Mackenzie State Special School

Have your say in the School Opinion Survey!

We want to hear from you in the School Opinion Survey.

Links have been emailed to all participants. We encourage parents and caregivers to have their say so we can shape better learning environments for our students.

Visit the School Opinion Survey webpage or contact school administration for more information.

https://qed.qld.gov.au/publications/reports/statistics/schooling/schools/schoolopinionsurvey

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mackenzie Post School Expo last Wednesday and made our first expo a huge success.

Thank you to the 17 providers who came to showcase the variety of supports and post school options that are available to our young people.

We look forward to hosting another expo next year.

Introducing the 2026 MACKENZIE MUSTANGS!

Our fearless basketball team are proudly representing Mackenzie at the BEST Disability Support Best Basketball League competition.

These superstars are ready for a term 3 season of sportsmanship, team work and friendly competition! Go get ‘em Mustangs.

Just a friendly reminder that our tuckshop program reopens today!

Give yourself the day off from making lunch — our senior students have it covered.

Orders can be placed via Flexischools by 8:30am. https://flexischools.com.au/

We also encourage you to use our tuckshop communication board with your child, if needed, to help build their confidence and independence when ordering.

If you require any assistance with your account, please contact Flexischools on 1300 361 769.

Thank you for your continued support.

Cafe Mackenzie is excited to Welcome everyone for Semester 2, with both new and returning Senior Students ready to serve you up delicious treats and barista style coffee every Thursday.

NEW ENTRANCE: The new entrance to Cafe Mackenzie is via our Thrift Shop - ThriftWorks. Grab a bargain on your way to grabbing a bite to eat.

Opening times:
Cafe Mackenzie: 10:30-12:00pm
ThriftWorks: 10:30-12:30pm

ThriftWorks & Cafe Mackenzie OPEN today!!!

New Coffee Shop Entrance - Our Coffee Shop will have a brand-new entrance via the Thrift Shop!

Why not pop through, discover a hidden bargain, and then treat yourself to a coffee— or do it the other way around! Either way, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a little something extra while you’re here.

• Café Mackenzie OPEN Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm
• Thrift Works OPEN Thursdays 10:30-12:30pm

We can't wait to welcome you!!!

Sports Day is almost here!

Just a reminder to all our amazing families that Sports Day is happening next week! Tuesday 28th July 🌟

Get ready to wear your house colours, bring your water bottle, hat and plenty of enthusiasm! We can't wait to see everyone cheering and having lots of fun together. 💙💚💛

Event Schedule
Primary School Sports Day: 9:30am – 11:00am
High School Sports Day: 11:45am – 1:15pm

House Colours, Names & Mascots
🟡 Yellow – Dingos (Surnames A–F)
🔵 Blue – Platypus (Surnames G–M)
🟢 Green – Snapping Turtles (Surnames N–Z)

What to Wear
To support participation, we encourage students to wear sun-safe polo shirts in their house colour. Affordable options are available at retailers such as Big W, Kmart, and Best & Less.

Getting ready for the Post School Expo tomorrow!

See you there! 1pm - 5pm in the John Beames Hall

This year our teachers have been shining a spotlight on one of the most important parts of learning at Mackenzie State Special School: Engagement

As part of our vision, "Creating a culture of engagement, belonging and achievement through flexible learning for every student," teachers have been reflecting on what engagement looks like for their students. The result is a wonderful collection of moments that capture learning in action across every age group.

We know that engagement doesn't always look the same. Sometimes it's students collaborating with peers, communicating using AAC, exploring hands-on learning, building independence, solving problems, participating in community experiences, or celebrating small but significant milestones. What connects every photo is students actively participating in learning in ways that are meaningful, purposeful and responsive to their individual strengths and needs.

These photos are a great reminder that when learning is flexible, engaging and centred on the needs of each student, incredible things happen. We are proud of our students, and grateful to our staff for creating classrooms where every student has the opportunity to engage, belong and achieve.