Mackay West State School in Mackay, Queensland | State school

Mackay West State School

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4951 5111

Address: Pinder Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://mackaywestss.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Check out Georgina and Libby singing at the World Kindness Day parade at Mackay State High School today! Our school captains Layne and Hunter gladly accepted kindness rocks from MSHS which our students will leave around Mackay to spread messages of kindnesss within our communtiy.

25.01.2022 We celebrated and recognised Disability Action Week today at Mackay West State School. The theme for this year is Access-ability - making things better for everyone, highlights their benefits of improved accessibility, not only for people with a disability but also for the whole community. Our student coloured 100s of butterflies which were displayed on fences of both campuses - butterflies are the symbol of disability action week. The highlight was certainly our special g...uests (ex-Westies), Cooper Whitestyles and Brayden Foxley-Connolly who along with Peter Sumpter spoke to students about what it takes to be Australian wheelchair basketball representatives and the challenges people with a disability can face both in and off the sporting field. The boys then gave our students a wheelchair basketball demonstration. Absolute legends!! Thanks for coming along Cooper and Brayden. See more

25.01.2022 Reminder for families of our Year 5/6 Academic Cadet Academy students - your next Cadet Day is TODAY (Thurs Sept 3). Please ensure participants arrive at MSHS Auditorium BY 12noon. Yr 7 (2021) Academic Excellence Academy Testing TODAY - please meet at the School Auditorium at 3.45pm

25.01.2022 Snr Sports Day TOMORROW Tuckshop Open Order Online via Flexischools preferred Limited Menu Pies,S'Rolls, S'wiches, Wraps & DrinksSnr Sports Day TOMORROW Tuckshop Open Order Online via Flexischools preferred Limited Menu Pies,S'Rolls, S'wiches, Wraps & Drinks

24.01.2022 REMINDER: Student Free Day Friday September 4 Please make alternate care arrangements #studentfreeday

24.01.2022 Families Preps - Year 5 - End of Year Movie day, Notes / payment due close of business TOMORROW

22.01.2022 Thank You P & C's Qld!

21.01.2022 Mackay West SS Remembrance Day service (live stream). Thanks to Mrs Spillman and our student leaders for putting together a respectful and poignant service. Lest we forget.

21.01.2022 PARENT CODE of CONDUCT SURVEY All Queensland state schools will be implementing a new "Student Code of Conduct" from the beginning of 2021. This year we have been liaising with students, staff and our P&C to contextualise the code of conduct for Mackay West SS. We'd like to hear what parents think about - - the new student code of conduct,... how behaviour is managed at Mackay West SS, - and how we can assist parents to gain a better understanding of the Code of Conduct and the Human Rights Act that (2019) that underpins the Student Code of Conduct. Please click here to access the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KBRGB2X Thanks for taking the time to complete our short parent survey. You can access our new Student Code of Conduct here: https://mackaywestss.eq.edu.au//Student%20Code%20of%20Cond

21.01.2022 ATTENTION DIVERSE LEARNERS! Please find below, details for Mackay State High School's Diverse Learners' Morning Tea...

20.01.2022 Prep 2021 Information Session Jnr Campus Library 6.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday Sep 17Prep 2021 Information Session Jnr Campus Library 6.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday Sep 17

19.01.2022 Year 6 Graduation Dinner tonight at Mackay Turf Club in full swing.

18.01.2022 Yesterday Sgt Nigel Dalton & the Safety Circus (8 CQU Drama students) talked to Yr 3s about * their Safety Network of trusted adults ( 5 fingers) * bullying * road safety Their presentation was lively, entertaining and educational

18.01.2022

16.01.2022 We are very pleased to be able to run our annual Athletics Carnivals / Sports Days in week 10 this term. Year 3-6 students are welcome to wear their house colours on this day in support of their sporting house. Clothing must be sunsafe i.e shirts with sleeves, shorts or skorts that allow students to run, jump etc. Carnivals will be held as follows: Yr P-2 (including local Kindy students) Wed 16th Sep 9am 1.00pm Senior Campus Oval... Yr 3-6 Fri 18th Sep 8.45am 3.00pm Senior Campus Oval One of the great features of school Athletics Carnivals is having parents come along and support their child(ren). Unfortunately this year we are unable to invite parents to attend due to COVID restrictions. Parents must remain outside our school premises at all times. Keep an eye on facebook during these days for photos and videos.

15.01.2022 NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 6th - 12th September

15.01.2022 DISABILITY ACTION WEEK 2020 This years theme Access-ability making things better for everyone highlights the benefits of improved accessibility, not only for people with disability but also for the whole community. We all benefit when the communities where we live, work, learn and play are inclusive and provide opportunities for everyone to participate and fulfil their potential. Why is the Butterfly used as the symbol for Disability Action Week ... The Butterfly can only see red, green and yellow and ultraviolet rays (that humans cant see) The butterfly cant hear, but can feel vibrations. The butterfly uses it feet to smell and taste. The butterfly is covered in sensory hairs so they can feel the environment around them. The butterfly cant fly if they are too cold.

