Book Week Character Parade

All students are encouraged to dress as their favourite author or character on the last day of term, Friday 27th September at 8.30am. The theme is Find your Super Power.

Learning Journey

You are invited to come to our annual Learning Journey on Wednesday 25^th September. As usual, our classes are open and there will be many stalls and displays from local high schools and community agencies. You are welcome to join our opening assembly at 2.30pm, in the undercover area, where our choir and drumming group will be performing.
A sausage sizzle and coffee van facilities and cake stall will be available.

Please note, that children must be accompanied by an adult, so they can show their class work to you.   We look forward to seeing you all there.

Faction Carnival

Our 2019 faction carnival was a great success ! There was a great turn out from all families who cheered loudly and the teachers did a fantastic job on the day.  Special thank you to Mr Allan and congratulations to the winning faction, Baltimore.

Asthma

Meet Cookie. He is a therapy dog at Merriwa Primary School

Last week, Cookie and the humans who teach at his school learned about;
➡️ What asthma is;
➡️ How they can help the kids at school to better manage their asthma;
➡️ How to recognise when one of the kids at school is having an asthma flare up; and
➡️ How to do Asthma first aid.

Thank you Cookie, the staff of Merriwa Primary School and Merriwa Education Support Centre for inviting us along.

If you would like to know how to have one of our great educators visit your school to talk about asthma and asthma first aid, call 1800 ASTHMA, email ask@asthmawa.org.au or visit https://asthmawa.org.au/services/school/

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.

Readiness Program ESC

The School Readiness Program runs each Thursday and Friday morning, 9am – 11am. The purpose of the program is to prepare families for a seamless transition to Kindergarten.

Each session provides opportunity for carers and their Pre-Kindergarten child with cognitive/physical difficulties, to become familiar with the school environment, structures and routines. Purposeful, structured learning activities are provided in a safe, play based environment. All of which promote communication and develop knowledge and understanding of specific skills, including gross motor.

If you would like more information, please contact Principal - Karen Macri Karen.macri@education.wa.edu.au or Teacher/Facilitator - Gillian (Gill) Gore gillian.gore@education.wa.edu.au

Kurlangas Aboriginal Playgroup

Welcome to term 3!

This term at playgroup we are learning about shapes and the colours YELLOW, RED, GREEN and BLUE. We will be reinforcing these colours through sensory play, various types of painting, craft activities, cooking and stories.

We will also have activities and experiences that promote physical skills, socialisation skills and language skills.

For our babies, there will be tummy time (to strengthen their back and neck muscles), push and pull toys, some wonderful books to look at, finger rhymes and songs to sing.

Playgroup is FREE and held every Tuesday at Merriwa Primary school during term times between 9.00-11.00am, for Aboriginal children up to 5yrs of age and their carers.

A morning tea of fresh fruit is provided for the children, and tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults. You do not need to have a child attending this school to attend.

Hope to see you there!                

Aboriginal Early Years team.        

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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.

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.

Online Canteen

Unfortunately due to the decline in the number of lunch orders through the Clarkson Community High School Online Canteen, we are unable to offer this service everyday.

Orders will only be able to be placed on TUESDAY, THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S.

Our Online Canteen is available by registering on www.QuickCliq.com.au. Orders must be placed by 9am and the menu and daily specials are available at the office.