Secondary News

Just Talkin'

Last week our Year 9 students engaged in the Just Talkin' program.  Below are some comments from our students at the conclusion.

"It was good to talk to everyone instead of texting."

"A good way to build confidence around new people."

"Was an amazing 2 weeks, 100% would do it again."

"It's a good program that you can really learn from."

Parent/Teacher Meetings

We will be having our second round of Parent/Teacher Meetings next Wednesday, 18th September in the Blue Building starting at 4pm and finishing at 7pm.

The meetings are an extremely important component of ongoing home-school communication and family involvement with Merbein P-10 College. Years of research demonstrates that family involvement in their child’s education leads to positive benefits: increased school attendance, higher academic performance and improved attitudes towards school.

Reminder that NO bookings are necessary and each parent-teacher meetings will last around 5 minutes. If you require a longer meeting, an appointment can be arranged for a more suitable time. The following staff will be absent from the Parent/Teacher meetings: Howard Hankinson, Peter Arney, Kirstin James, Brad Hill, Scott Johnson, Sandra Luitjes.

School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB)

The expected behaviours for Year 7-10 students.

Student Achievements

Last weekend Jack Bithell and Lachlan Vernon competed in the Farmers Enduro, motorbike race.  The boys did very well considering the terrible weather they were faced with.

Jack came second in his class and second outright and Lachlan came third in his class.  Well done boys.

Year 10 - The University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

C. Blackie  

Applications are now open for The University of Melbourne's Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program. In recent years, several Merbein P-10 students have been accepted into this program which aims to support students to prepare for tertiary education and offers preferential entry to the University of  Melbourne courses.  Learning Centre Leaders will approach selected students about making an application, however all eligible students are welcome to apply. To find out more about the KLD Young Scholars Program, visit https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/programs-for-high-achievers/kwong-lee-dow-young-scholars-program

Doctors in Secondary Schools

Remember our doctor’s room is open every Tuesday from 10am–3pm for secondary students.  Student appointments can be made through staff at the school or by calling the Merbein Family Practice on 03 5025 2511 or students can simply drop into the rooms at recess or lunch on Tuesdays. This is a great service, not just when students are sick but for things like prescriptions, asthma and anaphylaxis plans, catch-up immunisations, mental health and any other issues facing secondary students.  Students will need to give their Medicare Card details to the GP clinic.  An easy way to do this is for the student to take a photo of the card on their phone.  Parents do not need to attend appointments with students but are very welcome to come along if the students wish.