As Naidoc Week was cancelled due to COVID-19,  classes will be completing activities on Friday 13th November recognising the indigenous culture.

We have started to plan for the Year 6 Graduation, which will be held on Tuesday 15th December 2020.  The graduation will be held during the day, the ceremony will begin at 10am and finish at 2pm.

The social dance lessons for all year 5 with Humphreys Dance Studio will be held from Monday 23rd November until Friday 4th December.  The cost is $40.00 for the ten sessions and you are welcome to begin sending in payments and arrangements for part payment can be made with the office.

If your child is born between 1st July, 2016 - 30th June, 2017 registrations are now open.  Please see the link below for application forms and return by post or email  to merriwa.ps@edcuation.wa.edu.au with copies of birth certificate and proof of address.

Due to all gates being locked, a staff member will be at the back gate everyday at 12.30pm to collect lunches and other items that need to be dropped off at school.

We regret to inform you that swimming lessons for 2020 have been cancelled. The renovations at Joondalup Arena have not been completed in time and we could not find another venue at such short notice.   A note has been sent home regarding refunds.

The Clarkson Online Canteen is back up and running as of Tuesday next week. Lunch orders can be placed for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

With the move to Phase 5 restrictions being delayed the arrangements that were in place last term will remain.  

We have been so impressed by the resilience and independence shown by your children during these COVID-19 times.  Your children are excited about both coming to school and seeing you at the end of the day.  We have also enjoyed seeing their happy faces at the gates.

Our library is open additional times for Lexile book borrowing. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00am - 8.20am and 2.40pm - 4.00pm.

I want to thank you all for your support in what was one of the most unusual starts to a school term we have ever seen. Together, we have been able to make the best of this situation and ensure your child’s safety and continuity of learning.    

The Dental Clinic is open.  If you have an appointment the dental staff will ring you and arrange entry into the school. One adult only please.

Just a reminder for all students to bring their water bottles everyday, so they can refill at the fountains.

Due to our cleaning procedures, our school playgrounds are closed before and after school.