INQUIRE THINK LEARN
Developing internationally minded learners
A Message From The Principal
As Acting Principal, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of our students, staff and families at McKinnon Primary School.
At McKinnon Primary School we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive. Our dedicated teachers and staff work tirelessly to ensure that each child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Our teachers have a strong commitment to lifelong learning.
Our school sets high expectations in learning and wellbeing for our students, staff and families. We value high-impact teaching of English and Mathematics and extend learning through The Humanities, LOTE (Mandarin), Performing Arts, Physical Education, Health, STEM and Visual Arts. Our school is also accredited to deliver the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme (PYP), designed to foster a love of learning and deliver well-rounded, inquiring, and knowledgeable learners.
We believe that education is a partnership between the school and families, and we encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s learning journey. Whether through our School Council, Parents Club, volunteering, working bees, or simply staying informed about school events, your engagement is vital to our collective success.
We invite you to join our McKinnon Primary School community.
Suzanne Khatib
Acting Principal
Our Vision
McKinnon Primary School is committed to developing internationally minded learners in a safe and nurturing environment, where students are empowered to develop 21st century skills and attitudes.
School Definition- International-Mindedness
At McKinnon Primary an International-Minded person:
- Has an appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world and that our actions and choices affect others.
- Understands their global responsibility and cares for the planet and all its people.
- Has an open-minded nature that allows them to develop respect for the complexity of culture.
Ultimately, students have the ability to look at the world critically and take action.
Our Mission
The teaching and learning culture at McKinnon Primary School inspires learners to inquire, reflect and understand in an inclusive and safe environment.
An ongoing partnership between home and school is established and nurtured for every child to foster their social, emotional, physical, intercultural and academic development. Each child is supported to reach their full potential.
Students are motivated to become active life-long learners who develop respect, compassion, caring and understanding for their role as global citizens.
International Baccalaureate
Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
School Council Overview
The School Council consists of 8 parent representatives, 3 Department representatives, 1 community representative for the school community and the Principal as Executive Officer. The council meets at least twice each term, with at least eight meetings each year.
Sub-Committees of School Council are:
- Building and Grounds
- Communication and Marketing
- Education
- Finance
- Parents’ Club
Parents/Carers are encouraged to become members of School Council and its sub-committees. By attending these meetings, parents/carers can actively participate in strengthening McKinnon Primary School.
Parents/Carers are welcome to attend meetings as observers unless a meeting has been declared closed by the Council.
School Council members are:
- Suzanne Khatib, DET Executive Officer/Acting Principal
- Louise Schirmer, School Council President (Parent)
- Geoff Manolitsa, Vice President (Parent)
- Rebecca Newboult, Treasurer (Parent)
- Shweta Mookerjee, Secretary
- Brianna Wood, Parents Club
- David Zuker, DET
- Andrew Kearl, DET
- Claire Brooks, DET
- Lauren Bukowski, Parent
- Sukant Gupta, Parent
- Sai Tavate, Parent
- Richard Yeo, Parent
Sub-Committee Convenors:
- Building and Grounds-Lauren Bukowski
- Communication and Marketing-David Zuker
- Education-Andrew Kearl
- Finance- Rebecca Newboult
- Parents’ Club- Brianna Wood
School Tour Dates and Times
We will be conducting school tours on:
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- Wednesday 20th November at 10am
- Monday 25th November at 12pm
Please email McKPS Business Manager to book your tour: