Primary News

April/May Student of the Month Primary

Congratulations to the following students on being selected as the student of the month for April/May.  

Well done to all students who received nominations.

Weekly Award Winners

Here are some photos to enjoy of our Primary weekly award winners for May

Congratulations to the winners.

Prep Update 

Our Prep students have had an exciting start to the year as they begin their journey into the world of reading and writing. So far, we have been learning to recognise and use a range of letter sounds, including m, s, t, a, p, i, r, f, o, c, d, g, and e. These foundational sounds are helping us blend and segment words, an important step in early literacy development.

In addition to these sounds, we’ve also been learning some tricky words (also known as sight words). These are words that don't always follow regular spelling rules and are best learned by heart. Recognising these words is helping us become more confident readers.

We’ve now begun reading decodable texts , simple books that are carefully written to align with the sounds we know. This allows students to practise their new skills with success. We are also starting to write decodable sentences in our writing books, putting our learning into action in meaningful ways.

It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and progress already happening in our Prep classrooms. We can’t wait to continue learning new sounds and tricky words as the year unfolds! 

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. 

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.

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

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.