Term 4 Week 7 Thursday 16 November 2017 PRINCIPAL'S PAGE

Magic of Music Concert Last night our school hosted the Magic of Music Concert in our Performing Arts Centre. The hall was packed with parents and family members who were well and truly entertained during the evening. Thanks go to our fantastic music teachers Mrs Joy Powell, Mrs Dena Reid, Ms Helen Hurst, Miss Deb Body, Ms Stephanie Williams and also our wonderful choir and instrumental students who showcased their musical achievements for this year. Our school music program continues to grow in strength each year. Our students are becoming seasoned performers with two concerts this year, eisteddfod performances, Music Count Us In and also the many opportunities here at school to perform at different school functions and events. On the evening, Senior medals were given to our leaving Year 6 students who will be sorely missed from our program. All children also received a Music Participation Certificate acknowledging their efforts during the year. Thank you to; • Mrs Lush who provided expert accompaniment to our

performances • Mr Greg McBlane for setting up and operating the sound

system • Mrs Collinge for doing the amazing certificates and

organising the raffle At the end of the night each of our music teachers were presented with a bunch of flowers, courtesy of the P&C Association. A big thank you to all our parents for their ongoing support of our music program and for encouraging your children to actively participate in the school’s music program. As we know there is a lot more than just performing on stage. There are the many hours practising at home and the many rehearsals and lessons here at school. Thank you to all the school staff and parents who assisted on the night. It was very much appreciated. Mrs Anderson again did a fabulous job as the MC on the night and we thank her for her ongoing support of our school’s music program. Robina State High School Awards Night On Monday night Ms Hall attended the Robina State High School Awards night. She was very pleased to see a number of former Merrimac Primary students receiving academic and cultural awards. The staff of Robina High should be congratulated for their efforts and for the high standard of the presentation evening. Well done to the following Merrimac State School past students who were presented with awards at the Robina State High School Awards Night: Rhys Castle - Griffith University Early Entry Ethan Redhead - Griffith University Early Entry, Academic Excellence Year 12 Griffin Watson - Griffith University Early Entry Harmony Bampton – Southern Cross University Star Entry Guaranteed Admission Griffin Watson - Excellence in Instrumental Music Award - Senior Liam Anderson - Academic Excellence Year 10

Next P&C Meeting Our next P&C meeting is scheduled for Monday 27th November at 6.30pm in the Admin Building. There will be a short P and C meeting followed by a farewell to our P and C Operations Manager, Mr James Anderson who finishes his role at the end of this month. All interested parents are invited to attend. There will be no Merrimac Outside School Hours Care meeting on that evening. Also there will be no International Exchange Parent on that night as well. Prep Experience Days Term Four is an exciting time for our Preparatory Program. Merrimac State School is inviting new Prep students for 2018 to attend a two hour Prep Experience morning. The first Prep Experince was held on Tuesday this week. It went extremely well. The new students got to experience Prep and were right at home with all the activities and routines during the morning. All the new Prep parents took part in an information session presented by Mrs Hall (Deputy Principal), Mrs White (Master Teacher) and Mrs Prentis (Literacy Coach). The parents also enjoyed a guided tour of all the school facilities. The next scheduled Experience Days are for Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 November. On these days the children will be engaged in Early Learning activities relating to Prep. This is to reassure them that school can be an enjoyable place where they can learn safely. They will also get to know some of the areas such as the classroom, playground and toilets. Mrs Hall, Mrs Prentis and Mrs White will again be holding a parent information session in the Science Room for interested parents from 9.30am-10.45am. This will allow parents to settle their child into the room and be back before the end of the session. A tour of our school facilities will also be undertaken during the morning session. Enrolled students were provided with a letter indicating their date for experience morning at the orientation session attended by their parents. If you did not attend please see the office for your Prep Orientation pack. Getting to know our new students and their families It is now easier for families to share their child’s Kindergarten Transition statement with the school. The statements are a great way for our Prep teachers to get to know the children in their class before the first day, so they can prepare to welcome them and plan for their ongoing learning and development. Kindergarten teachers, parents, carers and children develop transition statements together near the end of the kindy year. The Transition Statement gives Prep teachers a snapshot of each child’s strengths, interests and learning through kindy. Parents and carers can now give their consent for Transition statements to be forwarded to a child’s new school and outside school hours care service directly from kindergartens. We will be in touch with local services to ensure our email address is known to the kindergarten teachers. For more information about the new Transition statement consent form visit the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority website. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/kindergarten/curriculum_2017

