Term 3

Term 3 commences Monday 22nd July.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Cookie's Corner

Cookie visiting our room 1
pre-primary class

After school club

We had a great start to our Afterschool Club with all our students enjoying the different activities. Special thanks to our wonderful staff and parents who have volunteered their time and thank you to our Chaplin Ash and Israel and Kirra from the Global Heart Church.

Our Craft Club is in need of donations of buttons, ribbon and wool. If you can help with any of these, please drop off to the office.

Staff car park

The car park at the front of the school is for staff parking and is not being used correctly. Please do not use this car park at drop off and pick up time as improper use impacts on student safety.

P & C Fundraising News Term 2

Entertainment Books

We are selling Entertainment Voucher books again as a fundraiser! For just $70 you receive 100s of $$$ off restaurants/cafes, play centres, family activities etc.
Available in book form or digital to take anywhere on your phone.  Please contact  P & C President, Mel on 0415 756 580

Lost Property

Has your child lost a jumper, hat or other item?  Perhaps you've left non school items at school.  Lost property is now stored in the Medical Room near the front office.  It is available during school hours.  Items not claimed by the end of each term will be given to charity.

Kindy Enrolments 2020

If your child is born between 1st July 2015 -  30th June 2016 registrations are now open.

Please see the front office for application forms, with copies of Birth Certificate, A current Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) immunisaton history statement and Proof of Address.

One Big Voice

SAVE THE DATE

Parents, don’t forget our students have been invited to perform at the One Big Voice at the RAC arena on Friday 30th August. The students have all been working so well learning the lyrics. 

Congratulations to Emma Kinnane and Chantelee Hanekom for winning the compere positions for the event. Tickets usually go on sale over the school holidays through Tickettek and please be aware Merriwa Primary is located in the MOZART section.

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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club operates five days per week at the school from 8.00-8.20am.  All children are welcome to attend.

We appreciate the support of Foodbank and all our wonderful volunteers.

Voluntary Contributions

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you to the parents who have already paid their Voluntary     Contributions. Voluntary Contributions can be paid at the school office or direct deposit.

Merriwa Primary School

BSB Number—016 246

Account Number—340918248

Early Pick Up Arrangements

If you require alternative pickup arrangements for your child, please supply a note for the teacher in the morning.  All children have been informed to come to the front office if there is no one there to collect them at the end of the school day.

School Banking

School Banking is on Wednesday Mornings between 8am - 8.30am in the school Library.

Student Information

Having accurate student details on file is imperative - especially in the case of an emergency.  If any details have changed, please contact the school on 6206 2340 so we can update our records.

Merriwa Science Program

Our science program, Old Ways New Ways, which is presented by Caroline Bishop, our Board Chair, and Jason Barrow from the Kurongkurl Katijin Centre at Edith Cowan University, will take the international stage next week . Our program, which teaches the students about traditional Aboriginal science, and modern forensic science , will be presented at the Primary Science Education Conference in Edinburgh Scotland, next week. We are very excited to know that Merriwa Primary will be presented to science teachers from all over the world as an example of excellent practice.

Readiness Program ESC

Readiness Program starts week 2 14th & 15th  February Thursday and Friday from 9am - 11am.  For further information please contact Gill Gore via email gillian.gore@education.wa.edu.au