Primary News
Year 4 Humanities
In Humanities, our Year 4 students are currently completing a unit called ‘Someone Else’s Shoes,’ which looks at social justice issues experienced by people with disabilities. Today, we had a lovely visit from some special guests who came to speak about living with a disability. They told us about some of the technology they use to assist them in their everyday lives. Thank you to all of our guests for making the time to speak with us! :)
P-3 Award Winners
Hockey Roadshow
Various primary year levels had the opportunity to experience hockey with coaches from Sunraysia Hockey Association. Students learnt how to hold a hockey stick, pass a ball and tackled an opponent. Some year levels are continuing this learning in PE lessons.
SEL
This term in Social and Emotional Learning, we are learning about emotions. Topics covered are: identifying emotions in others, identifying and naming emotions in ourselves, responding to emotions and learning regulation strategies to cope with strong emotions. Keep an eye out for learning tasks on Compass in the next couple of weeks!
Uniform
We have a spare uniform storage at school for a range of circumstances – to assist families in need, for students in the event of toileting or food accidents and, particularly in swimming weeks, in the event of lost uniforms. If your child has grown out of their old uniforms and these are still in good condition, please consider donating them. We have plenty of jumpers but are running low on t-shirts, pants, shorts and hats. Please send your child with your donations to Miss P (Carla Piscitelli).
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.
OSHC Program
A reminder to families our OSHC program only operates until 6.00pm each school night.
Please ensure you collect your child/ren by 6.00pm or a late fee of $1.00 per child per minute will be charged.
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
The expected behaviours for Year P-3 students.
The expected behaviours for Year 4-6 students.
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Cheryll Hodge is our school’s OSHC coordinator and can be contacted on 0428 258035 if you have any queries. Please remember to contact Cheryll if your child/children are booked in and won't be attending.
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.