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Gooding Drive Roudabout Upgrade Work is still continuing on the Gooding Drive Roundabout. An update on this work is attached for your information. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information Session Parents are cordially invited to an NDIS Information evening presented by the Mid Coast Cluster Schools; Miami State School, Miami State High School, Caningeraba State School, Broadbeach State School, Burleigh Heads State School, Merrimac State School and Merrimac State High School. This information session will get you NDIS ready when the roll out begins on 1st July, 2018. Please see the flyer attached to the school newsletter. NDIS Community Information Session: Tuesday 28 November, 2017 6pm -8pm at Miami State High School Great Hall Presented by Mid Coast Cluster Schools The NDIA will conduct a local NDIS information session for people with disability, their families, carers and informal supports. This is a great opportunity to understand how to get ready for the NDIS and get answers to your questions. Learn about: · The design and key principles of the NDIS · Access and eligibility process · The planning process and how to prepare · Implementing your plan · The review and appeal process All our families and community organisations are encouraged to attend. End of Year Reporting Report Cards for Prep to Year 6 will be emailed home on Tuesday 5 December. If parents have any concerns regarding their child’s report, they are encouraged to arrange a meeting with their child’s teacher. Parent/Teacher interviews, if needed, can be arranged in the last week of the term. Year 6 Graduation The Year 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday 7 December in our Performing Arts Centre (PAC) from 10.00am to 12.00pm. A Year 6 only student disco will be held on Thursday 7 December at 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the MPC. On the last day of term our Year 6 students will enjoy a special day at Wet n Wild (subject to a behaviour review). 2018 Year Four Camp – Advance Notice Term 1 Week 9 GROUP ONE Dates: 19th March - 21st March GROUP TWO Dates: 21st March - 23rd March Where: Currumbin Farm School Approximate Cost: $200 Deposit: $100 will be required by Friday 9th February 2018 Balance: $100 will be required by Friday 2nd March 2018 To view where the camp is and find out more go to www.thebeachschool.eq.edu.au (*PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL NEXT YEAR WHEN ACTUAL AMOUNT WILL BE CONFIRMED*) Human Relationships Education (HRE) Family Planning Queensland (now True) is once again delivering the HRE Sexuality Program for our Year 5 students. The content of the program is very similar to previous years and is being sponsored by the P&C. Year 5 students completed the first of their lessons yesterday on Wednesday 15th and will finish their lessons today on Thursday 16th of November.

Active School Travel – Bling Your Bike to School Day Rockin’ Round Merrimac Christmas Parade It’s that festive time of year again, when we can let our Christmas spirit shine! This year on Wednesday 29 November we are having our Rockin’ Round Merrimac Active Travel Christmas parade. Students are encouraged to deck out their bike, scooter, or skateboard for the parade. The best Christmas dressed active travel participant will win the prizes for their category. More event day details next week! Commonwealth Games Art Project Merrimac students have been involved in a Commonwealth Games Art Project where selected students have designed an artwork to reflect their place on the Gold Coast. These art works will be taken to the Athletes' Village to be placed over each competitor's bed and then given to them as a gift. Thank you to Mrs Lamburd, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Boyd, Miss Murray and Mrs Hall for supporting students with the project. There is a display of

photographs you can view in the Office Foyer.

Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea An afternoon tea will be held from 1.45pm to 2.20pm next Tuesday 21 November in the Old School Building to say thank you to our many parents and friends who assist in our classrooms, tuckshop, bookshop, discos, student banking, P&C and on various committees. Please come along and enjoy the afternoon tea. Mr Bob La Castra, our Gold Coast City Councillor, has been invited along to help celebrate this occasion and to help present certificates to the many volunteers at Merrimac. Upcoming Staff Leave Mr Elliott on leave - 20 Nov to 1 Dec – Mr Greg Chin to replace Mrs Bird on leave - 27 Nov to 8 Dec – Mrs Denise Boyd to replace Mrs Powell has leave - 4 to 6 Dec – Mrs Dena Reid to replace Mrs Kitching on leave – 4 to 8 Dec – Mr Nathan Rutherford to replace. Christmas Hamper Donations We are reaching out to our Merrimac Community and would greatly appreciate donations for our Christmas hampers . The list is endless. Donations could include vouchers to restaurants (dinner for two), 18 hole golf passes, car wash, coffee shops, gym

passes etc. If you are able to assist, could you please contact Mrs McCarthy in 2D’s classroom or email kkitc14@eq.edu.au. In return for supporting the school, we would like to thank you by advertising your business at

the event and in our school newsletter. Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity

