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2019 PRINCIPAL—MERREDIN COLLEGE I have made the decision to retire at the end of this year. I have really enjoyed my time at Merredin College and believe that together we have made some great gains in my ‘just over’ 7 years as the inaugural Merredin College Principal. I am very proud of the school we have created and believe it is well on the way to becoming a ‘rural lighthouse’ school. I am indebted to everyone who has worked with, and supported me to progress this vision. Thank you The Merredin College Principal position is currently advertised. You will be informed as soon as I know regarding who the successful applicant is.
MERREDIN COLLEGE BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the School Board will be on Thursday 25 October at 5.30 pm in the Southern Staffroom. The following items will be discussed.
Secondary Fees and Charges, Extra Cost Options and Personal Use Items
2019 School Development Days
Merredin College NAPLAN report – highlights and improvements
Leavers’ jumpers
Staffing
School Board Effectiveness Survey
Chaplaincy 2019
School Farm
Slight Changes to School Board Terms of Reference
POSITION AVAILABLE—CLEANER Merredin College is seeking a reliable and dedicated Cceaner to join our school community. This position is a permanent part-time (0.44 FTE) position commencing in November 2018. Closing date for applications is 26 October 2018 at 4.30pm. Application forms and information can be collected from the College front office or by emailing to [email protected]
OPENING OF THE PURPLE BENCH PROJECT The Wheatbelt Youth Council was recently developed by the Wheatbelt Police District to provide positive experiences for young people and promote positive relationships between students, police and the community. Our Council has embraced the Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WA) initiative of painting a series of purple benches in public spaces to honour all victims killed as a result of Domestic and Family Violence. This initiative is supported by local government and members of parliament. The latest data from Australian Institute of Health and
Merredin College Weekly Community Update
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Message from the Principal…….
We are carin , we are Respectful, we are RespOnsible, We strive to succeed!
Each week the College will focus on aspects of our PBS expectations. The information will be provided to students on classroom doors. Parents are encouraged to support the College in promoting these values at home. The PBS focuses for Week 3, Term 4 are:
PRIMARY
We are SUCCESSFUL in Outside Areas WE STRIVE TO SUCCEED BY MOVING AROUND THE SCHOOL AREAS CALMLY,
QUIETLY AND SENSIBLY
SECONDARY
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE BY WEARING OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM WITH PRIDE We are RESPONSIBLE in Learning Areas
Welfare (AIHW) reports one woman a week is killed by a current or former partner; and one man a month is killed due to domestic and family violence. Purple is chosen as it is associated worldwide with the Domestic Violence awareness movement. The Merredin Branch of the Wheatbelt Youth Council is painting the bench situated at the intersection of Barrack and Bates Streets in the centre of Merredin (outside the visitor centre). This involves some of our students who/will participate in a short opening ceremony of this Purple Bench on Thursday 25 October 2018 at 10.00 am.
YEAR 12 AWARDS NIGHT This Friday night we celebrate our Year 12s success at their Awards Ceremony. Please ensure you bring your ticket and arrive by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
YEAR 10 SEMESTER 2 EXAMS This semester Year 10.1 Mathematics and 10.1 Science and all English and HASS classes will have exams. Due the varying nature of each course, Science will be held during class time next week, English will be Tuesday 13 November during Periods 1 & 2, HASS will be Thursday 15 November, also Periods 1 & 2 and Mathematics will be during that week with the time to be advised.
AIME MENTORING The AIME mentoring program continues to go from strength to strength assisting our Aboriginal students to vision their futures and challenge mindsets. Another enjoyable session was held on Tuesday 16 October with several more sessions planned before the end of the year. For more information scan the below QR code or visit https://aimementoring.com/ or see Chrissi Smith.
ABORIGINAL PARENT MEETING 23 OCTOBER Tuesday 23 October 10.00-11.00am Agenda to include:
Aboriginal Student NAPLAN summary Data.
Flourishing At Schools wellbeing survey results and brainstorm session.
FLOURISHING AT SCHOOLS SURVEY As part of the schools mental health initiative and as part of mental health week last week students in Yr 7-10 undertook a Flourishing at Schools survey. Mental health has been a focus of the Australian and Western Australian government's with a huge funding boost to Headspace announced just last week. 1 in 5 people suffer from a mental illness and we hope that we can provide our students with the tools to be able to recognise, seek and provide help to themselves, family or friends. Individual results of this survey have been emailed to each student.
