Primary News

Student of the Month

Congratulations to the following students on being selected as student of the month for April / May . These students have upheld our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Quality.

The Twits

Wednesday, 31st of May, the Grade 4’s went to see The Twits by Shake and Stir theatre company at the Mildura Arts Centre.  After studying the novel in term 1 we were all very excited to see the live show, and we were not disappointed. The show was hilarious and had us all talking about it all day. Here is what some of the Grade 4 students had to say about the show. 

“The Show was AMAZING! STUPENDOUS! The best part was when Mrs Twit was FLYING! Everyone should see The Twits! 5 stars!”

• Charley Currie

“We saw The Twits! I highly recommend it for people that enjoy a surprise! I give it a 5 star rating. The best part was when Mr Twit told us he thought his beard was “beautiful” That made everyone laugh!”

• Jasper Hammat

“I really enjoyed it. The best parts were all the burps, farts, songs and Mr Twit about to blow on the toilet! I’d recommend it to whole world! 10/10”

• Rosie Gratton

“It was AWESOME! You should really go watch it. Mrs Twit was so funny when she said to go buy a Nintendo switch or some Chicken Nuggets. I thought it was the best show ever. 10/10”

• Zhander Taylor

“My favourite part was the beginning. The lights and the music were amazing! I definitely recommend it. An amazing show. 5 stars!”

• Maddy Isaacs

Social and Emotion Learning - Health

Students from Prep-Year 6 have been learning about positive coping strategies this term. Positive coping strategies are things we can do/resources we can use to help us when feeling strong emotions. Students have learned about positive and negative coping strategies - some strategies give us a release of emotion, but then have consequences that negatively impact us. 

Families are encouraged to have some discussions at home about how we can cope with uncomfortable/strong emotions. Here are some example questions/prompts to get you started!

• When was the last time you felt angry/sad/frustrated/worried? What did you do to feel better?
• What works for you when you are angry? How do you make yourself calm down?
• When I’m angry, I like to ___________. If that doesn’t work to help me feel better, I try _______. 
• How do you feel after using these strategies? Do you notice that some work better than other?
• Are there any strategies that other people use that you don’t like to use? 

Uniform

 The cold weather has started to arrive with some chilly mornings. Students are to only wear a school jumper to school – not casual jumpers. If your child/children do not have a school jumper, we have quite a number of unnamed jumpers found in lost property that are in good condition. These jumpers have been washed and are ready to find their new owners. 

We have a spare uniform cupboard for primary uniforms located at the college. This is mostly jumpers but we do have a couple of shirts. Families are encouraged to have a look at home and send any uniforms (shirts, jumpers, pants/shorts/hats) no longer needed to school to give to Miss P. If you are in need of any uniform items, either contact Carla Piscitelli at the college or send your child to see Miss P. 

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.

Your support with this is greatly appreciated.

On the last day of term OSHC finishes at 5p

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.