Secondary News

Year 10 Final Day and Celebration Evening

On Friday 1st December we farewelled our Year 10 students of 2023 with an assembly and a Celebration evening.  The students spent time together reminiscing about their schooling at Merbein P10 College and signing tshirts whilst saying their goodbyes.

We wish them all the best as they continue their schooling at Mildura Senior College. 

Textbooks for 2024

Students will be required to purchase textbooks for English and Maths. All textbooks can be ordered through Collins Booksellers Mildura on their website or by visiting their store in the Langtree Mall by the 20th December. All books ordered before this date will be delivered to the school before the start of the school year. 

All students are required to buy the English textbook for their year level in 2024. Eg. If a student will be in Year 8 next year, then they will need to purchase the Oxford MyEnglish Victorian Curriculum Year 8 textbook.

Some Maths classes use different textbooks. Please DO NOT purchase a Maths textbook until you have been advised via email &/or a letter home regarding which textbook your child/ren will need.  You will receive this information within the next week.

Please see the attached flyer from Collins Bookesllers for more details.

End of Year Activities

Students in years 7, 8 and 9 will be involved in a special end of year program Monday 18th December and Tuesday 19th December.  

The aim of the 2 days are to develop teamwork  and cooperative skills, challenge students in some activities with a difference, as well as have fun and celebrate the completion of the 2023 school year.

The Program will be:

• Monday, 18th December- a range of school based activities: Dodgy Olympics, Trivia Challenge, plus a broad range of fun activities students will be able to choose from and they will work in vertical groups (Years 7-9)
• Tuesday,19th December- Day trip to Lake Cullulleraine. Activities including sports, canoeing, swimming, games and lots of relaxation. BBQ lunch and drinks provided. 

On both days students will be able to wear casual dress, however clothing MUST be sun smart and covered footwear must be worn (no slides/thongs/crocs)

Cost for the 2 day program is $10 per student or $15 per family. This includes the BBQ lunch on the Lake Day, transport, drinks and an icy pole on the Fun Day at school.

A permission form will be available on Compass by the end of the week.

Secondhand Maths Textbooks for 2024

We have a number of secondhand 9 and 10 Essential Maths and 9 and 10 Essential Maths Core textbooks for sale. Prices are $10 and $30 respectively.  First in best dressed.

Expressions of Interest - Instrumental Music Lessons

School Uniform

With the mornings becoming cooler, students are expected to wear full winter uniform every day. Students and families are reminded that hoodies are not part of the school's official uniform and cannot be worn at school. Students who are out of uniform must bring a note of explanation including when they will be back in complete uniform. While out of uniform, students must wear alternative clothing that is as close as possible to college uniform (eg. a black or white top).Parents will be contacted if a student is out of uniform without a note.  If the parent/guardian can be contacted the student may be sent home to return in full school uniform or uniform brought to the college to change into. If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted the student will be provided with emergency clothing for that day by the school.

 If you have any queries regarding the Uniform contact Mr Morgan on 50252501.

The school holidays is the perfect time for families to ensure they have the correct uniform to start term 3.

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.

Parents are reminded to contact the office on 50252501 to pass on messages to students. This is to avoid students using their phones at school and having it confiscated. 

(Parents should not contact their child by phone between school hours of 9am and 3:17pm)

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.

The doctor will be unavailable for the rest of term 3.  However, the nurse will be here to 

School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB)