SI Rockingham – Harmony Day

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SI Rockingham Member and Principal Steph McDonald  with son Josh at Mayke Primary School, Baldivis on Harmony Day.

Steph McDonald, a SI Rockingham member and the 2006 winner of the Stella Giles Award for her “My Dream Project” at Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre where she was Principal.   The “MY DREAM” project promoted local community groups, services and employers of people with a disability in a positive manner, emphasizing their achievements through social and civic contributions.

After working as Principal for 13 years in the Special Education sector, Steph was looking for a new challenge.   She was appointed in October to open a brand new Primary School called Makybe Rise PS in Baldivis.

At Mayke Rise PS. They are committed to building a genuine sense of community, partnership and belonging, where every adult and child feels welcomed and knows that it matters that they are there.

Mayke Rise Primary School currently caters for children in Kindergarten to Year 2 but will grow to accommodate up to Year 7.

Opening a new school has been an exciting and rare opportunity, where teachers and pupils have the capacity to be clear about their values and beliefs to ensure the school practices align with their vision.

Steph’s eldest son Josh is a pupil in Pre-primary and an added “bonus” to her new position as she now has more quality time to share with him.