Parents
Events
Please check Xuno for the school calendar
Canteen
Our lunch order provider is the “Farm Truck”
Lunch orders are on a Friday and are available to order online through Flexischools. www.flexischools.com.au
Please note, the cut off time for lunch orders is 8am on Friday mornings. There is a a limited menu available to order until 10am if you miss the first deadline.
Mental Health Support for students
Children may need the guidance of a counsellor to help them deal with anxiety, friendship issues, behaviour issues, grief or many other reasons. We work in parentership with Ms Fiona Landford who visits the school weekly to consult with students.
Information about Fiona Landford
Founded by Fiona Landford, Courage Wisdom Change is empowering children, youth and adults with skills for positive change.
Courage Wisdom Change is an holistic counselling service that focuses on developing a person’s emotional fitness in order to build their capacity to manage uncertainty. Fiona’s passion is that every person is equipped with the skills to find not only their true self but their unique voice as well.
Over a period of 20 years as a special education teacher in mainstream schools, and later Assistant Principal Special Education in NSW, Fiona saw the growing need for services that would proactively support not only isolated and/or disadvantaged families but also, children with additional needs, including neurodivergence and their families. Through both professional and lived experience Fiona understands the complexities of living in rural and regional Australia.
Fiona retrained over a period of years and in 2016 established Courage Wisdom Change, based in Kyneton, Victoria.
Fiona offers a child-centred, trauma-informed counselling service. One option is, LEGO®-Based Therapy, which provides opportunity to help a participant (child or adult) improve their adaptability to social situations by developing their observation and communication skills through intuitive, hands on experiences rather than learning rote language or a checklist of social information.
Fiona’s extensive qualifications include: Masters of Inclusive Education, Grad Diploma Relationship Counselling, Diploma of Counselling, Master of Child and Adolescent Welfare, Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education), Bachelor of Education (Hons) (Junior Primary/Primary). Fiona is a founding member of the Emotional Fitness Formula and is currently studying a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma.
Fiona is a registered NDIS Provider for Counselling and Early Childhood Intervention and a registered Facilitator of Circles of Security-Parenting.
How do I arrange for my child to see Fiona?
- Speak to your child’s teacher and the principal about your child’s needs and how you feel counselling would benefit them.
- After speaking with the teacher and principal and determining that 1:1 counselling is appropriate for your child please complete the “Parent/Carer Exchange of Information Consent” and the “School Client Intake” forms located below and return them to the Front Office.
- The school will forward these forms to Fiona who will then make contact with you.
- Once the intake process is complete, Fiona will arrange to meet your child in a private room in the school and complete the counselling session/s.
- Fiona will invoice you directly for the session.
Please contact the front office for an outline of the fees.
If you have any questions about the process above please contact the principal at matthew.forrest@education.vic.gov.au or call the front office on 5426 1518.

Uniform
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
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
We also have a small selection of second hand uniform for sale, please ask for details at the office.

OSHC
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.
Fees – for 2023
Before School Care
$18
Afterschool Care
$27
Late cancelation/no show fee
$18 in the morning – as per the current policy.
Before school care cancellation – OSHC must be informed no later 7:30am on the morning of the booking.
$27 in the afternoon – as per the current policy.
After school care cancellation – OSHC must be informed no later than 11:30am on the morning of the booking.
Late pick up fee
$30 per 30 minutes – As per the current policy.
Before School Care
Before School Care Hours
7:00 – 8:45am
Cost
$15
- Breakfast provided
- Please book ahead of time as places cannot be guaranteed for walk-ins
After School Care
After School Care Hours
3:30 – 6:30pm
Cost
$22
- Afternoon tea provided
- If you do not require a place for your child, please ensure you cancel before 11.30am on the day, otherwise a late cancellation fee may be charged
School Council
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 for 2023.
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 contribution for 2023, 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.