Parents
At A Glance
Upcoming Dates – Term 4 2024
Week 3
Wednesday 23rd October – Concert Working Bee
Thursday 24th October – World Teacher’s Day Lunch
Week 4
Wednesday 30th – Friday 1st – Year 3 Camp
Week 5
Monday 4th November – Student Free Day
Tuesday 5th November – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Thursday 7th – First 2025 Foundation Transition Session
Friday 8th – Bully Stoppers Superhero/ Purple Day
Week 6
Thursday 14th November – 3-6 Concert: Shrek Jr
Week 7
Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th – Year 6 Camp
Thursday 19th November – Diwali Community Celebration
Week 8
Monday 25th November – Heidi Rogers Parent Night: Supporting Transition and Anxiety in Children
Week 9
Wednesday 4th December – 3-6 House Swimming Carnival
Thursday 5th – Friday 6th December – Year 2 Sleepover
Week 10
Tuesday 7th December – Year 7 Transition Day
Week 11
Tuesday 17th December – Meet the Teacher Transition
Wednesday 18th December – Year 6 Graduation Evening
Friday 20th December – Last Day of Term: 1:30 finish for students
Term Dates | 2024
Term 1
29 January (students start 30 January in government schools) – 28 March
Term 2
15 April – 28 June
Term 3
15 July – 20 September
Term 4
7 October – 20 December
2024 Student-Free Days
Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting purposes.
Term 1
Monday 29th January teachers start*
Tuesday 30th January (students start)
Tuesday 12th March
Term 2
Monday 27th May
Tuesday 11th June
Term 3
Nil
Term 4
Monday 4th November
* The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students.
For further information, please visit the VIC Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website
Compass
McKinnon Primary School uses the Compass learning management system to communicate with families. Use the link and your log in to check you are up to date with tasks and communication that is related to your child.
Extra Curricular
Drama/Dance/Circus
Tuesday | Lunchtime
Provided by AcademeTime
https://academetime.com/
Soccer
Tuesday | After school
Provided by Goal4Goal
mdovable@hotmailcom
Soccer
Wednesday | After school
Provided by Sportstar Academy
sportstaracademy.com/football or
vic12.football@sportstaracademy.com
Computer Coding
Wednesday, Thursday | After school
Provided by Digimaker
https://www.digimaker.com.au/
Brass & Woodwind
Thursday | During school
Provided by Red Notes Musical Services
rednotes@iinet.net.au
Basketball
Monday to Thursday | Evenings
Provided by Bentleigh Lakers
https://bentleighlakers.com.au/
OSHC Team Kids
TeamKids Before, After & Holiday Care Available Here!
TeamKids is the premium provider that exists to enrich children’s lives before school, after school and throughout the school holidays.
When attending TeamKids before and after school care, your children are in remarkable hands. Our full-time Director of Service is highly experienced in the field, and their number one priority is to ensure your child loves the experiences on offer every day at TeamKids.
When children join TeamKids, not only are they able to explore their world through the designated activity zones and TeamKids Clubs, but they’ll get to connect, collaborate and learn with others in a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters their individuality and own unique interests.
They’ll also enjoy an incredible menu, jam-packed with nutritious and delicious food. One thing is for sure, your child will not go hungry.
Your child’s voice is central to their OSHC experience. From the moment you walk through the door, TeamKids provides an atmosphere that is welcoming, relaxed and inclusive.
At every opportunity, the TeamKids staff focus on shaping your child’s innate leadership skills through a variety of leadership opportunities and fun, engaging rewards programs.
TeamKids also offer industry-leading educator to child ratios of 1:10 (industry standard is 1:15), resulting in safer, better supervised experiences for all involved.
All programs are fully approved under the National Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
To find out more, register or book, click here.
Uniform
Your School Uniform is available at PSW Ormond
PSW Ormond
1/596 North Rd
Ormond VIC 3204
03 9768 0387
Shop online at www.psw.com.au
Parents Club
What are the benefits of being involved with Parents Club?
Firstly your child(ren) will be thrilled to know their mum or dad is involved at their school! You will meet many parents and make new friends and possibly learn new skills or share your skills with others. You can attend the monthly meetings to stay informed about the Parents Club upcoming activities and how you can be involved.
What type of things does Parents Club do?
Parents Club organise a range of events throughout the year to bring some fun and community spirit to our children’s school experience, such as:
- Welcome Back event at the beginning of the year
- School Disco
- A sausage sizzle at the end of each term
- Family Fun Night
- Parents’ Social Nights
- Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls
- Annual Fun Run
- Afternoon teas for the new Foundation parents
- Charity morning teas
- Thank you lunch for the teachers
- Night Market/Fair
…as well as some helpful services such as managing lost property and holding second hand uniform stalls.
President
Brianna Wood
Vice President
Lauren Brown
Secretary
Angela Luangrath
Treasurer
Jas Sutaria
School Council Community Member
Brianna Wood
School Council
School Council Overview
The School Council consists of 8 parent representatives, 3 Department representatives, and 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 held in any 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 M., 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
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