Merbein P-10 College Events
Date Issued:
October 27, 2025
Merbein P-10 College http://www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au
merbein.p10@education.vic.gov.au
188-206 Commercial Street Merbein VIC, 3505
Phone 0350252501
Term 4
October
Thursday - 16th to Thursday - 30th
Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday - 30th
5/6 Excursion - Project Magnify with SuniTafe
November
Monday - 3rd
Teacher Professional Practice Day - No Students at School
Tuesday - 4th
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Wednesday - 5th
Prep Practice Day - 9am til 11am
Merbein Cup
Friday - 7th
Primary End of Year Concert
Last Day of SuniTafe VDSS
Wednesday - 12th til Friday - 14th
Yr 5/6 Camp to Woodhouse Adventure Park
Monday - 17th
Variety Night rehearsals - during school day
Tuesday - 18th til Wednesday - 19th
Variety Night
Wednesday - 19th
Prep Practice 9am - 11:30am
Colour Run Prize ordering needs to be in by today
Friday - 21st
Colour Run
Monday - 24th
Mildura Senior College Enrolment Evening - Compulsory for families to attend
Wednesday - 26th
Prep Practice Day 9am - 1:30pm
December
Monday - 1st
Year 10 Merbein Pool & Pizza Day
Tuesday - 2nd til Thursday - 4th
Mildura Senior College Orientation Days
Friday - 5th
Celebration Day/Evening
Year 10's Last Day
Monday - 8th
Student Free Day - No students at school
Tuesday - 9th
Prep Practice/Transition Day 9am - 2:12pm
2026 Yr 7 Orientation Day
Tuesday - 16th
Awards Night
Wednesday - 17th
Lake Day - Secondary
Class Parties - Primary
Thursday - 18th
Activity Day - Secondary
Pool Day - Primary
Friday - 19th
Last Day Term 4
Mildura School's Land Trust Letter
Dino-Mite Book Fair
Our Dino-mite book fair is in full swing, and the kids are having a fantastic time exploring all the books on offer! All students from Prep to Year 7 will have the opportunity to visit the fair in class time, and create a ‘wish-list’ of items they might like. Please keep your eyes open for your child’s wish-list, and take the time to discuss with them the items they have selected. Instructions on ordering and payment are attached to their list.
Merbein Colour Run Friday 21st November 2025
Hi Merbein P-10 College families,
We are holding a School Colour Fun Run this year. We will be raising funds in the lead up to our event for student requested items such as water misters in play ground, upgraded basketball court areas, variety of sports equipment and (hopefully) for a slushie machine for Friday specials ready for summer!
We are super excited to announce that we will be holding our event on 21st November!
What is the School Fun Run?
It is an online fundraising program, where all families go home and create their own online profile. You then choose your target prizes and work towards hitting your target! In your profile you will have a unique cyber safe link to share with your family and friends to donate to get you close to your target. Is this compulsory? Absolutely not. It is completely up to the individual or family. Just by creating a profile students can go into a draw to win weekly prizes for their class or for the individual.
All we need you to do this week is create an online profile at funrun.com.au.
Keep an eye out for the Wristband Competition for a chance to win a $500 Prize Credit!
Any student who has raised at least $5 will receive a pair of sunnies for the colour run.
Week 1 there is a competition whoever raises $10 or more go in the draw to be one of 5 winners for $10 CANTEEN VOUCHER!
The leading fundraisers after week 3 will go into having the privilege of sliming an array of principals, teachers and student leaders in front of the whole school.
Yours faithfully, The SRC x
School is better when your child is there
Why is it important?
We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day.
If students miss school regularly, they miss out on learning the fundamental skills that will set them up for success in the later years of school.
There is no safe number of days for missing school - each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.
Days missed = Years lost
1 day per fortnight = they miss 4 weeks per year and over 1 year of their schooling life
1 day per week = they miss 8 weeks per year and over 2.5 years of their schooling life
Top attendance tips for parents
- Merbein P10 wants to work in partnership with parents - act early if you have any concerns by contacting your child's school and asking for advice and support
- Remember that every day counts
- There is no safe number of days for missing school - each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness
- Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day
- Open and prompt communication with the school about all absences is a good idea
- Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term
- Seek help from your school if you are concerned about your child's attendance and wellbeing. The school wants to work in partnership with parents to support student attendance and wellbeing.
Kiss & Go Usage and Safe Driving
Our senior school SRC Leaders have expressed their concern about the way many of our parents are misusing the 'Kiss & Go' area at the front of the school. This space is not to be used if you intend to get out of your car and meet your child in the school yard. You must remain in your vehicle and move on as soon as your child meets you and is safely in your car. This helps to avoid the build up of traffic and keeps our children safe. If you need to stop or get out of your car, please use the parking area at the rear of the school near Game Street.
Our school leaders have also observed a number of vehicles completing U Turns in the front of the school which is extremely dangerous at drop off and pick up times. Please drive on until you have cleared the busy school area before completing a U Turn, or preferably just drive around the block, as this will improve student safety markedly in the front of the school.
Primary students in particular should be dropped off on the school side of the road and not expected to cross the busy Commercial Street to enter school, as this is very dangerous pratice.
A big thanks to our student leaders for monitoring this area and thank you for helping to keep our children safe!
Term Dates for 2025
Term 1
29/01/2025 - 04/04/2025
Term 2
22/04/2025 - 04/07/2025
Term 3
21/07/2025 - 19/09/2025
Term 4
06/10/2025 - 19/12/2025
Doctor's in Schools
Don't forget we have Doctor's in School's every second Wednesday at school for Secondary students. Any Secondary student that wishes to make an appointment with the doctor can do so by coming into the main office or call 50 252 501
Appointments for Term 4 will be available fortnightly from Wednesday 29th October.