Alternate Programs

What a fantastic way to kick off the year!

Our students have enthusiastically returned to school, eager to learn, which is exciting.

We've begun this year with some changes, including new classroom teachers, adjusted class schedules, and even a fresh curriculum for some. Change can sometimes bring stress, so please prioritise self-care and reach out if you or your family need support.

Uniform Reminder

Now that we're in week 4, we kindly ask parents to ensure that all McKenzie Creek students are in full school uniform. If there are any concerns about purchasing uniforms, please don't hesitate to contact Treena Hogan, our student wellbeing worker, for assistance.  Otherwise, feel free to speak with either Darcy or Ebony.

Absences

We understand that occasional absences due to appointments, illness, or other reasons may occur. We kindly request that you notify your program coordinator to ensure that we can follow up on absences and ensure everything is alright.

NAPLAN

As we progress through the term, NAPLAN assessments for year 7 and 9 students are approaching. This presents an opportunity for your child to challenge themselves and evaluate their learning progress. If you'd like more information or wish to discuss this further, please reach out to Dan Garner at 0473 238 253.

Lastly, a big thank you to our families for their efforts in ensuring their children attend school. If there's anything we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

McKenzie Creek

The circus is coming to town…

Students from the McKenzie Creek participated in a full-day incursion with Vern & Bec from ‘The Connected Circus’. The program aims to build communication, teamwork skills and resilience through learning a series of circus activities and tricks. 

Everything from making leather wrist bands, balancing, twirling and anything else that had involved getting the creative juices flowing was tested and practiced. 

At the conclusion of the day, the Creekers sat down with the facilitators to plan the next steps with hopefully several of the McKenzie Creek students teaching some of the skills & tricks to students at the Horsham Special School. 

Feedback from the students had included ‘I learnt that I am more creative than what I first thought’ and ‘I discovered that if I push myself more, I can learn new things.’ 

Let’s hope that the Creekers don’t learn how to make their teachers disappear! 

Year 7 Immunisations 

Students in Year 7 at the McKenzie Creek campus will have the opportunity to receive two immunisations at no cost. A blue booklet has been sent home to families this week with further details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting Ben on 0475 830 907.

Absences 

If your student is absent from school please send a SMS to Darcy Taberner (0458 304 615).

Key Dates 

• Tuesday 4 March – Year 7 Immunisations 

• Wednesday 5 March – Excursion to the Wimmera Mallee Machinery Field Days (TBC)

• Monday 10 March – Labour Day (No students at school) 

• Tuesday 11 March – NAPLAN starts (Year 7 & 9 students only)