Secondary News

Year 8 Surf Camp 

On the 27th of March a group of lucky Year 8 students traveled to Ocean Grove. Once we arrived, we successfully set up our tents at the caravan park. That night we enjoyed the amazing BBQ food cooked by Lucy and her Daughter Mckenzie. On Tuesday and Wednesday the three groups led by Mr Lee, Mr Arney, Mrs Smith, Mr Horkings, Miss Hellwege and Aussies dad, Corey Iredale participated in these following outdoor activities;  Bike riding, kayaking, boogie boarding and of course surfing in Torquay, with most students able to stand up and catch a wave. Tuesday Night we went on an incredible beach walk while a few campers went fishing.  The last day at camp we went shopping in Torquay, with most of the students enjoying Maccas for lunch. Unfortunately no one was able to take their photo with a Pro Surfer. All students really enjoyed the chocolate factory as they brought lots of chocolate and ice cream.  Our last stop was the famous Bells Beach and Mr Lee enjoyed having a workout as he had to piggyback Fleur Murby after she broke her foot while surfing. We were also able to witness some professional surfers take on some extreme waves at Bells too. Well done to Lachie Smith, Liam Gardiner, Eden Trinick and Pippa Heeps on being the best male and female surfers that Thursday Morning. On Friday we headed home to our beloved families. All year 8 students want to say a big thank you to Miss Crawford for organizing an unforgettable camp and to all the other teachers who made it a great experience.  

Year 7 Camp

Year 7 students have received permission and medical forms for year 7 Camp.  If your child intends on attending the camp please return the forms to the College with a non refundable deposit of $150 no later than Monday 1st May.  If you require a new note please contact the College o

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School Uniform

All students of Merbein P-10 College are expected to wear full school uniform that bear the College logo every day. The uniform must be worn to and from school, at lunchtime and recess, and on all school excursions. At all times the manner in which the uniform is worn will reflect pride in the College. This means that, the uniform: 

• will be clean and in a state of good repair,
• worn without non-uniform garments being visible (only plain white or plain black shirts are acceptable to be worn under the school polo top or shirt, not hoodies).
• School shorts and pants, should be completely black however minimal branding (Adidas, Nike etc). Black football shorts are not suitable school uniform.
• Hats and beanies are not to be worn inside.
• Students may wear the official school sports shirt to or from school if they have P.E. session 1 or 5. No other sports clothes may be worn to or from school, or at recess or lunchtime.
• Parents/guardians are expected to inform the College through a written note, email or phone call of any temporary variation to their child’s uniform. The note should contain a reason, date and an expected date of return to full school uniform

With the weather cooling down hoodies and other types of windcheaters are NOT school uniform.  

School jumpers can be purchased from the main office at any time during the day.

School Phone Policy

Students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours in their locker. If students are caught on their phone between 9am-3:17pm the following actions will occur:

1st Offence -phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Phone will be returned to student at end of the day

2nd Offence- phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Parent will be required to collect the phone.

3rd Offence- phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Parent will be required to collect the phone. Student will be required to hand their phone to the front office each morning or leave their phone at home for a period of time determined by the Principal/Assistant Principal

4th Offence- meeting with the Principal and a suspension may be applied

Please contact Mr Morgan if you have any queries regarding the phone policy.

Doctors In Secondary Schools Program

Our Doctors in Secondary Schools program is available for all secondary students to access free (bulk-billed), confidential health care at school. This is a fantastic service which students can access for any of their health care needs including asthma/anaphylaxis plans, catch-up immunisations, mental/emotional health and any other medical concerns no matter how big or small. Students can see the school doctor for any reason that they would see their usual GP.

The rooms will be open every Wednesday during the school term from 9am – 2pm. Students can make appointments by contacting Amy in the general office or they can ask a teacher or wellbeing staff member to make the appointment for them – the only details required to make an appointment will be the student’s name and date of birth.

Parents are welcome to attend appointments if the student wishes.

School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB)