Macquarie Primary School

Our final staff introduction for 2026. Meet our 2026 leadership team. Karen, Kristy, Mike, Mariam, Laura and Bri.

Meet our 2026 Preschool team. Karen (team leader), Jess (PJP), Fiona (PFT), Sam (LSA) and Sharni (LSA).

Our second last introductions for 2026. Meet our wonderful LSAs. Sharni, Nikki, Darcy, Belinda, Leanne, Lachie, Mia, Amaliya, Selena and Jess. (Sam-absent)

Preschool families please read these new rules regarding no photos or video recording on preschool grounds.

If your child is starting preschool next week please remember to take your first day photos outside our boundaries, such as at home before or after school or in drop off/pick up areas outside the preschool gates.

📢 Keeping children safe in preschool – new device rules

We follow ACECQA’s National Model Code, which sets clear rules for how digital devices, photos and videos of children must be managed. These rules help protect children's safety, privacy and wellbeing.

What families need to know:

🚫 You cannot take photos or videos of preschool students on personal electronic devices while on preschool grounds, attending preschool excursions, or as part of whole school events.
📸 Only school issued devices will be used for photos and videos and staff will follow strict rules for safe use and storage.
📱 Preschool staff may carry an authorised personal electronic device, however this can only be approved by the Nominated Supervisor and only for essential purposes, such as emergencies, health monitoring, disability related communication, or urgent family matters.

Families are welcome to take photos outside our boundaries, such as at home before or after school, in drop off/pick up areas, or at community events.

These steps help keep every child’s privacy safe and support a respectful learning environment.

🔗 Learn more about ACECQA’s National Model Code: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework/child-safety/national-model-code-taking-images-early-childhood-education-and-care

Meet our 2026 admin team. Will, Bri, Jen, Nikki and Rachel.

Meet our Specialist team for 2026. Sean (PE), Laurence (French), Karen (team leader), Cynan (Music) and Eddie (Technology).

Meet our 3/4 team for 2026. Mike (team leader), Lauren (3/4LG), Susana (3/4SD), Meaghan (3/4MS) and Cameron (3/4CR).

Our senior teachers are excited to see students on Monday.

Meet our 5/6 team for 2026. Rhys (5/6RL), Emily (5/6EO), Nicole (5/6NK) and Mike (team leader).

For students travelling by public transport, please note that school bus services are not available on Friday 30 January. An updated bus timetable for 2026 starts on Monday 2 February. It includes timing changes to school services. Download your school timetable:
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/schools

Meet our Year 2 team, Steph (2SS), Mariam (team leader) and Emma (2SS).

🚍 CHECK YOUR BUS TIMETABLE🚍

An updated bus network is in place from Monday 2 February for term 1 which includes timing changes to school services.

School timetables for the updated bus network are now available to download from the Transport Canberra website: https://bit.ly/43H64CC.

🚨Please note that school bus services are not available on Friday 30 January for new students.🚨

If you were planning on sending your child to school on these services on Friday 30 January, you will need to make alternative arrangements. You may wish to send your child to school using the school holiday bus network if regular bus stops are close to your home and school. These bus stops will not be supervised by school staff.

Once you’ve locked in your timetable details, check that your MyWay+ card has a sufficient balance. Information about student MyWay+ cards is available on the Transport Canberra website: https://bit.ly/4aUJAnL

Meet our Year 1 team.