14.01.2022 Today is the LAST DAY to order your uniforms on Flexischools. After today, NO UNIFORMS will be available for purchase until the 14th December 2020 when Uniform Solutions take over as the Uniform provider for the school. Find them at:... https://uniformsolutionsmackay.com.au/ 88 Sydney St, Mackay QLD 4740 ph: 4951 3549 On behalf of the P&C, thank you for your support.

14.01.2022 SPORTS DAY SPECIALS House Shirts and Coloured Hats $5 each. Limited stock and sizes, no holds. Available for purchase from Pinder Street drop-off Thursday 8:15-9am.... or Uniform Shop Friday morning 8:15 - 8:45am. See more

12.01.2022 Congratulations to our Instrumental Music Ensembles MOB Gold - Snr Strings MOB Silver - Snr CBCongratulations to our Instrumental Music Ensembles MOB Gold - Snr Strings MOB Silver - Snr CB

12.01.2022 Happy Teacher Aide Appreciation Week to all our Teacher Aides at Mackay West State School. Thanks for the outstanding job you do supporting the learning of our students each and every day

12.01.2022 MWSS Newsletter Issue 11 2020 now LIVE! Open inboxes today, open the link below or log onto the school's website to read the latest news... https://epublisher.net.au/public/newsletter/plissue/NDM0NzE=

12.01.2022 Don't Forget - Next week is the final week of Term 4. Due to the additional Student Free Days, final day of school is Wed Dec 9!

11.01.2022 Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival. Well done to all students on your behaviour and fantastic participation during the day. Congratulations to Apollo house who won the House Trophy this year, only narrowly ahead of Mercury. Big thanks to Mr Holmes for organising the carnival. Have a great holiday everyone.

11.01.2022 Mackay State High School Enrolment Interview Week NEXT WEEK (Sept 7 - 10). Please contact MSHS Administration 07 4957 9179 to book an interview...

11.01.2022 Student Free Day - staff have been engaged in a number of activities today. Teachers have been working on year level curriculum plans, moderating student work, and planning for term 4. Cleaners have completed mandatory training. Teacher Aides have completed 1st Aid training and Autism Spectrum Disorder Training.

10.01.2022 Reminder Parent Teacher Interviews this afternoon from 3.10 - 5.50pmReminder Parent Teacher Interviews this afternoon from 3.10 - 5.50pm

09.01.2022 Seniors (Yr 3 - 6) Inter-House Sports Day Tomorrow! Sunsafe Apparel / Hats / Water Bottles / Sun Protection are ESSENTIAL Unfortunately No Parents/Family on School Grounds due to COVID Safety Protocols and Restrictions. Look for features on the School Website, Facebook and coming issues of our Newsletters...

09.01.2022 Former Westies excel @ MSHS

09.01.2022 Matt Kuhnemann from the Brisbane Heat visited our senior campus today to play games with our year 2 and 3 students, and speak to our budding young cricketers from year 5&6. Thank Matt for coming along and sharing your wisdom and inspiring our young cricketers of the future.

08.01.2022 What does our fantastic Prep program look like at Mackay West State School? Check out this video created by our dedicated staff and students. Music provided by: http://www.bensound.com

08.01.2022 Our Junior (Prep-Year 2) Sports Day was held today. Have a look at some of the fun we had! Our Pre-Preps joined in on the fun as well... Thank you to the Prep, Yr 1 & 2 Class Teachers, Mrs Holmes, Mr Manttan, Mrs Chisholm & Mrs Wayman for coordinating the day. A HUGE Thank You to our Groundsmen, Mr Patullo & Mr Chris for setting up the oval. This Friday will be our Senior Year Levels turn!!!

08.01.2022 Monday and Tuesday this week we had Tricia from Eyes Open Social Media speak to all students about digital addiction - the dangers of spending too much time on electronic devices and social media. Tricias key message for students and parents is as follows. Please consider 1. Making conscious decisions about screen time 2. Planning for device free time 3. Actively find ways to build real life connections.

07.01.2022 ICAS Registrations Closing TOMORROW. Please return completed registrations & payments BEFORE Close of Business Fri 11/09

07.01.2022 Rugby League Spring League Stars Holiday Clinic - just go to the link for information & registrations https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch/

07.01.2022 We would like to wish all our students, staff, parents & carers a happy and safe holiday. Look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 6th October!

07.01.2022 We are very to announce the Lucky Winner of our 2021 MWSS P & C Uniform Shop Prep Starter Pack... It's Congratulations to Elijah Geisler and his family! Pop into our Junior Campus Administration to claim your voucher...

07.01.2022 Reminder for families of our Year 5/6 Academic Cadet Academy students - your next Cadet Day is TOMORROW (Thurs Sept 3). Please ensure participants arrive at MSHS Auditorium BY 12noon.

