Students, Parents/Carers Handbook

Library - Music

LIBRARY

Our Library is a vibrant, welcoming and engaging space with supportive and informed staff.

 

Our emphasis is on literacy (both print and non-print), learning and reading for enjoyment. We have a great range of material and welcome student suggestions.

 

The library provides for the full range of P - 12 needs, with classes, computer labs, printing/photocopying, research/IT assistance, casual areas and study areas. The library is open from 8.40am – 3.30pm Mondays & Fridays and 8.40am - 3pm Tuesday – Thursdays, dependent on school meetings.

 

LOCKERS

A locker is issued to each Year 7 – 12 student at the beginning of the year, the security of which is the student’s responsibility.  The lockers remain the property of the college and the administration has the right to request access when appropriate. Students are not to remain in locker areas once they have collected or stored class materials.

 

Year 07 students will be issued with combination locks that they can continue to use in future years. During the first year, faulty locks will be replaced at no cost but if the lock is damaged, replacement locks will have to be paid for.

 

LOST PROPERTY

This should be handed in to Reception.  Please label all personal property, so it may be returned ASAP.

 

MACLEOD COLLEGE COUNCIL

The School Council consists of 15 members made up of:

  •  Principal (Executive Officer)                           
  • 4 elected Department of Education and Training employees
  • 6 elected non-Department of Education and Training employees
  • Up to 2 student members
  • Up to 2 co-opted members 

The Council has active teams, which are convened by Council members.  Two Council Meetings per term are held at the college or online at 6.15pm and are currently held on a Wednesday. 

 

Parents/Carers and students are welcome to attend as observers. Parents/Carers are advised in the newsletter when the team meetings are being formulated and opportunity exists for parent/carer participation in these even if they are not members of the School Council.

 

MAJOR EVENTS

Major events at the college cover academic, cultural and social events and celebrations. Some of our major events for 2024 will include the house swimming and athletics carnivals, Open Night, camps, music concerts, NAPLAN testing at Year 3, 5, 7 & 9 levels, Education Week, ANZAC Day Ceremony and the annual Awards Night held in December and Christmas activities.

 

MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE

Children and young people have the right to be protected from abuse and neglect. Teachers are legally required to notify the Department of Health and Community Services if they form a belief that a child may be at risk of harm from sexual abuse, physical injury or neglect.

 

MOBILE PHONES, IPODS ETC

In accordance with the Department’s Mobile Phones Policy issued by the Minister for Education, personal mobile phones must not be used at Macleod College during school hours, including lunchtime and recess, unless an exception has been granted.

 

Where a student has been granted an exception, the student must use their mobile phone for the purpose for which the exception was granted, and in a safe, ethical and responsible manner.

 

Macleod College understands that students may bring a personal mobile phone to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school.

 

At Macleod College

  • Students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours
  • Exceptions to this policy may be applied if certain conditions are met (see below for further information)
  • When emergencies occur, parents or carers should reach their child by calling the school’s office.  

MANAGED INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS (MIPS)

The Managed Individual Pathways program ensures students 15 years and older have a current plan for their future years at school, further education and training or employment. MIPs programs are incorporated into the Years 10, 11 and 12 curriculum and each student supported with resources necessary for them to achieve their pathway goals.

 

MUSIC

The Macleod College Music Academy (MCMA) provides outstanding specialised music education to all students from beginners to advanced.

 

Our History 

Macleod College has a strong history of music education. It was established as one of four specialist music schools in the 1970’s and continues to maintain high standards of music performance, creativity and innovation. 1 in 5 students at Macleod are currently involved in the performance program. 

 

What We Offer - MCMA provides a safe and accepting environment where all students are valued and can express their talents and creativity.

 

Students enrolled in the Macleod College Music Academy are provided with access to:

  •  tuition in all areas of strings, wind, brass, percussion and voice with highly                    experienced and practicing musicians
  •  a wide range of innovative and quality performance ensembles
  •  scholarships for Year 7
  •  study of a second instrument
  •  programs in leadership and teamwork
  •  Access to AMEB and ANZCA examinations
  •  regular performance opportunities
  •  an enjoyable and fulfilling school experience
  •  Music tours and performance camps
  •  The best value for money musical experience in the North-Western Victoria Region.

What We Achieve

Macleod students regularly:

  • are among the top VCE Music students in the state, consistently achieving scores of 40+ and being invited to perform at Top Class
  • receive their first preference at tertiary institutions such as Victorian College of the Arts(VCA), 
  • West Australian Performing Arts (WAPA), Monash University and Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts participate in many quality performances 
  • perform at festivals and competitions such as Generations in Jazz, State Schools Spectacular and Royal South Street Eisteddfod

Our Facilities - Macleod College possesses a purpose built 330 seat Performing Arts Centre complete with dedicated instrumental teaching rooms, rehearsal and performance spaces. We provide a full range of percussion and hire instruments, a grand piano and recording equipment.

 

Our Partners - MCMA is building an impressive list of community partners who will work with us to provide the most comprehensive music experience in the area. For more information about enrolling in the Macleod College Music Academy contact the Music Director Mr Jim Griffiths on 9459 0222 or gri@macleod.vic.edu.au

 

MUSIC COMMITTEE

The Macleod College Music Committee helps to promote and assist music education at the college. The committee provides support to specific musical activities and seeks to improve facilities for music education. 

 

Membership of the Music Committee is open to all parents/carers of music students at the college. Meetings are held at least once a term. Interested parents/carers should contact either the Music & Performing Arts Director Ms Tessa Bodenham or the Music Academy Leader Mr Jim Griffiths via Reception.