Carols by Candlelight

Our Christmas Carols event is less than three weeks away! It is not long until Santa will be visiting our children and our community having another fantastic firework display. Carols by Candlelight is on Monday 4th December. Gates will open at 5.00pm and the first performance will begin at 6.00pm. The Carols will again be held on our oval. Entry is $5 per family or $2 per person. This cost covers Sound and Lighting and Equipment hire. For security, families are asked to only enter via the main gate or the gate near the MPC and tennis courts. This will be the only entry for the night. Raffles We have some amazing items to be raffled on the night which include: � $30 Voucher for Woolworths Carrara � 3 x $20 Nest Coffee Lounge Vouchers - Carrara � $50 Voucher for Robina Shopping Centre � $40 Merrimac Tavern Restaurant Voucher � 2 x $60 Exterior Treatment Car Wash Vouchers � 2 x $50 Bristo Vouchers for Club Robina � $30 Voucher for Coles Mermaid Waters (Q Super Centre) � 15 x $10 Vouchers for Bellachino Café at Q Super Centre � Zaraffas Hamper donated By Zaraffas Worongary � 4 x 12 month Magic Passes to Village Roadshow Theme Parks

– Donated by Mrs Stringer � Meat Tray – Donated by Lenard’s Mermaid Waters (Q Super

Centre) � 1 x Family Fun Pass for Bowling – AMF Robina � 1 x Family Fun Pass for Laser – AMF Robina � High Tea for 4 valued at $156 at QT Gold Coast � Christmas hampers with a range of goodies � Wine Hamper Raffle tickets are $2 for one ticket or $5 for four tickets. Sausage Sizzle The Student Council will be organising a sausage sizzle on the night. Sausage on a slice of bread will be on sale on the oval so busy parents can feed their hungry hoards before the singing starts. Please support the stall as all profits will be going straight back into supporting your child’s education. Delicious Stalls The P&C will have a stall on the night selling a variety of drinks, packets of chips and glowsticks. A mobile coffee van has been organised to provide you with a range of hot and cold drink choices. We are very lucky again this year to have an ice cream truck on site as well. Exciting Events Again this year, each class will be performing a Christmas Carol on stage. Students will be able to visit Santa after their performance. We have some MSS Choir students singing a community carol and the Merrimac Drummers Drumbeat group will be playing a carol by drums. We will end the night with a fantastic fireworks display.

School Website and QSchools Smartphone App The QSchools app is available to the school community as a free

download via the Apple iTunes store and Google Play. Update regularly to access the latest features.

2018 Booklists Booklists for all students currently in Years P-5 have already been sent home with students. Orders can be placed with the Bookshop any Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 8.00am – 9.00am, or by registering with Flexischools. Student Placements 2018 If your child will not be returning to Merrimac in 2018 please fill out the slip at the end of this newsletter and return it to the school office by Friday 24 November. This will assist in the placements for next year. Please note this does not apply to Year 6 students in 2017. School Uniform Donation Parents whose children finish at Merrimac at the end of the school year may like to donate their children's old uniforms to our school reserve supply. This would greatly help our spare clothing pool for when children have accidents at school or are in need of borrowing a spare uniform. Parents, please check your uniforms at home as we are missing a few uniforms from our supply. They are numbered on the tag. Also, the Music Committee would be very appreciative of black shoes donations. Parent Information Booklets New Parent Information Booklets for 2018 have been prepared. These are provided to all new enrolments including beginning Prep families. Additional copies are available from the school office for anyone who may be interested in obtaining a copy. The Parent Information Book is also available on the school’s website. Centenary Pavers This year was a very special year for our school, as we celebrated our school’s Centenary. Do you and your family want to have a permanent reminder here of your attendance or involvement in Merrimac State School and our Centenary celebrations? We are offering the opportunity to purchase a Centenary Paver as a lasting record of your child’s/children’s/family’s involvement in our school’s Centenary year. Attached to the school newsletter is further information about the paver promotion and also how to order your paver or pavers. The cut-off date for paver orders is Friday 8 December. Please note the extension date for the ordering of pavers. This will be your last opportunity to order a paver. Orders can be placed through the Bookshop. The paver promotion is also open to school community members as well as businesses. If you know of any businesses who may like to purchase a paver, please pass on the information or get them to contact the school before the order cut off date. It is planned to develop a large paver space near the entrance area to the Performing Arts Centre as a permanent tribute to our School’s Centenary year.

