Parents

Parents and Friends Association (PFA)

Welcome to the Parents and Friends Association (PFA) of Macedon Primary School, where our community truly shines! Our PFA is made up of dedicated parents and friends just like you, who generously volunteer their time and skills to enhance the experience of our wonderful school. We’re fortunate to have such an active and engaged PFA, where everyone can contribute in meaningful ways.

Guided by the PFA committee and supported by individual class parent representatives, our PFA helps to support the school community. We organize a range of fun-focused social and fundraising events designed to benefit the wellbeing of our students, their families and the community. Recent activities include the Colour Run, Easter and Christmas raffles, School disco as well as special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Our highlight event is the Macedon Primary School Fair, which brings the whole community together for a day of fun and celebration.

The PFA is a fantastic way for parents and carers to get involved, connect with one another, and offer valuable support within our school community. Meetings are typically held on Friday mornings at 9:15am in the JCB. Please check the school newsletter for the latest updates.

We warmly invite all parents, carers, and friends with a connection to Macedon Primary to join our PFA. If you’re interested in becoming a part of our vibrant group, please email us at pfamacedonps@gmail.com or register your interest via our Registration Form PFA Macedon

Bourkies Bakehouse supply lunch orders for students on FRIDAYS. Please make sure your order is placed by 11.59PM on WEDNESDAY.

https://www.bourkies.com.au/pages/macedon-primary-school-canteen-ordering

• Order Cut-Off Time: Please place your orders by 11.59 PM WEDNESDAY before delivery to ensure we can prepare and deliver the meals on time.
• Delivery: Meals will be delivered to the school for lunchtime.
• Special Dietary Requirements: If your child has any special dietary needs, please mention them in the comments section during checkout. We will do our best to accommodate these requests.
• Contact Us: If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 03 5427 2486 or email us at orders@bourkies.com.au.

Macedon Primary Schools uniform is in the colours of red and navy blue.  In keeping with our schools Sun Smart Policy, it is compulsory to wear the school’s wide brimmed hats from Mid-August until the end of April.

Due to our wet weather, it is advisable to pack a spare set of uniform in your child’s bag, in case they get wet or muddy at school.

Details of the school uniform are as follows:

Red or Navy Polo Shirt, long sleeve or short

Navy Shorts or skorts

School Summer dress

School windcheater or bomber jacket

School Polo Fleece Jacket

Navy Pants

School Tartan skirt

Red or Navy Socks

School Broad brimmed sunhat

Beanie

School Backpack

Uniform can be purchased through ‘Beleza’ who have a retail store in Gisborne at  42C Aitken Street, Gisborne during business hours  or order online at www.beleza.com.au

Welcome to the Macedon Primary School Combined Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Service. We aim to provide your child/ren with care of the highest possible standard within a safe, secure and stimulating environment.

In response to the community needs of the Macedon area, Macedon Primary School Council in 1988 established and now operates a Combined Out of School Hours (OSHC) Service. The Service incorporates Before School Care and After School Care.

The Service operates to provide a high quality primary school-aged care in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment. It is provided at minimal cost and enables parents to pursue options leading to employment, training, recreation and the pursuit of personal interests. The Service includes a wide variety of activities that are prepared and implemented in a friendly environment, which accounts for children’s social, emotional, intellectual, language, physical and creative needs. In this way the Service endeavors to complement the school’s activities and be consistent with the school’s policies and practices.

Vicki Leening is the Coordinator for the Before School and After School program. The program runs from 7:00am – 8:45am, the after school program runs from 3:30pm – 6:30pm and staff remain until the last child is picked up.

All families planning on using our Service need to complete a OSHC Enrolment Form for all new students. Students previously enrolled in our service will complete an OSHC Enrolment Form Update each year which is emailed out in the November of the previous year. It is very important to have current contact numbers and people listed who are authorised to collect child/ren.  Bookings are then made through the Coordinators during the program or during school hours by telephoning the office on 5426 1518 or emailing oshp@macedonps.vic.edu.au, and can be either on a permanent or casual basis.

The program comes under the Education and Care National Regulations 2011, and Education and Care National Law 2010, and works within the OSHC National Framework.

Each week a program plan is displayed in the Communication Book with a broad outline of activities.  Child initiated activities are an important part of our program and are noted on the plan as they happen.
Breakfast is available at Before School Care.
At After School a healthy two course afternoon tea is provided.
The snack is varied and where possible children’s preferences are included;
A plate of seasonal fruit/vegetables is offered.

Staff are hands-on and build a trusting relationship with your child/ren.  Our objective is to have an environment the children feel welcome and comfortable in. Your input as parents is very important to us and we welcome any involvement or suggestions.

The staff are looking forward to getting to know your family and particularly your child/ren during the year.

Macedon Primary School Council plays a key role at Macedon Primary School, and being a member of the School Council is a rewarding and challenging experience. Acting as a team, Council supports the Principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.

Good governance strengthens community confidence in the Council and helps to ensure the Council’s reputation is maintained and enhanced. Good governance enables the Council to perform efficiently and effectively and to respond strategically to changing demands and educational challenges.

What is a school council?
Is a legally formed body that is given powers to set  the key directions of a school
Is the major governing body of the school
Plays an important role in school accountability and improvement processes
Endorses the key school planning, evaluation  and reporting documents

Objectives of school council:
Assist in the efficient governance of the school
Ensure students’ best interests are primary
Enhance the educational opportunities for students
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

What is the function of school council?
Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community
Participate in the development and  monitoring of the school strategic plan
Develop, review and  update school policies
Develop, review and monitor the Student Engagement Policy and the School  Dress Code
Raise funds for school-related purposes
Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
Maintain the school’s grounds and facilities
Enter into contracts (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
Report annually to the school community and to DEECD
Generally stimulate interest in the school in the wider community

School council does not…
Manage the school
Employ ongoing teaching staff with no fixed date for termination
Represent sectional interests
Renew the principal’s contract or hire and fire the school principal
Determine class allocations
Discuss individual issues between teachers and students and/or parents
Purchase land or buildings
Enter into hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loan facilities, unless authorised by the Minister

School Council Elections are held annually as positions become vacant. Each School Councillor holds position for two years. If more people nominate than there are vacant positions an election is held. Each nominee provides a brief statement and ballot papers are distributed to parents. No campaign literature supporting candidates or groups of candidates may be distributed or posted in the school and no school resources, whether human or material, may be used to support particular candidates or groups of candidates. Votes are receipted and registered at the office, and counted upon close of voting.

 Essential Student Learning Items fee schedule.

Essential Student Learning Items are items and services which are essential for your child to learn the standard curriculum. The School purchases these items in bulk so they can be provided to parents at a significant discount, as well as ensuring all students have the same stationery. We try to ensure that the costs are affordable for all families, however you have the option of purchasing the complete list of equivalent materials in the stationery pack from other sources. Please note these items may change without notice depending upon availability of supply when ordered later in the year.

Macedon Primary School also continues to welcome your voluntary contributions, however if this is not possible, we ask that you consider contributing in other ways such as working bees, contacting the School for ad hoc job opportunities or assisting with PFA fundraising. Your child will not be disadvantaged if you do not make a voluntary contribution. All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to make a contribution or not.

Parent Payments: Policy | education.vic.gov.au

Parent Payments Letter To Parents 2025

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Macedon Primary School – most recent newsletter

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Macedon Primary School – archived newsletters