Mackenzie State Special School

Today was our final high school assembly of the semester.

This term our school captains, vice captains and sports captains have taken the reins to lead the whole assembly. This week they provided an update on sports day, with everyone practicing their house warcries in preparation for our upcoming sports day in week 3 next term. Plus they reminded everyone of next Friday’s PBL fun day pyjama party!

We also celebrated the achievements of many of our students who were present with Principal certificates for demonstrating success in following the school expectations.

Congratulations to all award recipients.

Next high school assembly will be term 3 Week 3.

THRIFT WORKS – Donations Welcome!

Our Thrift Shop is always a favourite with families, and we are excited to once again welcome your donations. Keep an eye out for the donation trolley located in front of THRIFT WORKS, on the left-hand side at the top of the driveway.

We stock a variety of affordable second-hand items and are also pleased to receive and sell second-hand school uniforms.

Before donating, please ensure items are:

✅ Clean and ready for a new home
✅ In good working and usable condition
✅ Not soiled or ripped
❌ No electronics, please

Come and visit THRIFTWORKS, open every Thursday from 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Every donation and purchase makes a difference and helps support our Senior Program.

Thank you for your continued generosity & support.

Our senior students have been showcasing their creativity and teamwork through our Media Arts program, learning the exciting process of stop motion animation.

Students used a range of tools and technology including green screens, lighting equipment, stop motion software and video editing apps to bring their ideas to life. From planning their storylines to selecting props and designing scenes, every step of the process was student-led.

Creating stop motion also required collaboration, communication skills, and lots of patience with students working in pairs to carefully move pieces frame by frame while their partner captured each photo. Some of the movies they created had over 100+ frames!

We are so proud of the creativity, problem-solving and teamwork our students demonstrated while producing their final products.

P.S sound on for two of the videos to hear the sounds effects the students added!

Dear Parents and Carers,

The PBL Committee is excited to be hosting our second PBL event for the year, the PBL Pyjama Party on Friday 26th June (Week 10).

Students are invited to wear their comfiest pyjamas, Oodie or hoodie and join us for a fun-filled session of movies, karaoke and popcorn in the School Hall.

A gold coin donation is appreciated, with funds raised supporting future PBL initiatives and student rewards.

Session Times
• High School: 9:30am – 11:00am
• Primary School: 11:45am – 12:30pm

This event is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their positive behaviour and enjoy a fun end-of-term activity with their peers.

We look forward to a fantastic day and thank you for your ongoing support!

Due to the recent wet weather, our Sports Day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 28th July (Week 3, Term 3).

We understand that many families may have already made arrangements for the original date, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we prioritise the safety of our students and staff.

If you have already submitted a food order for the original Sports Day date, your order will automatically be carried over to the rescheduled event, and no further action is required.

For families who have not yet placed an order and would like to purchase food for the day, please ensure your order is submitted and paid for by Friday, 26 June.

This semester, students have been enthusiastically participating in Music lessons and exploring different ways to perform and create music. A wonderful opportunity took place on Friday 15th May when Renata Jayne visited our school and performed two engaging shows for our primary students.

The students were excited to experience a live musical performance and thoroughly enjoyed being involved throughout the shows. Renata encouraged everyone to participate by using a wide range of materials and musical instruments, creating an interactive and energetic atmosphere.

Students also had the opportunity to dress up as characters and help act out a story, adding fun to the performance. Some students even had the chance to sing using a microphone, which was a highlight for many.

It was a memorable experience for all involved.

Friendly Reminder

There will be no school on Monday, 4th May due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.

We hope all families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!

School will resume as normal on Tuesday.

Casual Cleaner – 9 Hours per Week

Mackenzie State Special School is seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Cleaner to join our team. This position offers approximately 9 hours per week, with duties carried out in the afternoons across the school.

Key Requirements:

* Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
* Willingness to undergo criminal history screening
* Ability to work independently and maintain high cleaning standards

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume via email to [email protected]

PBL Fun Day Disco was a great way to wrap up Term 1!
The event had a proper disco ‘vibe’ with a dance floor, great music, great dance moves, awesome lighting and decorations. Students had helped us choose the songs beforehand, which made it even more exciting when their favourites came on!
There was a really nice mix of high energy and calm spaces, so everyone had something they could enjoy. We had a sensory corner with bean bags, bubbles, and musical instruments, as well as a chill room for anyone who needed a quieter space to take a break. The limbo game was very popular and the photobooth was a big hit for capturing some fun moments.
Students could also dress up and use inflatable guitars, microphones, and glasses to get their groove on!
The disco was a huge success and the feedback from students was extremely positive! It was great to see students enjoying themselves, getting involved, and having fun together.

Our newly appointed School Captains did a fantastic job running our High School Assembly for the first time. Congratulations to all award recipients!