Sick or Injured CHILDREN The physical welfare of students is paramount at Mernda Primary School and all teachers have first aid training. Within our school, minor ailments and injuries are all treated with compassion. Any child requiring first aid will attend the school sick bay. If your child has attended the sick bay you will […]

The opportunity for young people to take on leadership roles in a school environment allows them the scope to take risks with their leadership in a safe and supported environment amongst their teachers and peers. At Mernda Primary School we strongly advocate for student leadership opportunities and for the value of student voice, we therefore […]

Starting school is a major milestone, it marks the beginning of your child’s education, setting strong foundations for life-long learning. Research shows that a positive start to school leads to better learning and wellbeing outcomes for all children. It helps to support your child’s continuity of learning and development and assists children to feel secure, […]

At Mernda Primary School, we are proud to provide a camping program for students throughout their primary years. We believe that the role of ‘camp like activities’ provide students with opportunities for personal growth, building the community spirit of the student cohort and immersing students in the natural world. The camping program at Mernda Primary […]

Our building bricks….will end in six! In Year 6 students celebrate a culmination of their primary school years, all coming together as preparation begins for their transition to secondary schooling.  Student Leadership At MPS our students have many opportunities to continue the development of their leadership skills, some as House Captains or School Captains but […]

Arrive into Five…Let’s Take a Dive! Year 5 is an exciting time for the students as they begin their preparation for their final year of Primary School. Students begin their leadership journey, as role models for the younger children. Our year five students demonstrate and teach the school matrix of expected behaviours and values to […]

Through the Door…. Step into Four! At Mernda Primary Schools, Year 4 builds on the students’ Literacy and Numeracy skills and fosters the curious minds of our learners. Students are supported to become school and classroom leaders as they build on their Personal and Social Capabilities in readiness for entry into their last two years […]

Join us in three…for a learning spree! In Year 3 students are considered part of the senior school and embark on new areas in their learning journey. This year provides opportunity for students to apply for a position of responsibility as Student Representative Council (SRC) members, which is a leadership group with a student from […]

Jump into two…there’s lots to do! In Year 2 at Mernda Primary School, the students participate in whole class, small group, partner and individual learning opportunities in all areas of the curriculum. In English, students develop a range of strategies to help them read and understand increasingly complex fiction and non-fiction texts. They are provided […]

Welcome to One…It’s a lot of Fun! Early in grade one we spend time revising concepts learnt in Prep before identifying the next steps for learning.  Each week at school, we complete Reading, Writing and Math sessions which are targeted at your child’s ability. We also spend time learning computer techniques and skills, designed to […]