Sports/Musical Photos Thursdays 26 October – orders Silver Rose visited our school on Thursday, 26 October and photographed the current sports teams and musical groups. Ordering is available online through their website www.silverrose.com.au/schools. Some students were given a card on the day with the details of how to order. A sample is at the end of this newsletter for those that didn’t receive one. The photo size is 25cm x 20cm and the cost is $17. All children who participated in the groups who were in attendance on the day were included in the photo. The groups photographed last Thursday were: Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Beginner Strings, Intermediate Strings, Senior Strings, Junior Band, Senior Band, Girls Touch; Yr4 1, Yr4 2, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, Boys Basketball; Jnr A, Jnr B, Snr A, Snr B, Girls Basketball; Jnr A, Jnr B, Snr A, Snr B; Boys Oz Tag; 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, TeeBall Team A,Team B

Also photographed were our Year 6 Graduation Catch ups. Silver Rose can be contacted on 3262 5788 for any questions regarding photos. Koala Joeys Family Program - Term 4 Koala Joeys is an early years literacy and numeracy oral language program. The program is suitable for children of all ages. As part of our school’s commitment to early years development, Koala Joeys is being held at Merrimac State School.

When: Friday morning Where: PAC Time: 9.00am – 10.00am

See you there Centenary Memorabilia Various Centenary Memorabiia is still on sale through the Bookshop. Orders can also be placed through flexischools.com.au. Centenary Memorabilia Items include: KEY RING $ 2.00, STYLUS PEN $ 3.00, DRINK BOTTLE $ 4.00, STUBBIE COOLER $ 4.00, TRAVEL MUG $ 4.00, WINE GLASS $ 5.00, STEMLESS GLASS $10.00, PREMIUM TAWNY PORT $25.00, CENTENARY BOOKS $ 15.00, CENTENARY PAVERS $ 40.00, CENTENARY SHIRTS $ 25.00, These are available from the Bookshop Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8.00am to 9.00am. From the desk of Ralph and Rosie Merrimac State School Focus of The week Over this past week, the children at Merrimac State School have been examining the topic of wearing the school hat when playing. Wearing the school hat encourages sun safety and reduces the risk of special hats being lost, broken or misplaced. In their classes and on parade, the boys and girls at MSS have been asked to engage in discussions, role plays and class demonstrations on the importance of wearing the school hat. Well done to 1C and 5E for being awarded the Ralph and Rosie Award of the Week. 1C received their award for lining up beautifully and keeping their area tidy. They were spotted by 2E. 5E received their award for always having a tidy eating area. They were spotted by 5C. Congratulations to all girls and boys for remembering to be safe, respectful learners in the classroom and in the playground. Ralph and Rosie Breakfast and Fitness Program The Breakfast/Fitness program for this term is for the upper school students (Year 3 to 6 students). There are 100 places available. Students will need to commit to attending each week from 8.00am to 8.45am to be part of the program. The program will run through till Week Nine. I’m sure that Chappie Steve will appreciate any staff and parent help in running this program. We certainly appreciate the support from our P and C Association, Coles Worongary and the Genesis Church who have supported the Breakfast/Fitness Program this term allowing us to buy the various breakfast requirements. Parent Fitness (Boot Camp) Program – free for Merrimac Parents Thanks to Tina Nenadic from Harcourts Real Estate, for sponsoring the weekly free fitness program each Thursday for our parents. The Parent Fitness Program is continuing at school in Term Four. Simone Doyle, a fitness instructor, runs the sessions in the MPC/Tennis Court area on Thursdays from 1.45pm to 2.45pm. It is completely free. Parents wishing to participate can contact Tina direct on 0402984898. Simone can only cater up to 20 in the session so please register your interest with Tina to avoid disappointment. The program will run each Thursday during the term.

P&C NEWS

The P&C Operations Manager,James Anderson, will be retiring on 30 November. After interviewing applicants for the position, the P&C have appointed Veronica McCann as his replacement. The next P&C meeting is at 6.30pm on Monday 27 November and this will also be a farewell for James. Only urgent business will be discussed at this meeting. All past P&C members are invited to attend. We are hoping to have a sausage sizzle at the upcoming State Elections on Saturday 25 November. If you are able to help on the day please leave your name and contact number at the School Office. Maree Blom P&C President Volunteers Volunteers are an important part of our school. Parents and grandparents are always welcome in various areas within our school. If you are able to help out in the tuckshop or bookshop please contact the school with your details. If you are free on a regular or casual basis we would appreciate your help

