Parents and Carers

Sharing your child’s education journey with parents and carers.

Every Day Matters for our students

It’s been great to have our students back in classrooms and settling into the school year. Our teachers are also looking forward to a successful 2024 and are excited to work with all our parents and carers to make this a memorable year for your child.

The evidence is clear that consistent attendance is the essential first step for your child to have a positive experience at school.

Every day matters for your child’s learning. In recent years we’ve seen too many students miss a day of school here and there. Missing school for students means missing assignments, time with friends, an important math lesson or getting picked for a sports team. With days missed, years are lost.

Students are required to attend school every day, whether it’s the first or last day of the term, Mondays, Fridays or days dedicated to sports carnivals, school excursions and incursions.

Help us make sure your child is achieving their best and stays ahead in their learning with regular school attendance. The more time your child attends school, the greater their opportunity to learn, make new friends and improve their wellbeing. Together, let’s build positive attendance habits for a lifetime.

If your child is absent from school, please let us know why as soon as possible, even if it’s just a few minutes at the start or end of the school day. Of course, there will be times when your child is unable to be at school (like when they are unwell). Medical appointments should take place outside school hours where possible and family holidays should be taken in term breaks.

If your child is feeling anxious about coming to school and you need support, please reach out to your child’s teacher or me directly. Our staff are here to work with you and your child to help them attend school each and every day. There are also helpful resources for parents and carers on the Every Day Matters website.

Thank you again for working with our teachers and support staff to make sure your child is at school, on time, every day. We all want to see our students learn, grow and belong in our equitable and outstanding education system.

If your child is away from school, contact us as soon as possible. This helps us plan continued support for your child’s learning and wellbeing.

School Holiday Activities at Merrylands High School

‘Share Our Space’ is a Department of Education program that runs during school holidays when outdoor facilities of public schools are open to the public for a wide range of activities. The activites below will be held at Merrylands High School. You do not need to live in the area nor attend Merrylands High School to join. They are free, but you must register beforehand as places are limited.

Cumberland Council NRL Clinic

To keep children active, Cumberland City Council has organised free NRL clinics facilitated by NRL NSW at Merrylands High School. Come join our fun and interactive school holiday programs for children and young people, where they can learn new skills, make new friends and be active.

Friday, 19 April, 2024
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- For children 5 to 12 years old or
- For children 12 to 18 years old
Enclosed shoes must be worn, bring along a hat and drink bottle
Parents/guardian must be with their children for the entire duration of the clinic
One ticket per child (parents/guardian do not need a ticket)
Enter the school via gate at Bristol Street

This event is not affiliated with Merrylands High School. For information and enquiries, contact the organiser from Cumberland City Council on (02) 8757 9691.