Secondary News

Freeza Art Competition

The Freeza Art Competition entry is open for 2019.  Any students who are aspiring artists and would like the chance to win $100 can enter.  The conditions of entry are on the back of the application form available from the school front office. The closing date is the 29th July 2019.  Successful works will be displayed in an Exhibition at the Mildura Visitors Centre, next to the Waves. 

Casual Dress Day

Next Friday 28th June will be a Casual Dress Day for Secondary Students.  This is a Student Representative Council (SRC) Fundraiser.  Students who wear casual dress are expected to give a gold coin donation. 

Year 8-10 Students School Uniform

By C. Blackie

The Merbein P-10 uniform was created with input from students and has been updated this year.  As a result, well over 90% of students in Years 8-10 wear full school uniform on an average day.  Many students will find themselves unable to wear full school uniform for a day or two at some point during the year and this is understandable. However, there are a small number of students who consistently arrive at school wearing non-uniform or unacceptable clothing, including hoodies or jumpers worn under t-shirts or jackets, ripped or torn jackets or pants in non-uniform colours.  Students who are out of uniform without a note from a parent or carer will be required to remove non-uniform items of clothing and/or to collect a bag of rubbish from the yard as a consequence.  If families are having difficulties providing the full school uniform, please speak to your child's form teacher or a Learning Centre Leader. This is a problem that can be very easily fixed.

Library Books

By K. Fetherston

Just a couple more weeks until the end of term.  Students are asked to go through their lockers and return any library books that they are not using and re-borrow books they are still reading.

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.

Arena Jackets

The jacket orders have arrived.  If you have been waiting for a jacket in your size to arrive, please come into the school to collect one.

Year 10 - Snow Camp Payments

By C. Blackie

Students who were offered a Guaranteed or Provisional place on the Year 10 Snow Camp are reminded that a further payment of $350.00 is due tomorrow Friday 21st June to secure your place. This information was included in the letter issued several weeks ago to students by hand in most cases and by email in all cases.  If you are unable to meet this payment deadline, please contact the College office as soon as possible to set an alternative payment date.  Full payment must be received for the Camp no later than Friday 9th  August ahead of the departure date on Monday 12 August.

Eisteddfod Achievements

Congratulations to Alina, who received First Place in the 16 year old Pianoforte Section.  

 

Great achievement Hannah!  Receiving an Honourable Mention in the 13-14 years Country Music Solo.

Eisteddfod Achievements

Well done Alira who performed in the 13-14 Modern Solo. 

Congratulations Indi and Skye who received second place in the 16 and under Modern Duet accompanied by Cooper. 

Eisteddfod Dance Photos