Our spacious classrooms and playground areas are used for a variety of learning experiences throughout the day. Learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom!
Classrooms
Our contemporary classrooms feature large, flexible learning spaces that promote collaborative learning. Each classroom is resourced with a Promethean Smartboard which encourages interactive learning during teaching and learning activities.
Before and After School Care
MK Kids provides an essential before and after school care service for a number of our students and families on the school site. The out of hours school care is a safe and happy environment for students to meet their friends and play and grow together.
Technology
The latest digital technologies are used to promote a collaborative, challenging and inclusive environment where students grow and become confident, highly skilled 21st century learners.
Playground
Our expansive playgrounds promote both active and passive play opportunities. Our grass oval, provides students with the opportunity to experience structured games such as soccer, oztag and volleyball.
Undercroft and Assembly Area
The Undercroft and assembly area is a place where students and families meet each morning. School captains lead students in prayer and teachers share any messages for the day. At the conclusion of each school day, all classes gather in this area for dismissal. Many special assemblies and liturgies are also held in this space, near the flag poles, like Remembrance Day and special Feast days.
Canteen
The school canteen is a place where our parent community meet and work together. Our canteen is a volunteer run service and operates on a Thursday and Friday for student lunch orders and lunch time snacks.
Basketball Courts
The basketball court provides opportunities for each grade to play on the court during lunch and sport lessons. Our large basketball court, with two basketball hoops and netball hoops, allows for a variety of different games. Playing basketball helps to improve motor coordination, flexibility, and endurance. It also encourages speed, agility, and strength. These skills are shown to have a positive effect on promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging more physical activity, which can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and self-esteem.
Library
Our Library is a central working hub within the school and accommodates flexible learning options. It is a multipurpose space that students use for a variety of activities. Each week students are encouraged to borrow books of their choice to further develop their reading skills and comprehension. Students can also access this space to meet for lunch clubs like coding, chess and other games. This friendly and open plan space is also home to our Marion Mini Playgroup each week where toddlers and parents meet to build community.