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ISSUE # 17

TERM 2, WEEK 6

7 June 2018

BOUQUETS TO OUR P&C Congratulations to our P&C who raised almost $3000 last Friday at the EWEN School Development Day. We especially acknowledge the efforts of HAYLEY BILLING who coordinated the catering (120 people). The food was brilliant. Thanks also to parents and community members who donated cash, food or who helped. If your name does not appear below we apologise but we had some extra soups arrive that were unexpected and we don’t know who to thank! Nicola and Chloe Lane Leonie Grant Fiona Iles Bec Barnett Jenny Doncon Julie Flockart Celia Du Plessis Christie White Sherie Carnduff Kristy Van Der Merwe Kerri Shelton Liana Craine Kathy Beilken Kylie Powell Janelle Millar Zane Walker Justine Low Bec Jarvis Rochelle Willis Lisa Sandercock John McKane Sanet Putter Narelle Gardiner Christine Curan Jamie-Lee Walker Nita Dolton Angela Duggan Andrea O Nat Hargreaves Kate Downsborough

SAFETY ISSUE Merredin College warmly welcomes all parents and visitors into the school during the school day. However, it is a legal requirement for all parents and visitors to sign in and out whenever they visit as this gives us information on who is in the school should an emergency arise. We are also required to ensure the children’s safety by minimising access from the general public. Using the school as a thoroughfare does not assist us in this aspect. Please remind friends and family NOT to use the school as a thoroughfare. Staff have been asked to approach members of the public and ask them to sign in if they are visiting the school. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES ARE OVERDUE We unhappily report that many families have not paid their contributions and charges. They were due at the end of Term 1 but it is not too late!!! The extra funds which we generate from this small amount of money, can make a huge difference to the opportunities we can provide for your children. For families who are experiencing financial hardship, payment plans are available. Please contact the office(90410900) if you need to arrange a payment plan or want a copy of your child’s invoice.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—TEACHING IN THE WHEATBELT PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN The Department of Education is filming four of our teachers (Nat Beale, Tom James, Sarah Oliver and Matt Baltovich) as well as our AIEO (Jeno Hayden) who are all passionate about teaching and working in a rural school and can articulate what makes their

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Our PBS Values Focus 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 focuses for Weeks 7-9 are: Primary: We are SUCCESSFUL in Learning Areas - WE STRIVE TO SUCCEED BY PARTICIPATING IN ALL CLASS ACTIVITES TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY

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experience special. Our staff will be filmed with their classes, as well as interviewed. They will be asked to share how they came to be here, why it works for them and what else they bring to and receive from the community outside of school. This will occur tomorrow (8 June). Photo permissions have been sent how to affected students.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT (PBS) Our enthusiastic PBS team engaged in a full day of professional development at EWENCon (Monday 4 June). This workshop focused on ‘Teaching Expected Behaviours.’ In other words we were given advice about how to teach our students to be caring, respectful, responsible and to strive for success. The basic premise is that we teach Maths and English skills but rarely teach the skills required to behave appropriately. For some students, this is not required but for others, it is absolutely necessary. From Term 3, all students will be participate in behaviour lessons based on the school behaviour matrix.

UNIFORM SHOP Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed next Tuesday 12 June. Instead it will be open next Friday 15 June from 10am to 1.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

WINTER CANTEEN MENU The link to the Winter Canteen menu is: http://merredincollege.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2017-18-Winter-Menu.pdf CROSS COUNTRY Reminder that the Cross Country event will be run tomorrow and that the College now has a dedicated Facebook sports carnival page where updates of the cross country event will be posted along with any other sporting event the College is partaking in. So check it out Merredin College Sports Carnival Page. Also parents can now see how their child personally went by logging on to https://sportstrackerapp.com/sign-in#sign-in-header and sign in with your child's details which were sent home earlier this week and were emailed to all students education email addresses.

