Mildura Eisteddfod

Merbein P-10 College would like to congratulate all students who participated in this year’s Virtual Mildura Eisteddfod.

We would like to make special mention of the following students.

Jack Peak for 1st prize in under 10 Guitar Solo entered by Iwan Soebardi

Blake Martin for 1st prize in under 15 Guitar Solo entered by Iwan Soebardi

Keigan Pope for Honourable Mention in 13 and 14 years only unaccompanied percussion entered by Sean Leersen

Jenieka Pope for 2nd in under 15 and 16 years only Classical Religious Song

Eleanor Saleta for Honourable Mention in 9 and 10 years only Musical Production or Film

Shae Zrna for 2nd in 13 and 14 years only Traditional Folk Song Solo or Traditional Ballad Solo

Janieka Pope for 1st in 15 and 16 years only Traditional Folk Song or Traditional Ballad Solo

If there are any other students who placed in this year’s Eisteddfod please email Mr Hudson at 08737492@merbeinp10.vic.gov.au so that we can celebrate your child’s success.

School Survey

WE WANT OUR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS/GUARDIANS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents/caregivers/guardians think of our school. The Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents/caregivers/guardians (previously known as the Parent Opinion Survey). It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, student engagement and experiences of remote and flexible learning. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. Approximately 30 per cent of parents have been invited to participate in this year’s survey. Invitations have been sent by email to parents. If you have been selected to participate and we don't have an email address on file, invitations have been posted. All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year, the Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 19th July to Sunday 22nd August. The survey will be conducted online, only takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online survey will be available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (Hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek. Please speak to Yvonne Matotek in the main office if you would like more information.

School Uniforms

The Purpose of the College Uniform is:

To foster collective and individual pride in the College
To create a sense of identification with the College
To enhance individual student safety and group security
To engender self-discipline
To create a sense of equality amongst the students
To promote a positive image of our school in the community.

It has been great that most of our students come to school wearing the correct uniform every day with pride. It is an expectation that students are in full uniform and when this is not possible, a parent needs to provide a letter/message with an explanation of why, and when their child will be back in full uniform.

A reminder that only plain white or plain black shirts/jumpers are able to be worn under the school polo top or shirt, NOT HOODIES. Parents may be contacted by the school when there is an ongoing issue to try to rectify the concern. Over the holiday break it would be great if families could use this time to ensure students are able to come to school in the correct uniform. Your support with this is much appreciated.

The official school uniform includes:

Wearing plain black bottoms with:
- No meshing or transparent parts
- Minimal branding (eg. a small, discreet logo)
Wearing official College upper-wear including:
- Official Primary or Secondary jackets
- Polar fleece jumpers
- Knit jumpers (secondary)
- Year 10 Rugby Tops

Prep Enrolments

Library

Updating Details

Have you changed your address or phone number in the past three months? If so it is important that you pass on your new details to the school. Please contact the school office between 8am and 4.30pm school days.

Canteen Prices

Secondary

Primary

Uniform Shop

School uniforms can be purchased from the school’s main office between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm during the school week. If these hours are inconvenient for you, please ring the school to make an alternate arrangement.

School Bank Account

BSB - 633 000

Bank Acc Number – 176208320

Account Name - Merbein P-10 College Official Account

Weekly Newsletter Emailed

The school distributes a full school newsletter every second Thursday and an events reminder every alternate Thursday to families via email. You can receive the weekly newsletter on your mobile phone if you have the school COMPASS App installed on your phone. If you have not received the newsletter by email, please notify the school to the following email address:

merbein.p10@education.vic.gov.au, with the subject Newsletter Email, so this can be rectified.

Students who would like to take home a printed copy of the newsletter each week, can collect one from the main office every Thursday at 3.15pm.

Breakfast Club

The Merbein & District Community Bank is financially supporting the Breakfast Program. Foodbank Victoria also supports the breakfast program with donations of food. The following organisations provide volunteers to assist with the program when COVID-19 restrictions allow; the Board & Staff of the Merbein & District Community Bank, Merbein Development Association, Merbein Lions Club, and Merbein Uniting Church. Merbein P-10 College parents are also welcome and encouraged to volunteer. The Breakfast Program is held in the school cafeteria. All students are welcome to come along between 8.15am and 8.45am each morning if they would like a FREE tasty breakfast to kick-start their day's learning.

If you have time to volunteer for this community service from 8.15-8.45am on school days, please contact the school, we would love to hear from you. Please note that volunteers will need a Working with Children’s Check.

Student Absences

If your child is away from school, please notify the school before 10am. The preferred method to notify of absences is via the compass portal or by phone or sending an email to the following email address: heather.collihole@education.vic.gov.au

An automated text message will be sent to your phone if your child is not at school and the school has not been notified.

Saver Plus

Head Space

Art Therapy

ART THERAPY FOR ANXIETY AND OTHER CHALLENGES YOUR CHILD MAY EXPERIENCE

Coping and Problem Solving, Identifying and Utilising Personal Strengths, Self-Esteem, Anxiety and Self-belief

Changing Behavioural Patterns, Expression of Feelings, Social Skills and Identifying Emotions along with other challenges.

Art Therapy is an NDIS approved service. Please check with your coordinator.

Call Kerri Birch 0447445495 or

Email artisanarttherapy@gmail.com

Dates to Remember

Term 3

August

2021 Term Dates