Science Specialist/Forest School Teacher

Macedon Primary School is located in the foothills of Mount Macedon, 60 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 8 kilometres from Gisborne. It serves the semi-rural community of Macedon. Established in 1869, the school maintains a current enrolment of approximately260 students mainly drawn from the local area and the area south of Woodend.
Macedon Primary School boasts a long and proud history of providing high quality learning opportunities for children. The teaching and educational support staff at Macedon Primary School offer high level expertise in providing quality educational outcomes for all of our students. The teachers work in close knit teams and strive to continually improve their practice to support the emotional and academic growth of all students. Our learning community is guided by our school motto, ¿caring, sharing, learning¿ and we pride ourselves on our supportive culture and our continuous endeavour for excellence.

At Macedon Primary School, the environment plays an significant role in bringing our curriculum to life. Students are regularly immersed in their bushland surroundings which play an active role in inspiring and setting the tone for their educational experiences. The school week includes regular teaching, learning and play in Middle Gully Reserve, a five acre bushland reserve opposite the main school site. In Middle Gully Reserve students, supported by teachers and a dedicated volunteer parent committee, take part in a number of exciting initiatives. We link in with experts in the field such as the CSIRO scientists in schools program and the students engage in meaningful learning.



Some of the activities we complete regularly include monitoring the water quality in our dam, regularly tending to the garden, tracking and photographing local wildlife and learning about our local indigenous history through immersion in the bush.

The learning in Middle Gully Reserve is complimented by our extensive camping and outdoor education program in which students learn about teamwork, responsibility and the natural surroundings while developing their resilience.

A key feature of our school is the high level of parent involvement and support in all aspects of the school year. This strong and healthy partnership acts as an important home/school link and benefits our students and school thoroughly.

School Purpose Statement

- To provide comprehensive and innovative programs to enable our children to reach their full potential and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners.
- To develop in children a sense of resilience and the ability to value themselves and others.
- To encourage the qualities of initiative, persistence and excellence to be successful in an ever changing world.

School Values

The following school values outline the behaviour and attitude we hope to see in all members of the school community to foster the ideal learning environment for the students:

- Respect: Caring for yourself,



others, property and the environment
- Responsibility: Being accountable for your words and actions
- Creativity: Producing original ideas and using your imagination
- Integrity: Being honest, sincere and trustworthy
- Teamwork: Working together, sharing and learning collaboratively

Location Profile

Macedon Primary School is located in the foothills of Mount Macedon, 60 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 8 kilometres from Gisborne. It serves the semi-rural community of Macedon. Established in 1869, the school maintains a current enrolment of approximately260 students mainly drawn from the local area and the area south of Woodend.
Macedon Primary School boasts a long and proud history of providing high quality learning opportunities for children. The teaching and educational support staff at Macedon Primary School offer high level expertise in providing quality educational outcomes for all of our students. The teachers work in close knit teams and strive to continually improve their practice to support the emotional and academic growth of all students. Our learning community is guided by our school motto, ¿caring, sharing, learning¿ and we pride ourselves on our supportive culture and our continuous endeavour for excellence.

At Macedon Primary School, the environment plays an important role in bringing our curriculum to life. Students are regularly immersed in their bushland surroundings which play an active role in inspiring and setting the tone for their educational experiences. The school week includes regular teaching, learning and play in Middle Gully Reserve

📌 Science Specialist/Forest School Teacher (Mildura)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Mildura