06.01.2022 A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Visit: www.ruok.org.au

06.01.2022 Once again, we are lucky to have the Eyes Open Social Media team coming to Mackay West State School to deliver learning to our students, staff and parents about digital addiction. Each of our classes will be given an educational lesson about being safe with devices and social media. Parents are invited to two different parent sessions. If you are interested in the parent workshops please call either the Junior or Senior Campus office to RSVP. Digital Addiction - This will b...e held in the PAC from 6pm to 7.30pm straight after parent/teacher interviews. This gives insight into how addictive devices can be to children and how as parents we can support our children. Security - This session will be held in the PAC on Tuesday 8th September from 9am to 10am and will educate us on how to ensure your child has the best security settings for social media

05.01.2022 We still have a few small "Found" items stored at the Senior Administration Office. Any items left unclaimed after 3pm tomorrow will be disposed of. There is also a substantial volume of jackets, water bottles, lunchboxes etc in the Student Lost Property Storage - unclaimed items will be donated or disposed of...

05.01.2022 P-Yr2 Sports Day Tomorrow! Sunsafe Apparel / Hats / Water Bottles / Sun Protection are ESSENTIAL Unfortunately No Parents/Family on School Grounds due to COVID Safety Protocols and Restrictions. Look for features on the School Website, Facebook and coming issues of our Newsletters...

05.01.2022 TUESDAY SEPT 8 at Mackay West PAC Poetry to the Rescue with Australias leading performance poet, Steven Herrick All year levels from Yr 3 - Yr 6 attending Such a wonderful opportunity for our students ... http://www.stevenherrick.com.au/

04.01.2022 Awards Presentations: Yrs 3-6 Tuesday December 8 @ 9am West Wing UCA Preps-Yr 2 Tuesday December 8 @ 12noon West Wing UCA... Parents are asked to enter through the Pinder St pedestrian gate (will be clearly signed) and use either the displayed QR code, or sign-in sheet to sign in located on the basketball to access this event. Families may sit or stand together (don’t need to exercise social distancing of 1.5m), however everyone else will need to distance themselves 1.5m from the nearest adult. On departure, parents will be directed to exit via gate at the bus stop. See more

04.01.2022 Dont forget P-2 Sports Day is happening this Wednesday 16th September. A reminder to parents that due to COVID-19 restrictions, no parents are allowed on the school grounds this year to watch our sports day(s). Students are asked to wear the following shirt colours for the day; Prep = red shirt, Yr 1 = white shirt, Yr 2 = blue shirt (normal school shirt will suffice). Please ensure shirts are sunsafe i.e must have sleeves. Please apply sunscreen to your child before they leave for school in the morning. We will have additional sunscreen available for students throughout the day. Hat and water bottle are essential.

04.01.2022 On Monday 7th December, we will be holding our official meet the 2021 teacher session as part of our transition program for 2021. From 11.45-1.15pm, students will meet their 2021 teacher in their new room. During this time, students will partake in getting to know you activities, discussions around routines and expectations, and will also complete a letter to bring home to parents with their teachers name, room location and other important messages for 2021.

04.01.2022 Junior Campus Christmas Concert This year our Junior Campus Christmas concert will be held on Thursday 3rd November at 1.45pm at the Junior Campus undercover area. We have had to change the date due to our whole of school movie day. Sorry for any inconvenience. We are very happy to announce that we will be having parents at the event following the new EQ Covid restriction update. Parents will need to sign into the event via the Bridge Rd Pedestrian gate (either use QR Code app or manual sign-in sheet) and go undercover area to ensure we can cross check for regulations. The concert will be held under our beautiful trees in the playground, so bring a chair or a picnic blanket to relax in while you watch the performance. On departure, parents will be directed to exit via the two car park gates.

04.01.2022 ICAS notes were sent home this week. Registrations are due by this Friday 11th September. If students or parents are wanting to know exact dates: English Tuesday 13th October 9:00am Science Wednesday 14th October 9am... Maths Thursday 15th October 9am See more

03.01.2022 P & C Meeting Tonight Senior Campus Library @ 6.15pmP & C Meeting Tonight Senior Campus Library @ 6.15pm

03.01.2022 More photos from our Prep to Sports day!

01.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 2 at 7:30pm (AEDST) FREE WEBINAR - Everything your family wants to know about NAPLAN and MySchool ACSSO has partnered with ACARA to crea...te an evening webinar where your NAPLAN and MySchool questions will be answered. How do NAPLAN results help my child? What do the results tell me? How do schools use NAPLAN? When is online testing happening? Will schools be ready? How do I support my child around testing? Should my child study for NAPLAN? What does MySchool tell me as a parent or carer? This webinar is open to all families of children in Australian schools. Register now https://bit.ly/NAPLANQAregister Send your pre-webinar questions here ([email protected]) or have them ready on the night. Questions we can’t cover during the webinar will be followed up afterwards See more

01.01.2022 The Latest MWSS Newsletter is LIVE NOW! Open inboxes, log onto the school website or the link below... https://epublisher.net.au/public/newsletter/plissue/NDM4MDE=

01.01.2022 Yesterday in the PAC well-known Author and Performance Poet, Steven Herrick entertained Mackay West students with readings of his own poetry Students reported that Steven was highly engaging and very funny Mackay West was very fortunate to have an author/poet of Steven Herricks calibre visit our school