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Form of workMerbein P-10 College is located in north-west Victoria 550 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District and approximately 11 kilometres from the regional city of Mildura. The college provides both primary and secondary education for students residing in Merbein and the west side of Mildura. The college commenced as a P-10 college in 2010 following the merger of three primary schools, Merbein Primary School, Merbein South Primary School and Merbein West Primary School with Merbein Secondary College. The college commenced at its present site in January 2011 and moved into new buildings in November 2012.
The college grounds include grassed and hard surface play areas. There is a large shade structure over netball and basketball courts and shaded adventure playgrounds. The primary blocks enable flexible open learning spaces. Secondary classes are housed in new facilities and within the former secondary college building. There is a library, gymnasium, two art rooms, a music room, science laboratories, specialist facilities for classes in food, metal, wood, textiles, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and a recently completed Arts and Technology centre. The college has a flexible learning options (FLO) program housed in renovated flexible classroom spaces.
Enrolments at census 2023 were 657 students comprising 237 primary students and 420 secondary students. The Student Family Occupation (SFO) index was 0.5056 and the Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.4697 in 2023. The staffing profile of Merbein P-10 College includes a principal, three assistant principals and approximately 60 full time equivalent (FTE) teachers including, six Leading Teachers. There are approximately 25 FTE Education Support (ES) staff and office administration staff. The college provides an approved curriculum framework aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for Years Foundation to ten. Secondary students study core and elective subjects. Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) programs and workplace learning opportunities may be taken by Year 10 students. There is a flexible learning options (FLO) program that provides a personalised curriculum that enables students to learn in small groups, with an aim to engage students in their learning and provide additional support.
The college has a wellbeing team that supports students and families through early intervention and case management. There is a Doctor in Schools program, a breakfast club operates daily and an out of school hours program, run by qualified staff, is available after school. The college provides a range of extra-curricular activities including sport, camps, performances and music.
Merbein P-10 College aims to:
· Provide a friendly, caring, inclusive and respectful learning environment that enables students to achieve their personal best.
· Develop in students, life-long learning skills which enable them to achieve their individual goals and make a positive contribution to the community.
In our college we show due regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others.