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Avril G 1A,. Caleb P 1A, Bodhi N 1B, Jessika K 1B, Aidan Mc 1C, Lincoln P-G 1C, Jacinta E 1D, Jack G 1D, Travis C 1E, Chloe N 1E, Sage C 2A, Cisco B 2A, Cocomi C 2B, Tyler B 2B, Naim G 2C, Hannah W 2C, Lila O 2D, Hiyori T 2D, Melesha O 2E, Emma B 2E, Casey G 3A, Yuktasri K 3B, Imogen M 3C, Ashley N 3D, Malcolm R-M 3E, Cordell P 4A, Mia P 4B, Elliot V 4C, Nicklas W 4D, Cade K 5A, Talon S 5B, Jayden R 5C, Joshua C 5D, Ava E 5E, Grace C 6A, Jamarly N 6B, Alyssa S 6C, Chris L 6D, Miharu M P1, Evelyn P P1, Laikyn M P1M, Jack S P1M, Grace S P2, William D P2, Miina F P3, Hunter N P3, Mia P P4, Broc Mc P4

FINANCE NEWS

Important Information on Invoicing When the payment date for an excursion closes and we cancel unpaid invoices if you did not pay for this excursion you will receive an adjustment notice email, this is not an invoice, please open and read. This email only goes to those not participating and can be ignored. Please ensure that all payments to the finance window have your student’s full name and class marked on the permission form/envelope. Payments made online must have the student’s surname as a reference so we are able to match student records. Permission, medical or order forms should then be handed in at the finance window. Thank you We are currently collecting money for:

Participants Event Cost Payment due date

Year 6 Graduation Tickets

$10 per person

24 November

Year 6 Wet n Wild $30 $10 Pass

22 November

PLEASE NOTE THE FINAL DAY FOR ALL PAYMENTS IS FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER – NO PAYMENTS CAN BE TAKEN

AFTER THIS DATE.

MONEY IS ACCEPTED IN PERSON AT THE FINANCE WINDOW MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FROM

8AM – 9.30AM. DIRECT DEPOSITS CAN BE MADE ON RECEIPT OF INVOICE (VIA EMAIL)

MUSIC NEWS

All music polo shirts must be returned to the music room asap please.

PE NEWS

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS DRAW FOR FRIDAY 17 November – last day of interschool sport Boys Oztag at Mallawa Drive Sports Complex, Palm Beach: Semi Finals: 4AB Merrimac 1 v Robina on Field 11 @ 1.35pm 4AB Merrimac 2 v Mudgeeraba on Field TBA @ 1.35pm – Friendly game 5A v Caningeraba on Field 6 @ 1.35pm 5B v Elanora 1 on Field 7 @ 12.40pm 6A v GCCC on Field 4 @ 1.35pm 6B v St Andrews on Field 14 @ 12.40pm T-Ball at Pizzey Park near the pool, Miami: A League v Robina on Field 2 @ 12.45pm B League v Robina on Field 4 @ 12.45pm Boys Basketball at St Andrews School: Snr A Boys v St Andrews on Court 1 @ 1.30pm Jnr A Boys v St Andrews on Court 1 @ 12.40pm Boys Basketball at Caningeraba State School: Snr B v Mudgeeraba on Court 1 @ 1.30pm Jnr B v Mudgeeraba on Court 1 @ 12.40pm Girls Basketball at St Andrews School: Snr A v St Andrews on Court 2 @ 1.30pm Jnr A v St Andrews on Court 2 @ 12.40pm Girls Basketball at Caningeraba State School Snr B v Mudgeeraba on Court 2 @ 1.30pm Jnr B v Mudgeeraba on Court 2 @ 12.40pm Girls Touch at Burleigh Soccer Club & Pizzey Rugby Union Fields – enter via Soccer fields for both: 4 Blue v Burleigh Heads on Field 2 @ 12.45pm 4 White v Worongary on Field 1 @ 12.45pm 5A v Currumbin on Field 8 @ 12.45pm 5B v Mudgeeraba Blue on Field 7 @ 1.30pm 6A v St Andrews on Field 11 @ 12.45pm 6B v Currumbin on Field 8 @ 1.30pm

TERM FOUR UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs 16 Nov Year 5 HRE

Fri 17 Nov Last day of Interschool Sport

Tues 21 Nov Prep Experience Day (P3 and P4)