PLEASE NOTE: The start times to all events are approximations and may change on the day. It is always best to arrive earlier than the estimated start times to avoid disappointment. SCHOOL-AGED HEALTH SERVICES PARENT SURVEY Help the Department of Health to improve school-aged health services. Do you have a child aged between three and 18? Child and Adolescent Community Health and WA Country Health Service are reviewing the community health services provided to school-aged children and across Western Australia. You are invited to complete a short survey to help them understand what is important to you, what is working well and what could be made better. For more information and to complete the survey, visit http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Schoolhealth-services. The survey closes on 10 June.

AGE GROUP RACE TIME RACE DISTANCE

Pre Primary students 9:00am 1km

6Yrs & Under Girls 9:15am 1km

Year 10 – 12 Girls 9:20am 3km

Year 10 – 12 Boys 9:20am 3km

6Yrs & Under Boys 9:30am 1km

8Yrs & Under Girls 9:45am 1km

8Yrs & Under Boys 10:00am 1km

10Yrs & Under Girls 10:15am 1.5km

10Yrs & Under Boys 10:35am 1.5km

12Yrs & Under Girls 11:30am 2km

12Yrs & Under Boys 11:50am 2km

Year 7 Boys / Girls 12:30pm 2.5km

Year 8 Boys / Girls 12:45pm 2.5km

Year 9 Boys / Girls 1:00pm 2.5km

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Phone: 08 9041 0900

Fax: 08 9041 2008

MERREDIN COLLEGE

Phone: 08 9041 0900

Fax: 08 9041 2008

Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au

Email: Merredin College@education.wa.edu.au

P&C FUNDRAISER Commemorative Pavers — Orders have now been extended to close on 30 June 2018. Please follow the link to orders. http://merredincollege.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PandC-Memorial-Paver-Order-Form-2.pdf

2018/19 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS This process is currently underway. Students and staff have the opportunity to nominate a Year 11 student as a Councillor (by Monday 11 June 2018). Approved nominees will then be required to create a profile to be displayed in the West Quad during next week. The Student Council election will occur in the library during Form on Monday of Week 8 (18 June). All staff, Year 11 students and current Year 12 Student council will be given the opportunity to vote. The 2018/2019 Student Council will be announced at the Week 8 whole school assembly (Friday 22 June – Period 1) For all enquiries contact Miss Natalie Beale or Mrs Rebecca Ryan (Year 11/12 Coordinators)

HOMEWORK CLUB Homework Club runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3.00-4.00pm in the library. Numbers have dropped off lately which is a shame since staff are providing their personal time for this important service. Students are encouraged to come along for support and assistance to complete homework or assignments. Teachers will be there to help students as they ‘strive to succeed’ and get on top of their studies. Afternoon tea is also provided.

2019 PREMIER’S ANZAC STUDENT TOUR: COMPETITION OPEN The 2019 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour to Vietnam is a unique opportunity to represent Western Australia and help keep the ANZAC spirit alive. Applications for students from Years 8 to 11 close on Friday 17 August. Please contact Ms Rebecca Ryan if you are interested in your child entering the competition. Department of Education Enquiries: Samantha Boswell AnzacTour@education.wa.edu.au 9402 6422

COUNTRY WEEK The final costing has been set for Country Week. The total cost of the week will be $500. Final payments can now be made to the front office.

YEAR 7 AND 8 SOCIAL/DANCE As a reward for maintaining Good Standing, Year 7 and 8 students are invited to enjoy the Winter Wonderland Dance on Friday 15 June from 6.00pm-8.00pm in the gym. Entry is free and a canteen will be run by the Junior Primary parents with proceeds going to the Nature Playground redevelopment. Any donations of white decorations would be appreciated. Please direct enquiries to Mr David O’Neill or Ms Sarah Johns.

2018 YEAR 11 AND 12 WORKPLACE LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS– TERM 2

Monday 25 – Friday 29 June (Week 9): Year 11 & 12 Timetable is suspended Year 11 and 12 students should be:

at Country Week

on Workplace Learning (ADWPL)

at home studying, completing assignments/tasks, etc.

