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Welcome to Merri-bek Primary School<\/strong> where our students thrive in an environment of collective pride and achievement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are <\/strong>a school with a distinctive culture of students learning together and supporting each other to do their best.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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To book a school tour please call (03) 9386 2510<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“Students are always encouraged to do their best and we engage, excite, and empower them in all aspects of their education.”<\/p>\nPrincipal, Maria Giordano<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At Merri-bek Primary School<\/strong>, we acknowledge the diverse and unique backgrounds of all peoples’ religions, traditions, cultures, bodies, abilities, appearances, genders and languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We celebrate and welcome these differences, fostering a culture that is always inclusive, accepting and respectful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At Merri-bek Primary School<\/strong>, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand. We honor their Elders, past, present, and emerging, for their ongoing care and connection to this land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We promise to always show respect, responsibility, and kindness in our actions towards both the land and its people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our school values are Respect, Responsibility and Resilience<\/strong>.  Our students live and learn by our value of RESPECT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our school promotes a set of values which empowers our students to make positive contributions to their school and the wider community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merri-bek Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our school vision<\/strong> is to be a community of inclusive, innovative and inspired learners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Compass School Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parents and guardians will find a range of important information and services through Compass School manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our Principal Class team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please contact our team with any questions or concerns relating to Merri-bek Primary School <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Giordano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bianca Hudson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joseph Hess<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our Leadership team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please contact our team with any questions or concerns relating to Merri-bek Primary School <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tristan Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literacy Learning Specialist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle Carland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability Inclusion Leader<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Belinds Slomo<\/strong> Business manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Costa Missailidis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellbeing and Engagement Leader<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Moreland Kindergarten<\/h2>\n\n\n\n