Welcome to Macarthur Primary School
Welcome to Macarthur Primary School website.
We hope you enjoy browsing through our site and looking at the wonderful education we offer our students.
School Profile
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Welcome to Macarthur Primary School
The school is situated in the small township of Macarthur in Victoria's Western District. -
Macarthur Primary School
The first school was established on the site in 1865. -
Peaceful Garden
The "Peaceful Garden" is a special place in Macarthur Primary school. -
Large open spaces
The school has extensive play areas with a large oval. -
Glass House / Nursery
A vegetable garden has been developed and children enjoy growing and harvesting their own vegetables. -
Covered Amphitheatre
A feature of the front of the school is the amphitheatre which is paved with bricks which are carved with names of past students. -
Playground
The school also has a large modern playground & a new large sandpit.
Macarthur PS is a small rural school with a current enrolment of 65 students. The school is situated in the small township of Macarthur in Victoria's Western District. The first school was established on the site in 1865 and on April 1st, 1875, school number 1571 was opened in the bluestone building. The school has a proud history and traditions. The original bluestone building is still part of our current school and is the classroom for our senior students. The school has continued to develop its facilities over the years and offers large classrooms with space to learn and grow in a secure setting. Modern facilities have been added with a new library constructed in 2008. During 2010 a new multi-purpose room, canteen and reading support room have been constructed and our school entry upgraded which has further enhanced the facilities of our school. Macarthur Primary School enjoys extensive grounds and a beautiful rural setting which provides the perfect environment for primary education.
Location
Macarthur Primary School is located approximately mid way between Hamilton and Port Fairy in the Shire of Moyne.
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Staffing
Our staff of 2011 is a highly skilled and committed team of people dedicated to the provision of a high quality education for all students.
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- Principal: Lynn Lyles
- Teachers:
- Grade 4/5/6: Jacinta Mulder
- Grade 2/3: Darren Hilliard
- Grade Prep/ 1: Sharna Cunningham
- MARC Library: Alison Hatherall/Liz Beavis
- Reading Recovery: Coral Shepherd
- Art: Ann McNaughton
- Support Staff
- Music Tuition: Hazel
- Technical Support: Tim Donkers
- Additional specialist roles:
- Music: Jacinta Mulder
- Phys Ed: Sharna Cunningham and Darren Hilliard
- Kitchen Garden Program/LOTE (French): Lynn Lyles
- Business Manager:
- Sylvia Luke
- Education Support Staff
- Prep/One Classroom Support: Jullie Timms, Suzy Millard
- Upper School Support: Sylvia Luke
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Classes
Our school is divided into three composite groupings depending upon numbers and the needs of students. During 2011 classes are structured as follows:
- Prep/One: 25 students
- Grade 2 / 3: 19 students
- Grade 4/5/6: 21 students
Each grade is supported by one of our support staff.
Uniform
Macarthur Primary School has a strongly supported Uniform Policy. The community believes a uniform reflects the pride the community feels in the school as well as giving students a sense of belonging. All students are encouraged to wear the full school uniform.
Uniform Policy PDF Link (3 pages - 109kB)
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