Macedon Primary School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

Return to Face to Face 3 -6

I am happy to report that it has been a smooth start to the week with our Year 3-6 students returning to face to face learning.  By sheer coincidence (or brilliant planning) Joy to the World by Three Dog Night was playing over the loud speaker when the Year 3-6 students walked through the doors at 9am yesterday, the song captured the feeling in the moment beautifully.  It was so lovely to have all of our students back onsite and working with their classroom teachers.  Thank you for all of your efforts throughout remote learning.  It was a roller coaster ride and there is plenty to learn from the experience.  The students from Grade 5/6AB made a poster with their reflections from lock down, I have included a photo of this.

Lunch orders commencing Friday the 12th of June

We will commence lunch orders again through Red Door Cafe this Friday the 12th of June. Can you please ensure your reusable lunch-bags have been thoroughly cleaned and you have correct money (cash only) in your lunch orders. A copy of the menu can be found on the school's website.

Victorian School Remote Learning Summit

The Department of Education is planning to investigate what enduring improvements can be made to the education system as a result of the remote and flexible learning experience.  They are bringing together education leaders from the government, Catholic and independent school sectors to discuss the lessons learned from this period.  I see this as an important opportunity for us to shape the future of education.  There were many challenges throughout the period but also some rich and deep learning about what works well for students.  We will also be trying to capture the best bits and incorporate them into our Macedon Primary School practice moving forward.  Please keep an eye on the newsletter and emails from me for an opportunity to contribute.

Letter From Jenny Atta, Secretary of the Department of Education

Below my report you will find a letter to parents and carers from Jenny Atta, the Secretary of the Department of Education.  Jenny wishes to express her gratitude to all parents and carers for their support and commitment during the period of remote learning. 

Outside School Hours Care – Please re-confirm your booking

I am happy to report that our before and after school care service is open.  Our numbers are steadily growing and to support us to have the correct amount of staff onsite please confirm your booking with Vicki prior to sending your child to the service.  You can do this by emailing Vicki at oshp@macedonps.vic.edu.au.

2021 Enrolment teleconference tours

I will be running school tours via teleconferencing from now until the end of term two.  If you are aware of prospective parents in the local area, please let them know about this opportunity.  The tours are a chance to chat privately with me and ask any questions.  I will share a presentation highlighting the key features of our education program, the facilities and our beautiful grounds.  Tours can be booked in by calling the front office on 03 5426 1518 or emailing macedon.ps@education.vic.gov.au. 

Warm regards,

Matthew Forrest

Principal

All entries will need to be submitted in digital form. They must be clearly marked with age group, name and category in which you are competing. This can be done via Seesaw, email or USB dropped to school. This competition will remain a digital one.

Please have your entry in by close of business, the last day of term 2 (Friday June 26).

 Drama

Drama can come in many forms, you can create and perform something yourself, or you could choose a piece of work. Some ideas include; a play, a story from a book, a poem, monologue or a duologue (one person acting alone on stage or two together). This will depend on how many people you have in your family. You may have enough for a whole play? Don’t forget the work we have done this semester on how to use your voice to create a character.

Dance

Dance is a fun one. It is such a free way to express yourself. You have the choice to either create something and perform it, or choose something that has already been choreographed. Perhaps you know ballet and would like to showcase what you can do?

Think also about the dances we did in Term 1. You could always film yourself doing one of those. I will also allow circus skills in this area of the competition.

Remember, these are just ideas, you can be as creative as you want!

Music

For all of our musicians out there, this one's for you. Have you been dying to show us a hidden talent? Now is your chance. If you play an instrument you might want to record yourself doing a solo. If you have someone to jam with….. go ahead.

Perhaps you’ve written a song and you finally have a chance to show someone. Or…. Maybe you love singing covers (someone else’s songs), that’s fine too!

Multi Media

There are so many of you that have computer and technology skills that I could only dream of. This particular category is open to all kinds of ideas - as long as you use multi-media. As the name implies, multimedia using multiple forms of media. This could include; text, graphics, audio, video, etc. For example, a presentation involving audio and video clips would be considered a "multimedia presentation."

Maybe you have directed your own short film or film clip? Now is your chance to show it. It could be as simple as a PowerPoint presentation.

Script Writing

Do you prefer to be behind the camera instead of in front? Script writing is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. You could choose to write a traditional play or perhaps a monologue of duologue?

Who knows, if it’s good enough, we might want to use it in class!

If you are in P-2, one to two pages is enough. Older students and beyond, write as much as you want - this could be in the form of a narrative story.

These are just ideas, feel free to be creative and come up with something totally unique!

Remember everyone, whatever category you wish to present, must be G rated and family friendly.

Our next Scholastic book club catalogue has been distributed to the children. If you could please place your order by the 15th of June. Please note we do not accept cash, online orders only via https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

Dear Parents,

As students begin the transition back to onsite lessons many are keen to start their keyboard lessons again as well.

Unfortunately the Department of Education has ruled that instrumental teachers cannot return to onsite face to face lessons until term 3.

This means that all students who took up online/Zoom lessons during term 2 will continue to receive their lessons online until the end of term 2.

For those  who wish to return to their keyboard lessons at school in Term 3, please either call Music Foundations on 

0404 469 220 or  email  music.foundations@outlook.com. 

We really hope to see you all back at a keyboard very soon.

Dianne Trickey

Music Foundations