize last year and using the winnings to purchase new digital technology equipment for our Hive, we are absolutely delighted to have achieved another outstanding result this year!, The $7,000 prize money will go directly towards purchasing resources and equipment that will benefit our students and further enhance their school experience., Our Junior School Council (JSC) will play an important role in deciding how the money will be spent, consulting with students across the school to gather their ideas and suggestions. , We look forward to hearing more wonderful ideas from our students and involving them in making this important decision., Once again, CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to our entire Mackellar Primary School community! Your ongoing support makes such a positive difference to our school, and together, we continue to create wonderful opportunities for our students., What an amazing achievement for Team Mackellar!

Term 4 Clubs Schedule

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Dr Justin Coulson: Parenting Expert Article written by Dr Justin Coulson: , 4 Simple Strategies to Reduce Morning Chaos and Start the Day Right, A Slice of Advice on Morning Chaos, Four Ideas to Reduce Morning Chaos, 1. Evening Preparation for a Calmer Morning, 2. Avoid Overloading the Morning Schedule, 3. Focus on Connection Over Correction, 4. Motivate with Optimism and Anticipation

Delahey Community Information

Awards & Recognitions Students of the Week

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Important Dates and Information

2026

Important Dates

Wednesday 14 October

Dadfit - Sportsfest Afternoon (FOR DADS & KIDS)

3:45pm - 5:15pm

Thursday 22 October

Art Show - "Spettacolo Spettacolo 2"

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Monday 26 October

Day for Daniel - Wear red to school

Proactive Policing Unit presentation at assembly

Friday 30 October & Monday 2 November

Pupil Free Days - TheirCare available

Tuesday 3 November

Public Holiday - School closed

Monday 9 November, 16 November, 23 November, 30 November & 7 December

Dadfit - Dad only sessions (NO CHILDREN ALLOWED)

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday 12 November

Grade 1 Dinner and Grade 2 Sleepover

Wednesday 11 November

Remembrance Day Service 10:45am

Tuesday 17 November, 24 November & 1 December

Prep Transition Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Tuesday 1 December

Prep Parent Information Session

Monday 7 to Friday 11 December

Swimming Program - Grades Prep to 4

Tuesday 8 December

Grade 6 Secondary Orientation

Monday 14 December

Toy Fund Concert (9:05am - 9:45am)

Wear Christmas inspired clothing to school

Monday 14 December

Grade 6 Graduation

6:00pm-7:30pm

Friday 18 December

Step Up Day

Last day of term - 1:30pm finish

Prep 2027 Enrolments

A friendly reminder to families enrolling their child in Prep for 2027 to please

return their completed enrolment forms to the school office as soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance.

Lunch Orders

A reminder that the canteen will be closed on Wednesdays for all lunch orders and window sales.

ABC Music

Students are able to learn a musical instrument here at school. For more information, please contact ABC Music

School Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club enables all students at school to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, allowing them to engage and participate fully in all the educational and social opportunities that school offers. In addition to breakfast foods, the School Breakfast Clubs Program also offers lunch supplies and home food packs to students in need.

Lost Property

Please remember to check lost property regularly (located across from Room 6) for any lost items.

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