END OF YEAR ARRANGEMENTS FOR YEAR 11 AND 12—TERM 4 YEAR 12 Week 2
Friday 19 October –Awards Night 7.00pm – 9.00pm (approx) Week 3
Study week – 22-26 October Weeks 4, 5 & 6 Monday 29 October – Friday 16 November - ATAR Course Examinations YEAR 11 –TERM 4: Weeks 1 & 2: Tuesday 9 – Friday 19 October - Normal timetable for all Year 11 students
Week 3, 4 & 5: Monday 22 October – Friday 9 November
All VET/General pathway students are on Workplace Learning ATAR Pathway students have normal timetable
Week 6: Monday 12 – Friday 16 November
VET/General Pathway students return to school to complete Workplace Learning Logbooks/Skills Journals. Once logbooks are completed Mr Rennie will sign students off and they are finished for the year.
ATAR Pathway students have normal classes Friday 16 November (3.00pm) – Year 11 timetable suspended last timetabled 2018 school day for all Year 11 students
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Email: Merredin [email protected] Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au
Email: Merredin [email protected]
MERREDIN COLLEGE
Phone: 08 9041 0900
Fax: 08 9041 2008
Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au
Email: Merredin [email protected]
Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au
Email: Merredin [email protected]
MERREDIN COLLEGE
Phone: 08 9041 0900
Fax: 08 9041 2008
RURAL AND REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program supports students with the costs of studying at university or at a vocational education and training institution. The scholarships are valued at up to $18,000 each and are available to support students studying for six months full-time or up to 8 years part-time, on campus, or through online and distance education. The course must be either Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Health or Agriculture with a qualification level of: Certificate IV; Diploma; Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; Master Degree or a Doctoral Degree. For more information click on the following links: https://www.education.gov.au/rural-and-regional-enterprise-scholarships https://www.qtac.edu.au/scholarships
BOOKCLUB Book Club order and monies is due back on Tuesday 23 October 2018.
ATTENDANCE Please ensure your children attend school every day. It is extremely important that students do not miss any learning as it puts them behind. If your child is sick however, please keep them home to ensure we do not infect or contaminate other children or staff. It is also a legal requirement for parents to notify the school verbally or in writing within three days of the absence. Do you need further information? See Mrs Barbara Smith
STUDENT LEADERSHIP Over the next few weeks the Year 5 students will be nominating for a student leadership position for 2019. The nomination form will be handed to the students next week and we ask that it is returned by the due date to ensure the process is completed in a timely manner. Further information? see Mrs Barb Smith or Mrs Amelia Baltovich
NO HAT, NO PLAY Please remind children to bring their hat to school. They are not allowed to play during break times unless they have a broad brimmed school hat. Hats can be purchased at the uniform shop on a Tuesday and we also have a few available in the Primary Office. Further information? See Mrs Barb Smith
WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019
This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students
from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen
Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the
fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at
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Useful Links:
Save the Date:
18 October Yr 12 ATAR Students Finish
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Email: Merredin [email protected] Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au
Email: Merredin [email protected]
MERREDIN COLLEGE
Phone: 08 9041 0900
Fax: 08 9041 2008
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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15 *First Aid Course-Yr11
16 *First Aid Course-Yr11 *SEN Community Engage-ment Program P.1-4 *AIM Indigenous Mentoring-11am Yr7-10 (Rm18)
17 *First Aid Course-Yr11 Early Close 2.30pm
18 *Yr 12 ATAR Finish *First Aid Course-Yr11
19 *Yr 12 Awards Night
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22 *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL until 9/11/18
23 *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL *SEN Community Engage-ment Program P.1-4
24 *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL *AIM Indigenous Mentoring-11am Yr7-10 (Rm18) Early Close 2.30pm
25 *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL School Board Mtg5.30pm
26 *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL
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29 *ATAR Exams *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL P&C Meeting 6.00pm
30 *ATAR Exams *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL *SEN Community Engage-ment Program P.1-4
31 *ATAR Exams *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL Early Close 2.30pm
1 NOVEMBER *ATAR Exams *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL *Primary Assembly 9am
2 *ATAR Exams *Yr 11 VET/General ADWPL *Assembly Yr7-10 & Yr 11 ATAR P.1 *Kindy Orientation 9am-11am
TERM 4 PLANNER:
