Merbein P-10 College Events

Date Issued:  27 August 2020

Merbein P-10 College http://www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au

merbein.p10@edumail.vic.gov.au

188-206 Commercial Street Merbein VIC, 3505

Phone 0350252501

ACTING PRINCIPAL'S REPORT - MR GRIMMER

At this stage we have not received any information regarding the date for a possible return to onsite learning.  Many of you may have heard the discussion around this in the news over the past couple of days where the Education Minister, James Merlino, spoke about his desire to return to school during Term 4.  Whether this is at the beginning of Term 4 we still do not know.  As soon as I receive confirmation of a date I will let all families know via Compass.  Until then I encourage all students to continue to engage in the learning opportunities that are being presented by their teachers and keep up the high standards that are expected across the college.  We have included a number of work samples from  students again in this edition of the newsletter because it's fantastic to recognise the wonderful effort many of our students are putting in during this time.

Once again I would like to thank and congratulate our students across all year levels on their work and acknowledge the support families are providing their children during remote learning 2.0. 

UNIFORM PRICE INCREASE

Our uniform shop is run as a not for profit entity and as such we endeavour to keep our uniform prices reasonable and affordable for families.

Due to an increase in the cost price of some items from our suppliers, the following price rises have been approved and will come into effect from Monday 17th August. 

DOCTORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

We have had confirmation that the Doctors in Secondary Schools program will continue to run via telehealth while we are on remote learning.  Parents or students should still make appointments through the school office                  

  ***WINNER*** 

 MILDURA AIRPORT COMPETITION

Congratulations Matilda

Matilda Smith in Year 5 has taken out first prize for her design of Mildura Airports, Garden Cafe Caravan.

Primary students from around Sunraysia were invited to come up with a design for their new Garden Cafe.

Matilda planned her design and worked on the detail during her art sessions and at home.

In the next couple of weeks Matilda will get to see her design of the Garden Cafe unveiled at the Mildura Airport.

Merbein P-10 College would like to congratulate Matilda on her outstanding effort and achievement - we are very proud of you!

MISS DOWNES' STUDENTS' REMOTE LEARNING 

Over the past 3 weeks students have been involved in STEM tasks where they have created and engineered different constructions. We have had eggs that do not smash, groovy glasses and an umbrella to be used on a rainy day.  Students used a variety of different materials to create their constructions.

REMOTE LEARNING PICTURES

We have pictures sent in by parents of students' remote learning.

DATES TO REMEMBER

September

Friday 18th - Last day of Term 3

October

Monday 5th - First day of Term 4

2020 Term Dates

Term 1: 29/01/20 - 27/03/20

Term 2: 14/04/20 - 26/06/20

Term 3: 13/07/20 - 18/09/20

Term 4: 05/10/20 - 18/12/20

NEW SCHOOL BANK ACCOUNT

The school has changed our bank account to our local Merbein Community Bendigo Bank. If you direct deposit amounts into the school bank account please update the details that you currently use to the following

BSB 633-000 Acc Number 176208320

Account Name - Merbein P-10 College

If you currently use Bpay to pay amounts to the school these details will remain the same. The old school account will remain open for the time being to ensure all receipts and payments are cleared.