The aim of the MPS House System – is to promote a sense of belonging and pride in our students, as well as a sense of connectedness to our school. It provides a caring environment in which individuals feel a sense of belonging and acceptance through the vertically structured house system. As a member of one of the […]
Read More »MPS On Site Tours Our school tours are a great opportunity to experience our vibrant school in action. You will be guided by a member of our Leadership Team and have a chance to see our programs, facilities and students. You will see the learning that takes place every day in (and beyond) our classrooms […]
Read More »Every year the staff at Mernda Primary strive to provide their students with many wonderful opportunities to participate in wonderful organised events. Several major school events are held across the year for students of all ages and their falilies. These events provide our Mernda students with an opportunity to compete, celebrate learning, present and develop […]
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Our outdoor playground areas are designed to be innovative and encourage our students to challenge themselves, explore their environment, and develop and grow together in a safe setting. We view play as an essential element for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems and relate to others. Children learn by leading […]
Read More »Our school was one of the first to be built as part of the State Government PPP (Public, Private Partnership) initiative. Under the PPP model, schools are financed, designed, constructed and maintained by the private sector to high contractual standards over 25 years, allowing Principals and teachers to focus on student learning, rather than asset […]
Read More »Vision Statement Mission Statement We will nurture a lifelong passion for LEARNING by: providing a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through collaborative planning and appropriate instruction. using effective teaching practices and differentiated programs in order to cater for individual learning styles and interests which broadens our vision of the world. maintaining […]
Read More »1853 – 1970’s Mernda Primary School No. 0488 was first established in 1853 on Plenty Road just south of Bridge Inn Road. Originally named ‘Plenty State School’, it was renamed to Mernda Primary School in 1913 in line with a change in suburb name. The original school building still stands today near the entry to […]
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