From the Principal
Elissa Campbell
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication during Term 2, which has been a busy term with student assessment, reporting and parent teacher interviews. If you have not yet had the chance to download your child’s report from Compass, I would encourage you to do this and celebrate your child’s achievements. If you were unable to make a time to discuss your child’s progress please reach out to their classroom teacher to make a time.
PFA Disco
On Friday night the PFA ran another successful disco for all our students. Thanks to our organisers and the parents who volunteered to help out on the night. Without these people events like these would not be possible. The PFA are always looking for parent volunteers for the many functions/events and fundraisers they run throughout the year. Volunteers do not have to join the PFA, they just have to make themselves available to help out when needed. Our community is an important part of our school environment and any additional support offered is always appreciated.
Year 5/6 Visitors
Last week our Year 5/6 students were entertained by a performance from an ensemble group from Kyneton High School. The group was made up of some of our former students who wanted to share the musical talents they have been perfecting since transitioning to secondary school. They even performed some original tracks they have written the music and lyrics for.
It was a busy week for our Year 5/6 students who also had a visit from Leading Senior Constable Wade Andrews from the Victoria Police Proactive Policing Unit. Senior Constable Andrews spent some time talking to the Year 5/6 students about online safety. This will be followed up with an ESmart day early in Term 3, where we will be inviting all families to join in with some activities and information sessions for students from Foundation-Year 6. On this day we will be supported by a presenter from the Alannah and Madeline Foundation ESmart program.
Before and After School Supervision
We regularly remind families of our arrangements for before and after school supervision. Currently the school yard is supervised in the morning from 8.45am, this is also when classrooms are opened and students are encouraged to come in and get themselves set up for the day. Students are allowed out in the yard during this time, however they are not allowed on the school oval, playgrounds or basketball court.
After school hours the yard is supervised until 3.45pm, again we ask that students do not go down to play on the oval, basketball court or playgrounds unless they are with an adult. Please encourage your child to wait near designated school exits close to the classrooms so it is easy for staff to recognise if a student has not been collected and also to hear announcements that may be made. Each afternoon we do put an announcement out to encourage any students who have not been collected to come to the office. If we see any students still waiting in the yard we will also ask them to come and wait at the office. The office will then attempt to make contact with the student’s family.
Students have recently been reminded of before and after school expectations and have discussed what to do and where they can go to seek help if needed during these times. This discussion will be continued during Social and Emotional Learning classes in Term 3, specifically in regards to help seeking.
If your child needs to be at school outside of these hours we encourage you to make contact with Bug-a-Lugs, our Out of School Hours Care provider, families can register for casual attendance, for the times where some additional care may be required.
Bug-a-Lugs 5422 2767
Wishing all students and families a relaxing mid-year break, we look forward to seeing all students return refreshed and ready to learn for Term 3.
Stay warm
Principal
Elissa Campbell
A Reminder for Families from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council - School Crossing Safety
As we approach the end of the school holidays, it’s a timely reminder for all parents, carers and students to prioritise safety when travelling to and from school.
We’ve recently observed a number of children crossing roads unsafely – without stopping, looking, or using the supervised crossing. While we understand it can be more convenient to cross at other points, using the designated school crossing is the safest option.
Our School Crossing Supervisors are trained to help children cross safely and are present during peak times to manage traffic and ensure visibility. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that families:
always use the supervised school crossing where available
encourage children to stop, look, and listen before crossing
walk bikes or scooters across the road
lead by example – children are more likely to follow safe practices when adults do the same.
Let’s work together to keep our school community safe and make road safety a daily habit for our children.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council