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Phone: 08 9041 0900

Fax: 08 9041 2008

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Master Mind Australia’s JULY HOLIDAY REVISION PROGAMS

OLNA – Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision & Exam Preparation For all students in Year 7 – 12

The July Revision Program offers comprehensive subject revision and prepares students for their final Semester Exams. Course will be conducted at:

First Week Christ Church Grammar School, Guildford Grammar School, Wesley College

Second Week Hale School, Mindarie Senior College/Peter Moyes Anglican Community School

For further information contact Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377 Or visit www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING GROUP Mrs Walker is running a Tuesday morning running group at 8am each week for Year 3-6 students this term. We have over 40 students signed up so far. If your child would like to participate please collect a note from primary admin. Got a question about this? Mrs Zane Walker (PE Teacher) YEAR 3-6 FOOTBALL CLINIC Students in Years 3-6 will be participating in AFL clinics on Monday 11 June. As not all students in these year groups have sport on a Monday, students are asked to wear appropriate footwear (runners) for the day. Got a question about this? Miss Kylie Bryant (PE Teacher) WINTER CARNIVAL On Wednesday 20J une, students in Years 4-6 will be participating in a Winter Sports carnival at the Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre. Notes will be sent out next week with further details about this event. Got a question about this? Ms Lynne Herbert (Deputy Principal) CROSS COUNTRY Students from PP-Year 6 will have their annual Cross Country at the College tomorrow Friday 8 June. Parents are welcome to come along and support their child in the event. This event is the lead up to the Bruce Rock Cross Country on 15 June. Our top runners will be invited to participate at Bruce Rock. Got a question about this? Ms Lynne Herbert (Deputy Principal) SCHOOL UNIFORMS The winter uniform for students is long blue pants and the school shirt. Jackets can be the school jacket or a plain navy jacket matching the school colours. Please remind your children to wear the correct uniform. Leggings are not considered appropriate unless worn under a skirt or pants. There are currently some items in the lost property in the Primary Office with no names. Please label all items to ensure they can be returned if misplaced. The uniform shop will be closed on Tuesday 12 June but will open on Friday 15 June from 10am – 1pm. Got a question about this? Ms Barbara Smith (Deputy Principal)

BOOKCLUB Bookclub order forms have been distributed to students this week. Orders are due back tomorrow, Friday 8 June.

MERREDIN COLLEGE

Phone: 08 9041 0900

Fax: 08 9041 2008

Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au

Email: Merredin College@education.wa.edu.au

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MERREDIN COLLEGE

Phone: 08 9041 0900

Fax: 08 9041 2008

Web: www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au

Email: Merredin College@education.wa.edu.au

Save the Date:

8 June 2018 Whole School Cross Country

11 June 2018 Yr 3-6 AFL Clinic

15 June 2018 Yr 7/8 Winter Wonderland Dance

PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS WORKSHOPS – 18 JUNE Behaviour Tonics will be delivering two free Protective Behaviours workshops to the Merredin community. One of these workshops will be specifically targeted for children aged 12 - 16 years, and the other for parents and carers of children. Please refer to the information below.

CoM uNiTy NoticE

15 June 2018 Bruce Rock Cross Country

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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11 *Yr3-6 AFL Clinic

12 *SEN Community Engagement Program P.1-4

13 Early Close 2.30pm

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15 *Bruce Rock X Country *Yr 7/8 Winter Wonderland Dance 6pm-7.30pm

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18 P&C MEETING 3.15PM Primary Staffroom

19 *SEN Community Engagement Program P.1-4

20 *Primary Winter Carnival Early Close 2.30pm

21 *Primary Assembly P.1 *Primary Grandparents Day

22 *Yr7-12 Assembly P.1 (Country Week announced Highest achievers Yr 11/12)

*Yr10 Movie Reward

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25 COUNTRY WEEK *Yr11/12 ADWPL

26 COUNTRY WEEK *P-Yr6 Glass of Class *SEN Community Engagement Program P.1-4

27 COUNTRY WEEK *Yr11/12 ADWPL Early Close 2.30pm

28 COUNTRY WEEK *Yr11/12 ADWPL SCHOOL BOARD 5.30PM

29 Last Day Term 2 COUNTRY WEEK *Yr11/12 ADWPL