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Stomp Performances
STOMP Dance 2023
March 27th – 31st
Who? – All students from Prep to Year 6.
What? – Students will learn up to 4 different dances and will perform 2 dances at the Friday afternoon performance.
When? – Monday 27th March to Friday 31st March during PE lessons
Where - Merbein P-10 College Gymnasium
Why? – STOMP is a fantastic opportunity to learn, create and perform dances. Participating in STOMP fosters the development of fundamental movement & co-ordination skills, it instils respect, social skills, teamwork &
self-expression, and helps students become creative & confident. Above all STOMP promotes health and wellbeing.
How much? - $15 per student
- As there is no voluntary excursion levy this year, all students will be required to pay the $15.
STOMP is a vital part of our curriculum and a large commitment has been made by the college to bring a qualified STOMP presenter to the region to run this week long program. Therefore, ALL students are expected to participate. There is no requirement to return a permission note for this event – simply pay the required amount of money either online via Compass or directly to the main office.
The Grand Finale – A Primary Stomp Dance Performance will take place in our College gymnasium between 2:15 – 3:15 Friday afternoon. All welcome! A recording of the dances will be made and posted on the school Facebook page for those parents unable to attend.
A reminder, so that students can participate, $15 for STOMP needs to be paid to the College asap
No Hats No Play
From week 2 Term 4, all primary students are required to wear a hat out in the yard at recess and lunch times. The school policy is 'No Hat No Play'. Students without a hat will need to sit in the designated shaded areas. If you need to purchase a hat for your child you can do so at the school's main office. Please clearly name your child's hat.
Uniform
With the weather cooling down hoodies and other types of windcheaters are NOT school uniform.
School jumpers can be purchased from the main office at any time during the day.
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.
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.