Whole School News

Mrs J Weeks
Jun 23, 2023
3 min read

Shine

Less than a week to go! This will be a ticketed event. Purchase your tickets from Eventbrite via the links in the Music News. Both performances will be the same program and price. Please note there will be no tickets sold at the door.

Thursday	29th June - Evening Performance Schedule
6:00pm	Prep-Stage 1 to be escorted to their classroom. Stage 2 and 3 to meet their teacher at their classroom. Everyone is to come dressed in their costume. Please ensure your child has had dinner before arriving. They are encouraged to bring dry snacks and their water bottles.
Supervision	If you need your child to be supervised between 3.10pm-6.30pm please contact Smartplay.
Food	There will be no food available for sale. However, complimentary tea and coffee will be available in the foyer.
6:30pm	Shine Performance in the Lighthouse.
8:35pm	Children need to be signed out for the evening from their classroom. Please email their class teacher if you plan for your child to go home with a friend or alternate family member. Children will not be permitted to leave unless their alternate pick up arrangements have been communicated in advance.

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Friday	30th June - Matinee Grandparents Day Schedule
Costumes	All Primary students (other than Prep) are asked to wear their SHINE costumes to school. Prep students are asked to wear their usual Prep uniform to school, bring their SHINE costume and they will change into their SHINE costumes at school.
10:00am	Open Primary classrooms for Grandparents to visit their Grandchildren.
10:45am	Morning tea for Grandparents.
11:30am	Concert followed by a sausage sizzle. Feel free to bring a picnic rug to share with your grandchildren.
2:00pm	Early leavers signed out from their classroom. Please email their class teacher if you plan for your child to go home with a friend or alternate family member. Children will not be permitted to leave unless their alternate pick up arrangements have been communicated in advance.

Parent/Principal Connect: Monday 26 June at 9am (MCS) Mrs Hutton would like to invite any parents or carers for a coffee and discussion. If you have time to join other families, come and hear the latest news and work together to continue seeing MCS work towards being an even better school for our children!

Japanese Cultural Exchange Opportunity 18 - 26th August 2023 MCS is delighted to host a group of 10-12 Japanese students in Term 3 this year. They are hoping to learn more about Australia and the Medowie way of life. If your family might be interested in billeting a student in your home the following link provides more information and details:

Japanese Cultural Exchange Homestay Requirements

Flyer information below, click to expand:

Smart Play Vacation Care

Bookings are now open for Kinder to Year 6 at our Smart Play Vacation Care in the upcoming July school holidays.

Make your bookings via:

The Vacation Care booking link inside the program
Email: director.medowie@smartplay.edu.au
Phone: 0429 923 531

Please note: Due to staffing restrictions at this time, we will be turning off casual bookings via the parent app. Please contact the service via email or phone if you do require any additional days to ensure these can be accommodated.

ALPHA - available for parents at MCS in Term 3

Have you ever wondered “Is there more to life than this?” …if so, Alpha is for you!

Alpha allows you to explore aspects of life, faith and meaning in an open and relaxed environment. It is offered to all parents and adults connected to MCS, and will be on Tuesday nights (6.30-8.30pm) during Term 3 starting 1st August with a meal provided each week.

Alpha uses a series of brilliant short videos followed by discussion around a range of topics explored. Alpha is offered to you FREE of charge!

You can find out more about Alpha at alpha.org.au

For more info or to register your place at Alpha email: alpha@acc.edu.au

Come and try Alpha - you won’t be disappointed if you do.

Soccer July Holiday Camp

Join in the fun! Ages 4 to 13 for all abilities

BYOD Parent Information

Thank you to all who attended the Parent Connect on 11th May, where we discussed the implementation of BYOD - Bring Your Own Device (Apple) at MCS commencing in 2024. A copy of the slide deck can be found below:

Please note that all families will be offered the opportunity to purchase your child’s current device (in its current state). This offer will be Round 1 and made in early Term 3 (see costing on slide deck). Parents should note/be aware of their child’s grade in 2024 to ensure the current device will be suitable/usable. As discussed at the information night, Years 11 and 12 (2024) families will be contacted with details of arrangements for these classes during the transition period of 2024 and 2025. The FAQ sheet is available below to assist our families. Any families who have further questions, email byodmedowie@acc.edu.au in order for the school to get back to you and help with your circumstances.

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