Primary News

Sussing out our Solar System Incursion

The Year 3 to 6 students will be treated to a performance in the gym put on by the School Performance Tours company.  The show aptly named “Sussing Out Our Solar System” aims to teach students all about Earth and its surroundings, the Solar System, planets, moons, asteroids and our star.  It also covers temperature’s effect on gases, liquids and solids and where in our solar system humans have travelled and plan to travel. 

The cost of the incursion is $6 per student which will need to be paid by Friday, 30 August.  We are encouraging ALL students in Year 3 – 6 to attend this informative performance as it fits within our Science and Technology curriculum.

As this performance will be held at school, there is no need to sign a permission form, simply pay the $6 per child.

Grade 5/6 Melbourne Camp

Just a reminder to Year 5/6 parents that if your child/children are attending the Melbourne Camp in November, the next $100 payment instalment is due by Thursday, 12th September.  Please ensure the following payment is made by this date.  Our office staff will be in contact with families who do not meet the payment timeline to discuss payment options.  Failure to make regular payments for the camp could impact your child’s ability to remain on the camp list. 

Book Day Celebrations

Students had a wonderful time celebrating book day.  They had a parade in the morning to show off all their wonderful costumes.  Thanks to the many parents who attended the parade.  It was wonderful to see so many there.

Please enjoy some pictures of the parade.

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded books for their fantastic costumes and enthusiasm for reading.

July/August Student of the Month

Congratulations to our Primary Student on the Month award winner.

Primary Athletics Day

A huge well done to all students that participated in the Primary Athletics Day and a massive thankyou to the teachers, staff and Secondary students who attended to run the day.

Thanks to all the parents who came to cheer on the students.

Congratulations again to our age group champions.

Primary Award Winners

Congratulations to our Primary award winners.

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Prep Kindergarten Visit

On 4th September our Preps are going on an excursion to Merbein Shine Bright Kindergarten.  We are showcasing what school life is like to the kindergarten students.  On Monday 16th September Generations Day Care Kindergarten students will visit us to showcase Prep life.

School Nurse

The school nurse will be in tomorrow and next Friday to visit our Prep students.

Borrowed Clothing - Primary

Accidents happen with our Prep/One students and we have a limited stock of extra clothing.  If your child has come home in borrowed clothing, we would appreciate it being returned please.

Checking Names on Uniforms

Could parents please make sure you check the names on the uniforms your children are bringing home.  We have had a few taking home other students by mistake.

Uniform Policy

A quick reminder regarding our uniform policy – students are required to wear a Merbein P-10 College school t-shirt every day with black pants/shorts/skirts. Patterned or multicoloured shorts/pants/jumpers are not permitted. If students bring additional clothing such as beanies, hats, or dress-ups, they will be asked to remove them and place them in their bags when inside the buildings. 

Front Playground After School

The playground at the front of the school, in front of the Green Building, is out-of-action after school for all children. Families, please keep children off of this playground after school. Due to liability concerns, all children will be asked to get off the playground after school. 

Uniform

 We have a spare uniform storage at school for a range of circumstances – to assist families in need, for students in the event of toileting or food accidents and, particularly in swimming weeks, in the event of lost uniforms. If your child has grown out of their old uniforms and these are still in good condition, please consider donating them. We have plenty of jumpers but are running low on t-shirts, pants, shorts and hats. Please send your child with your donations to Miss P (Carla Piscitelli). 

Wellbeing Food Pantry

The college keeps a small amount of non-perishable food on hand for whenever students need it – this is often used when students leave lunchboxes at home or even for those days when they are just extra hungry! With winter coming into season, we are seeing an increase in the demand for this service. Some students have asked whether they can provide donations which is fantastic and is an indication of the wonderful community we have here at Merbein P-10 College. If any families wish to donate some non-perishable snack food (popcorn, jelly cups, muesli bars), send them with your child to give to Miss P or hand in to the primary office with Heather. Thanks!

Naming Articles

Please remember it is very important to name all your children’s property clearly, especially hats and jumpers, bags, drink bottles and lunch containers.

OSHC Program

A reminder to families our OSHC program only operates until 6.00pm each school night.

Please ensure you collect  your child/ren by 6.00pm or a late fee of $1.00 per child per minute will be charged.

Dogs on School Grounds

If you are bringing a dog to school at pick-up or drop-off times please make sure it is on a lead and that you wait outside the gate for your child/ren.  We have students with allergies and some students that are very nervous around dogs. Thank you.

Before School

Families please be aware that students who arrive at school before 8.40am can go to the Breakfast Club, held in the Canteen from 8.15am. Alternatively, they may sit on the seats at the back of the Green Building until 8.40am.  Students are not to play out the front of the Green Building until 8.40am when the front playground is supervised and the doors of the Green Building are opened.

Severe Food Allergies

There are students at the school with severe food allergies.  Please remind your child that their food is not to be shared.

School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB) Posters

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

 Cheryll Hodge is our school’s OSHC coordinator and can be contacted on 0428 258035 if you have any queries. Please remember to contact Cheryll if your child/children are booked in and won't be attending.

Blue Book/Library Bags

Reminder that all students need a suitable waterproof bag to put their library and reading books in to take home.  Blue book/library bags are for sale at the school uniform shop.  Students are to return their diaries, books and bags every day after reading their book at home.