Wed 22 Nov Year 1 to SeaWorld Excursion

Mon 27 Nov 6.30pm P&C Operations Manager Farewell

Tues 28 Nov Prep Experience Day (P1M)

Thurs 30 Nov Merrimac SHS Orientation Day

Thurs 30 Nov Robina SHS Orietation Day

Thurs 30 Nov RE Christmas Presentation

30 Nov/1 Dec Last day for Prep to Year 2 swimming program

Fri 1 Dec Years 4 to 6 swimming carnival

Mon 4 Dec Carols By Candlelight

Tues 5 Dec Report Cards to be emailed to parents

Tues 5 Dec Last day of SEP Gym Program (9 weeks) for

selected students

Wed 6 Dec Class party Day and Free Dress Day

Thurs 7 Dec 10.00am to 12.00pm Yr 6 Graduation Ceremony

Thurs 7 Dec Years 6 Graduation Disco

Fri 8 Dec Last day of Term Four

Fri 8 Dec Years 6 excursion day to Wet ‘n Wild

Fri 8 Dec 2.30pm Whole School Parade

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Tuckshop Roster for week commencing 20 November 2017:

Date Volunteers MEAL DEAL $6 Thursday 23 Nov

• Nachos w salsa & cheese • Large Muffin • Zooper Dooper • Bottled Water

Mon 20/11 Mayumi

Tue 21/11 Yoko H

Wed 22/11 Mel L

Thu 23/11 Maria S

Fri 24/11 Mayumi

* add extra 50c to upgrade to flavoured milk or small playwater * add extra $1.00 for large playwater

Many thanks to all our volunteers. Your help is greatly appreciated. A reminder that our Volunteer afternoon tea is being held next Tuesday, 21 November. We hope to see many friendly faces there. Have a good week all. Tuckshop Crew Scholastic Book Club

The final Book Club brochures for 2017 have been given to students in class. The closing date for Issue 8 is Friday, 17 November. Please use the guide down the side of pages to select age appropriate books, as all students receive the same

brochure. If you wish to make a purchase, please follow these instructions:- Cash Orders - - Complete the order form on the back of the brochure. At

the top fill in the student’s name, class and phone number

- Clearly label an envelope with “Book Club Order”, the

student’s name and class

- Into this envelope, place the order form together with

correct money or cheque payable to Scholastic

- Place the envelope in the box inside the finance window at

school tomorrow morning

Credit Card Orders – Our school is registered to use the LOOP Ordering System for Book Club credit card payments. Instructions on the brochure order form and Scholastic website will assist you to complete your credit card order.

BOOK CLUB ORDERS CLOSE - 9.00AM FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER

STUDENT NON RETURN in 2018 My child/children will not be attending Merrimac Primary next

year. The new school is: ______________________________

Signature:_____________________________Parent/Guardian Student/s Name Class _____________________________ ______ _________________________ ___________ _______ _____________________________________ _______

COMMUNITY NEWS

Good morning Principals and school staff, With only a few weeks left of the school year, myGC.com.au has teamed up with Domayne Gold Coast to run a competition to reward one lucky teacher with an Apple MacBook Pro and their class (of up to 30 students) with four VIP Magic Passes each. To nominate a teacher, all parents and students have to do is tell us in 50 words or less why they think the teacher deserves this end of year reward. Multiple nominations are accepted but one entry form has to be filled out for each teacher they wish to nominate; http://www.mygc.com.au/thank-a-teacher/ The teacher with the most nominations will receive an Apple MacBook Pro valued at almost $2,000! The whole class will also win… up to 30 students will enjoy endless fun, thrills and adventures with unlimited entry for four people each to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Gold Coast until 30 June 2018. This is not a national competition, it is only open to teachers working in suburbs of the City of Gold Coast, Tweed and Scenic Rim shires. We know that teachers make a huge difference to the lives of students beyond their job descriptions. Your assistance to share this opportunity with your students and families would be much appreciated. Nominations close midnight Thursday 30 November, and on Friday 1 December, the Hot Tomato 1029ers will visit the winning school to award the winning teacher and deliver the prizes. Will it be your school? If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thanks in advance for helping share this opportunity. Cheers, Marsha Marsha Graham | Digital Platforms Manager P|07 5519 2230 F|07 5519 2300 M | 0417 648 931 E| mgraham@mygc.com.au The Hot Tomato Broadcasting Company Pty Ltd 60 High Street Southport QLD 4215 | PO Box 10290 Southport QLD 4215 www.1029.com.au | www.mygc.com.au Silver Rose Photos - example ordering card